(Ebook) Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web: A Practical Guide for Librarians by Rebecca Blakiston ISBN 9781442278851, 1442278854

(Ebook) Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web: A Practical Guide for Librarians by Rebecca Blakiston ISBN 9781442278851, 1442278854

The written word is our primary tool for communication – with colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, and users. Poor use of words can lead to misunderstandings and inefficiencies. Writing effectively will help you be a stronger colleague, manager, and librarian. In this book, you will learn how to:Define your audience and your primary messagesSimplify your writing so that it is succinct and understandableStructure your written content so that it is most usable and accessible to your audienceApproach different forms of writing in a way that is most effective to getting your message acrossEstablish a voice and tone that reflects the identity of your organization and yourself as a professionalThe book covers writing for both print and Web-based publications and is aimed at all types of libraries.