Writing in a conversational style, Farrelly, author of a column on young adult issues for Public Libraries magazine, gives general guidelines on planning, creating, and maintaining public library spac
Designed for librarians seeking a bibliography of recommended choices for youth ages twelve through eighteen, each entry includes purchasing information, suggested grade levels, and references to book
There's a revolution in today's libraries---how they are organized, the types of resources they offer, how they serve patrons, and even in the mindsets of library specialists. The learning commons pa
Books and libraries are a cornerstone of education and learning, and a passport to new worlds for men, women, and children across America and around the world. In Reading with the Stars, editor Leonar
Describes a typical visit to the public library, where people can speak with a librarian, find books and other media that interest them, and sign up for a library card.
With schoolwork out of the way and many of their extracurricular activities on hold, summer is the perfect time for kids to enjoy the fun of reading or listening to stories. It's also the perfect tim
Baumann, who directs a translation company that works with corporations, non-profits, and government organizations, draws on her marketing experience and the ideas of library personnel to offer a guid
The way in which we view the nature of archives and the role of the archivist has changed significantly in the last few decades. With increasing interest from outside of the profession, the idea of ar
This book offers a valuable guide for evaluating and selecting quality Latino children's literature and using these materials effectively to meet the diverse literacy needs of this growing population
There are a multitude of reasons to introduce hearing children to American Sign Language (ASL), currently the third-most-used language in the United States. Babies and young children who are taught b
From parents to school and public librarians, day care personnel to community center staff, home teachers to babysitters. All of these individuals can use qualified direction in entertaining, educati
Designed for public librarians, school media specialists, teachers, and anyone with an interest in supporting teen literacy, this book features 133 nonfiction booktalks to use with both voracious and
From medieval manuscript to Japanese prints, from Steinlen's splendid drawings to 17th century prints, the author introduces the reader to the hundreds of books and manuscripts (belonging to the Bibli
In this book, theory is blended with practical application to provide a concise, up-to-date explanation of how school librarians can work with students and teachers to assess for learning in 21st cen
Working with children on a daily basis in the Youth Services Dept. of the Greenville Co. (SC) Library System inspired Bane to develop "Let's Pretend" programs using books, songs, fingerplays, flannel
By examining clerical book collections in Norway 1650–1750, this book describes the flow of books in one of the northernmost areas of Europe, a flow dependant on three networking areas in particular,
The need for public libraries to tackle social exclusion and engage in social justice becomes ever more urgent as the gap between rich and poor continues to widen, and the very survival of public libr
Resilience is the quality that descibes the capacity of children to grow up successful, content, and competent even though they are faced with adversities like poverty, violence, illness, or neglect.
