The Bookshelf features CSEP recommended readings to help prepare for the CSEP Exam. To purchase a book, please do so directly from barnesandnoble.com or Amazon.com.

   

Special Events: Event Leadership for a New World - Fourth Edition, 2005 [Author: Joe Goldblatt, CSEP, Founding President of ISES] In this new Fourth Edition, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP, imparts all the logistical know-how and theoretical understanding event managers need, with a new focus on honing the skills, knowledge, and ability required to become a true leader. Taking into account the industry’s new global nature, Goldblatt covers the new skill set leaders need in order to deal with other cultures, societies, and business practices. 

 

The International Dictionary of Event Management - Second Edition, 2001 [Authors: Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP, and Kathleen S. Nelson, CSEP, in conjunction with ISES] Event management has a language all its own, one that is expanding rapidly as the event marketplace keeps pace with today’s increasingly global economy. Because effective communication is the key to successfully researching, designing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating special events, it is essential to keep pace with the latest terminology. This invaluable reference helps you remain fluent in the language of event management by giving you quick access to the terms, phrases, and concepts you need to know to do your job well. Features include entries updated and expanded with the help of event professionals from around the world; new coverage of catering, marketing, proposal writing, technology, and other important areas; and a new section featuring terms grouped according to the key CSEP-identified categories: administration, coordination, marketing, and risk management.

 

Professional Event Coordination – 2004 [Author: Julia Rutherford Silvers, CSEP] Professional Event Coordination is a comprehensive guide to essential competencies for event coordinators that provides a clear path toward event excellence for every professional who works events, including event managers, caterers, event planners, fund raisers, and hotel and food and beverage managers. This invaluable resource examines the full event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, services, and service providers that will bring an event to life. In addition to dozens of checklists, tables, and figures, and this versatile tool is enhanced with real-world examples, technology tips, and reinforcement exercises that help in preparation for the CSEP certification exam