The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Concept of a Library explores the important question of whether or not the manuscripts found in the eleven caves near Qumran can be characterized as a “library.”
Trained library support staff is critical in assisting the user in locating and interpreting the resources available in libraries. To do so requires the knowledge and practice of library missions and
The library of the University of South Carolina contains a collection of historical photographs of South Carolina in digital format. The editors of this book recruited poets and fiction writers, some
Selecting and Implementing an Integrated Library System: The Most Important Decision You Will Ever Make focuses on the intersection of technology and management in the library information world. As in
This is a unique chance to see works from two remarkable private Swiss collections. It pays tribute to two pioneering supporters of modernism, Rudolf Staechelin (1881–1946) and Karl Im Obersteg (1883–
The Library Technology Essentials series helps librarians utilize today’s hottest new technologies as well as ready themselves for tomorrow’s. The series features titles that cover the A-Z of how to l
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form
Enjoy hours of fun with your little one with this four-piece box set of My First Library board books. With vibrant colours, fun characters and stimulating illustrations, this box set will help your ch
Here is the library, not just as a place that houses books, but as an experience. Fifteen poems celebrate the thrill of getting your first library card, the excitement of story hour, the fun of using
In a clock tower far away, there is a library — a library of souls. And it is dying. This is the story of how a stubborn, temperamental girl named Maya Rodriguez accidentally volunteered to sav
North American Indian Art: Masterpieces and Museum Collections from the Netherlands showcases 114 oustanding examples of Native art and heritage from the Canadian subarctic forests to the American Sou
Describes some of the activities that occur in the school library, including asking a librarian for help, using the computer, reading, being quiet, and taking out a book.
From Greek and Roman times to the digital era, the library has remained central to knowledge, scholarship, and the imagination. Generously illustrated,The Meaning of the Library examines this key inst
Cutting-Edge Research in the 21st-Century Academic Library: New Paths for Building Future Servicesexplores examples of exciting new library services and workflows and provides opportunities for the re
Cutting-Edge Research in the 21st-Century Academic Library: New Paths for Building Future Servicesexplores examples of exciting new library services and workflows and provides opportunities for the re
"Take a trip to the library. Find out what you can do in a library, including reading books, listening to story time, playing with puzzles, or using a computer. Learn how to check out a book and what
Library Security is a book for library staff who are concerned with creating a safe, functioning, peaceful place for themselves to work in and for patrons to visit. It teaches creative patron communic
A fascinating exploration of the importance of photographs in the history of museum collections and collecting, featuring a broad range of global case studies.
NKBA Professional Resource Library, 9 Volume SetThe NKBA Professional Resource Library provides a comprehensive and ready reference for students, professionals, and those hoping to earn their credenti
Educational Programs: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collectionsexplores how archivists and special collections librarians in organizations of different sizes and types have approached
Appraisal and Acquisition: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collectionsexplores how archivists and special collections librarians in organizations of different sizes and types have approa
If you are wondering what mobile technology adoption means for your library or how to get started,Mobile Technologies for Every Library will answer your questions! This book will detail the opportunit
If you are wondering what mobile technology adoption means for your library or how to get started,Mobile Technologies for Every Library will answer your questions! This book will detail the opportunit
Designed for librarians who offer library instruction within the constraints of the hour-long one-shot,Maximizing the One-Shot: Connecting Library Instruction with the Curriculumproposes a method for
Educational Programs: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collectionsexplores how archivists and special collections librarians in organizations of different sizes and types have approached
Appraisal and Acquisition: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collectionsexplores how archivists and special collections librarians in organizations of different sizes and types have approa
Designed for librarians who offer library instruction within the constraints of the hour-long one-shot,Maximizing the One-Shot: Connecting Library Instruction with the Curriculumproposes a method for
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form
Volume 33 of Advances in Library Administration and Organization will look at different challenges library administrators encounter, review emerging trends and bring critical analysis to this area. Th
- This is the library catalogue of the rare-books collection of Hiroshi Mizuta, a leading international scholar of the history of European social thought and the author ofAdam Smith’s Library (Oxford:
This book is a comparative legal study of the private and public art collections in various states of the world, covering the most important issues that usually arise and focusing on the differences a
The Forbidden Library kicks off a brand new classic fantasy series perfect for fans of Coraline, Inkheart, and The Books of Elsewhere!Alice always thought fairy tales had happy endings. That?along wit
This professional primer provides the blueprint to help you create a school library program, covering all aspects of library management such as budgeting, eBook use, purchasing, and teacher collaborat
Archives and special collections departments have a long history of preserving and providing long-term access to organizational records, rare books, and other unique primary sources including manuscri
In recent years more cultural institutions in hot and humid climates have been installing air-conditioning systems to protect their collections and provide comfort for both employees and visitors. Thi
A library works miracles! Fox thinks he has a little mouse just where he wants him, until Mouse says, "This is not a hunting area, but a library... You can only borrow things here." So begins the hila
Irene must be at the top of her game or she'll be off the case - permanently... Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, which harvests fiction from different realities. And along with
Ward shows academic librarians how to downsize and streamline potentially little used collections. The material is organized in five chapters entitled "Background," "Traditi
