Russell, a librarian and copyright specialist for the Office for Information Technology Policy of the American Library Association, gives advice to K-12 librarians and educators on copyright issues an
Noting that libraries have been subject to increasing budget cuts since the 2008 economic crisis, Comito, an outreach librarian, et al., who are all associated with an urban library advocacy organizat
Singer, a reference and instruction librarian at Bowling Green State U., shows librarians how to manage reference collections of any size or type in public, academic, school, corporate, governmental,
This useful guide (surprisingly published in the durable and handy printed form) details the epochal shift to electronic content and what this means for libraries, librarians, and the profession as a
Useful for academic and public library directors and human resources staff for hiring and promotions, and librarians seeking employment, this report summarizes salaries paid as of March 15, 2012, to s
Mulac, who has extensive experience in reference work, introduces reference sources and services to library staff, managers, and graduate students in library and information science. She details sourc
Kaplan (library and learning resources, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) assembles nine chapters and six examples to help librarians of all types understand the fundamentals of e
Eagle, a high school librarian who manages the Young Adult Library Services Association blog, offers a guide for public and school library staff to talking about tough and controversial topics with te
From the Association for Library Service to Children, this annual guide for librarians and teachers lists and annotates all of the winners of the Newberry and Caldecott awards and Honor Books in Ameri
Braun (development, technology, and teen services, Simmons College), an educational technology consultant who provides training and consulting services to schools, libraries, and other educational ins
No.17 in The Tech Set. Create engaging library training with instructional videos that demonstrate how to use software, databases, search engines or even your OPAC.
Ditzler, a retired accounting analyst who has been the chair of a library book sale for many years, and Dumas, a retired bank branch manager who volunteers with and mentors book sales, show those asso
In this illustrated guide for librarians, K-3 teachers, and parents, Northrup (reference librarian, Metropolitan Community College) offers access to high-quality pictures books for readers ages 4-8, p
Grover, a youth services librarian, and Hannegan, a former elementary and middle school librarian and library media supervisor, describe how librarians, educators, and parents can use audiobooks with
When you win a grant, you help your community by providing great technology-driven services. Technology grants provide the crucial funding to implement the latest technology projects so you can meet y
This guide to pre-and post-retirement strategies, written by librarians and retirement planners, should be a valuable asset for librarians considering or preparing for retirement. Written in an access
Charles et al. help readers' advisors become familiar with books in the mystery genre and provide effective readers' advisory services. They present a selection of key authors and titles in the genre
Duncan, a writer, researcher, and former teacher, et al. outline an online research process teachers, librarians, and others can use with students in grades three through eight that teaches them how t
In this step-by-step guide for library managers and information technologists, Vincent (Center for Accessible Technology) presents a process for getting the most from assistive technology in the libra
Langhorne and other teacher-librarians from the Iowa City Community School District, supply school librarians with a guide to teaching twenty-first century literacies so students have skills as reader
Karp, a school librarian and educator, shows K-12 teachers and librarians how and when to use graphic novels in the library and classroom. He defines the form and differences from comic books and mang
The intended audience for this reference includes biomedical researchers, allied health professionals, and the general public. The book contains annotated entries on print and online medical reference
Aligning with recent news stories on difficult economic times, Weiss, Serlis-Mcphillips, and Malafi target libraries endeavoring to assist users entering or already involved in the small business comm
Information scholars Desouza (U. of Washington) and Paquette (U. of Maryland) offer a textbook introducing graduate and upper-level undergraduate students to fundamentals of managing information that
Cloud computing, in which data is centrally stored, is introduced as enabling libraries to focus on their mission and services rather than on peripheral technical issues. In this Library and Informati
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
During these tough economic times, more people are relying on libraries than ever before, even as library funding is being slashed or eliminated altogether. The hard truth is that many seasoned librar
Designed for students and information professionals working with archives or collections of digital data, this how-to guide provides practical instructions for managing meta-data for effective informa
To help address concerns about the future of public libraries during the current recession, Griffiths (academic affairs, Bryant U.) and King (information sciences, Bryant U. and U. of Tennessee) draw
Barclay and Scott (U. of California, Merced Libraries) provide a guide for librarians, administrators, board members, and students to library renovation, maintenance, and construction. They overview 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
CHAR BOOTH, an avid library education and technology advocate, introduces a series of concepts that will empower readers at any level of experience to become better designers and presenters, as well
"The boundless energy and creative spirit of the librarians writing in this book will inspire others in the field to make more of their limited resources."--- Melissa J. Clapp, MA, MS, Instruction an
Whether you are jumping into the academic library job pool for the very first time, or back in the water after a dry spell, TERESA Y. NEELY and her crack team of expert contributors have the informat
Books and libraries are a cornerstone of education and learning, and a passport to new worlds for men, women, and children across America and around the world. In Reading with the Stars, editor Leonar
Librarian, consultant, and coach Metz delineates a plan for library leaders, human resources directors, managers, supervisors, teams, and employees to using a coaching style of management with staff t
