New publications

Citation

Watkins, H. (1999), "New publications", Librarian Career Development, Vol. 7 No. 7. https://doi.org/10.1108/lcd.1999.10207gab.003

New publications

New publications

Three new British Library Research and Innovation Centre reports hold interest for those involved in developing professional skills:

Staff in the new library: skill needs and learning choices: findings from training the future, a public library research project by Bronwen Jones et al.; BLR&I report 152; ISBN: 0712397418.

Available from: Marje Westley, Bookings and Sales, Floor 2, Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ. Tel: 0121 303 2863. Price (UK): £5.00

Education and training for information work in the voluntary sector by Rebecca Linley et al.; BLR&I report 156; ISBN: 0712397450.

Skills and competencies in the corporate sector by Andrew Stenson, Rosemary Raddon, Angela Abell; BLR&I report 162; ISBN: 0712397493.

Both available from: British Thesis Service, British Library Document Supply Centre, Boston Spa, Wetherby LS23 7BQ. Tel: 01937 546229 or e-mail: dsc-british-thesis-service@bl.uk

Both cost £5.00 for microfiche and £12.00 for photocopy (UK price).

Library Association Publishing have just brought out a new career development title: Your successful LIS career: planning your career, CVs, interviews and self-promotion by Sheila Pantry and Peter Griffiths. ISBN 1856043290, price £13.50. In addition to the more traditional issues addressed in the title, the guide also gives consideration to planning career breaks, taking on short-term placements and freelance work, and making a move between LIS sectors.