In this guide for educators and librarians, Naidoo (library and information studies, U. of Alabama) identifies about 250 children's picture books, informational books, chapter books, biographies, and
High school library media specialists Stephens and Franklin focus on the basic aspects of school library collection development, for new staff members like aides or clerks, volunteers, technicians, an
Carroll, a former teacher and English professor, and poet and teacher Wilson, offer a guide to teaching students how to write persuasively. They present four historical influences on persuasion (the G
Like Most industries in a volatile economy, the field of library and information science faces constant change prompting those new to the profession---as well as established professionals---to questio
Wallace (library service, U. of Alabama) and Van Fleet (library and information studies, U. of Oklahoma) explain the principles, processes, and tools graduate students, scholars, and information profe
Twenty-five library science academics and university librarians from the US and Canada contribute 15 chapters that complement the limited, existing publications on library residency programs. Collecti
Fasick (information studies, U. of Toronto) gives suggestions for integrating new technologies and expanding library services for young library patrons. A notable feature of the book is its youth libr
This teaching resource offers great lesson ideas and activities based on quality children's literature. All titles are based on the theme of work, giving children an insight into the working environme
"Managing Children's Services in Libraries, Fourth Edition" is designed to give students and new library workers the skills they need to succeed as well as get experienced librarians up to speed on th
This text contains a comprehensive overview of library services for preschool children that provides simple, practical tips for working with the youngest library patrons, including computer usage.
This is the most comprehensive textbook on school library administration available, now updated to include the latest standards and address new technologies.
Keeping a library program vital requires regular reflection about current practices and a willingness to implement changes that will position the library and library staff should they be threatened w
Science fiction opens new worlds, new possibilities, and new paradigms of thought to its readers and to society as a whole. It enables us to dream beyond our limitations and explore ways to make thos
If you're a librarian charged with collecting curriculum materials and children's literature to support the Common Core State Standards, then this book—the only one that offers explicit advice on coll
Implementation of the Common Core State Standards with the integration of children's literature can transform teaching and learning into a holistic and engaging experience.
This exploration of juvenile corrections librarianship provides a complete description of these specialized services, addresses unique challenges in this library environment, and promotes intellectual
This comprehensive handbook offers thoroughly annotated lists of 2009's best children's books, plus lesson plans, teacher's guides, stories, songs, and Internet resources.
This book makes the perfect addition to teachers' and librarians' story time selections, containing 25 educational and entertaining tales from around the world as well as proven storytelling technique
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
