Delve into a world of kelpies, mermaids, selkies, ghosts, warlords, and fairies. This collection gives you Celtic tales, previously unrecorded or found only in obscure compilations. Tales from Scotla
Instill a love of books and reading in children even before they have entirely mastered reading skills. Everything you need to start a fun-packed weekly book club at your school or library is included
IIn this thought-provoking collection of articles and speeches, White focuses on the professional issues confronting librarians at a time of increased technological options-when information can direct
Find quality books for young readers the easy way. This guide arranges classic titles and contemporary favorites by genre and theme so users can find books similar to the ones they love. Chapters inc
Revealing the career histories of successful 20th century scientists, this exciting resource offers students fascinating profiles, a wonderful research tool, and words of advice from great scientists
Librarians from the University of New Mexico synthesize the recent literature and responses to their survey of over 200 academic research libraries involved with outsourcing projects to set out the pr
A leader in cooperative collection development for the school library presents a framework for developing school library collections in today's era of "access vs. ownership" and cooperative resource s
This practical and holistic approach to offering library resources and services to online patrons addresses multiple areas of service to online patrons, including reference, instruction, access, and m
Divided into dedicated categories about the subjects most meaningful to librarians, this valuable resource reviews 500 texts across all major fields.• Critically assesses the most widely held referenc
The ever-shifting landscape of electronic resources challenges even the most tech-savvy information professionals. Now, however, you can surmount those challenges, with the solid backing offered in th
A timely reference for all public librarians who serve the business community in libraries, regardless of size or location—from small rural outposts to bustling big-city branches.• Gives librarians to
This newly updated and expanded second edition of Collaborating for Inquiry-Based Learning explains effective IBL scaffolding and the school librarian's role as the lead in the collaborative process o
This book provides practical information and insights to library administrators and building plan team members at academic and public libraries who are considering or starting a library expansion or r
This practical, hands-on book explains how to ensure that your students are information and communication technology literate—that is, competent with a range of tools, technologies, and techniques for
Practical advice on how best to serve veterans and military families in your community, including effective ways to develop new outreach partnerships and collaborations.
Selecting books for libraries and instructional reading that appeal to today's teenagers can be challenging. This book makes the task easier by suggesting titles published in the last five years that
This one-of-a-kind book explores the neuroscience behind persuasion and influence to reveal the role that storytelling plays in inspiring, enlightening, and educating an audience.
How can your library—and your patrons—benefit from mobile apps? This guidebook offers a solid foundation in "app-literacy," supplying librarians with the knowledge to review and recommend apps, offer
An indispensable tool for librarians who do reference or collection management, this work is a pioneering offering of expertly selected print and electronic reference tools for East Asian Studies (Chi
This book demonstrates how to integrate pop culture and technology into school library programs and classrooms, and make today's digital content, mobile devices, and students' changing interests work
The Native American Choctaw "codetalkers" who played a vital role in World War I. Jeanette Rankin, elected to the U.S. Congress---before women could vote. Despite being one of the youngest nations, U
Mike Fink, the crackshot keelboater. Babe, the blue ox. Davy Crockett and the raccoon. The Cat with a wooden leg. Despite being one of the youngest nations, the United States has a rich tapestry of t
Webber coordinates young adult services for the Bergen Country library in New Jersey. She has assembled a guide for other public and school librarians to current literature of specific interest to you
This comprehensive, spirited, and often laugh-out-loud funny handbook will help you start, maintain, or enhance a science fiction and fantasy book group.
This book provides assistance to new faculty members by offering a structured platform introducing a model for teaching and assessing student learning in applied LIS courses while providing strengths
Using proven methods, the author offers a guide to raising funds for library projects ranging from simple book sales through the construction of a new building.
Provides practical advice to library media specialists and supplementary reading to complement the ALA Intellectual Freedom Manual for library and information studies programs.
This volume recommends some 500 positive, heart-warming stories for young readers--stories of the human spirit and what it can accomplish; stories of loving families surviving crises in positive ways;
What is FRBR, and why is everyone talking about it? Is it really going to revolutionize cataloging? And if so, what form will it take? Taylor and her compadres won't even try to teach you how to cons
Well-known authors, W. Bernard Lukenbill and Barbara Froling Immroth, provide an introduction to a difficult topic. This book covers the general status of youth healthcare, the issues and concerns pr
More than 30 ready-to-tell drawing tales and 5 delightful handkerchief ("hanky panky") stories, along with step-by-step directions for the ingenious illustrations that accompany them, and tips for en
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
A must-have reference and research book, this compilation of profiles and professional paths illuminates the lives of business leaders who made it to the top of the business world either as entreprene
