This guide provides library directors, managers, and administrators in all types of libraries with complete and up-to-date instructions on how to evaluate library services in order to improve them.• H
Addressing the needs of new adults—those aged 18–29—in the library is a relatively new yet important challenge. This book explains the needs and wants of new adults in the public library setting and i
Covering everything from auditing and budgeting to contracts, revenue and expenditures, forecasting, and ethics in financial management, this book addresses the full spectrum of topics and skills need
Concise, informative, and well-indexed, this book helps readers get the "big picture" as well as the considerable number of details involved in managing the finances for a library.‧
This unique guide offers you a thorough understanding of multilingual information access (MLIA) and services and related concepts, such as database design, information retrieval, machine translation,
This book for professionals and students in library science, information studies, and the sociology of knowledge applies existing models of information transfer to help readers understand how informat
A proven resource for librarians and students, this updated classic opens the door to understanding current library cataloging tools, shows you how to use them to create standard catalog records, and
This comprehensive book prepares readers for a changing profession in the library and information field, presenting a holistic approach that examines theories and models and utilizes creative problem
With this CD-ROM, you can now visually reinforce Guided Inquiry Design concepts and engage learners with 29 images ready for printing, posting, and learning.
This work for librarians in public, academic, and special libraries and for students in MLIS courses begins with history of the field of rare books, then presents issues, skills, and methods in the ma
For public and school libraries, this resource reflects recent changes in Library of Congress subject headings and authority files, and provides bilingual information essential to reference librarians
Diamond (reference and collection development, Louisiana State U., Baton Rouge) assembles a group of US academic and public librarians employed in middle management positions for 15 chapters that exam
Just as an automobile depends upon an engine to turn the wheels, a library needs an integrated library system (ILS) to move forward in its daily operations. Selecting an ILS is a major undertaking---
These reproducible activities will do two things: give students a purpose for reading current good literature and give students extra practice in comprehension skills needed to improve test scores. G
This book is for anyone interested in how academic libraries can be more closely tied to the various missions of the colleges/universities in which they reside.
An informed citizenry, capable of informed participation, is one of the principles on which U.S. democracy is based, its premise represented in Constitutional principles of intellectual freedom. To wh
Wallace links current and historical works to the development of knowledge management concepts across domains and disciplines, demystifying this area of increasing intellectual import.
Targeted for elementary teachers, librarians, and drama teachers, Handmade Tales offers more than 25 original tales from around the world that use hands as an active way to tell the stories. Dianne d
Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books goes beyond the usual multicultural lists and looks at the wide expanse of the diversity of cultures and lifestyles impacting children's lives
Leadership is separate from, but integral to, management. However, much of the literature on LIS leadership represents a distilled application of principles and practices borrowed from other disciplin
Whether used to fill in missing classification numbers or reclassify an entire collection from one class schedule to another, this three volume work offers an affordable and highly effective guide to
Using primary German-language sources, Altmann has gleaned a wonderful assortment of authentic tales to enchant and educate audiences of all ages. The stories are organized in four sections: Animal s
Libraries enter into strategic planning by a variety of routes, from dynamic technology and rising costs to budget cuts and pressure for change. In this book, Joe Matthews guides library managers tow
Inspire teenagers to read quality literature and help them explore issues relevant to their lives. This outstanding book offers motivational, ready-to-use booktalks for more than 100 of the best new r
This book addresses critical issues of preservation, giving you everything you need to effectively protect your resources--from problems of obsolescence, to responsibilities, methods of preservation,
Describes the philosophy, strategies, approaches, and leadership and management methods used by the leaders of some of the nation's most notably successful archival programs. These programs select, m
Filling a tremendous need in the field by employing basic elements from the business world, this new edition shows you through real-life examples how to apply systems analysis effectively to any libr
The abundance of formats available today provides a rich learning environment but also poses challenges to librarians, teachers, and parents. This new volume in the respected Best Books series guides
This fourth book completes the Children's Book Corner series. It provides a complete program for those starting a read-aloud program in their classroom, in a school or public library, or at home. Thi
Updated and expanded fourth edition of a popular reference book for teachers and librarians in planning interesting extension projects and holiday events to promote diversity and cross-cultural under
With detailed information on 50 digital image providers in addition to more than 300 slide providers, this book is designed to assist you in identifying and locating sources for slides and digital ima
Includes McElmeel's best reads of five more popular genres folklore, contemporary realistic fiction, fantasy, biographies, and tales from here and there. After outlining the defining characteristics o
This compilation is a must-have for every library, providing a multitude of methods for developing easy, interesting activities for children. Projects across cultures, recipes for healthy snacks, and
Tarulli, a collection access librarian at a public library in Canada, shows public library professionals in all roles how to expand the library catalogue into an online social space and community plat
Join the world of balloons, pancakes, and musical instruments—just a few items that can help to improve early literacy in the library, in the classroom, and at home. Literacy builders covered range fr
