Although there are many collections of Chinese folktales, few if any focus specifically on the tales of Taiwan, which have evolved in a tradition separate and distinct from that of mainland China. Thi
What does it take to have a great library? The right leader? A great team? A wonderful facility? The best services? How can you transform your library to better meet the demands of tomorrow? This aut
Do religious teens in your community think your library has "nothing for me"? Shouldn't your library be actively embracing all of the diverse populations in your community? For many the teen years are
Who are today's must-know children's authors and illustrators? McElmeel's ready reference introduces you to some of the hottest new names in children's literature, and reacquaints you with established
Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education focuses on assessing institutional quality and effectiveness, and responds to the increasing demand for greater accountability at all levels of institutional a
Discover a wealth of ideas for adapting and applying every facet of your library service to the needs of this rapidly growing population--from developing a collection for homeschool students to expand
Journalism: A Guide to the Reference Literature is a critically annotated bibliographic guide to print and electronic sources in print and broadcast journalism. The first edition was published in 1990
Crushes, flirting, and first love-and all the angst that goes with it-is a major preoccupation of teens. Likewise, it is hard to find a YA novel without at least a touch of romance. As teen romance di
The most coprehensive and reliable English-language resource for terminology used in all types of libraries. Includes terms from publishing, printing, literature, and computer science relevant to both
Now available for the first time in print, the dictionary is the most comprehensive and reliable English-language resource for terminology used in all types of libraries. With more than 4,000 terms an
How does the law affect public librarians and the daily operations of the library? This engaging survey covers a vast number of issues--many of which are the subject of entire courses and thousands of
In the changing modern-day library, the area of technical services has undergone radical redesign and reorganization not just once, but many times in the last thirty years. This book explores the futu
Examining natural phenomena through the lens of ancient mythology and from the perspective of modern day science, this unique book encourages students to appreciate the magic in both myth and science.
A resource for students in a poetry or a women's studies course who are looking for information to complete an assignment or pursuing their own interests. The bibliographical guide covers about 220 wo
Retired as the head of the Judaica department at Brandeis University Library since 2001, Cutter has compiled a general as well as subject reference to bibliographic and electronic resources and topics
Expand your teen collection beyond traditional print into exciting alternatives that will appeal to teens. Top YA librarians share their expertise on how to defy limits and create the kind of collecti
Irving is youth services supervisor for the Pueblo City-County Public Library District. She presents a guide for educators, librarians, and parents to use with K-6 children, in both school and public
This comprehensive guide of over 2,000 annotations addresses the adventure and suspense fiction genre and its subgenres and includes titles published between 1941 and 2004.
Intended for use in late-elementary or middle school history, civics, or humanities classrooms, this volume collects ten scripts based on actual trial proceedings. Among the trials represented are th
Providing a broad picture of how the new surveillance powers affect all Americans, this book is essential for anyone concerned with American civil liberties.
This book provides a comprehensive look at issues that shape the nature of Human Resources in academic libraries. Libraries in varying academic environments have undergone tremendous change during the
This is the definitive work on information literacy. Michael Eisenberg, known worldwide as one of the originators of the innovative Big6 Information Problem Solving Process, and frequent presenters o
Animals have been studied for centuries. But what are the most important and relevant reference and information sources in the zoological sciences? This work is a comprehensive, thoroughly annotated d
Librarians have historically relied on the perceived "value or goodness" of the public library as a means to garner financial support. Yet it is now becoming apparent that public libraries must demons
Emerging from the Children's Literature Assembly's postconference workshop following the 1999 NCTE fall conference, this compilation of delivered speeches and reflective chapters offers insight into t
This invaluable handbook provides necessary information to help school libaries and school library systems complete the arduous grant-application process.
This book addresses the shortage of individuals attracted to professional careers in librarianship, and the subsequent consequences for leadership positions.
Educators have wrestled with the delineation of "important curriculum content" for decades. What is important, and how can the school library help? Written by well-known educators and school librarian
Award-winning author and literature expert John T. Gillespie and author Corrine Naden treat you to lively and detailed commentary on 100 of the most recent, popular, and often-read books for young adu
Farmer (California State University) examines the school library program in light of the student, school, and societal factors that contribute to educational achievement. Intended for library media t
Bostrom, an author of children's books, profiles the 76 winners of the prestigious Newbery Medal since the award was established in 1922. After an overview of the history of the medal, profiles includ
Bring the women who shaped American history to life in the_ classroom! Each script embraces an event or portion of these famous womens lives, and illustrates the contribution that the women made in sh
A handbook of easy school-wide one-day events that provide reading celebrations for elementary and middle school age students. The ideas are designed to be used for National Library Week, Read Across
This book examines the relationships between archives, communities and collective memory through both the lens of a postcolonial society, the United States Virgin Islands, a former colony of Denmark,
This work presents a thorough examination of librarianship and the social and economic contexts in which the profession and its institutions operate. As a basis of analysis, Buschman employs critical
A career's worth of creative solutions to problems and challenges commonly encountered in school libraries, this second volume to the best-selling 100 Library Lifesavers presents another 100 ready-to-
This compilation of 97 biographical essays celebrates public and school library service to children and young adults through the professional lives and contributions of its pioneers and leaders. Devot
This "how to" and help book for those of us who read-aloud to children focuses on books for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten students. The first in a chronological series of four, these books
Useful for school librarians and in library science courses, this book defines the instructional consultation role and covers each step in the instructional design process. Now in its third edition, t
