There's Another Way to Do It addresses a multitude of topics that arise in providing library services to patrons. These include the building of library collections, acquisition of resources, the organization of items to better facilitate bibliographic control, and the methods used to access them. Furthermore, alternative ways of working with students, faculty, and all the other library patrons are explored. Author Felix Chu has a unique voice and perspective that brings to these topics refreshing and original insights, which will be of interest to practicing librarians. Students who desire to improve their understanding of library services on the highest level will also learn from this book. While primarily intended for the academic library, students and professionals affiliated with any library will benefit from the insights provided in this book.

About the Author
Felix T. Chu is a librarian at Western Illinois University. His articles have appeared in library publications such as RQ, College & Research Libraries, Journal of Academic Librarianship, Journal of Library Administration, Research Strategies, and Library & Information Science Research.

Reviews
This book challenges librarians to think differently about familiar aspects of librarianship and encourages them to change traditional ways of doing things....it exemplifies a fresh and creative approach that readers can learn from and adapt to their own work. This book has much to offer, including hope for our profession in a time of uncertainty. Overall, it is a good critique of academic librarianship, with compelling arguments for change, and is a worthwhile contribution to current efforts to revitalize the profession. * Reference and User Services Quarterly, Vol. 46, No. 1 (Fall 2006) *
...sound and relevant... * Australian Library Journal, February 2007 *
Highly recommended for academic libraries and strongly recommended for public libraries. * Public Libraries, March/April 2007 *
Intended primarily for librarians in academic libraries, this text addresses 'the craft of librarianship.' Librarian Chu acknowledges that information tools and technology are developing at a rapid pace, but focuses on the enduring basic mission of the librarian: to make appropriate resources available, and to help patrons find and use them. Rather than providing a how-to manual, Chu offers his unique perspective on building resources and collections and making them accessible, using tools, and working with students, faculty, the academic institution, and the outside world. In looking to the future, Chu discusses the need to develop a shared language between academic departments and librarians, which will support underlying mission of connecting users with needed information resources. * Reference and Research Book News *



Book Information
ISBN 9780810851917
Author Felix T. Chu
Format Paperback
Page Count 126
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 177g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 151mm * 12mm