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Becoming an Independent Information Professional How to Freelance, Consult, and Contract for Fun and Profit

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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

30.11.2017

Herausgeber

Melissa M. Powell

Verlag

Bloomsbury Academic

Seitenzahl

176

Maße (L/B/H)

23.4/15.6/1 cm

Gewicht

369 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-4408-5540-5

Beschreibung

Portrait

Melissa M. Powell is a librarian currently working as an Outside Sales Consultant for The Library Corporation. She has worked for more than 35 years in libraries as a paraprofessional and degreed professional, in addition to a four-year "retirement" to work in the book selling and publishing industry.

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

30.11.2017

Herausgeber

Melissa M. Powell

Verlag

Bloomsbury Academic

Seitenzahl

176

Maße (L/B/H)

23.4/15.6/1 cm

Gewicht

369 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-4408-5540-5

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Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: Becoming an Independent Information Professional
  • Produktbild: Becoming an Independent Information Professional
  • Foreword
    Loida Garcia-Febo, International Librarian, Consultant, and Educator
    Introduction: How to Use This Book to Get Where You Want to Be
    Melissa M. Powell, BiblioEase
    Chapter 1. Is Consulting Work for You?
    Nancy Bolt, Nancy Bolt & Associates, and Liz Bishoff, The Bishoff Group
    Why Do Libraries Hire Consultants?
    Four Basic Types of Consulting
    Presenting and Teaching
    Facilitating or Managing a Process
    Conducting Research or Evaluation
    Unique Expertise
    What Kind of Consultant Are You?
    Worksheet A: Deciding Your Consulting Role
    Worksheet B: Aptitudes Important for Consulting
    Worksheet C: Putting It All Together
    Using These Worksheets
    Challenges You Will Face
    A Balanced Life
    Distractions
    Travel
    Partnerships
    Maintaining Your Reputation
    Dealing with Negative Recommendations
    Delivering on Contracts
    Summary
    Chapter 2. Values-Based Consulting
    Carson Block, Carson Block Consulting, Inc.
    What Is "Values-Based Consulting?"
    "I Want to Be a Consultant"
    The Why of Values-Based Consulting
    How Does This Play Out?
    You Are the Future of Values-Based Consulting
    Chapter 3. The Map of Your Marketplace
    Pat Wagner, Pattern Research, Inc.
    Part One: The Independent Point of View: It's Different from Being Employed
    The Ideal Customer versus the Real Customer
    How Different Are Potential Customers in Different Library Workplaces?
    What Works to Find and Reach Them, Regardless of Who They Are
    How Do They Fit into Your Strategic Plan and Business Model?
    What Do Potential Customers Have in Common?
    Part Two: The Customer
    Individual Customers
    Library Institutions
    Conferences
    Library Support and Membership Organizations
    Applying Your Skills Outside of the Library Community
    Conclusion
    Chapter 4. Know the Numbers That Tell Your Story: The Legal and Financial Aspects of Your New Business
    Denise Shockley, Independent Consultant
    Developing a Business Plan
    Choosing a Business Structure
    Sole Proprietorship
    Partnership
    Corporation
    Subchapter S Corporation
    Limited Liability Company
    Taxes
    Bookkeeping and Accounting
    Bank Accounts
    Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics
    Conclusion
    Chapter 5. Company Culture
    Jamie Hollier and Tynan Szvetecz, Commerce Kitchen and Anneal, Inc.
    What Is Culture? (Hint: Not a Ping Pong Table or a Beer Fridge)
    How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything
    Seeing Yourself
    Leadership Styles (Both Internal and External)
    The Authoritative Leader
    The Neglectful Leader
    The Permissive Leader
    The Authoritarian Leader
    The People: Jazz as a Model
    The Roles
    Individual Owner or Partnership
    Hiring (Fit over Skills, Trust, etc.)
    Vendors and Partners
    Where You Are Can Affect How You Are
    Home Offices
    Coffee Shops
    Co-Working Space
    Your Own Office Space
    Conclusion
    Chapter 6. Marketing and Branding
    Crystal Schimpf, Kixal, Inc.
    Defining Your Brand
    Designing a Logo
    Creating a Web Site
    Marketing with E-mail
    Utilizing Social Media
    LinkedIn
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram
    SlideShare
    Other Social Media Channels
    General Social Media Tips
    Targeting Marketing to Specific Audiences
    Engaging in Volunteerism and Professional Activities
    Networking with Other Professionals
    Conclusion
    Chapter 7. Pipelines and Charging for Services
    Melissa Stockton, Quipu Group
    Pipelines
    How Much in the Pipeline?
    How to Fill the Pipeline
    Responding to an RFP/RFI/RFQ
    Getting the Word Out
    Repeat Clients
    Charging for Services
    Pricing Models to Think About
    When and How to Say No
    Conclusion
    Chapter 8. Getting It Done: Project Management Tips for Library Consultants
    Emily Clasper, Suffolk Cooperative Library System
    Project Management Methodologies
    Project Management Superstar Tactics
    Setting the Stage
    Project Scope
    Scheduling
    Communication
    Building Your Toolbox
    Epilogue: A Few Last Things Before You Begin Your Journey
    Melissa M. Powell, BiblioEase
    Appendix A: Specific Types of Consulting
    Appendix B: ASCLA Library Consultants Code of Ethics
    About the Editor and Contributors
    Index