"This book discusses the integration of digital social networking into library practices, highlighting the advantages and challenges faced by libraries in the application of social media"--
This indispensable resource provides tools for collection management in public libraries, featuring essential strategies for inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer s
Creating a Streaming Video Collection for Your Library covers the main processes associated with streaming video, from licensing to access and evaluation, and will serve as a key reference and source
Creating a Streaming Video Collection for Your Library covers the main processes associated with streaming video, from licensing to access and evaluation, and will serve as a key reference and source
The Maker Movement is hot, and librarians are eager to participate. Even if you feel restricted by budget, staff, or space, this step-by-step guide will help you turn your library into a creativity ce
This collection focuses on the ways in which policy relating to professional development and professional learning in teacher education is changing across Europe. The chapters examine how policies cha
"This book brings into focus the new responsibility libraries have in meeting patron needs, specifically with the use of emerging technologies, highlighting the concepts of collection management, libr
Learn to program for multiple devices using this exciting, open source software platform Tizen offers an innovative operating system, applications, and a user experience that consumers can take from
Academic librarians and library administrators explore the theory, practice, benefits, and pitfalls of building a library collection based on requests by library users. Among the topics are electronic
In The Quest for Mastery, Sam M. Intrator and Don Siegel investigate an emerging trend: the growth of out-of-school programs dedicated to helping underserved youth develop the personal qualities and c
This collection of thought-provoking essays by visionary and innovative library practitioners covers theory, research, and best practices in collection development, examining how it has evolved, ident
A practical Wrox guide to ARM programming for mobile devicesWith more than 90 percent of mobile phones sold in recent years using ARM-based processors, developers are eager to master this embedded tec
The comprehensive Objective-C reference every Mac and iOS developer needsObjective-C is central to both iOS and Mac OS development, and as the demand for iPhone and iPad apps continues to grow, so doe
Business Development, A Practical Guide for the Small Professional Services Firm encapsulates over 25 years of hands-on business development and marketing experience. The author’s goal is to help thos
"This book examines the best practices for executing technology applications and the utilization of distance education techniques, serving as a reference for academics and instructors running distance
A premier collection of high-quality articles from leading voices in education, curriculum planning, and development. Curriculum Leadership: Readings for Developing Quality Educational Progr
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
Authors Sharon Snow and Yvonne Reed present fashion as a way to offer a fun and interesting program for teens in the library—and not just for girls. Today's fashion-savvy teenaged guys are just as lik
Alsop (occupational therapy, Sheffield Hallam U., UK) discusses continuing professional development in health and social care, with an emphasis on learning and learning opportunities. She addresses is
The connections between reflective practice and professional development are the focus for this book, which offers guidance to support lasting change and provides strategies to enable self-initiated p
As the areas of community education and professional development continue to expand, the technologies that are utilized in these programs are also progressively advancing. However, it can sometimes be
In this work for students, pre-service and in-service teachers, and teacher educators, Tarrant (University of Edinburgh) encourages readers to reflect on their professional practice and uses the voice
In addition to the defeat of conventional enemy forces, Army units and leaders must be able to defeat unconventional forces, develop partner forces, protect local populations, and support civil functi
This book makes a major contribution to knowledge and theory by drawing implications of teacher effectiveness research for the field of teacher training and professional development. The first part of
