Library category: 2034 books
Understanding How Students Develop
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2017
Understanding How Students Develop is a one-stop source of practical advice for both librarians who are just beginning to work with students from elementary school through college, as well as helpful tips for seasoned library user services professionals, including school, reference, instruction, and...
From Past-Present to Future-Perfect
A Tribute to Charles A. Bunge and the Challenges of Contemporary Reference Service
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2013
Explore a compilation of reference service works by Charles A. Bunge, a leader in the field!
This informative and delightful book highlights the contributions of Charles A. Bunge to the literature on reference service. From Past-Present to Future-Perfect: A Tribute to Charles A. Bunge and the...
Story Time Success
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
Story time is a popular activity in public libraries. Unfortunately, many librarians (and not just children’s librarians) are thrust into the role of providing this service have not taken a course or had the necessary experience of performing story times. Story times are so popular that they are...
Shakespeare's Language in Digital Media
Old Words, New Tools
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2017
The authors of this book ask how digital research tools are changing the ways in which practicing editors historicize Shakespeare's language. Scholars now encounter, interpret, and disseminate Shakespeare's language through an increasing variety of digital resources, including online editions such...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
An indispensable resource for librarians of all roles, the case studies in An Introduction to Staff Development in Academic Libraries demonstrate the necessity and value of integrating the library's mission statement and strategic plan with bold approaches to staff orientation, training, mentoring, and development.
Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2014
Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a one-stop source for librarians seeking toevaluating, purchasing, and implementing a web-scale discovery service. The book breaks down each phase of the project into decision points and action plans which will help move...
by Linda S Katz
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
Library authorities address the increasing significance of reference services and the increasing need for evaluation of those services to further ensure professionalism and efficiency.
by Marlene Asselin, Ray Doiron
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2016
Libraries in today's global world have emerged as key players in building a culture for reading in communities while enhancing the literacy development of children, youth, adults and seniors. Whether one lives in a modern city with sophisticated library services or in a remote region of the world...
by Euphemia Coutinho
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
The 1994 conference of the European Association for Health Information and Libraries drew together an exceptional group of invited speakers and contributed papers. Speakers came from every part of Europe, from N. America, and even from Australia, and almost all the papers presented are collected in...
Developing People's Information Capabilities
Fostering Information Literacy in Educational, Workplace and Community Contexts
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
Developing People's Information Capabilities: Fostering Information Literacy in Educational, Workplace and Community Contexts is Vol 8 of the well regarded Library and Information Science Series. This book hones in on accessible issues across different work and educational contexts and is of value to both academic and practitioner.
Find the Information You Need!
Resources and Techniques for Making Decisions, Solving Problems, and Answering Questions
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2016
Find the Information You Need! is designed for the person who suspects that Google and Facebook aren’t always giving them the best results for their specific information needs. Created for anyone who wants to understand how to select better information resources, deploy smarter search strategies,...
Examining the Emotional Dimensions of Academic Librarianship
Emerging Research and Opportunities
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2017
Longevity and sustainability in a career field is dependent upon a number of factors. Evaluating the mental and emotional issues that academic librarians face can provide solutions to combat the burnout this field is facing in the wake of so many large-scale industry changes. Examining the Emotional...
Understanding Librarians
Communication is the Issue
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Aimed at professionals and trainee professionals within the library and information service (LIS) fields, this book reminds the reader of the frequently ignored communication-gulf between the professional and the layman, and in particular the lack of true communication between LIS professionals and...
by Jean Weihs, Sheila S. Intner
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2016
This easy-to-use primer provides a complete introduction to current standard cataloging practice. The simple language, helpful examples, and clear descriptions of processes and techniques make it a valuable tool for any beginning cataloger or worker in a technical services department. Updated with...