Russell, a librarian and copyright specialist for the Office for Information Technology Policy of the American Library Association, gives advice to K-12 librarians and educators on copyright issues an
In this new edition of the definitive Interlibrary Loan Practices Handbook, edited by CheriT Weible and Karen Janke, expert contributors clearly explain the complexities of getting materials for patro
For librarians and teachers, Cart, an author, columnist, and reviewer specializing in young adult literature, describes the history and trends in the genre since the 1940s, noting the key themes and b
Fifteen American library professionals contribute 22 chapters to a practical resource for all levels of public and school library staff who are looking for cost-effective, accessible ways to create, r
Coauthor of the popular titles Booktalking Bonanza and The Early Literacy Kit, Betsy Diamant-Cohen brings together 18 examples of successful outreach partnerships that children's librarians and libra
Rob Reid makes reading aloud to children and teens easy by selecting titles in high-interest topics published between 2000 and 2008. Providing context to spotlight great passages, Reid makes reading
Sannwald, an educator and library administrator and construction consultant, provides the fifth edition of his guide to library building design. New to this edition are: a chapter on sustainable desig
A long-time children's librarian and library director, Sullivan (library and information science, Simmons College, Boston) follows his 2003 volume with a second on how librarians can counter the cultu
Consultant Woodward, (who is also a former library director for a county system) notes that more scholarly content is now available online than any brick and mortar library could hold. She urges acade
This title from author Rob Reid features stories, fingerplays, songs, and movement activities to enhance the time families spend at the library. If you liked Family Storytime, you will love the imagi
Barber, a library consultant, was previously associate executive director for communication for the American Library Association. Here, she details specific word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM) strategies f
Woodward, a former librarian and now a consultant to libraries and nonprofits, details steps for managing library construction and renovations. The book gives an overview of the planning and construct
Balkin (music, Western Michigan U.) has composed 20 songs with words and reading as their main subjects, designed to encourage early literacy in school and library settings as well as at home. Sheet m
Ninety-two brief chapters share advice on starting the writing process and understanding the publishing industry, and describe opportunities for writing both fiction and non-fiction books, newsletters
A highly practical guide to moving a library collection, this volume is written by Fortriede (retired associate director, Allen County Public Library), who has directed or consulted for twenty moves s
Bird, a children's librarian with New York Public Library's Children's Center at 42nd Street, gives advice to help librarians build and manage a children's collection that strikes a balance between aw
Writing in plain language from the librarian's perspective, Harris, a copyright, licensing, and digital property lawyer, explains basic and more advanced concepts of digital licensing for librarians a
Librarians called upon to make recommendations for adult leisure readers are often confronted by genres and topics outside of their personal experience. Practitioner and consultant Saricks gives pract
Two children's librarians present practical tips for hosting storytime activities for preschoolers and their families. The emphasis is on teaching parents and caregivers how to support early literacy
