Asserting that libraries should update their web sites from HTML to XHTML, Sauers, an internet trainer with the Bibliographic Center for Research, explains the basic elements and syntax of XHTML, and
Walker compiles an annotated list of approximately 400 books in two sections--books and series--and categorizes them by genre. Annotations consist of publication information, summaries, and excerpts f
Brumley (Dallas Public Library) provides 270 job descriptions libraries can use to define and recruit staff positions in administration, adult and reference services, archives, children's services, ci
To help librarians create diverse and engaging cultural programming, Robertson, American Library Association Public Programs director, outlines all the necessary steps for assessing community needs, d
Building on the process outlined in The New Planning for Results, Mayo, a library management and technology consultant, offers a step-by-step guide to help technology librarians and administrators cre
Librarians called upon to make recommendations for adult leisure readers are often confronted by genres and topics outside of their personal experience. Practitioner and consultant Saricks gives pract
Hassell and Mancall, both professors of information science at Drexel University, recommend a plan for operation of school media centers. The plan will help youth librarians develop and manage collect
This guide for information professionals explains how to conduct effective Internet searches. Coverage includes (for example) index-based search engines, virtual libraries, USENET newsgroups, commerci
Wolfe introduces librarians to basic communications concepts and presents step-by-step instructions for developing and implementing a library public relations plan. Sample topics include defining your
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
Thirteen updated papers from the fourth annual Virtual Reference Desk Conference in San Antonio, TX, look at policies and practices US libraries are adopting to keep their reference desks current. The
Consultant and electronic publisher Pantry and Griffiths (information services, British Home Office) update their 1999 guide for library and information service professionals and especially those just
Avery (director, library services, Western State College of Colorado) presents material on tools librarians need to create baseline data that will support the merits of information literacy programs i
This handbook for educators and librarians offers guidance for incorporating primary sources into the history curriculum. It gives particular attention to the resources available at the Library of Con
Provides advice to librarians overseeing building projects, including guidelines on communicating with architects and contractors, keeping within time and budget constraints, and meeting standards and
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of a pioneer in the field of young adult librarianship, this book commemorates her commitment for connecting teenagers to reading and the library. The bo
This is how storyteller, librarian, and all-around jokester Rob Reid opens his delightful new book, Something Funny Happened at the Library. Wouldn't it be great if kids came home from the library ho
Science fiction and fantasy and their various subgenres are summarized, and recommended books in each subgenre are described, in this guide for librarians unfamiliar with science fiction and fantasy.
Continuing The Horn Book's retrospective series covering the most prestigious awards in children's book publishing, librarians detail both the awards themselves and the books chosen. They assemble r
Covering PC and Macintosh formats, explains in layperson's terms hardware and software, security, repair tools, licenses, warranties, inventories, wiring, backup systems, preventive maintenance, costi
Describes the principles of eight core values including stewardship, services, intellectual freedom, and literarcy and learning; and discusses how libraries can adapt them in order to thrive in the tw
Information literacy is not innate even in the computer age. The head librarian and a director of library services at the U. of Cincinnati offer faculty practical assistance on promoting literacy thro
Presents an annotated bibliography of general and subject reference books covering the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, history, science, technology, and medicine
This invaluable textbook offers an all-round view of digital libraries and is a core text for students of digital librarianship and related courses at departments of information science and computer s
Which government agencies have the information you need to help your patrons? How can you find the range of government resources available? What do you need to know as a federal depository library? Ac
A guide to technology used in libraries and information centers covers such topics as security, buying decisions, RSS, blogs, open source, and podcasting.
Author Higgins offers a guide to RDA and MARC 21 film cataloging. RDA is an abbreviation for "Resource Description and Access," a cataloging standard designed for the digital world.
Miller addresses his fellow public and school librarians on how to develop a quality collection of graphic novels and how to market and program with such materials. After explaining the graphic novel
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 a
This resource contains descriptions of popular books published from 2010-2012 for children ranging in age from infants to 14 years old, organized by board books, picture books, books for early readers
Flowers, who has worked as a young adult librarian and deputy county librarian, offers a guide that provides basic information to help teen/youth services and general librarians, library directors, li
Public libraries are increasingly aware of the need for good marketing. Underlying this is a need for competence in marketing planning. Many government and other reports stress the need to get public
Dewey (libraries, U. of Tennessee, Knoxville) and Parham (Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center) assemble 20 chapters by contributors from academic libraries in the US and Canada. Stim
