First impressions: the power of personal style Available to Purchase

Discusses how to replace negative perceptions of librarians with positive ones. Asks key questions about personal style at work: how do I come across? How do I behave? How do I sound? What is my image profile?Who is my audience? Presents a checklist of what is an appropriate image for a professional and what to avoid. Discusses the five linked elements of personal perceptions – appearance, body language, communication style, presence and reputation – and proposes ways to promote a positive image.