Through 13 chapters, academic library directors from the US and Canada outline different parts of their work: navigating institutional culture, communicating expectations within the library, colla
Too much of the time our attempts at achieving a work/life balance instead amount to a rigid compartmentalization of the different parts of our lives. But the very qualities that make us human, includ
This sourcebook contains 18 chapters for librarians on the topics, tools, and technologies involved in makerspaces. Maker librarians from the US and Canada detail how to start a makerspace, includi
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
Buchanan and McDonough present readers with the second edition of their comprehensive guide to one-shot library instruction and providing guidance for students in the sharpening of their critical
The prospect of a new automation system can be daunting. When do the benefits of moving to something new surpass the deficits of keeping the status quo? Can the products on the market deliver what lib
It is imperative that library programs reflect the rich diversity of the entire community. That includes Spanish-speaking children, who need opportunities to hear their home and school languages spoke
This book contains 13 essays on creating and managing learning processes using collaborative web pages. It describes how to set up, run, and evaluate collaborative technology-enhanced learning lessons
Author William W. Sannwald presents readers with the sixth edition of his comprehensive guide to library building design considerations. This updated version of Sannwald’s guide will help you with pla
This guide draws on research from Project VIEWS2 (Valuable Initiatives in Early Learning that Work Successfully), a study to assess the impact of early literacy storytimes in public libraries. The gui
Caro presents library professionals with a collection of success stories in the effort to digitize library collections in a variety of nationwide contexts. The author covers what librarians should con
Veteran public speaker and former adult books editor at Booklist, Hooper guides librarians through book programs and author events. First, in chapter 1, he discusses his feelings about public speaking
Interest in data has been growing in recent years. Support for this peculiar class of digital information – its use, preservation and curation, and how to support researchers’ production and consumpti
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
Schull, an advisor to libraries, museums, and foundations on organizational and program development, profiles 117 archival and special collections programs, projects, institutions, and departments in
Academic and public libraries are continuing to transform as the information landscape changes, expanding their missions into new service roles that call for improved organizational performance and ac
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
The seven chapters in this slim guide provide a practical process for assessing risks to the digital collections of libraries, drafting a disaster plan in the dPlan online disaster planning tool for c
Noting the statistic that one out of five Americans cannot read above a fourth-grade level, Huber and Potter cite the need for libraries now more than ever. They reveal how collaboration and partnersh
Author Monty L. McAdoo presents students and academics with a comprehensive guide for new students working on research projects and papers. The author has organized the main body of his text in thirte
The purpose of Digital Humanities in the Library: Challenges and Opportunities for Subject Specialists is to help subject librarians understand the possibilities of digital humanities and navigate the
Gorman presents students, academics, researchers, and professionals working in a variety of library contexts with an argument regarding the enduring value of libraries and their contribution to our fu
Freeman, a former school librarian, presents storytime programs for children from birth to age 14. She discusses different elements that can be used in interactive storytelling, with examples--picture
A collection of wordplay poems for parents to read with their children includes poems categorized by age level and topic, and includes a thorough bibliography of children's literature that focuses on
Heckman presents an annotated bibliography of resources that provide information about insurance, risk management, and actuarial science. Among them are books, serials, legal services, online database
Mannix cites reference books in genealogy and Burchsted and Whitlatch cite reference books in biography in 1,677 annotated entries. Both arrange their citations by the categories international, North
This book was developed particularly for use by librarians who seek to assist library patrons in accessing information about their post-secondary options. The book is guided by the premise that there
Bizzle and Flora present students, academics, and librarians working in a variety of contexts with a comprehensive guide to reinventing and radically marketing library services based on the author’s e
Ward shows academic librarians how to downsize and streamline potentially little used collections. The material is organized in five chapters entitled "Background," "Traditi
Reid, an author, columnist, and children's and adolescent literature professor, provides 24 creative, interactive story programs for preschoolers that feature animals in themes related to family, frie
This landmark edited collection offers a wide-ranging overview of how rapid technological changes and the push for providing wide access to digitized cultural heritage holdings are changing the landsc
Hernon, Dugan, and Matthews explain how library managers can use the ACRLMetrics and PLAmetrics online data services that provide access to the library statistics of the Association of College and Res
In this book, Santamaria offers library professionals a comprehensive course in extensible processing, that adheres to archival principals and standards. Key concepts discussed at length include the b
Personal librarians form one-on-one relationships with college and university students, customizing their guidance to each student’s information literacy needs throughout the student’s years in school
With this concise guide, librarians and educators can find descriptions of over 900 of the top reference sources. Written by librarians, the first half of the book is comprised of entries describing g
This resource contains annotations of economics and business reference?books, organizations and associations, internet resources, periodicals,?and other?resources, based on the Economics and Business
