Using examples, tips, suggestions for resources, samples, and anecdotes from a wide variety of library practitioners and settings, The Library Staff Development Handbook shows how to create an environ
In the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately ser
In the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately ser
The Arcadian Library, based in London, is one of the finest collections of books reflecting European interest in the Arab and Islamic worlds. Among its c.10,000 volumes are many copies with important
Ladd (Community Health Education Center, Virginia Commonwealth U.) and Altshuler, a manager of library services, present a guide for librarians and library users seeking information on diabetes from p
Library Services for Multicultural Patrons provides librarians of all types who want to better serve the multicultural groups in their communities with easy-to-implement suggestions for collaborative
This booklet from the American Library Association provides an overview of the library privatization process, its benefits, and pitfalls for library administrators and stakeholders. The volume is divi
This volume on remote access and online tools for libraries provides library personnel and users with an overview of current and emerging technologies. Divided into concise, stand alone chapters, the
One night in the library, Sam meets fellow mouse Sarah. Sam learns that Sarah is quite the explorer. She loves to scurry to the tops of shelves and explore the darkest corners of the building. Sam nev
The guiding principle of this book is that library marketing should focus on the lifestyle of the user, and should demonstrate how the library fits within the daily life of the student. Drawing on 13
Hoffman (library science, Sam Houston State U.) and Wood (U. of South Alabama Library System) offer this book for library school students and professionals on the compilation, revision, and implementa
Learn how to provide exemplary library service to individuals in prison or jail, by applying the public library model when working with inmate populations. These authors, a jail librarian and an outre
Wolfe introduces librarians to basic communications concepts and presents step-by-step instructions for developing and implementing a library public relations plan. Sample topics include defining your
A nationally recognized leader in library development and automation, Maryan Reynolds worked for the Washington State Library for over 30 years. In this text, she presents a history of that library fr
Stressing the importance of continuously trained librarians, Massis (associate director, Southeast Florida Library Information Network) examines the organization and implementation of library staff tr
