Libraries have existed for millennia, but today many question their necessity. In an ever more digital and connected world do we still need places of books in our towns, colleges, or schools? If libra
Libraries have existed for millennia, but today the library field is searching for solid footing in an increasingly fragmented (and increasingly digital) information envi
Libraries have existed for millennia, but today the library field is searching forsolid footing in an increasingly fragmented (and increasingly digital) information environment. Whatis librarianship w
This book is not about cancer. It is about how David Lankes, professor and father, responded to being diagnosed, living with, and being treated for cancer. That is an important distinction because can
This book offers a guide for librarians who see their profession as a chance to make a positive difference in their communities -- librarians who recognize that it is no longer enough to stand behind
Discover the true value and exciting possibilities of oral history in the library: learn new and compelling ways to engage your patrons by sharing personal and community history with them.• Shows libr
Radford (library and information science, Rutgers U., NJ) and Lankes (information sciences, Syracuse U., NY) present a collection of papers updated from original presentations at a conference held in
Thirteen updated papers from the fourth annual Virtual Reference Desk Conference in San Antonio, TX, look at policies and practices US libraries are adopting to keep their reference desks current. The
