Farney (web services librarian, U. of Colorado-Colorado Springs) and McHale, a Denver librarian, describe the features of the different web analytic tools commonly used by libraries, the custom report
Ladd (Community Health Education Center, Virginia Commonwealth U.) and Altshuler, a manager of library services, present a guide for librarians and library users seeking information on diabetes from p
For researchers such as students, teachers, information professionals, and general readers, Devine, a librarian at LaGuardia Community College, City U. of New York, and Egger-Sider, coordinator of tec
Digital repositories often include cultural heritage data that was digitized from photographs, documents, maps and audio files. Geared toward both library professionals and their technical support, th
Like everyone else, librarians these days have to keep up with the use of social media functions like Twitter, Facebook, Google Voice, and Second Life. Add in specialized library applications like My
Offers both an approach to staff evaluation and actual performance standards for a variety of professional and paraprofessional library positions that can be used in any type of library. Chapter 1 exp
"This authoritative and wide-ranging textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the changing functions of higher education libraries and the organizational cultures in which they operate. It offers
Library consortia are collaborative associations of libraries. This book explains their reasons for being, activities and services, governance, management and some current issues. For example, a curre
Covers awards for the most distinguished American children's literature and illustration, and includes information on locating each of the celebrated books and a definition of the selection criteria.
Which government agencies have the information you need to help your patrons? How can you find the range of government resources available? What do you need to know as a federal depository library? Ac
Sixteen American library and cataloging academics and professionals contribute 15 chapters to assist librarians in effectively cataloging materials intended for children and young adults. Coverage inc
