"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
Reference questions seeking the raw data that lies behind statistics is a service that has been mostly handled by academic research libraries. Yet with the growth of the Internet and the rise of relat
This guide explains copyright law to academic librarians and professionals in higher education environments. It covers copyright fundamentals like fair use, public domain, obtaining permission, and ot
This text is a guide to help academic library administrators create a well-run and successful academic library. It is intended for library administrators at any level of experience in a community coll
This reference lists picture books from around the world for children ages three to eight. Organized by geographical region, it contains descriptions of currently available books by authors and illust
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
Teen services librarians Booth and Jensen collect articles by librarians and others from the US, to help librarians who serve young adults understand who teens are, the role of librarians, services an
Covers awards for the most distinguished American children's literature and illustration, and includes information on locating each of the celebrated books and a definition of the selection criteria.
This reference helps librarians answer questions about legal topics. It explains the legal and ethical issues involved in reference interactions, including the status of users, the threat of liability
From the American Library Association, this research guide lists print and digital English and Chinese-language sources on modern China. It provides a historical overview of modern China studies in th
Harrington presents this guide to engaging youth in environmental science, geared primarily toward indirect educators such as librarians and parents. The first chapter emphasizes the role of less form
A majority of the banned books in the United States are either YA books or adult books that teens frequently read, which means that YA librarians must understand what it means to ban a book and be pre
Resource Description and Access (RDA) is the latest accepted international standard for cataloging resources in the library profession. Because it is designed to bring library metadata into the wider
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
Focusing on the use of web metrics by library and information professionals to measure and demonstrate value, this guide describes which metrics are available (with an emphasis on those that are free)
A library’s infrastructure of programs and personnel is its most valuable asset, providing the foundation for everything it does and aspires to do, which is why assessment is so vitally important. In
It has always been important for libraries to serve their communities with good programming. But as technology and bookstores pull customers away from traditional library services, programs have becom
Krier and Strasser offer guidance to librarians who are dealing with the National Science Foundation's new policy that grant applications must include data management plans. They cover what data manag
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
Feinberg, Jordan, Deerr, and Langa's practical text will assist librarians in serving children and youth with disabilities, their families, and others involved in their lives. Incorporating the method
Library and information sciences scholarship on YA services has largely been overlooked, particularly with respect to how the profession defines or envisions its target population. These essays examin
Without exploring the library catalogue, a user will not know which books are to be found in the library, or where they can be found. But in the last 25 years, the nature of the library catalogue has
In the first update since 1983 of this glossary from the American Library Association (ALA), over 600 definitions are updated along with the addition of almost 1,400 new terms. Most of these relate to
Sharing language through books, songs, fingerplays, puppets and other materials can help children develop a strong foundation for later reading success. The authors show storytime presenters how to br
Munde (library science, East Carolina U.) offers a guide to human resources for library staff. She includes guidelines for both working with and supervising others. A lengthy third chapter covers emp
From the initial hiring and training of student assistants to handling problems that may arise, this practical book covers the whole experience of managing these student workers in academic libraries.
Despite a growing response of librarians to an aging population, this has not been reflected in the library literature, librarian training, or financial resources. This work provides a variety of exam
Like everyone else, librarians these days have to keep up with the use of social media functions like Twitter, Facebook, Google Voice, and Second Life. Add in specialized library applications like My
Ladd (Community Health Education Center, Virginia Commonwealth U.) and Altshuler, a manager of library services, present a guide for librarians and library users seeking information on diabetes from p
Dobbs (systems and electronic resources librarian, Shippensburg U. of Pennsylvania), Sittler, and Cook bring together 14 chapters that explain the use of the cloud-based, web content management system
Monson, digital initiatives librarian at the U. of Northern Colorado, provides new graduates, students considering library school, and experienced professionals with a guide to a career as a digital l
Burkey, a Columbus, Ohio teacher, traces the history of talking books from The Bubble Book series which debuted in 1917. She discusses the content of these spoken narratives of the written word, their
