{"product_id":"embedded-and-empowered-9781442263604","title":"Embedded and Empowered","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople tend to consider a librarian to be someone who works in a library. However, a professional librarian who is empowered with a good understanding of his or her capabilities and library resources can become a strong knowledge partner for organizations beyond the library walls. Embedded librarians build collaborative relationships outside of libraries, tailoring services to resolve problems and fulfill information needs. Librarians who are embedded into organizations make an impact within the essential activities of these groups. Successful embedded librarian programs create great relationships between organizations and libraries that develop strong library advocacy support in communities. Embedded librarianship is not limited to academic librarians who regularly guest-lecture or are integrated into courses. An embedded librarian may work as an essential and transformative partner in any working group of people. Most librarians are aware of the benefits of embedded librarianship but\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrounded in research and real-world examples, this book is a great resource for librarians looking to build better relationships with external partners.  It is full of practical tips and strategies to help you analyze your environment, design a plan, implement it, and then evaluate its effectiveness. -- Candice Benjes-Small, head of research, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Embedded Librarianship: Defining Moments Chapter 2. Embedded Librarianship as An Evolving Practice Chapter 3. SWOT: Analyzing Your Organization Chapter 4. Analyzing Your Professional Skill Sets and Competencies Chapter 5. Reflection – Matching Your Personality to An Embedded Role within the Organization Chapter 6. Creating an Action Plan for an Embedded Program Chapter 7. Collaborative Action Planning for Embedded Librarianship Chapter 8. Evaluating and Making Adjustments to Your Plan Chapter 9. Using Combined Technology and Expert Services in Your Plan Chapter 10. The Empowered and Successful Embedded Librarian","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039974719831,"sku":"9781442263604","price":55.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442263604.jpg?v=1750945407","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/embedded-and-empowered-9781442263604","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}