"Academic librarians must be educators in their own right, and the key lies in becoming a proactive teacher and collaborator. Reale discusses the changing perception of academic librarians; shows how they can and should assert their rightful place in the learning cycle; looks at how to match teaching goals with academic librarians' missions; advocates for the indispensable roles they should play, including co-collaborator, one-on-one research consultant,...

This updated edition of the classic covers new tools and trends, including current browsers, access methods, hardware, and software. Includes tips to secure project funding and provides strategic guidance for all types of libraries.