An up-to-date examination of the evolving field of digital curation and its important place in libraries, covering the major technical, social, and organizational issues surrounding curation for libra
As the number of service learning courses and their requirements increase, it is essential for academic librarians to partner with faculty and administration to include lifelong research skills compon
Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and
This book provides a foundation of knowledge for catalogers, metadata librarians, and library school students on the Extensible Markup Language (XML)—one of the most commonly listed qualifications in
This work gathers ideas, educational practices, curriculum programs, and creative projects designed to engage undergraduate students (including international students) with libraries, information lite
Hernon (library and information science, Simmons College) et al. introduce evaluation and assessment research to library managers and students and its use in planning, decision making, and accountabil
This recently updated text provides today's graduate students and other interested readers with an introductory critical perspective on the past, present, and future of instructional technology.
This complete guide to youth readers' advisory covers genres, reading interests, and issues, as well as provides lists of sample titles and recommended reading.
This collection of essays on interpreting and using library-generated data and outside data gives information on using data to inform and persuade, evaluation of monographic collections, serials and e
Government Secrecy presents the best that has been thought and written on the subject, including history and philosophy, theory and practice, justification and critique. Through readings, which range
Managing the serials collection in any library is a challenge with new methods of delivery of content, tracking use, teaching patrons, and coping with budget constraints. This book is an introduction
Three mavens of the cataloging world tackle the topic of metadata, explaining fundamental concepts and their accompanying rationales, as well as exploring current developments and future innovations
This supplement to standard children's literature textbooks will be a help to instructors as they engage their students in discussions about selection of materials, censorship, dealing with curricula
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
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
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
Focuses on the Pathways Model, inquiry learning, instructional strategies, electronic tools and resources that enable the research process, and strategies for changing the curriculum to a focus on inq
This book's pragmatic approach deals with such tasks as acquisitions, circulation, collection development and maintenance, facility design, managing legal issues, and dealing with technological chang
Framing sound marketing principles within the context of customer service, Weingand demonstrates how current marketing ideas and strategies can contribute to effective library and information center m
Inspired by trends in U.S. public libraries, this book teaches librarians how to create a welcoming environment that enriches, enlightens, and engages their library's growing aging community.• Offers
Many LIS professionals and LIS students are interested in independent work opportunities, either as a full-time career or on a temporary or part-time basis. This book shares the experiences of success
Engage young readers in stories they love while teaching important content with this fun book that features more than 50 folktales from around the world celebrating the animal-human bond.‧ Encourages
This essential guide has exactly the right books to help you celebrate special days throughout the year—even "holidays" you've never heard of—and provides hundreds of fun titles and
Expand fairy tale programs, activities, and units with this lively guide to fractured, altered and otherwise retold classic favorites for K-5 students.
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
Anyone who works with the very young will delight in this charming treasury of age-appropriate programming ideas for children from as young as 6 months through age 3.
This third book in the four-book Children's Book Corner set provides a complete program for those starting a read-aloud program in their classroom, their school or public library, or their home. This
"Library Leadership in the United States and Europe: A Comparative Study of Academic and Public LibrarieS" discusses prevalent leadership theories, practices, and literature, exploring issues with bro
The increase of bullying in school environments is a dangerous trend; it's now the most common form of violence in society. Studies show that as many as 25 percent of American students are targets of
This manual guides librarians in creating simple, affordable, ready-to-use activities for children, 'tweens, teens, and families, with enough material for a full year of programs.
Society's love affair with information has led to a proliferation of media that shows no sign of abating. Not surprisingly, such materials constitute an increasingly vital part of any library's colle
Including real-world scenarios and best practices, this text presents the important topics of patents, trademarks, and copyrights in relation to intellectual property creators and consumers.• Includes
This sixth edition of Library Unlimited's classic school library management text describes new approaches to management and addresses the realities that school librarians face in today's quickly evolv
