"The creation of massive digital libraries is your existential crisis. After all, some say they may lead to the demise of traditional libraries. Recognizing libraries as a "big idea" that has been imp
In these papers from the 2012 Fourth International M-Libraries Conference, international contributors examine the impact of mobile technologies for accessing information and services in libraries and
Drawing on a survey of 118 academic libraries and their search sites, this work looks at the ways in which academic libraries have incorporated web search strategies into their information instruction
The College Library Information Packet Notes (CLIP Notes) publishing program, under the auspices of the College Libraries Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries, provides college
Did you know that more than 85% of U.S. undergraduates commute to college? Yet the literature geared to academic libraries overwhelmingly presumes a classic, residential campus. This book redresses th
Local History Reference Collections for Public Libraries is a one-stop resource designed to support library staff who seek to create, improve, and effectively maintain easy-to-manage reference collect
This volume brings together 14 chapters on various aspects related to the consolidation of academic libraries. Librarians at universities in the US and Canada present nine case studies of their librar
This guide outlines a model of leadership in libraries that focuses on creating a service culture that involves conscientiousness, rapport building, encouragement and accountability, innovation, and s
Calhoun presents this overview of the history as well as potential roles and challenges of digital libraries. Preceded by a glossary, the first half of the book describes the emergence and function th
This work revisits the ideas of Redesigning Library Services: A Manifesto, written in 1992 by Michael Buckland, and presents the visions of emerging practitioners and scholars for libraries of the nea
Librarians working in public, school, academic, and special libraries around the country tell their first-person stories of censorship in the library. While some essays portray brave librarians standi
Kahn (library and information science, Kent State U.), a consultant who helps libraries, archives, corporations, and cultural institutions deal with disasters that interrupt services, presents a step-
Gunnels, Green, and Butler (all Lone Star College, Tomball and Cypress, Texas) explore the fairly recent concept of "joint libraries"--interlibrary partnerships in which two or more categories of libr
To help college and university libraries develop new strategic plans or revise their current documents, Dubicki, a librarian at Monmouth U., collects sample strategic planning documents from 25 academ
Librarian and theologian Maxwell (Miami Dade College North Campus Library) reflects on the spiritual dimensions of libraries and librarianship in a secular world. She contends that, despite prediction
Offering quick and efficient protocols, this guide explains how to prepare for and respond to all types of disasters in libraries, including fire, power outages, and mold. This second edition offers u
Re-assessing (and re-affirming) the library's role in the advancing of democratic values, this book considers the challenges libraries face, especially those posed by new technologies. Twenty essays
Contributions from library directors, program administrators, tutors, librarians, and adult learners offer insight on adult literacy programs in libraries. Early chapters provide an empirical framewor
Kowalsky and Woodruff provide a road map for libraries to review their accessibility and be proactive in creating inclusive library environments. A minimum goal for libraries would be meeting the
Originating in a meeting of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Visual Literacy Task Force, which aimed to aid academic librarians learn to apply, teach, and promote visual litera
Doucett finds that new programs for libraries are not enough to deal with the challenges libraries face today: they must discover what their communities need and want today, redefine their mission acc
Multimedia and web librarian Tidal explores usability within the context of mobile web and applications for libraries. Libraries must be in the forefront of mobile web use, he says, so that reliable a
Matassa, an art consultant who advises, teaches, and lectures on museum practice, explains how to create and organize exhibitions in museums, libraries, and archives. She describes the stages of the p
This plain-language guide offers guidelines and a fundraising toolkit for libraries. Part 1 reviews resources that libraries already have at their disposal in the fundraising process, such a volunteer
Academic and public libraries are much different today than they were even 15 years ago. And with even bigger changes on the horizon, what lies in store? In this systematic attempt to speak to academ
Moreillon, a literacies and libraries consultant who teaches library and information studies at Texas Woman's U., identifies seven reading comprehension strategies for pre-service and practicing middl
This text is a comprehensive reference guide for professionals, patrons, and all those curious about libraries. There are ten chapters on types of libraries and general features, the people who work t
A semi-retired specialist in libraries, technology, policy, and media, Crawford sets out some of the issues for libraries and librarians regarding literature, mostly online, that is available for anyo
The Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study 2007-2008 assessed public access to computers, the Internet, and Internet-related services in US public libraries, and researched the impact of l
Durrance (information science, University of Michigan) and Fisher (information science, University of Washington) explain their How Libraries and Librarians Help (HLLH) Outcome Model, a model for demo
Helps libraries plan, set up, and maintain virtual libraries, offering step-by-step instructions to help even the smallest institution localize Web resources without costly equipment and phone lines.
Librarians and researchers from the US present 15 chapters that describe how libraries and Wikipedia communities are working together. They discuss Wikipedia's relationship to the GLAM (galleries,
Johnson, a retired university librarian and speaker and trainer on collection development and management, explains aspects of collection development in all types of libraries, with a focus on thos
Librarians Henry et al. examine workplace dysfunction in libraries. They discuss the role of individual attributes, including librarian traits, the importance of emotional intelligence, and burnout
Although government information is useful and pervasive in libraries, not everyone who works with these materials has received in-depth training on the collections, and many librarians, who count
Tactical urbanism, a global grassroots movement to improve cities by and for the people who live in them, has applications that are tailor made for libraries. Tactics like “start small,” “value intang
Davis, a library branch manager who has worked in collection development and electronic resources management, explains how libraries can help increase sharing of resources of cities and towns by c
Reed presents an introduction and guidebook for libraries who may want to kickoff a “friends of” library advocacy group. The book begins by explaining the benefits of having a friends group, both
