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Book SynopsisExamines the central role of learners as producers of information, a foundational idea for the metaliteracy framework and one that's more important than ever. The authors emphasize the active role today's learners play as individual and collaborative metaliterate producers of information in various forms.

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Book SynopsisBook Selection and Censorship offers an in-depth exploration of the interplay between library practices, community pressures, and the evolving cultural climate in mid-20th century California. This groundbreaking study, initiated by the California Library Association and the University of California's School of Librarianship, investigates how librarians in public and school libraries navigated challenges to intellectual freedom during a period marked by heightened scrutiny from state and national un-American activities committees. Through meticulous interviews across 26 diverse communities, the research uncovers the factors shaping book selection policies, the handling of controversial materials, and the influence of both internal institutional pressures and broader societal temper of the times. This comprehensive analysis combines quantitative data with qualitative insights to reveal the complexities of librarians' decision-making processes in the face of censorship. It traces how external and internal pressures contributed to restrictive practices, often preemptively embedded into routine procedures. Ideal for scholars of library science, intellectual freedom, and social history, the study serves as a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of censorship, professional ethics, and the enduring struggle to maintain the freedom to read in an ever-changing sociopolitical landscape. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1959.

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Book SynopsisThis study revisits Gabriel Naudé's foundational contributions to librarianship, particularly as outlined in his Avis pour dresser une bibliothèque. As one of the earliest proponents of professional librarianship, Naudé redefined the role of librarians and set principles that continue to influence modern library practices. Unlike his predecessors, who organized collections as an adjunct to monastic, noble, or royal duties, Naudé approached librarianship as a structured, professional pursuit. His work with patrons like Henri de Mesme and Cardinal Mazarin provided Naudé the resources and platform to experiment and apply his theories on collection development, organization, and public accessibility in libraries. Notably, he advocated for the establishment of large, accessible libraries, thus anticipating the modern public library system. Naudé's Avis covered essential elements of library science, from cataloging and organizing books by subject to maintaining a balanced collection that

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRiches of the Rylands is a sumptuous production, even by the high standards of the usual glossy coffee-table treasures volume. It features over 140 lavishly illustrated items, described briefly by eighty contributors, in thirteen sections. -- .Table of ContentsForeword – Jan WilkinsonIntroduction – John R. Hodgson1. Beyond books: from papyrus to pixels – Stella K. Halkyard2. Through painted windows: the art of illumination – John R. Hodgson3. First impressions: the early years of European printing – Julianne Simpson4. Master binders and their craft – Caroline Checkley-Scott and John R. Hodgson5. ‘A definite claim to beauty’: the private presses – John R. Hodgson6. Envisioning space: maps and atlases – Donna M. Sherman7. ‘Lively oracles of God’: The Bible from antiquity to modernity – Elizabeth Gow 8. ‘So many paths’: religious traditions across the world – Elizabeth Gow 9. ‘On the shoulders of giants’: science, technology and medicine – James N. Peters, Julianne Simpson and Janet L. Wallwork10. ‘Between the covers’: a literary miscellany – Fran Baker11. Illustrated imaginative children’s literature – Ian Rogerson 12. Power, politics and propaganda: the story of Britain from 1215 – Dorothy J. Clayton 13. Manchester: local connections – Julie RamwellIndex

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Book Synopsis Opera is a unique expression of the human mind and spirit--a play that communicates plot, characterization and story almost entirely through music. Unfortunately, because of restraints of time, location and income, few people have the opportunity to see operas performed on a regular basis. Public libraries are an easily accessible alternative for gaining operatic knowledge and exposure, offering the public a chance to hear, see, and develop an appreciation of opera. This work is a two-part guide for libraries that want to assemble a comprehensive collection of operatic materials. Part I is a list of recommended operas ranging over four hundred years of operatic history and including a variety of different styles and languages. The goal of Part I is to provide recommendations for a comprehensive library collection of video and sound operatic recordings. Part II suggest books, periodicals, and online resources that could be an integral and important part of a library''s op

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable how-to for librarians and archivists--inside insights from leading collectors!This essential guide to the acquisition process covers every aspect of the search for hard-to-find materials. Out-of-Print and Special Collection Materials: Acquisition and Purchasing Options is a handbook of traditional and not-so-traditional methods for identifying, locating, and acquiring rare items from a variety of sources. The book serves as a comprehensive reference for professionals and students alike, drawing on the experiences of the foremost archivists in their fields.The book offers a unique assortment of specialized essays, informative and instructive. The assembled collectors are your guides on a journey in search of rare items--through specialty catalogs and special circumstances, libraries and bookshops, collections and book stocks--through the print underground of the acquisitions world. Topics range from the basics of acquisitions, to setting (and sticking tTable of Contents Introduction The Acquisition of Out-of-Print Music Underground Poetry, Collecting Poetry, and the Librarian Books from Abroad, One Collection Development Strategy Acquisitions in the James Ford Bell Library Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: A Tale of Special Collections in the Small Academic Library Using Older Materials in Support of Teaching Acquiring Materials in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Four Factors Influencing the Fair Market Value of Out-of-Print Books: Part 1 Four Factors Influencing the Fair Market Value of Out-of-Print Books: Part 2 Gifts to a Science Academic Librarian Books on Demand: Just-in-Time Acquisitions Twenty Years of the Literature on Acquiring Out-of-Print Materials Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOverall, this is a good, quick, and short introduction for anyone who has to deal with purchasing, licensing, and providing access to electronic resources. I found the sample agreements and assistance with licensing arrangements to be the most useful sections of the book. * Public Services Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. 2/3 (2006) *Three acquisitions experts provide nuts-and-bolts information on electronic materials for librarians in all types of facilities in the Guide to Licensing and Acquiring Electronic Information. Authors Stephen Bosch, Patricia A. Promis, and Chris Sugnet cover all the factors involved in the selection, acquisition, and licensing of electronic materials, including policy concerns as well as the role of consortia. They also provide a sample set of licensing guidelines and an extensive bibliography and webliography. * American Libraries *This volume serves as a detailed guide for librarians on acquiring information in an electronic format. Librarians Bosch, Promis, and Sugnet present an overview of the subject, and introduce different types of electronic information: electronic journals,electronic books, DVDs & videotapes, video games, CD-ROMs, software, and locally and remotely loaded full-text content. They discuss the many considerations involved in selecting material and in the acquisitions process, and provide information on licensing and on consortial purchasing. Appendixes contain sample agreements, term definitions, and more. While the book is designed primarily for educational libraries, it can be useful to other types of libraries as well. It is not indexed... * Reference and Research Book News *This volume serves as a detailed guide for librarians on acquiring information in an electronic format. Librarians Bosch, Promis, and Sugnet present an overview of the subject, and introduce different types of electronic information: electronic journals, electronic books, DVDs & videotapes, video games, CD-ROMs, software, and locally and remotely loaded full-text content. They discuss the many considerations involved in selecting material and in the acquisitions process, and provide information on licensing and on consortial purchasing. Appendixes contain sample agreements, term definitions, and more. While the book is designed primarily for educational libraries, it can be useful to other types of libraries as well. It is not indexed. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 I. Introduction Chapter 3 A. Purpose of This Book Chapter 4 B. Definitions and Scope Part 5 II. Formats of Electronic Information: Discussion of Material Types Chapter 6 A. Electronic Journals Chapter 7 B. Electronic Books Chapter 8 C. DVDs and Videotapes Chapter 9 D. Video Games (Instructional and Recreational) Chapter 10 E. CD-ROM Chapter 11 F. Software Chapter 12 G. Locally and Remotely Loaded Full-Text Content Part 13 III. Selection Chapter 14 A. Selection Criteria Chapter 15 B. Hardware/Software Considerations Chapter 16 C. Other Considerations Part 17 IV. Acquisitions Chapter 18 A. Major Issues to Be Considered during the Acquisition Process Chapter 19 B. Mechanics of the Order Process Part 20 V. Licensing Chapter 21 A. Nonnegotiable Licenses Chapter 22 B. Negotiated Licenses Chapter 23 C. License Review Chapter 24 D. Institutional Definitions Chapter 25 E. Basic Rights Chapter 26 F. Obligations Chapter 27 G. Other Issues Part 28 VI. Consortial Purchasing Part 29 Appendix A: Sample Nonnegotiable License Agreements Part 30 Appendix B: The Decision-Making Process for Purchasing Electronic Information Resources Part 31 Appendix C: Licensing Electronic Information Resources Part 32 Appendix D: Sample Definitions of Terms in License Agreements Part 33 Glossary Part 34 References Part 35 Additional Resources

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Book SynopsisThis volume is the first of two volumes that address the most recent ten years (1997-2006) of focus group studies and research literature. Volume one provides coverage of the arts and humanities, social sciences, and the nonmedical sciences, and volume two concentrates on the medical and health sciences. These volumes cover the English-language academic literature (books, chapters in books, journal articles, and significant pamphlets) available in libraries via interlibrary loan and online. A variety of materials are included: instructional guides, handbooks, reference works, textbooks, and academic journal literature. In Focus Groups, Volume I, the following subject disciplines have been considered: in the arts and humanitieslinguistics, music, religion, and sports and leisure studies; in the social sciencesanthropology, business, cartography, communication, demography, education, law, library science, political science, psychology, and sociology; and in the non-medical sciencesagricTrade ReviewHighly recommended for academic libraries, and for libraries supporting frequent users of focus groups. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2009 *Walden offers a useful resource for determining the application of the technique in many nonmedical disciplines....This work provides a useful tool for identifying the many ways in which focus group studies have been used, but its strongest value is in its facilitation of a multidisciplinary understanding of methodological practice. Highly recommended. * CHOICE, February 2009 *

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Book SynopsisPhysicians, health researchers, and nurses make extensive use of focus groups. Thus, researchers and readers need access to the realm of applications of focus group methodology in the wide variety of medical and health sciences. In this second installment of a two-volume examination of ten recent years (1998-2007) of focus group studies and research literature, author Graham R. Walden turns his attention from the arts, humanities, and non-medical sciences to the medical and health sciences, concentrating on a broad range of studies in books, book chapters, and journal articles that are available in English. Focus Groups, Volume II: A Selective Annotated Bibliography: Medical and Health Sciences covers over 500 articles on a multitude of topics in the medical and health sciences, such as the health profession and the practice of medicine, public health, and several different bodily systems and types of diseases. The annotations in this bibliography describe the content of a source docTrade ReviewHighly recommended.... For the period covered, this volume represents a comprehensive overview of the ways focus groups have been used to gather data and investigate research problems within the medical and health sciences. It will be valuable for students, researchers, and practitioners and for qualitative methodologists interested in the application of focus group methods within medical fields of study. -- R.V. Labaree * CHOICE, June 2010 *

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Book SynopsisThe standard location tool for full-length plays published in collections and anthologies in England and the United States since the beginning of the 20th century, Ottemiller''s Index to Plays in Collections has undergone seven previous editions, the latest in 1988, covering 1900 through 1985. In this new edition, Denise Montgomery has expanded the volume to include collections published in the entire English-speaking world through 2000 and beyond. This new volume lists more than 3,500 new plays and 2,000 new authors, as well as birth and/or death information for hundreds of authors. Representing the largest expansion between editions, this updated volume is a valuable resource for libraries worldwide.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive catalog facilitates rapid location of plays appearing in English in both textbooks and anthologies published between 1900 and 2000. Included are multivolume sets from series that began in the 20th century but were completed after 2000. In addition to correcting errors from previous editions, Montgomery (library science, Valdosta State Univ.; Yale Book of Quotations), who revived the guide after a 20-year interval, has nearly doubled the number of playwrights included and expanded the scope to consider 744 collections. Her experience as an interlibrary loan librarian has permitted her location of English publications in 103 countries, thus adding another 3,593 new plays to the previous edition’s 6,548. Essential for English literature collections. * Library Journal *Returning after some 20 years, this volume (7th ed., 1988) remains the classic index to plays in collections and anthologies. The previous edition covered the years 1900 to 1985. Montgomery (Valdosta State Univ.) has revived this work, which now allows users to quickly and easily locate full-length plays written in English and published between 1900 and 2000. Plays are indexed by title, author, and anthology title. Montgomery adds more than 2,300 new authors and 3,593 new plays, expanding the work's focus to include works from 103 countries and making works by women and LGBT authors more discoverable. Also of value are the birth, death, and performance dates for the plays included. Although the print index in general is becoming something of a dinosaur and some of this volume's functionality can be found in EBSCO/H. W. Wilson's online Play Index (CH, Jun'06, 43-5624), Ottemiller's Index still fills an important niche in the reference universe. Anyone searching for a play unavailable in a separate edition, teachers and professors searching for a popular work to perform, and librarians looking to expand their drama collections all will covet this indispensable reference work. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * CHOICE *Ottemiller’s Index to Plays in Collections was originally compiled by Dr John Ottemiller in order to provide access to plays published in anthologies or literature textbooks. He compiled the first four editions before his death. . . . Here Montgomery has done an excellent job on updating this classic reference work with a newly revised Index covering the books published throughout the English-speaking world (103 countries) from 1900 to 2000. * s *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction How to Use This Book Anthology Titles Author Index List of Collections Analyzed Title Index Appendix A. Authors By Country, Racial/Ethnic Group Appendix B. Women Authors Appendix C. LGBT Authors About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWang makes a significant contribution to the growing body of library literature on Chinese and East Asian collections in the United States, and this volume will be useful in the fields of China studies and library and information science, especially from the historical perspective. * American Reference Books Annual *Academic in style and scope, Wang has collected his various writings that center on Chinese culture, publishing and library collections. * Kirkus *Extraordinarily relevant and enlightening for a new generation of librarians and scholars of Chinese studies. -- Chengzhi Wang, Columbia University C.V. Starr East Asian LibraryI hope our young colleagues will have the opportunity to read this book and learn how pioneers built up these important collections. -- Tai-Loi Ma, Princeton University East Asian LibraryTable of ContentsPreface I. Building a Better Chinese Collection: Remembering My Library of Congress Years (1957-2004) II. Possibilities for Future Book Exchanges and Other Findings from Trip to China (1972) III. Follow-up Observations on China’s Libraries and Publishing Activities (1973) IV. Recent Advances and Improvements to Libraries and Library Collections in China and Hong Kong (1976) V. Chinese Knowledge of the United States: A Preliminary Survey (1980) VI. Report on Trip to Chinese Film Festival: Torino, Italy (February 25 - March 8, 1982) VII. Chinese Character Computer Encoding Methods and Library Automation: A Bibliographical Survey (1982) VIII. The Challenges of Collection and Facility Management for China’s Libraries(1984) IX. The Early History and Development of the Library of Congress Chinese Collection (1984) X. Relevant Sources and U.S. Archival Materials for Conducting Research on China (1984) XI. The Teaching of U.S. History in the People's Republic of China (1985) XII. Tracing the History of Libraries and Archives in China (1989) XIII. Resources for the Researcher in the Library of Congress Chinese Collection (1993) XIV. Overseeing the Development of a Modern Research Library for the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1993) XV. Developments and Trends in Publishing in the People's Republic of China: An American Perspective (1994) Appendix A: Testimony before Congress on the State of the Library of Congress Chinese Language Collection Appendix B: Comments on the Proposed Reorganization of the Library of Congress Asian Division Appendix C: Recognition by CEAL for Contributions and Service to East Asian Libraries

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Book SynopsisIncreasingly, libraries are struggling to deal with a growing diversity in the cultural background of their patrons. Problems arising from this cultural diversity afflict all library typesschool, public and academic. Library Services for Multicultural Patrons is by and for all libraries that are striving to provide multicultural services to match the growing diversity in the cultural background of patrons. The book is designed to offer helpful tips and practical advice to academic, public, and school librarians who want to better serve the multicultural groups in their communities. The contributors to the book are themselves practicing librarians and they share creative ideas for welcoming multicultural patrons into libraries and strategies for serving them more effectively. Librarians will find in these chapters tried and true tips and techniques for marketing and promotion, improving reference services for speakers of English as a second language, and enhancing programming that they Trade ReviewAn excellent compilation of essays that will help any librarian reach his or her multicultural patrons. ... Readers of this book will be able to step outside of their cultural identities and adapt these success stories to their current needs. Any librarian trying to reach a certain cultural demographic should read this timely publication. * Booklist *What do graphic novels, poetry readings, and oral history projects have in common? They are among many ideas used in successful outreach efforts by libraries serving ethnically diverse patrons. In this resource edited by Smallwood (Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers, and Related Materials) and Becnel (library science, Appalachian State Univ.), 49 predominantly American contributors share their diversity service expertise via 37 articles arranged by theme: getting organized and finding partners, reaching students, community connections, applying technology, outreach initiatives, programming and events, and reference services. An underlying message is for librarians to leave their comfort zones, collaborate, and take risks to establish practical connections with new immigrants and other diverse populations. This comprehensive handbook—targeting academic, public, and school librarians—is the first of its kind since Katherine Hill’s Diversity and Multiculturalism in Libraries (1994) and Reaching a Multicultural Student Community by Karen E. Downing, Barbara MacAdam, and Darlene P. Nichols (1993). Staffing, funding, resource planning, and overcoming language barriers are among the topics addressed. VERDICT A useful array of ideas for administrators, IT staff, and frontline librarians seeking programming and service success with children, students, working adults, and the elderly in our increasingly multicultural world. * Library Journal *The book will be valuable in any library where there is a growing diversity of patrons being served. * American Reference Books Annual *Public libraries are well covered in the book. . . .The chapters are well arranged by theme, with special focus on effective community engagement and collaboration. I personally find the chapter on genealogy reference services interesting, as this subject is not often covered in any library course to prepare librarians for our aging and migrant communities who often show interest in this subject. . . .This book is a timely resource when library users come from a growing diversity of backgrounds in countries like Australia and New Zealand. * Australian Library Journal *Covering a variety of cultures, libraries, and locations around the country, this is the right anthology at the right time. -- Kerol Harrod, Denton Public Library, Co-Editor of Marketing Your Library: Tips and Tools that WorkSociety world-wide and therefore educational institutions and libraries of all types are increasingly multi-cultural. This book is a valuable and timely resource for modern librarians everywhere. -- Howard C. Bybee, Family History Librarian, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young UniversityCovering a wide range of professional advice and instruction, this anthology is an essential guide for librarians serving diverse populations. -- Emily Griffin, Reference/Local History Librarian, Crawfordsville District Public Library; contributor to Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers, and Related Materials (Scarecrow Press, 2012)This is an exciting assortment of experiences by information professionals from a wide variety of institutions. -- Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library SystemThe goal of any library is to be that place in the community where diversity is not just accepted but encourage, cultivated and respected. -- Brenda Lincke Fisseler, Director Friench Simpson Memorial Library Hallettsville, TexasOur tagline is Expanding Horizons, Enriching Minds. The experience and insight shared in this new anthology will help us do just that. A thoughtful resource. -- Kerry A. FitzGerald, Assistant Director, Loutit District LibraryPlacing a spotlight on multicultural library users, the essays in this book provide a roadmap for effective community engagement and collaboration. -- Courtney L. Young, head librarian, Penn State Greater Allegheny and ALA Past PresidentTable of ContentsDedication Foreword Acknowledgments Preface Part I: Getting Organized and Finding Partners Chapter 1: Becoming a Multicultural Services Library: A Guided Journey to Serving Diverse Populations Donna Walker and Padma Polepeddi Chapter 2: No Surprise, Community Engagement Works Theresa Beaulieu Chapter 3: International Advisory Committee at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Meryle A. Leonard Chapter 4: The Gathering Place: A Multicultural Experience at the Joseph F. Smith Library Zoia Adam-Falevai and Becky DeMartini Chapter 5: Partnerships Linking Cultures: Multicultural Librarianship in British Columbia's Public Libraries Allan Cho and Con Ada Chapter 6: The Bridge: Librarians Collaborate with the Office of Multicultural Affairs, a Division of Student Affairs Fantasia Thorne and Kimberly Williams Part II: Reaching Students Chapter 7: Connecting Native American Students to Cline Library Amy Hughes and Carissa Tsosie Chapter 8: Delivering Library Instruction in a Native Language LaVentra E. Danquah and Wendy G. Wu Chapter 9: The Role of Teacher-Librarians in Encouraging Library Use by Multicultural Patrons Danielle M. Colbert-Lewis and Sean C.D. Colbert-Lewis, Sr. Chapter 10: Expanding Services to International Students and Scholars at Midsized and Small Universities and Colleges Amauri Serrano and Beth Cramer Chapter 11: Reaching Out to International Students at the University of Lethbridge Library Nicole Eva Chapter 12: The Solo Career College Librarian: Reaching Out to Non-Traditional Students Alice Graves Chapter 13: Serving Diverse Populations: Outreach to Chinese and African American Users Kelly Rhodes McBride and Xiaorong Shao Part III: Community Connections Chapter 14: The Community Speaks for Itself: Indigenous Speakers in the Labriola National American Indian Data Center Joyce Martin Chapter 15: Connecting with Multicultural Teens (and their Families by Extension) Ashley Ansah Chapter 16: Soy Culto! Connecting with the Hispanic Population Joyce Nutta and Julie Ventura Chapter 17: Fotonovelas and Historietas: Adult Comic Books from Mexico in American Libraries Cynthia Houston Chapter 18: Reaching Out Through Graphic Novels Mike Buono Part IV: Applying Technology Chapter 19: The Multilingual Glossary Project and My Language: Two Online Programs to Assist Libraries to Deliver Services to Multicultural Patrons Oriana Acevedo and Nicky Lo Bianco Chapter 20: Developing a Job Help and Computer Skills Program for Recent Immigrants Nyssa Densley and Heather Ross Chapter 21: Opening the World: Creating a Multilingual Video to Introduce Library Services to Refugees and Immigrants Judy Anghelescu Chapter 22: Virtual Services to Latinos and Spanish Speakers Audrey Barbakoff and Kristina Gomez Chapter 23: Web-Based Language Technologies Frans Albarillo Part V: Outreach Initiatives Chapter 24: “If You Build It, [They] Will Come”: Actively Inviting Multicultural Users to Academic Libraries by Offering Family Literacy Workshops Ladislava Khailova Chapter 25: Community Family Literacy Programs at the Azusa City Library Maria A. Pacino Chapter 26: An Oral History Guide Mark Donnelly Chapter 27: Librarians’ Role as Educators in Promoting Library Resources for Multicultural Patrons While Advancing a National Health Initiative LaVentra E. Danquah and Wendy G. Wu Chapter 28: Programs, Signage, and the Kitchen Sink: Attracting Multicultural Patrons to School Libraries Kris Baughman and Rebecca Marcum Parker Part VI: Programming and Events Chapter 29: Raising Awareness in Academic Libraries with Multicultural Exhibits, Installations and Decorations Fantasia Thorne and Kimberly Williams Chapter 30: Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Racial Divide in Louisiana Derek Mosley and April Grey Chapter 31: Cafe a las Siete/ Coffee at Seven: Cross-cultural Programming at a Public Library Diana J. Lennon Chapter 32: So You Think You Can Write? Programming That Encourages Creativity April Grey and Derek Mosley Chapter 33: English Conversation Clubs at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Staci Falkowitz Part VII: Reference Services Chapter 34: Active Listening Without Visual Cues: Phone Reference Tips for ESL Learners Erika Bennet and Erin Brothen Chapter 35: The Culturally Relevant Reference Interview: How to Enhance Reference Transactions in an Era of Diversity Erika Bennet and Erin Brothen Chapter 36: Risk Looking Stupid Mike Buono Chapter 37: Genealogy Reference for Diverse Customers J. Wendel Cox and James K. Jeffrey Bio List Index

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Book SynopsisAsian populations are among some of the fastest growing cultural groups in the US. This book is a comprehensive guide to serving library users from 24 specific Asian countries. It begins with a broad overview of how libraries can better serve Asian communities and then devotes a chapter to each country, providing wealth of valuable resources.Trade ReviewA very comprehensive reference book for librarians serving Asian students and communities. It is also useful for library and information science students looking for literature on comparative librarianship in East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. -- Lourdes T. David, member, Board of Librarians, Professional Regulation Commission, Republic of the Philippines, former director, Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila UniversityThis is a very useful book for librarians who serve Asian populations in the U.S., as its population is becoming increasingly diverse. This reference source is really handy for library professionals to serve Asian users anywhere in the world. Highly recommended for all types of libraries. -- Haipeng Li, University Librarian, University of California, Merced

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Book SynopsisBudget constraints challenge collection development in unprecedented ways. Collection development has increasingly become a cooperative effort among libraries in geographic proximity. When their own library doesn't have certain books or journals, users turn to interlibrary loan to obtain the resources they need. However, many library science degree programs don''t cover interlibrary loan. Resource Sharing Today is a practical guide to resource sharing starting with the library across town and ending with libraries on the other side of the globe. Chapters cover everything from the ALA's interlibrary loan form to successful innovations such as Virginia Tech's ILLiad to New York's IDS (Information Delivery Service). Appendices include regional, state, national, and international ILL codes, ALA and IFLA forms, open access agreements, and purchase on demand plans.Trade ReviewFor experienced librarians and newly degreed librarians alike, Resource Sharing Today is a valuable read. Dr. Corinne Nyquist presents a broad and deep look at the practice of sharing resources and Inter-Library Loan services including the intricacies of different types of collaboration to locate the materials that patrons need. One of the most well-used library services deserves a book that covers the topic from its history to current practices, and any library professional who works in a setting that has ILL services should order and read this. -- Claire McInerney, acting dean, School of Communications and Information Science, Rutgers UniversityCorinne Nyquist is an expert and an authority on interlibrary loan (ILL) and resource sharing. She explores many aspects of ILL in depth in this book. Beginning as well as experienced ILL staff will learn much from her. -- Judy Fischetti, member services librarian, Southeastern New York Library Resources CouncilLibrary school students usually only hear about resource sharing topics in passing. New librarians as well as seasoned practitioners who accept positions in interlibrary loan often feel at sea learning both the broad concepts as well as the operational details with little direction from supervisors unfamiliar with the daily routine. Nyquist’s book is an essential guide through the maze of topics related to contemporary resource sharing. -- Suzanne M. Ward, Head, Collection Management, Purdue University LibrariesNyquist addresses the need for helping library staff and supervisors learn best practices, resources, and obligations of sharing library resources in the context of current technology. Her topics include teaching one another interlibrary loan since the library schools do not do it, how to get the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to listen to librarians, do not just say 'no' when faced with rules and policies, whether to buy or borrow to get what the patron needs, confusing and difficult problem or question, and taking responsibility at the local level. * protoview.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgments PART I: BUILDING AN EFFICIENT RESOURCE DELIVERY SYSTEM 1. Teaching Each Other ILL, Since the Library Schools Won’t Do It ILL departments cooperate and guide each other. You need an introduction to the modes of communication. 2. MARC: Library of Congress Did It, But Now It Must Change Cataloging changes to get patrons information quicker but challenges the traditional attributes of good cataloging. 3. How to Get OCLC To Listen To Us OCLC provides valuable services for ILL. How can we share our concerns with this powerful vendor? 4. Innovation Can Come From Us ILLiad was created at Virginia Tech, but it is only one of the exciting ideas originating in libraries. 5. Rethinking Resource Sharing: The Future of Interlibrary Loan. A movement, we should join, started with a manifesto in 2005 to “rethink resource sharing for the 21st century.” PART II: ADDING PERSONALIZED HIGH QUALITY SERVICE 6. Don’t Just Say “No” When Faced With Rules and Policies Follow ALA codes as well as Copyright law and CONTU guidelines. Review library policies and agreements. 7. Showing Users What They Missed In the Library: ILL as Reference Patrons request obscure materials but overlook items in the collection. Collaborate with reference and others. 8. Buy or Borrow: Getting What the Patron Needs Buying books unavailable in the region gives patrons a collection building role. These books don’t gather dust. 9. Conundrums: A Confusing and Difficult Problem or Question They include Cancellations, Cataloging, Challenges, Citations, Cooperation, Codes, and most of all Cost. 10. Going Global Is Easier Than You Think Overseas services, shipping procedures, and payment methods will all be explained. 11. On the Spot ILL: What We Could Do better With the ALA Form Serve consortial patrons, but also others with need clearly stated needs and proof of home library responsibility. 12. Enhancing Discovery: Taking an Interest in Local Stuff Collect campus and regional publications to prepare for an ILL request tracking provenance. Appendix 1: Code of Ethics of the American Library Association Appendix 2: Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States Appendix 3: Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States Explanatory Supplement Appendix 4: ALA and ARL Response to the Section 108 Study Group Regarding Interlibrary Loan and Other Copies for Users Appendix 5: Interlibrary Loans: ALA Library Fact Sheet Number 8 Appendix 6: Five Things Every New Resource Sharing Librarian Should Know Appendix 7: About IFLA Appendix 8: IFLA Guidelines for Best Practice in Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Appendix 9: Illinois State Library: Libraries Very Interested in Sharing (LVIS) Factsheet Index About the author

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Book SynopsisBooktalking Nonfiction: 200 Sure-Fire Winners for Middle and High School Readers will provide an introduction to selecting and writing booktalks for nonfiction books with a focus on unique informational texts and biographies and autobiographies. A booktalk is a summary of a book presented in a way that would interest someone in reading the book described. Why non-fiction? Because the Common Core Standards Initiative, which most states have adopted, requires that 70% of the materials students read be from the category of informational texts it is especially important to focus on nonfiction when sharing books with students. Here's everything you need to do just that. Chapters cover selecting, writing, preparing, and presenting booktalks, special tips for high-interest, low-level books, and using non-fiction in the library and the classroom. Two hundred ready-to-present booktalks arranged by genre are also included. Genres include animals, famous people, sports, crime and serial killers, movies and television, religion, war, history, and the supernatural.Trade ReviewAccording to her biography in Booktalking Nonfiction, Bromann-Bender is a librarian at Lincoln-Way West High School in Illinois and has authored several other books on booktalking. From reading this book one can see that she is also a thoughtful, experienced professional. This book contains everything the reader needs in order to begin booktalking nonfiction titles for teens. Nonfiction is the focus on the volume mainly because the Common Core Standards Initiative requires that 70 percent of the materials students read be information texts. Broken into four chapters, the book outlines all the skills and steps necessary to booktalk. The author begins by giving instruction on how to select, write, prepare, and present booktalks. She then goes on to discuss incorporating quick talks into library services. Using nonfiction in the library and classroom is the focus of chapter 3. The final chapter presents booktalks by theme, including animals, crime and serial killers, overcoming the odds, history and war, science and inventions, and sports, just to name a few. The author provides the user with ready-made booktalks; however, the librarian can expand on them by using tips provided at the beginning of the book. This book is recommended for young adult librarians in school and public libraries. * American Reference Books Annual *In Booktalking Nonfiction: 200 Sure-Fire Winners for Middle and High School, author Jennifer Bromann-Bender guides the librarian reader in selecting from the myriad of nonfiction published each year; offers super-quick fun book talks, tells how to collaborate with teachers to help them tie books to the curriculum, provides lessons and activities to use in the classroom or library, and delivers numerous booktalks by genre to fit into any lesson plan. A perfect fit for the librarian helping teachers and students meet Common Core standards. -- RoseMary Honnold, Editor-In-Chief, VOYA MagazineJennifer Bromann-Bender provides another fun, practical guide for engaging readers with this well written title. In this realistic resource from an active media specialist, teachers and library staff can pull together unusual but high interest titles at a variety of reading levels to quickly gain teen attention. Titles and booktalks arranged by appealing and curriculum connecting topics make this especially useful. Many ways of providing booktalks other than formal presentations are helpful with packed school days and busy public school library schedules. Staff can use Stump the Librarian or QR codes and much more to connect books to readers with this excellent guide. -- Amy Alessio, Teen Librarian, Schaumburg Township District Library, IllinoisTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Selecting, Writing, Preparing, and Presenting Nonfiction Booktalks Selecting Nonfiction Books Locating Nonfiction Writing Nonfiction Booktalks Read, Skim, Select Ending a Booktalk Presenting Booktalks Themes and Categories Lower Levels Chapter 2: Quick Talks Chapter 3: Using Nonfiction in the Library or Classroom Book Uses History and Social Science Science and Math English, Art and Music Collaboration with Booktalks Bookmarks and Booktalks Group Choices Fun Reads Classroom Projects Students Presenting Booktalks Ideas for Contests, Displays, and Alternative Methods of Booktalking Fast Facts Stump the Librarian Book Match Speed Dating Blind Books Scavenger Hunt QR Codes Book Trailers and Subject Matter Videos Pictures Book Reviews Book Box eBooks Museum Book Blasts Summer Reading Top 10 Bingo Chapter 4: Booktalking by Genre Sad Stores Animals Crime and Serial Killers Illness Overcoming the Odds History, World Issues, and War Science, Health and Inventions The Unknown Sports The Arts Other Topics of Interest People Math Genre Index Author Index Title Index

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Book SynopsisBudget constraints challenge collection development in unprecedented ways. Collection development has increasingly become a cooperative effort among libraries in geographic proximity. When their own library doesn't have certain books or journals, users turn to interlibrary loan to obtain the resources they need. However, many library science degree programs don''t cover interlibrary loan. Resource Sharing Today is a practical guide to resource sharing starting with the library across town and ending with libraries on the other side of the globe. Chapters cover everything from the ALA's interlibrary loan form to successful innovations such as Virginia Tech's ILLiad to New York's IDS (Information Delivery Service). Appendices include regional, state, national, and international ILL codes, ALA and IFLA forms, open access agreements, and purchase on demand plans.Trade ReviewNyquist addresses the need for helping library staff and supervisors learn best practices, resources, and obligations of sharing library resources in the context of current technology. Her topics include teaching one another interlibrary loan since the library schools do not do it, how to get the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to listen to librarians, do not just say 'no' when faced with rules and policies, whether to buy or borrow to get what the patron needs, confusing and difficult problem or question, and taking responsibility at the local level. * protoview.com *For experienced librarians and newly degreed librarians alike, Resource Sharing Today is a valuable read. Dr. Corinne Nyquist presents a broad and deep look at the practice of sharing resources and Inter-Library Loan services including the intricacies of different types of collaboration to locate the materials that patrons need. One of the most well-used library services deserves a book that covers the topic from its history to current practices, and any library professional who works in a setting that has ILL services should order and read this. -- Claire McInerney, acting dean, School of Communications and Information Science, Rutgers UniversityCorinne Nyquist is an expert and an authority on interlibrary loan (ILL) and resource sharing. She explores many aspects of ILL in depth in this book. Beginning as well as experienced ILL staff will learn much from her. -- Judy Fischetti, member services librarian, Southeastern New York Library Resources CouncilLibrary school students usually only hear about resource sharing topics in passing. New librarians as well as seasoned practitioners who accept positions in interlibrary loan often feel at sea learning both the broad concepts as well as the operational details with little direction from supervisors unfamiliar with the daily routine. Nyquist’s book is an essential guide through the maze of topics related to contemporary resource sharing. -- Suzanne M. Ward, Head, Collection Management, Purdue University LibrariesTable of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgments PART I: BUILDING AN EFFICIENT RESOURCE DELIVERY SYSTEM 1. Teaching Each Other ILL, Since the Library Schools Won’t Do It ILL departments cooperate and guide each other. You need an introduction to the modes of communication. 2. MARC: Library of Congress Did It, But Now It Must Change Cataloging changes to get patrons information quicker but challenges the traditional attributes of good cataloging. 3. How to Get OCLC To Listen To Us OCLC provides valuable services for ILL. How can we share our concerns with this powerful vendor? 4. Innovation Can Come From Us ILLiad was created at Virginia Tech, but it is only one of the exciting ideas originating in libraries. 5. Rethinking Resource Sharing: The Future of Interlibrary Loan. A movement, we should join, started with a manifesto in 2005 to “rethink resource sharing for the 21st century.” PART II: ADDING PERSONALIZED HIGH QUALITY SERVICE 6. Don’t Just Say “No” When Faced With Rules and Policies Follow ALA codes as well as Copyright law and CONTU guidelines. Review library policies and agreements. 7. Showing Users What They Missed In the Library: ILL as Reference Patrons request obscure materials but overlook items in the collection. Collaborate with reference and others. 8. Buy or Borrow: Getting What the Patron Needs Buying books unavailable in the region gives patrons a collection building role. These books don’t gather dust. 9. Conundrums: A Confusing and Difficult Problem or Question They include Cancellations, Cataloging, Challenges, Citations, Cooperation, Codes, and most of all Cost. 10. Going Global Is Easier Than You Think Overseas services, shipping procedures, and payment methods will all be explained. 11. On the Spot ILL: What We Could Do better With the ALA Form Serve consortial patrons, but also others with need clearly stated needs and proof of home library responsibility. 12. Enhancing Discovery: Taking an Interest in Local Stuff Collect campus and regional publications to prepare for an ILL request tracking provenance. Appendix 1: Code of Ethics of the American Library Association Appendix 2: Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States Appendix 3: Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States Explanatory Supplement Appendix 4: ALA and ARL Response to the Section 108 Study Group Regarding Interlibrary Loan and Other Copies for Users Appendix 5: Interlibrary Loans: ALA Library Fact Sheet Number 8 Appendix 6: Five Things Every New Resource Sharing Librarian Should Know Appendix 7: About IFLA Appendix 8: IFLA Guidelines for Best Practice in Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Appendix 9: Illinois State Library: Libraries Very Interested in Sharing (LVIS) Factsheet Index About the author

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Book SynopsisUsing vendor licensing and fair use guidelines, library collections can contain thousands of online videos either purchased or through in-house digitization. In this book, the authors share their knowledge developed in building and maintaining a streaming video collection. Highlights include key information and tips, as well as recommended best practices, for the licensing and acquisitions processes, providing access, promoting the collection, and evaluating the library and vendor collections. The authors cover the options for acquiring streaming video titles and options for hosting videos. The book is structured with an introduction, a chapter on each key process with subsections on specific aspects of those processes, and finally with a concluding chapter which looks at the future of streaming video collections for libraries. Creating a Streaming Video Collection for Your Library will serve as a key reference and source of best practices for libraries adding streaming video titles Trade ReviewAdding a streaming video collection to a library can be a daunting idea for the novice, from deciding how to begin to choosing titles and vendors and the information technology involved. This well-written and comprehensively researched book provides chapter-by-chapter advice from beginning to end of the process from authors who have firsthand knowledge of the subject. Accordingly, this is a must-read for any library thinking of adding a streaming video collection. * Australian Library Journal *[T]he book performs very well...in the frequent lists of considerations intended to guide the reader through making decisions. . . .The authors have done a good job of raising the right questions. For the library or librarian looking for direction in starting a locally-hosted streaming video collection, these questions will help organize the librarian's thoughts and bring attention to the right issues. * Technicalities *Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Selection Section 1.1 Individual Titles Section 1.2 Subscription Packages and Purchased Collections Section 1.3 Independent Film Distributors and Major Studios Chapter 2 Licensing Section 2.1 Right to Digitize Content Section 2.2 Acquiring a Streamed File Section 2.3 Hosted Content Section 2.4 Consortia Section 2.5 Receipt & Payment Chapter 3 Non-Licensed Content Section 3.1 Videos on the Web Section 3.2 Copyright, Fair Use, and the TEACH Act Section 3.3 International Copyright Laws and National Treatment Chapter 4 Access Section 4.1 Vendor Platform Implementation Section 4.2 Digitization and Streaming Section 4.3 Content Systems and Discovery Tools Section 4.4 Accessibility Chapter 5 The Media Server Section 5.1 Streaming Digital Media Files Section 5.2 Factors to Consider Section 5.3 Hosted Solutions Section 5.4 Setting Up a Local Server Chapter 6 Metadata Section 6.1 MARC (AACR2 and RDA) Section 6.2 Dublin Core Section 6.3 METS Section 6.4 MODS Section 6.5 MPEG-7 Section 6.6 MPEG-21 Section 6.7 PBCore Section 6.8 VRA Core Chapter 7 Administration Section 7.1 ERM Section 7.2 Class Use and Course Reserves Chapter 8 Support Chapter 9 Evaluation Section 9.1 Use Statistics Section 9.2 User Feedback Section 9.3 Vendor Assessment Chapter 10 Future Additional Resources Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Sample License Appendix C FAQ for Patrons Appendix D Suggested ERM Fields Appendix E Checklist for Troubleshooting Appendix F Vendor List Author Biographies Index

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Book SynopsisA guide to books that inform young readers. The author has selected over 200 books whose text and illustrations are skillfully combined to create literary works of art. The selected works are arganized into categories such as the natural world, and numbers and arithmetic.

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Book SynopsisProvides librarians and those studying to enter the profession with tools to grapple with their own implication within systems of policing and incarceration, melding critical theory with real-world examples to demonstrate how to effectively serve people impacted by incarceration.

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Book SynopsisAcademic collection practices in recent years have extended to the private libraries of notable individual authors. As a consequence, book historians have become more interested in the study of provenance of the contents of these libraries, while literary scholars have devoted more attention to authorial annotations. At the same time, the Internet has encouraged both scholarly and hobbyist reconstructions of private libraries (see, for example, the Legacy Libraries on Librarything.com). Although there are many bibliographies and reconstructions of the libraries of authors, this is the first general consideration of these libraries and serves as an introduction to best practices for academic libraries in their acquisition, cataloging and issues of access.This collection begins with principal editor Richard Oram's historical overview of writers' libraries and institutional collecting, focusing primarily on English-language authors. The co-editor, Joseph Nicholson, has provided a definitiTrade ReviewThe preface points out that ‘writers’ libraries are held by many, if not most, large literary special collections’ and that ‘special collections librarians may well not have thought a great deal about how these collections are viewed . . . on the other hand, scholars may not have reflected very much about relevant access and cataloguing issues, or about how research in a writer’s private library might complement archival work’. Encouraging both those constituencies to take more interest in books from these angles is a good thing, and as a flag-bearer for that campaign this book can be welcomed. * Library Journal *Collecting, Curating & Researching Writers' Libraries: A Handbook . . . is a must-have for those with an interest in the private libraries of authors. * Fine Books & Collections *The new book Collecting, Curating, and Researching Writers' Libraries: A Handbook, edited by Richard W. Oram and Joseph Nicholson contains well-written and valuable essays on this understudied but worthy subject. Oram and Nicholson both contribute excellent and introductory pieces that provide an historical overview and curatorial considerations (Oram) and information on the process of cataloging writer's private libraries (Nicholson), replete with jargon that for many will be like a foreign language. Both, however, are easy to read and expert, and complement the other pieces contributed by booksellers, academics, librarians, and writers. . . .Golden's scholarship is sound and well-presented. It shows how fascinating working with these books can be, and how illuminating it is to see the annotations and untraditional conversations Sexton had with author's and to consider their influence on her creative writing. . . .Even if you have never worked with a writer's library, this book will resonate and take hold of you. It makes you want to seek out and find where the books that belonged to your favorite (dead) writer are now held. . . .[This] is an indispensable resource guide to writers throughout many centuries . . . Collecting, Curating, and Researching Writers' Libraries: A Handbook, edited by Richard W. Oram and Joseph Nicholson, marks a significant publication on a largely ignored but hugely important aspect to archives and special collections. So often the focus of an archive is on the manuscripts, photographs, and other evidences of life. This may be right, but while we take much from written correspondence, it is sometimes the case that a person's library contains hidden conversations with a published author. There is value in this line of study, as this book makes unequivocally clear. * Sylvia Plath Info Blog *A collection of essays on this topic is a great idea, and its time is due! Authors' libraries are rich sources of information for literary scholars, and archival and curatorial strategies raise their own interesting sets of questions about such libraries and about institutional practices. As the first work of its kind, this will be a collection to look forward to. -- Cristanne Miller, Edward H. Butler Professor of English and Chair of the Department at the University at Buffalo in New YorkTable of ContentsPreface Chapter I: Writers’ Libraries: Historical Overview and Curatorial Considerations Richard W. Oram Chapter II: Cataloging Writers’ Libraries Joseph Nicholson Chapter III: The Bookseller’s Prospective Kevin Mac Donnell Chapter IV: Anne Sexton's Modern Library Amanda Golden Chapter V: A Poet’s Library Times Two: The Library of Ted Hughes at Emory University David Faulds Chapter VI: Writers on Their Libraries Richard W. Oram and Kevin Mac Donnell Chapter VII: Location and Bibliographical Guide to Writers’ Libraries Richard W. Oram and Joseph Nicholson Index About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisThe Classroom Go-To Guide for the Common Core is the first in a series of comprehensive tools to tap into the vast flow of recently published books for children and teens, offering recommendations of exemplary titles for use in the classroom. Currency meets authority, brought to you by the editors of the highly regarded review sources, School Library Journal and The Horn Book Magazine. This guide includes approximately 200 selections published since 2007 for grades 4-6 recommended by The Horn Book Magazine. The titles are grouped by subject and complemented by School Library Journal's Focus On columns, which spotlight specific topics across the curriculum. Providing context for the guide, and suggestions on how to use these resources within a standards framework, is an introduction by Common Core experts Mary Ann Cappiello and Myra Zarnowski. These experts provide perspective on the key changes brought by the new standards, including suggestions on designing lessons and two samplesTrade ReviewThis guide contains about 200 recommended books for students in Grades 4-6 that would be great to use in the classroom. Pairing nonfiction and fiction titles, the guide is organized around the various disciplines. With several of those subject areas, there are some focused topics such as Charles Dickens, ocean life, politics, and the Holocaust. All the books featured were published since 2007. An introduction by Common Core experts gives the context for choosing quality and current literature. This is a nice place to start when librarians are looking for recommendations to give to teachers in supporting the Common Core. * School Library Connection *The Common Core in Grades 4-6 provides two invaluable gifts to teachers, parents, and public librarians. Its pages are filled with informative reviews of a wide range of recent, well-written, well-researched, and engaging nonfiction titles. A tour through these reviews is the perfect guide to either enhance or explore a nonfiction collection. But the grace note is the wise and informed introductory essay by two experts, Drs. Myra Zarnowski and Mary Ann Cappiello. Here you have the right books, with the right framing notes, and the right road map for using them in a classroom. What more could you want in a Common Core guide? -- Marc Aronson, lecturer, School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University and host of the first joint Common Core training for librarians, teachers, and principalsTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Putting Nonfiction to Work in Schools: The Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing CCSS by Mary Ann Cappiello (Lesley University) and Myra Zarnowski (Queens College, CUNY) Arts Business & Technology Folklore Language & Literature Focus on Charles Dickens Happy Birthday Mr. Dickens! by Jill Maza Poetry Religion & Myth Focus on Greek Mythology OMGS! by Joy Fleishhacker Science Focus on Ocean Life Going Deep by Kathy Piehl Focus on Scientific Exploration Quantum Leaps and Bounds by John Peters Sports U.S. History Focus on Westward Expansion California Bound by Mary Mueller Focus on Politics We the People by Jennifer S. Prince Focus on Civil Rights Everyday Heroes by Rhona Campbell World History Focus on the Holocaust Rescue and Resistance by Rachel Kamin Title Index Author Index

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Book SynopsisThe Classroom Go-To Guide for the Common Core is the first in a series of comprehensive tools to tap into the vast flow of recently published books for children and teens, offering recommendations of exemplary titles for use in the classroom. Currency meets authority, brought to you by the editors of the highly regarded review sources, School Library Journal and The Horn Book Magazine. This guide includes approximately 200 selections published since 2007 for grades 4-6 recommended by The Horn Book Magazine. The titles are grouped by subject and complemented by School Library Journal's Focus On columns, which spotlight specific topics across the curriculum. Providing context for the guide, and suggestions on how to use these resources within a standards framework, is an introduction by Common Core experts Mary Ann Cappiello and Myra Zarnowski. These experts provide perspective on the key changes brought by the new standards, including suggestions on designing lessons and two samplesTrade ReviewThe Common Core in Grades 4-6 provides two invaluable gifts to teachers, parents, and public librarians. Its pages are filled with informative reviews of a wide range of recent, well-written, well-researched, and engaging nonfiction titles. A tour through these reviews is the perfect guide to either enhance or explore a nonfiction collection. But the grace note is the wise and informed introductory essay by two experts, Drs. Myra Zarnowski and Mary Ann Cappiello. Here you have the right books, with the right framing notes, and the right road map for using them in a classroom. What more could you want in a Common Core guide? -- Marc Aronson, lecturer, School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University and host of the first joint Common Core training for librarians, teachers, and principalsThis guide contains about 200 recommended books for students in Grades 4-6 that would be great to use in the classroom. Pairing nonfiction and fiction titles, the guide is organized around the various disciplines. With several of those subject areas, there are some focused topics such as Charles Dickens, ocean life, politics, and the Holocaust. All the books featured were published since 2007. An introduction by Common Core experts gives the context for choosing quality and current literature. This is a nice place to start when librarians are looking for recommendations to give to teachers in supporting the Common Core. * School Library Connection *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Putting Nonfiction to Work in Schools: The Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing CCSS by Mary Ann Cappiello (Lesley University) and Myra Zarnowski (Queens College, CUNY) Arts Business & Technology Folklore Language & Literature Focus on Charles Dickens Happy Birthday Mr. Dickens! by Jill Maza Poetry Religion & Myth Focus on Greek Mythology OMGS! by Joy Fleishhacker Science Focus on Ocean Life Going Deep by Kathy Piehl Focus on Scientific Exploration Quantum Leaps and Bounds by John Peters Sports U.S. History Focus on Westward Expansion California Bound by Mary Mueller Focus on Politics We the People by Jennifer S. Prince Focus on Civil Rights Everyday Heroes by Rhona Campbell World History Focus on the Holocaust Rescue and Resistance by Rachel Kamin Title Index Author Index

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Book SynopsisLibrarians have long used data to describe their collections. Traditional measures have simply been inputs and outputs: volumes acquired, processed, owned, or circulated. With the growth since the 1990s of cultures of assessment, librarians have sought statistics that are evaluative rather than simply descriptive. More recently, exponentially increasing journal prices and an economic recession have intensified the need to make careful purchasing decisions and to justify these to administrators. A methodical evaluation of a library collection can help librarians understand and meet user needs and can help communicate to administrators that the library is a good use of the institution's money.Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries: A Practical Guide for Librarians equips collections managers to select and implement a method or several methods of evaluating their library collections. It includes sections on four tools for evaluation: Comparison to peer institutions Core lists Usage sTrade ReviewStep-by-step instructions for information gathering and analysis and generally using Excel files are the basis of this guide, though reference is also made to the two major collection evaluation software tools: OCLC’s (Online Computer Library Center) WorldShare Collection Evaluation and ProQuest’s Intota Assessment. Both tools automate the process of data compilation and peer comparison to some extent but are not necessary to accomplish the twin goals of collection evaluation and improved collection development. As Kohn (collection development manager, Arcadia Univ.) points out, the analysis of appropriate data is also useful in weeding decisions and to reinforce increased budget requests. With lengthy overviews of the traditional methods of library collection analysis: list checking, holdings counts, circulation counts, and citation analysis, this manual also includes some guidance on the use of COUNTER reports for electronic holdings. Where this guide shines is in its final chapter on how to present the results to specific audiences. Verdict: New librarians will find this guide invaluable for creating a collection evaluation plan for their libraries and even experienced librarians will likely unearth something new, even though most of this ground is well-trodden. * Library Journal *In this guide to an important and always-evolving area of academic librarianship, Kohn, a collection-development manager at Arcadia University, explores how academic libraries can implement the most current and effective methods for assessing their collections. Due to shrinking budgets, rising prices, and the increasing need to justify collection-development policies to the administration, it is critical that librarians make informed decisions when it comes to their collections. This book is well organized and comprehensive, with illustrations, charts, and extensive references. Each chapter is devoted to different collection-development strategies, which include collecting, analyzing, interpreting, using, and communicating the data. This latest edition to the Practical Guides for Librarians series is a must for collection-development librarians and for academic librarians who need to learn more about this essential area of librarianship. * Booklist *Kohn’s book, then, fills an important gap in the literature and provides a vital service by gathering in one place discussion of several of the most important techniques and tools used for collection assessment…. Kohn has produced an attractively laid-out book that summarizes the elements of collection evaluation in an accessible, detailed manner. A librarian starting from scratch with collection assessment should begin with this book. It provides all the conceptual groundwork and step by- step instructions to carry out this essential work. All librarians with roles in collection management are advised to consult Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries. * Technicalities *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. How Collection Evaluation Can Benefit Your Library Chapter 2. Approaches to Evaluating Your Collection Chapter 3. Before You Start Chapter 4. Benchmarking – Collecting and Analyzing the Data Chapter 5. Benchmarking—Interpreting and Acting on the Data Chapter 6. List-Checking — Collecting and Analyzing the Data Chapter 7. List-Checking – Interpreting and Acting on the Data Chapter 8. Usage Statistics—Collecting and Analyzing the Data Chapter 9. Usage Statistics—Interpreting and Acting on the Data Chapter 10. Citation Analysis – Collecting and Analyzing the Data Chapter 11. Citation Analysis—Interpreting and Acting on the Data Chapter 12. Sharing What You Found Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisCollection Care: An Illustrated Handbook for the Care and Handling of Cultural Objects provides a solid overview of basic collection care procedures and policies. The topics covered address the decision making criteria and risk assessment solutions involved in the best practices for handling art and artifacts. Technical subjects will cover proven techniques, materials, equipment and address problem solving assessment and current solutions. The comprehensive overview of staff responsibilities, relationships, and training will bring the book to a conclusion of addressing the unison of all professionals responsible for proper handling and caring for collections. Highlights include: This book provides both visual and narrative descriptions of current best practices for caring for collection objects. Emphasis is placed on risk assessment in the decision-making process with proven, accepted technical methods and materials. Detailed coverage of technical methods and methodologies for principlTrade ReviewAimed at individuals of all levels of experience, this work dealing with the care of museum collections offers readers an impressive overview of basic tenets and practices. Powell has one-of-a-kind expertise in the field and provides unique insights based on his experiences in both museum and commercial settings. The book begins with an introduction to collection care, including an important chapter on training and personal safety. Subsequent sections cover the principles of handling and caring for two- and three-dimensional artifacts, emphasizing the importance of proper risk assessment and informed decision-making. The final two chapters discuss internal and external environmental factors relevant to collection care, including storage, condition reporting, crating, and transport. One key contribution of this book is its many photos, which provide a visual reference for handling techniques and apparatuses. Such a generously illustrated reference work is rare and extremely useful. The volume concludes with an extensive 'References and Resources' section, which guides readers to more detailed information on all the topics covered in the book. Overall, Collection Care is a unique and important addition to the literature, and suitable for all collections supporting museum studies and operations. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; professionals/practitioners. * CHOICE *Many books address collection care, but they tend to be written by specialists for specialists. Thus, they are inclined to be narrowly focused and too often beyond the grasp of a generalist seeking a broad understanding of collection care. Brent Powell’s book is an exception, aimed to educate a wide range of individuals. Anyone who manages a collection, or puts on a pair of gloves to move a small bronze, or packs a large sculpture for shipment overseas, should profit from reading Collection Care: An Illustrated Handbook for the Care and Handling of Cultural Objects. -- Mervin Richard, Chief of Conservation, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DCTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements Preface Part 1: Overview and History Chapter 1: History Focus On: Creating an Institutional Preservation Culture, Rebecca Fifield Chapter 2: Organizational Structures Case Study: Comparing Approaches: The Museum and the Transport Agent, Jim Grundy Chapter 3: Training, Health, and Safety Case Study: Mentoring and the Collection Care Profession, Kurt Christian Case Study: Training at Crozier, Nicole Bouchard Tejeiro Part 2: Guidelines and Principles Chapter 4: Two-dimensional Objects: Procedures and Practices Focus On: The US National Park Service Museum Handbooks: The Evolution of a Museum Manual, Dr. Abby Sue Fisher Chapter 5: Three-dimensional Objects: Procedures and Practices Focus On: Rigging Safety Is No Accident, Kevin Marshall Focus On: Risk Assessment in Packing Design, John Molini Part 3: Working within Collection Care Environments Chapter 6: The Internal Environment Focus On: Lighting in the Museum, Simm Steel Chapter 7: The External Environment Focus On: Art Packing and Transport: Cushioning Foam Selection and Application, Geoff Browne Focus On: International Shipping by Air and Sea, Kim Powell Chapter 8: Working with Materials and Equipment Focus On: Specialized Art Handling Equipment: When It Is Necessary & How to Develop It, Mark Slattery Bibliography References and Resources About the Contributors About the Author

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Book SynopsisCollection Care: An Illustrated Handbook for the Care and Handling of Cultural Objects provides a solid overview of basic collection care procedures and policies. The topics covered address the decision making criteria and risk assessment solutions involved in the best practices for handling art and artifacts. Technical subjects will cover proven techniques, materials, equipment and address problem solving assessment and current solutions. The comprehensive overview of staff responsibilities, relationships and training will bring the book to a conclusion of addressing the unison of all professionals responsible for proper handling and caring for collections. Highlights include: This book provides both visual and narrative descriptions of current best practices for caring for collection objects. Emphasis is placed on risk assessment in the decision-making process with proven, accepted technical methods and materials. Detailed coverage of technical methods and methodologies for principleTrade ReviewAimed at individuals of all levels of experience, this work dealing with the care of museum collections offers readers an impressive overview of basic tenets and practices. Powell has one-of-a-kind expertise in the field and provides unique insights based on his experiences in both museum and commercial settings. The book begins with an introduction to collection care, including an important chapter on training and personal safety. Subsequent sections cover the principles of handling and caring for two- and three-dimensional artifacts, emphasizing the importance of proper risk assessment and informed decision-making. The final two chapters discuss internal and external environmental factors relevant to collection care, including storage, condition reporting, crating, and transport. One key contribution of this book is its many photos, which provide a visual reference for handling techniques and apparatuses. Such a generously illustrated reference work is rare and extremely useful. The volume concludes with an extensive 'References and Resources' section, which guides readers to more detailed information on all the topics covered in the book. Overall, Collection Care is a unique and important addition to the literature, and suitable for all collections supporting museum studies and operations. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; professionals/practitioners. * CHOICE *Many books address collection care, but they tend to be written by specialists for specialists. Thus, they are inclined to be narrowly focused and too often beyond the grasp of a generalist seeking a broad understanding of collection care. Brent Powell’s book is an exception, aimed to educate a wide range of individuals. Anyone who manages a collection, or puts on a pair of gloves to move a small bronze, or packs a large sculpture for shipment overseas, should profit from reading Collection Care: An Illustrated Handbook for the Care and Handling of Cultural Objects. -- Mervin Richard, Chief of Conservation, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DCTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Preface Part 1: Overview and History Chapter 1: History Focus On: Creating an Institutional Preservation Culture, Rebecca Fifield Chapter 2: Organizational Structures Case Study: Comparing Approaches: The Museum and the Transport Agent, Jim Grundy Chapter 3: Training, Health, and Safety Case Study: Mentoring and the Collection Care Profession, Kurt Christian Case Study: Training at Crozier, Nicole Bouchard Tejeiro Part 2: Guidelines and Principles Chapter 4: Two-dimensional Objects: Procedures and Practices Focus On: The US National Park Service Museum Handbooks: The Evolution of a Museum Manual, Dr. Abby Sue Fisher Chapter 5: Three-dimensional Objects: Procedures and Practices Focus On: Rigging Safety Is No Accident, Kevin Marshall Focus On: Risk Assessment in Packing Design, John Molini Part 3: Working within Collection Care Environments Chapter 6: The Internal Environment Focus On: Lighting in the Museum, Simm Steel Chapter 7: The External Environment Focus On: Art Packing and Transport: Cushioning Foam Selection and Application, Geoff Browne Focus On: International Shipping by Air and Sea, Kim Powell Chapter 8: Working with Materials and Equipment Focus On: Specialized Art Handling Equipment: When It Is Necessary & How to Develop It, Mark Slattery Bibliography References and Resources About the Contributors About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe 2nd edition of The Care of Prints and Drawings provides practical, straightforward advice to those responsible for the preservation of works on paper, ranging from curators, facility managers, conservators, registrars, collection care specialists, private collectors, artists, or students of museum studies, visual arts, art history, or conservation. A greater emphasis is placed on preventive conservation, a trend among collecting institutions, which reflects the growing recognition that scarce resources are best expended on preventing deterioration, rather than on less effective measures of reversing it. Expanded and richly illustrated chapters include:Supports for Prints and Drawings discusses the properties of parchment and paper and introduces the general preservation needs and conservation problems of all works on paper, regardless of their media. Conservation Problems Related to the Paper Support of Prints and Drawings presents a guide to recognizing the symptoms and diagnosingTrade ReviewThis newly-revised edition of The Care of Prints and Drawings remains replete with essential information about how to preserve works on paper, but also reflects today’s prevailing focus on preventive care in the field of conservation. Filled with practical strategies, specific and detailed information, as well as fascinating details about the nature of paper-based artwork and artifacts, the knowledge and experience shared in this volume are indispensible to anyone involved in its care. -- Pamela Hatchfield, Robert P. and Carol T. Henderson Head of Objects Conservation, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; President, American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and the FAICTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Supports for Prints and Drawings 2. Conservation Problems Related to the Paper Support of Prints and Drawings 3. Conservation Problems Related to the Materials and Techniques of Prints 4. Conservation Problems Related to the Materials and Techniques of Drawings 5. Item-Level Collection Protection: Envelopes, Sleeves, Folders, Enclosures, Mats, Boxes, Frames, and Furniture 6. Preventive Conservation for Prints and Drawings 7. Basic Paper Conservation Procedures Glossary Appendix 1: How to Make Starch Paste and Methyl Cellulose Adhesive By Katherine Sanderson Appendix 2: Suppliers of Paper Conservation Materials and Equipment Compiled by Catherine Lukaszewski About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis newly-revised edition of The Care of Prints and Drawings remains replete with essential information about how to preserve works on paper, but also reflects today’s prevailing focus on preventive care in the field of conservation. Filled with practical strategies, specific and detailed information, as well as fascinating details about the nature of paper-based artwork and artifacts, the knowledge and experience shared in this volume are indispensible to anyone involved in its care. -- Pamela Hatchfield, Robert P. and Carol T. Henderson Head of Objects Conservation, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; President, American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and the FAIC

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Book SynopsisToday's libraries are taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies such as flat panel displays using touch, sound, and hands-free motions to design amazing exhibits using everything from simple computer hardware to advanced technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect. Libraries of all types are striving to add new interactive experiences for their patrons through exciting digital exhibits, both online and off. Digital Collections and Exhibits takes away the mystery of designing stunning digital exhibits to spotlight library treasures by walking the reader through implementation projects that are sure to astound and impress. This collection of easy-to-follow instructions will give readers the knowledge and confidence to create and design their very own extraordinary digital exhibits. Readers will learn:How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Omeka.netHow to Create a Hands-Free Digital Exhibit Showcase with Microsoft KinectHow to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Open ExhibitsHow to CreaTrade ReviewThis is a book full of highly useful ideas for creating digital collections and exhibits in your library—yes, even your law library. It is suitable both for beginners and those who may have more advanced technology knowledge and skills. This title can be easily read front to back by a novice like myself, or it can be used as a reference by picking and choosing the chapters that pertain to your individual project. . . .Digital Collections and Exhibits is one volume in a series about library technology. After reading this volume, I am interested now in reading the others. * Law Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Two: Getting Started with Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisToday's libraries are taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies such as flat panel displays using touch, sound, and hands-free motions to design amazing exhibits using everything from simple computer hardware to advanced technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect. Libraries of all types are striving to add new interactive experiences for their patrons through exciting digital exhibits, both online and off. Digital Collections and Exhibits takes away the mystery of designing stunning digital exhibits to spotlight library treasures by walking the reader through implementation projects that are sure to astound and impress. This collection of easy-to-follow instructions will give readers the knowledge and confidence to create and design their very own extraordinary digital exhibits. Readers will learn:How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Omeka.netHow to Create a Hands-Free Digital Exhibit Showcase with Microsoft KinectHow to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Open ExhibitsHow to CreaTrade ReviewThis is a book full of highly useful ideas for creating digital collections and exhibits in your library—yes, even your law library. It is suitable both for beginners and those who may have more advanced technology knowledge and skills. This title can be easily read front to back by a novice like myself, or it can be used as a reference by picking and choosing the chapters that pertain to your individual project. . . .Digital Collections and Exhibits is one volume in a series about library technology. After reading this volume, I am interested now in reading the others. * Law Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Two: Getting Started with Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Common Core in Grades K3 is the second in a series of comprehensive tools to tap into the vast flow of recently published books for children and teens, offering recommendations of exemplary titles for use in the classroom. Currency meets authority, brought to you by the editors of the highly regarded review sources School Library Journal and The Horn Book Magazine. This guide includes hundreds of selections for grades K3 published since 2007 recommended by The Horn Book Magazine. The titles are grouped by subject and complemented by School Library Journal's Focus On columns, which spotlight specific topics across the curriculum. Providing context for the guide, and suggestions on how to use these resources within a standards framework, is an introduction by Common Core experts Mary Ann Cappiello and Myra Zarnowski. These educators provide perspective on the key changes brought by the new standards, including suggestions on designing lessons and two sample plans.Following the introd

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Book SynopsisThe Common Core in Grades K3 is the second in a series of comprehensive tools to tap into the vast flow of recently published books for children and teens, offering recommendations of exemplary titles for use in the classroom. Currency meets authority, brought to you by the editors of the highly regarded review sources School Library Journal and The Horn Book Magazine. This guide includes hundreds of selections for grades K3 published since 2007 recommended by The Horn Book Magazine. The titles are grouped by subject and complemented by School Library Journal's Focus On columns, which spotlight specific topics across the curriculum. Providing context for the guide, and suggestions on how to use these resources within a standards framework, is an introduction by Common Core experts Mary Ann Cappiello and Myra Zarnowski. These educators provide perspective on the key changes brought by the new standards, including suggestions on designing lessons and two sample plans.Following the introd

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Book SynopsisDrawing upon original research and interviews as well as professional experience and a large body of literature, this book provides a foundation for instruction librarians and collection librarians to begin exploring the intersections of their work as well as practical suggestions and ideas for building upon that foundation through implementation.Trade ReviewDeveloping Dynamic Intersections between Collection Development and Information Literacy Instruction is a welcome, well-written book on collection development in an age of the new ACRL Framework. Its introduction and six very clear, practical chapters reflect the timely influence of the Framework and metaliteracy. One of the many highlights for me was the detailed exploration of OERs and open access in chapter 5, with numerous current examples and applications that will be appreciated by today's librarian and faculty member. I also valued Amanda's insights about the need for supporting undergraduate research now that we are past the standards and into the Framework/Metaliteracy approaches that encourage active learner engagement and the creation of new knowledge. Overall, this book is a rich resource that is grounded in current theory and practice, while generating a host of new ideas and perspectives relevant to our complex higher education environment. -- Thomas P. Mackey, professor and Vice Provost for Academic Programs, SUNY Empire State CollegeDeveloping Dynamic Intersections between Collection Development and Information Literacy Instruction, does an excellent job connecting collection development with information literacy instruction. Throughout the book there are numerous examples of the interconnectedness between library collections, including institutional repositories, special collections, open access resources, and information literacy instruction using the ACRL Framework for information literacy. This book will lead to new collaborative efforts between instruction and collection development librarians. -- Diane Fulkerson, director, Information Commons\Library Services, University of South Florida Sarasota-ManateeA much-needed exploration of the connections between information literacy and collection development as programmatic, functional, and organizational dimensions of academic library work. The author uses the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy as a platform for discussing these connections, and makes a convincing case for greater collaboration among collection developers and information literacy specialists, who too often lack common frames of reference and a shared vocabulary for thinking and planning together to advance the library’s mission. This volume is timely, eminently readable, and cogent in making its case for “dynamic intersections” between two library specialist groups who don’t always find common ground. -- Craig Gibson, professor and professional development coordinator, The Ohio State University Libraries; cochair, ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education Task ForceMore than a thorough analysis of best practices for collection development strategies, this book lays a sound foundation for the need to pursue collaboration, innovation, and aspirational goals between librarians and all those they serve, internal and external to the library. Ms. Scull’s research demonstrates the intricate and rich ecosystem that academic librarians, faculty, and students interact in regularly. -- Oscar Lanza-Galindo, director, Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1: Foundational Concepts Chapter 1: Collections and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education Chapter 2: Communication between Collection Librarians and Instruction Librarians Chapter 3: Library Budgets and Their Implications Part 2: Collaborative Undertakings Chapter 4: The Library’s Role in Undergraduate Research Chapter 5: Open Access Resources, Collections, and Instruction Chapter 6: Dynamic Intersections between Collections and Instruction: Models from Special Collections and Archives Appendix A: Communications of Collection and Instruction Librarians Survey Appendix B: KSCommons Collection Development Policy

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