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Children's Literature

This thirty-two page book is packed full of information about librarians and how they help the community. It is interestingly written and easy to read and understand. Illustrations are amusing and colorful. The author explains the training necessary to become a librarian as well as the diverse duties expected of a librarian. The various kinds of libraries and the equipment available for patrons are information students and adults will find helpful. Librarians must be computer literate in order to assist patrons as well as to perform their own technical work. Librarians need people skills as they work with many different kinds of people every day. They must be able to teach patrons various skills, such as how to use a computer. The section explaining a librarian's day shows the various skills needed. Included in this book are a glossary, web information and an index. There are five other books in the "Meet Your Community Workers" series that are essential for students to learn about the services that are available to them. Reviewer: Jennie DeGenaro

Being a Librarian 4

Helping Others 8

At Work 12

Problems on the Job 16

Tools Librarians Need 19

Technology at Work 20

Special Skills and Training 24

In the Community 28

A Day as a Librarian 30

Glossary 31

Did You Know? 31

On the Web 32

Index 32