Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.

 

Presentations for Librarians combines important research on multimedia learning with real-world, practical advice to provide both beginner and expert presenters with the tools they need to build and execute an effective, learner-centered presentation. Author Lee Andre Hilyer, of the University of Houston, reviews content preparation, selecting visuals, formatting files, manipulating images, and creating useful handouts, and analyzes the features of different software packages including Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynotes. Hilyer also covers general troubleshooting concerns and public speaking skills, and provides an extensive annotated index of helpful print and electronic resources to use during presentation creation.

 "Individual chapters are well written and contain easily digestible amounts of information...This makes it particularly useful for the busy librarian who is multi-tasking and needs to work on their presentations in and around other commitments...a useful contribution to ridding the world of poor presentations."
-- Library Management, Vol. 30 No.4/5 2009
 

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