The book covers writing for both print and Web-based publications and is aimed at all types of libraries.In this book, you will learn how to:Define your audience and your primary messagesSimplify your
Infographics: A Practical Guide for Librarians is designed for librarians who work with all age levels from youngsters to seniors at all educational, reading and language backgrounds, who must fulfill
Infographics: A Practical Guide for Librarians is designed for librarians who work with all age levels from youngsters to seniors at all educational, reading and language backgrounds, who must fulfill
This book provides the tools necessary to put together successful summer reading programs for each of four different age groups. It also helps librarians to simplify their summer reading programs in o
This concise volume covers major fandom and program themes, as well as real-world event, club, and program ideas to help librarians provide this type of programming to their communities. Use the tips
Planning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors’ experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing s
This book provides in-depth practical advice and examples of public and academic library programming activities. Included in this volume are methods for identifying target audiences, activities and wa
This book will get librarians writing by dispelling the mythos surrounding “scholarly writing” by providing practical tools and advice. Though the authors have extensive experience as scho
Providing Reference Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians was written for the working librarian. Topics covered include:Reference servicesReference resources and tutorials Organizing and providin
A collaborative approach to grant seeking can stimulate and reshape the culture of your library organization. The exciting and rewarding activities of developing a successful grants program can yield
This book helps the library get the most from volunteers, whether creating a program from scratch, or just refreshing what has been created for the library. It looks beyond the scope of the library to
Creating a Tween Collection shows librarians how to evaluate their current juvenile and teen collections; meet all tween needs for recreation, education, and life skills; and carve out space, market,
Reaching Diverse Audiences with Virtual Reference and Instruction features practical advice for teaching and serving diverse audiences using a mix of new technologies and old-school librarianship. The
This book provides librarians interested in developing a residency program with practical advice about how to create, manage, and assess such a program. It offers an overview of the history of library
This book takes a comprehensive look at first-year library instruction from examining why first-year students struggle with academic assignments to exploring instruction roles at different institution
Citation Management Tools: A Practical Guide for Librarians will provide librarians with the essential skills and information required to support the use of citation managers at their libraries, and t
Designed for experienced librarians, librarians new to the profession, and library school students, OnlineTeaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides a comprehensive framework tha
Through simple explanations and step-by-step guides, library professionals will learn how to strengthen privacy protections for:Library policiesWired and wireless networksPublic computersWeb browsersM
