Kuhlthau (library and information science, Rutgers U.) et al. show preK-12 teachers, school librarians, and principals a framework for designing and implementing guided inquiry that is tailored to the
A joint effort from three thought leaders in educational research, linguistics, and literacy acquisition, this book explores the latest research that shows that compelling comprehensive input (CCI) is
Mulford, a library design consultant with experience in strategic and master planning and programming and the design of large and small public and private projects, and Himmel, a retired library direc
Bernadowski (early childhood and elementary education, Robert Morris U.) and Morgano, an early childhood and elementary teacher, show secondary history and literature teachers and library media specia
Film and literature critics and scholars of culture examine Japanese comics and animation from perspectives of art in contexts, fanships and art, and politics. Among the topics are Chikae Ide's life a
For librarians, educators, and administrators, Abilock, a former school administrator, curriculum coordinator, librarian, and information and communication technology director who speaks and consults
This volume offers students and book club members a handy and insight-filled guide to Morrison's works and their relation to current events and popular culture.
Combining information, inspiration, and relevant examples, this guidebook encourages and enables both school and public librarians to advocate for and incorporate active youth involvement that will d
Combining research, literary and biographical examples of leadership, and interviews with leaders and followers, this book provides an in-depth overview of leadership that identifies what works—and wh
It's an often overlooked fact: Small four-year and community colleges are very differnt from larger institutions. The patrons' objectives and priorities are different and the monetary resources and s
Perry, a veteran elementary teacher and author of 40 children's and professional books, offers activities and questions on 20 award-winning fantasy novels for elementary and middle school students. Ea
Pfeffinger, an author and former educator, and Barchers, an author, teacher, and editor, offer 36 readers theatre scripts (one for each week of the school year) to help teachers and librarians introdu
Poetry is a natural favorite of children and a wonderful way to enhance learning. Poetry can invite discussion of social issues, including war and peace, race and ethnicity, and the environment. Ther
Written for students, scholars, readers' advisors, and curious SF readers and fans, this guide provides an easy-to-use launch pad for researching and learning more about science fiction writers and t
This dynamite book merges the yin and yang of storytelling and business. Beginning with wonderful tips and advice about the art and presentation of storytelling, this is a complete resource about how
Here is the essential guide for librarians and teachers who want to develop a quality, curriculum-based graphic novel collection—and use its power to engage and inform middle and high school students.
This guide to more than 44 street-lit titles aids readers' advisors and other librarians to better understand the genre and collect and recommend titles ranging from romance and coming-of-age stories
This book is a quick guide to working positively with your library board and other administration officials and recruiting and supervising staff and volunteers so that your library runs like a well-o
This guide to the Newbery and Printz awards for children's and young adult literature provides information on each year's winners and honor books and on the awards themselves. For each award-winning b
In this lively and practical guide, notable teen experts and practitioners explain why service to teens in this age range is so important, and how you can enhance your collection and services to acco
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
Barron's classic work has been updated and reorganized to reflect changes in the genre over the past decade, and meet the needs and tastes of today's readers and those who work with them. Renowned ex
This comprehensive overview of Julia Alvarez's fiction, nonfiction, and poetry offers biographical information and parses the author's important works and the intentions behind them.
Bunker (reference services, Whitworth College Library, Spokane, Washington) travelled to 175 museums, historical societies, public and college libraries, and governmental agencies, visiting and assess
Organized across appeal features, this comprehensive listing of stories, biographies, and fiction is the first and only guide to sports literature for adult and teen readers.
Popular authors and presenters, Pat Messner and Brenda Copeland provide worksheets, reproducible patterns and related reading based activities linked to school curriculums to get students interested
Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions manageme
In this practical guidebook, experienced librarians—a public librarian and a school librarian—share advice and ideas for extending resources, containing costs, and leveraging capabilities between scho
This reference for librarians supplies guidelines and examples demonstrating rules and standards for cataloging serials. Case studies and chapter practice exercises help librarians understand how to m
In this guide for educators and librarians, Naidoo (library and information studies, U. of Alabama) identifies about 250 children's picture books, informational books, chapter books, biographies, and
Hundreds of popular historical fiction titles described and categorized according to their underlying appeal features, and under topics and themes you'll never find in the library catalog.
More than 500 popular nonfiction titles--from true adventure, true crime, and travel narratives to investigative nonfiction, environmental writing, and life stories--are classified, described, and li
All librarians and library and information science scholars can benefit from learning more about intellectual freedom. This book relies on research and practical real-world scenarios to conceptualize
Learn how to improve teen services in public libraries by better understanding teen development and having positive interactions with teens to provide appropriate and interesting collections and servi
A fresh, detailed, and thoughtful examination of reference services in the context of evolving community information needs and habits, a changing technological landscape, and new search strategies.• O
Ideal for students and both beginning and practicing catalogers in public, school, and academic libraries, this updated workbook offers targeted, hands-on exercises that enhance understanding of descr
Saunders (library and information science, Simmons College) draws on, updates, and expands her PhD dissertation for this study on how higher education institutions interpret and apply information lite
This guidebook provides teachers and librarians with methods for collaboratively teaching elementary students to select books they will enjoy and which will further their personal growth and informat
Organized alphabetically by author name and series title, this detailed guide offers readers a one-stop reference and resource to approximately 700 supernatural and speculative mysteries, with most (
