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The Successful Academic Library
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Dissertations,
Scholarly Writing and Graduate School
Other Aspects
of Academia
Procrastination
and Organization
Creative
Writing and General Writing Books
Self-Help Books,
Stress Management Techniques & Other Assorted Writings
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Other Aspects
of Academia
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Boice, Robert
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Advice for New Faculty Members
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2000
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Boice has fantastic advice to give. Even though
his prose style is repetitive, pedantic and long-winded, this is
still one of the most helpful books available for new faculty.
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Brinkley, Alan et al.
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The Chicago Handbook for Teachers
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1999
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An excellent overview of teaching tips, succinctly
presented.
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Caplan, Paula
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Lifting A Ton of Feathers
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1993
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Research about how difficult it is to build an academic
career if you are a woman.
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Coiner, Constance & George, Diana Hume, Eds.
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The Family Track
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1998
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If you are a woman and/or a parent and hope to remain
in academia, this is a superb book. Coiner and Hume have collected
a wealth of poignant, personal stories about how challenging it
is to raise a family while you're on the tenure track.
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DeNeef, A. Leigh & Goodwin, Craufurd D., Eds.
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The Academic's Handbook
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1995
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An edited compilation of articles about surviving
and thriving in academia. Check it out of the library, and skim
it for articles that interest you. I found only a few that I liked
- but those few were great.
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Frost, Peter & Taylor, M. Susan, Eds.
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Rhythms of Academic Life
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1996
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Another edited batch of first-person articles.
Again, there were only a few worth reading, from my point of view,
but those few were well worth checking the hefty volume out of the
library.
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Gross, Barbara Davis
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Tools for Teaching
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1993
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This is my first choice reading material for both
new and seasoned teachers. Gross Davis provides an unbelievably
helpful variety of tips and tactics for teachers. I like the format
of the book because it is easy to skim. You can pick it up and quickly
solve specific teaching problems. Make sure that you have this book
within easy reach on your book shelf.
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Heiberger, Mary Morris & Vick, Julia Miller
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The Academic Job Search
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2001
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Wow! If you are looking for an academic job, this
should be your bible. It is thorough, accurate and highly useful.
For best results, begin reading it two years before you want to
go on the job market.
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Lyons, Richard, Kysilka, M. et al.
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The Adjunct Professor's Guide to Success
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1999
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A helpful overview about teaching. There are only
some aspects that are particular to being an adjunct. Most of the
book covers general aspects of teaching.
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McCabe, Linda & McCabe, Edward
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How to Succeed in Academics
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1999
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This book is best for academics in medical fields,
such as physicians on a research track. It is easy to read and covers
a broad range of topics. I found the hypothetical illustrations
a bit hokey.
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McKeachie, W. J
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Teaching Tips
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2002
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McKeachie is the classic name in teaching instruction
and for good reason. The many editions of his book are great.
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Menges, Robert & Associates
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Faculty in New Jobs -
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1999
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Sowers-Hoag, Karen & Harrison, Dianne F.
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Finding An Academic Job
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1998
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This is a good, workable book and covers all the
basics. But my first choice would be "The Academic Job Search."
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Toth, Emily
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Ms. Mentor's Impeccable Advice for Women in Academia
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1997
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Read it and laugh. Ms. Mentor is a hilarious guide
to the foibles of academic politics. I advise all new faculty to
get this book.
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Vesilind, P. Aarne
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So You Want to Be a Professor?
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2000
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Written by an engineer, this book is a bit dry.
He covers the basics, however.
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Zanna, Mark & Darley, John, Eds.
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The Compleat Academic
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1987
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This is a very useful compilation of articles for
academics. And I hear that there is a new version out. I especially
like the chapter about time management.
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