Library category: 2034 books
Teaching Civics in the Library
An Instructional and Historical Guide for School and Public Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
Civics education is “on the books” in all 50 states, yet civic illiteracy is widespread. Only one third of 12th graders are able to explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence, and fewer than half of 8th graders know the purpose of the Bill of Rights. This instructional guide explores...
by John Feather
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Disaster planning might not seem a pressing concern - until disaster strikes. Recent events have reminded us that any collection or service may be at risk, and libraries and archives must have prevention and recovery measures in place. Written by academics and practitioners, drawing on firsthand experience...
The Education of Alice M. Jordan
Navigating a Career in Children's Librarianship
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2014
A biography of Alice M. Jordan, who headed children’s work at the Boston Public Library (BPL) from 1902 to 1940, is long overdue. Daughter of a Maine sea captain and a Massachusetts schoolteacher, she was one of the pioneering generation of children’s librarians, women who entered the field when...
by Michael A. Crumpton, Nora J. Bird
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Handbook for Community College Librarians covers all aspects of librarianship that apply to community colleges in a one-stop reference book. It provides information that enables the librarian to become more successful in the community college environment and reflects on its unique qualities, identifying...
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E-Books in Libraries
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
E-books have been around for more than 10 years but are still a relatively new phenomenon to many librarians and publishers. With the introduction of e-book readers, the e-book has become mainstream, with recent triple-digit annual increases in sales. But what place do they have in the library? In...
by Nicole Hennig
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2017
The ever-increasing acceleration of technological change demands that today's information professionals and educators not only be constantly acquiring new knowledge and skills, but also that they cultivate the ability to make sound judgments on which technologies to embrace. If you are grappling with...
Strategic Planning for Social Media in Libraries
(THE TECH SET® #15)
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
This practical guide provides a scalable, step-by-step plan for creating and maintaining a successful library social media strategic plan. You’ll find detailed tips and advice on strategizing for social media services in a way that guides employee decision-making, maximizes efficiency, creates positive...
by Brad Hooper
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Reviews are an important resource for readers’ advisory and collection development. They are also a helpful promotional tool, introducing patrons to what is new on the shelf. This resource includes * Tips for writing strong, relevant reviews * Different ways reviews can be used to promote your library...
Genealogy
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2015
Commercials for the largest subscription database indicate that the process of genealogy is simple—you just “plug in” what you know, and the database does the rest! Those ads might sell subscriptions, but they are misleading. Getting beyond that “low-hanging fruit” is not so easy; collecting...
Leadership in Libraries
A Focus on Ethnic-Minority Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2012
The efforts of ethnic-minority librarians to become leaders in Western libraries are an important topic for any librarian working towards becoming a leader, with issues such as cross-cultural leadership relevant for all aspiring librarians.
Leadership in Libraries covers leadership in various...
Multimedia Learning Stations: Facilitating Instruction, Strengthening the Research Process, Building Collaborative Partnerships
Facilitating Instruction, Strengthening the Research Process, Building Collaborative Partnerships
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2015
Libraries across America are losing funding and suffering from cuts in positions and programs. The process presented here will help you increase library use and prove that school libraries—and librarians—are a necessity. Written for middle and secondary school librarians, the book provides a guide...
by Cherie P. Pandora, Kathy Fredrick
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Most educators are well aware of the reasons for emphasizing STEAM—topics that fall within the broad headings of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—in the curriculum, regardless of grade level. But how do librarians who work with ‘tweens in middle school, high school, and...
Teen Games Rule! A Librarian's Guide to Platforms and Programs
A Librarian's Guide to Platforms and Programs
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2013
Games aren't just for fun; they can also play a critical role in learning. Libraries have an opportunity to integrate a variety of games into the services and collections they provide to the community. This book shows library staff how to do exactly that through a diverse variety of popular games,...
Sex, Brains, and Video Games
Information and Inspiration for Youth Services Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
How do we break through and truly reach our young adult patrons? It begins with understanding them. Librarians who work with teens need information and a big-picture perspective on adolescence that reflects the latest knowledge of cognate fields and the contemporary realities of young people’s lives....