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Gorman, Michael 1941-

Overview
Works: 119 works in 259 publications in 15 languages and 21,374 library holdings
Roles: Speaker, Editor, Author of introduction, Redactor, Performer
Classifications: z694.15.a56, 025.32
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Publications about Michael Gorman Publications about Michael Gorman
Publications by Michael Gorman Publications by Michael Gorman
Most widely held works by Michael Gorman
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30 editions published between and 2006 in 6 languages and held by 2,395 libraries worldwide
An abridged version of the second edition of the cataloging rules provides an introduction to its basic principles.
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8 editions published in in English and held by 2,299 libraries worldwide
Argues against the futuristic idea of virtual libraries because it is devastating to the societal mission of libraries, proposing instead a balanced, human-oriented approach to technology that complements print, community library buildings, and user-friendly librarians.
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8 editions published in in English and held by 1,325 libraries worldwide
"In this work, one of the library world's leading thinkers discusses the transformative effect communications technology has had on information delivery from past to present to future. By tracing the transformations, Gorman writes a road map for achieving balance between the tradition of library service and ever-changing technology."--BOOK JACKET.
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4 editions published in in English and held by 1,050 libraries worldwide
"This book takes you through the principles of eight core values as it considers the questions on the minds of most librarians today, including: what is the role of the library today?; what is librarianship in the 21st century?; what do patrons and communities want from their libraries?; will libraries be strengthened or destroyed by new and changing technology?; and how can I maintain the core values of librarianship into the future?"--BOOK JACKET.
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2 editions published in in English and held by 961 libraries worldwide
Gorman shares "observations rooted in experience and reason that may provide insight into libraries, librarianship, and being a librarian today." Using a style that includes a quotation, short essay, and resolution, his topics cover Ranganathan's laws, Andrew Carnegie, e-mail, kiosks, AACR2, food and drink in the library, problem patrons, and much, much more.--Preface, p.xiii.
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6 editions published in in English and held by 684 libraries worldwide
"In Our Own Selves, Michael Gorman follows up his popular first collection of meditations, Our Singular Strengths (ALA Editions, 1997). Our Own Selves presents one hundred new meditations specifically addressing issues at the heart of the library profession. With such intriguing essays as "Four Centuries of Information Overload" and "The Curse of PowerPoint," Gorman offers potent reminders that librarians are far from helpless in addressing these challenging times in their profession. Each reflective essay opens with a quote and concludes with a "resolution," allowing for a quick mental pick-up. The affirmations that conclude each meditation present attitudes and actions that reaffirm the value of librarianship and re-introduce the joys that make it unlike any other vocation."--BOOK JACKET.
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3 editions published in in English and held by 326 libraries worldwide
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3 editions published in in English and held by 304 libraries worldwide
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3 editions published in in English and held by 202 libraries worldwide
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7 editions published between and 1970 in English and German and held by 190 libraries worldwide
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4 editions published in in English and held by 183 libraries worldwide
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3 editions published in in English and held by 179 libraries worldwide
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3 editions published in in English and held by 90 libraries worldwide
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2 editions published in in English and held by 79 libraries worldwide
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1 edition published in in English and held by 76 libraries worldwide
 
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Anglo-American cataloguing rules
Alternative Names
Ghurman, Mishil.
Ghūrmān, Mīshīl, 1941-
Gorman, Michael J.
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