Language teachers, social studies teachers, and school library media specialists will find this resource invaluable for providing lessons and activities in critical thinking for students in grades 7-1
Collection management is becoming increasingly complex due to electronic access to information, the growth of the Internet, greater reliance on document delivery and resource sharing, and changes in s
Margaret Read MacDonald, renowned author of more than 15 books on folklore and storytelling, teams up with Supaporn Vathanaprida to present this fascinating folktale collection and introduction to Th
A practical guide to help librarians face a budget gap and plan an appropriate course of action within budgetary constraints. Chapters cover planning, facility management and improvement, collection d
Read professional, fair reviews by practicing academic, public, and school librarians and subject-area specialists that will enable you to make the best choices from among the latest reference resourc
This unique book presents a practical and realistic approach to implementing a school-wide, K–12 Genius Hour program—one that can succeed regardless of budgetary and infrastructure constraints.• Provi
This book connects teaching practical strategies and ideas with educational theories to give you techniques to use in the classroom to capture students' attention and engage them with instruction.• De
Addressing the most exciting and challenging areas in the profession, this text will be invaluable to any professional looking ahead to the future of special collections and related cultural heritage
Tap into the tools, techniques, and resources necessary for enhancing the library experience utilizing this how-to guide which applies an unorthodox approach to literacy and library instruction for co
"Research-Based Planning for Public Libraries: Increasing Relevance in the Digital Age" takes readers through a logical and effective process for developing a plan and implementing it within the vario
Offering a fresh perspective on women's fiction for a broad reading audience—fans as well as librarians—this book defines and maps the genre, and describes hundreds of relevant titles.
Fraser, a public librarian in Canada, lists and describes about 450 nonfiction titles that address the reading interests of teens, to help librarians, teachers, and media specialists find materials fo
Library and information scientists Zumer (U. of Ljubljana, Slovenia), Marcia Lei Zeng, and Athena Salaba (both Kent State U., Ohio) use the Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data (FRSAD) m
This book provides guidance and resources for a curriculum for high school students enrolled in an elective English course for library aides. Lessons reinforce specific skills and self-assessment stra
Baumann, who directs a translation company that works with corporations, non-profits, and government organizations, draws on her marketing experience and the ideas of library personnel to offer a guid
Acknowledging that boys continue to lag behind girls in becoming lifelong readers, teachers and librarians are constantly looking for books that will interest and engage them. Fortunately, books on b
Keeping a library program vital requires regular reflection about current practices and a willingness to implement changes that will position the library and library staff should they be threatened w
Professor Fredericks offers 30 short nonfiction readers theatre plays for the young reader (grades 1-3) on topics ranging from earth and natural science to community helpers, holidays and government.
The popularity of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has increased as its cost has decreased and the growth shows no signs of abating. Academic and public librarians wishing to convert
Vibrant, dynamic teen book clubs--the kind teens eagerly anticipate and attend session after session--are teen-centered. With innovative, pragmatic ideas that will attract and retain teen readers, th
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
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
A convenient collection of seminal papers written in the 1970s and 1980s, considered the foundation in the field of instructional technology. Offering a substantive grounding for the principles and pr
The only source that focuses exclusively on engineering and technology, this important guide maps the dynamic and changing field of information sources published for engineers in recent years. Lord h
Casey (education, California State U., Long Beach) begins by arguing that computers make a difference for early reading and writing, and that the classroom computer should have speech capability. Usin
This groundbreaking, critically acclaimed, and best-selling resource features more than 30 exciting instructional units that integrate all areas of the curriculum and serve as models to educators at a
Get kids excited about reading with lively booktalks that make nonfiction books irresistable! These authors have selected hundreds of the best and most appealing nonfiction books for young readers and
These dramatic accounts of the mathematical innovations and triumphs make involving students in math easy. Haven's riveting stories can be used for read-alouds with elementary students and for silent
Public libraries need to offer relevant, exciting, and stimulating learning centers that appeal to kids. This book is a step-by-step guide for creating affordable and effective educational programs fo
Two authors with more than 40 years of combined library experience tap into their wealth of knowledge about discovery and user experience, sharing proven methods for setting up, promoting, and teachin
This book explains how librarians can capitalize on the growing interest and need of patrons for help with technology by expanding their library's tech services to build community engagement and suppo
Help maximize your existing collection with this browsable volume containing titles that serve double-duty with their appeal to both teens and adults and cover genres spanning crime novels, romance, h
This practical and thorough guide offers clear explanations of what transmedia storytelling is and shows how it can be integrated into library programming that fosters multimodal literacy with K–12 le
Protect patron privacy and safeguard Internet usage using this how-to manual for creating a secure environment in your library. You'll learn how simple changes to your policies, procedures, and comput
Covering principles, practical guidelines, and best practices for establishing and operating a successful library volunteer program in any type of library, this is a must-have resource for the 21st-ce
Looking for a programming guide for computer tablet use in the library setting? This book provides detailed plans and instructions with specific literacy goals for child, teen, and adult audiences—exa
This book explains why special or corporate libraries must align with their parent organizations in order to survive in these difficult economic times—and describes how to foster and demonstrate this
Bringing together a group of librarians and teaching and learning consultants from the US, Alman (online education, U. of Pittsburgh) et al. present six chapters that outline best practices for librar
Niebuhr, a library director and author, presents a follow-up volume to his first volume of this resource guide aimed at readers' advisors, librarians, and others looking for recently published mystery
O'Connor, a public service librarian in Canada, aids readers' advisors and others who work with readers in finding books that relate to life stories, such as memoirs, autobiographies, and diaries. She
