Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions manageme
"Research-Based Planning for Public Libraries: Increasing Relevance in the Digital Age" takes readers through a logical and effective process for developing a plan and implementing it within the vario
Now thoroughly updated to include recent changes with RDA, this easy-to-use primer provides an introduction to standardized cataloging that will benefit library technicians as well as students in libr
Takes students beyond clerical and support staff roles to excel in management positions, providing a foundation in supervision principles and serving as a handbook for daily problems that arise in man
This important work has been completely revised and expanded with the addition of online databases, Web sites and CD-ROM titles. It identifies and describes hundreds of reference books that pertain to
Perry, a veteran elementary teacher and author of 40 children's and professional books, offers activities and questions on 20 award-winning fantasy novels for elementary and middle school students. Ea
A fresh, detailed, and thoughtful examination of reference services in the context of evolving community information needs and habits, a changing technological landscape, and new search strategies.• O
This dynamic approach to an exciting form of teaching and learning will inspire students to gain insights and complex thinking skills from the school library, their community, and the wider world.
Presents brief stories about the life and work of famous mathematicians, including Euler, Fermat, Fibonacci, Fourier, Gauss, Moebius, and Pythagoras, and introduces their theories with puzzles and tas
The increase of bullying in school environments is a dangerous trend; it's now the most common form of violence in society. Studies show that as many as 25 percent of American students are targets of
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
This work for teachers and school librarians collects 200 recommended titles related to African American life, history, and major figures. Most of the books are by African American authors. The titles
Providing perspectives of practitioners who are early- and mid-career librarians as well as highly seasoned professionals, this book offers invaluable advice regarding leadership that will help academ
An essential resource for collection development specialists in small and medium-sized libraries, this guide identifies the highest quality, most affordable, and most appropriate new print and electro
This book explains how librarians can capitalize on the growing interest and need of patrons for help with technology by expanding their library's tech services to build community engagement and suppo
Deliciously ghostly, startling, and downright scary scripts will make your students shiver, chuckle, and even jump! Based on 30 folktales, myths, and ghost stories, these reproducible scripts are inva
This book explains why special or corporate libraries must align with their parent organizations in order to survive in these difficult economic times—and describes how to foster and demonstrate this
