American Library Association: 163 books

Cover of Papers and proceedings of the thirty-fifth general meeting of the American Library Association, 1913
by Various, American Library Association
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2014

Example in this ebook   PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS The World of Print and the World's Work I Turning for a text to Victor Hugo's stirring epic of Paris, these words may be found in the section for May, and in the third chapter thereof: A Library implies an act...
Cover of Empowering Learners

Empowering Learners

Guidelines for School Library Programs

by Amer. Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2013

As we approach the second decade of the twenty-first century, school library programs continue to undergo momentous changes that have heightened the importance of technology and evidence-based learning. The focus has moved from the library as a confined place to one with fluid boundaries that is layered...
Cover of The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out about Diabetes
by Dana L. Ladd, Alyssa Altshuler
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2013

For the more than 26 million Americans diagnosed with or affected by diabetes, having accurate information on the disease is crucial. But the sheer volume of information available can be daunting for patients and caregivers alike. This comprehensive guide provides librarians and library users with background...
Cover of Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences, Sixth Edition
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Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014

Prepared in collaboration with the Medical Library Association, this completely updated, revised, and expanded edition lists classic and up-to-the-minute print and electronic resources in the health sciences, helping librarians find the answers that library users seek. Included are electronic versions...
Cover of Reinventing the Library for Online Education
by Frederick Stielow
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014

Have changes such as cloud computing, search engines, the Semantic Web, and mobile applications rendered such long-standing academic library services and functions as special collections, interlibrary loans, physical processing, and even library buildings unnecessary? Can the academic library effectively...
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Library as Safe Haven

Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery; A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians

by Deborah D. Halsted, Shari C. Clifton, Daniel T. Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014

Libraries have always played a special role in times of disaster by continuing to provide crucial information and services. The Stafford Act of 2011, a federal government directive, designates libraries as among the temporary facilities delivering essential services, making a Continuity of Operations...
Cover of Shared Collections

Shared Collections

Collaborative Stewardship (An ALCTS Monograph)

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Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2016

Libraries and the organizations that provide services to them are devoting more attention to system-wide organization of collections—whether the "system" is a consortium, a region or a country. As a strategy for saving space and money while expanding access to additional materials and resources, the...
Cover of The Library’s Legal Answers for Makerspaces
by Minnow, Tomas A. Lipinski
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2016

Library makerspaces are truly transformative, inviting library users to create, innovate, and collaborate. But like any cutting-edge initiative, makerspaces also bring up a host of new and unique legal questions. In this first-of-its-kind e-book, three legal experts deliver detailed and reliable answers...
Cover of Tablet Computers in School Libraries and Classrooms
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Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014

According to Pew Research, nearly a quarter of teens already own a tablet computer, with younger children not far behind. With the use of these handheld devices continuing to grow by leaps and bounds each year, tablets are coming to your school district soon if they haven't already. This succinct...
Cover of Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action
by Amer. Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2013

How are AASL's new learning standards, the Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, incorporated into the school library program? This publication from AASL takes an in-depth look at the strands of the Standards for the 21st-Century Learner and the indicators within those strands. It also answers such...
Cover of Fundamentals of Reference
by Carolyn M. Mulac
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012

The all-in-one “Reference reference” you’ve been waiting for, this invaluable book offers a concise introduction to reference sources and services for a variety of readers, from library staff members who are asked to work in the reference department to managers and others who wish to familiarize...
Cover of Managing the Successful School Library

Managing the Successful School Library

Strategic Planning and Reflective Practice

by Lesley S. J. Farmer
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2016

To ensure their libraries survive and thrive, school library managers need to be both responsive and proactive. Looking past the day-to-day operations of a school library, Farmer’s book serves as a reality check: school libraries must align with school mission statements and policies, while simultaneously...
Cover of Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Lesley S. J. Farmer
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014

Autism is now the second most commonly diagnosed serious developmental disability, and the number of children identified as autistic continues to grow. Introducing what autism spectrum disorders are, and identifying the great need to build and manage programs for different youth with these disorders,...
Cover of Running the Digital Branch

Running the Digital Branch

Guidelines for Operating the Library Website

by David Lee King
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012

Maintaining a library website is as important as its initial development. In this issue of Library Technology Reports King draws from his team’s four-year experience running the acclaimed digital branch of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (TSCPL). From website tweaks to staffing issues, King...
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