Library and information services Books
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Transforming Your Library into a Learning Playground
Trade ReviewFull of practical advice and firsthand stories on everything from managing organized chaos to creating lesson plans, this would be a useful planning resource, especially for those new to the field of public programming for youth. * Booklist Online *The book is well organized, tracking the progress of program creation and implementation through real-life examples. Featuring tables, charts, and templates, the appendix is a gem. VERDICT A quick, inspiring guide for public librarians looking to amp up their youth services. * School Library Journal *
£39.00
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Mastering United States Government Information
Book SynopsisThe second edition of an award-winning text on government information for information professionals and those researching all branches of the US government.A comprehensive textbook for library school courses on US government information, the second edition of Mastering United States Government Information can also be relied upon as a training tool for those new to the government documents community. Written by Christopher C. Brown, coordinator of government documents at the University of Denver, this approachable book provides an introduction to all major areas of US government information. Including detailed information on all three branches of federal government as well as state and local government, this wide-ranging resource teaches readers to use census data, understand the regulatory process, cite government data, work with mapping and geographic information systems, and navigate intellectual property. Important updates to the second edition include a robust look at Data.census.gov, further elaboration on bill tracking, and enhanced instructional tools for dealing with documents that will never change and the ever-changing discovery tools and web portals that have transformed access to these documents. Examples throughout the text help users understand real-life information challenges, while exercises at the end of chapters help them become comfortable answering government information questions on their own. Several appendixes serve as quick reference sources. Students and practitioners will appreciate Brown''s clear writing style and the breadth of information in this valuable resource.
£106.40
Rowman & Littlefield Simple Book Repair Techniques
Book SynopsisMany large or academic libraries have staff specifically trained to care for their collections, but public and other small libraries don't have that luxury. So how can the small library extend the usable life of its collection with little staff time or money? This book will walk library staff through how to take care of their collections from the simplest repairs through to more complex ones to treat not only their hard-cover adult collections but their paperbacks and children's books as well. While many treatments will follow the best practices of preservation and conservation professionals, activities will be simplified, and the range of viable repair materials will be expanded to show that repairs don't always have to be completed to the highest standards but can always be completed to the best of the library's abilities.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Foundations of Library Services and Programming
Book SynopsisFoundations of Library Services and Programming for Children This book provides required foundational practices, both theoretical and practical. It gives students and working librarians the nuts- and- bolts foundation in providing programming and services for children. The book covers critical important elements needed for today's librarian, thereby benefitting even the seasoned youth librarian. Chapter coverage includes: The Value of Library Services to Children Program Evaluation: Planning for Desired Results Children's Programming Services and Resources for Children The Library as a Safe Space for All Administration of Children's Services Looking Ahead: What's Next in Library Services for Children? An Appendix provides practical resources such as a storytime format, programming planning outline, and program assessment tools.Special topics include issues of censorship attempts, the importance of providing library services to a diverse population, and the need to examine evaluative techniques for program offerings.Each chapter in this text includes multiple opportunities for learning and reflection as well as case-based learning that facilitates problem-solving and experiential learning opportunities.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Foundations of Library Services and Programming
Book SynopsisFoundations of Library Services and Programming for Children This book provides required foundational practices, both theoretical and practical. It gives students and working librarians the nuts- and- bolts foundation in providing programming and services for children. The book covers critical important elements needed for today's librarian, thereby benefitting even the seasoned youth librarian. Chapter coverage includes: The Value of Library Services to Children Program Evaluation: Planning for Desired Results Children's Programming Services and Resources for Children The Library as a Safe Space for All Administration of Children's Services Looking Ahead: What's Next in Library Services for Children? An Appendix provides practical resources such as a storytime format, programming planning outline, and program assessment tools.Special topics include issues of censorship attempts, the imp
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Dismantling Conspiracy Theories
Book SynopsisThis book will explore the issue of information disorder in our society, explore how conspiracy theories are shaping citizen engagement with information and reality, and weave throughout how metaliteracy and information literacy can be utilized to produce a more democratic, civil discourse. It provides a desperately needed look at the problems of our information disordered society and the rise of superconspiracies like QAnon, and how information professionals can help shape societal engagement with information.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Dismantling Conspiracy Theories
Book SynopsisThis book will explore the issue of information disorder in our society, explore how conspiracy theories are shaping citizen engagement with information and reality, and weave throughout how metaliteracy and information literacy can be utilized to produce a more democratic, civil discourse. It provides a desperately needed look at the problems of our information disordered society and the rise of superconspiracies like QAnon, and how information professionals can help shape societal engagement with information.
£30.00
Rowman & Littlefield Archival Science in Interdisciplinary Theory and
Book SynopsisArchival Science in Interdisciplinary Theory and Practice brings together scholars, practicing archivists, and records managers to discuss key issues in the conceptual and theoretical frameworks of the profession. The contributors examine the state of archival studies as a discipline and practice, placing it within an international, interdisciplinary, forward-looking context. Topics include: the identity of archival science as a discipline, the authenticity and trustworthiness of archives in various forms, archival practice around the world, and new directions for archives in the 21st century. Many of these topics were originally articulated or strongly influenced by Luciana Duranti's international and interdisciplinary InterPARES projects (1998-2026). The book's themes (theoretical concepts about trustworthiness of records, interdisciplinary research, archival education, and the archival profession) are particularly relevant in today's environment when governments and institutions are questioning the trustworthiness of records and attempting to combat disinformation. The book will fill a unique niche by presenting scholarship, practice, and pedagogy influenced by Duranti.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Black Librarianship
Book SynopsisAs Dr. Josey and Ms. DeLoach wrote in their Introduction to the second editionof The Handbook of Black Librarianship: In designing the second edition of The Handbook of Black Librarianship, the editors felt that this work should be a reference tool related to the various aspects of African Americans in librarianship and their work in libraries.That first edition covered issues faced by black library professionals in the various fields of librarianship; organizations formed; black library collections and books; resources and other areas of progress. The second edition, published twenty-three years later, highlighted more current events in Black librarianship: early and contemporary library organizations, vital issues, African American resources, discussions on and about librarianship, a focus on health librarianship, and information resources and education.It has now been another twenty-two years since the last edition and time to reflect on various aspects of African Americans in our profession as well as the advancements over the past two and a half decades and to review those issues African Americans still face and how modern technological advancements have impacted our profession and the lives of Black librarians. This third edition's coverage includes: Pioneers and Landmark Episodes A Chronology of Events in Black Librarianship African American Forerunners in Librarianship Modern Day Black Library Organizations Vital Issues in Black Librarianship Library Service to Our Communities Library Technology and Black Librarianship Pearls from Our Retirees Issues in Diversity, Inclusion and Multiculturalism African Library Resources and Education Banned Books Significant Books and Periodicals for Black Collections
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Leadership Succession and Transition for Museums
Book SynopsisThis book will help facilitate successful leadership transition in museums and arts organizations. It is commonly noted that the greatest number of airline accidents happen during takeoff and landing. The same is true for arts organizations; we are at our most vulnerable during times of transition and it is critical that staff and volunteer leadership succeed in this difficult phase. Surprisingly, staff and boards must invent the practice each time as there is currently no how to guide for leadership transition in the arts. The day that a CEO announces their resignation - whether of their own decision or not - is a milestone moment in an organization's history. It is a time of high vulnerability for the institution due to the challenges of appointing an effective interim director and high staff, board, and community anxiety about the future. Search committees are formed and more often than not include patrons and community representatives who are key stakeholders but may lack experience in effective hiring. Once the new executive is appointed, it is critical for the board members and the new director to begin with an intentional and strategic onboarding plan. The book features three main sections, covering the period from departure announcement to the final farewell; the search and interview process; and onboarding and succession planning. It was written for the boards of arts organizations, search committees, and for staff leadership.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Career Services and Workforce Development Centers
Book SynopsisAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, at least 5.6 million people are seeking for new job opportunities since April 2024. Libraries can play an important role in supporting job seekers through several ways. Career Services and Workforce Development Center for Libraries: A Guide serves as a resource for libraries interested in creating, supporting or enhancing their career services, economic and workforce development programs for their communities. Going beyond collection development and hosting job fair activities, the book covers: teaching resources and interviews from library leaders supporting workforce development initiatives or collaborations ideas on how libraries can be embedded in the workforce development community by providing a series of job readiness activities, programs, and services how academic and public librarians can support their users exploring career opportunities and development examines employment trends and resources such as generative artificial intelligence to dive into these issues so libraries can stay active in identifying new skill development and technologies to support their communities How can one start a career services or job center program in their libraries? What are specialized career services in libraries being offered? How can libraries advocate for funding for workforce development? Divided into five chapters, each chapter addresses these questions and provides a series of examples, ideas, and resources for readers to consider replicating in their own libraries. If you are looking for ideas for your libraries to support a community of job seekers, this is the book for you.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Career Services and Workforce Development Centers for Libraries
Book SynopsisAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, at least 5.6 million people are seeking for new job opportunities since April 2024. Libraries can play an important role in supporting job seekers through several ways. Career Services and Workforce Development Center for Libraries: A Guide serves as a resource for libraries interested in creating, supporting or enhancing their career services, economic and workforce development programs for their communities. Going beyond collection development and hosting job fair activities, the book covers: teaching resources and interviews from library leaders supporting workforce development initiatives or collaborations ideas on how libraries can be embedded in the workforce development community by providing a series of job readiness activities, programs, and services how academic and public librarians can support their users exploring career opportunities and development examines employment trends and resources such as generative artificial intelligence to dive into these issues so libraries can stay active in identifying new skill development and technologies to support their communities How can one start a career services or job center program in their libraries? What are specialized career services in libraries being offered? How can libraries advocate for funding for workforce development? Divided into five chapters, each chapter addresses these questions and provides a series of examples, ideas, and resources for readers to consider replicating in their own libraries. If you are looking for ideas for your libraries to support a community of job seekers, this is the book for you.
£30.00
Rowman & Littlefield Cataloging Library Resources An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis revised text is aimed specifically for library support staff and purposefully aligned with the American Library Association Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency standards for Cataloging and Classification. In recent years AACR2 rules and MARC21 cataloging standards have evolved to RDA rules and BIBFRAME standards. Today catalogers must have the knowledge and skills to apply RDA rules of cataloging and use the BIBFRAME standards for data entry. Written in clear language and featuring practical examples, Cataloging Library Resources: An Introduction Revised edition will instruct library support staff to become proficient catalogers. Other books on this topic are written for professional librarians rather than support staff. And although the majority of library support staff do not hold professional degrees, many are expected to do the complex and technical work of catalogers. This book provides many examples that support staff can use to learn how to catalog all types of library print, media, and digital materials using the most up-to-date Library of Congress standards. Using this handbook as a guide, readers will be able to perform the ALA-LSSC cataloging and classification competencies and the new RDA, FRBR, and BIBFRAME standards listed below: Apply and manage the appropriate processes, computer technology, and equipment for cataloging and classification. Apply principles of Resource Description and Access (RDA) and the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) when creating cataloging records. Apply principles of the Bibliographic Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME) and utilize the BIBFRAME model to create cataloging records. Use the basic cataloging and classification tools, both print and online, including bibliographic utilities and format standards. Understand the value of authority control and its basic principles, and can identify and apply appropriate access points for personal names, corporate bodies, series, and subjects. Explain the value and advantages of cooperative or collaborative cataloging practices to enhance services. Know the basics of standard metadata formats and cataloging rules to select, review, and edit catalog records, and to generate metadata in various formats. Use and apply the classification systems of Dewey, Library of Congress, and Government Documents. And much more!
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Cataloging Library Resources An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis revised text is aimed specifically for library support staff and purposefully aligned with the American Library Association Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency standards for Cataloging and Classification. In recent years AACR2 rules and MARC21 cataloging standards have evolved to RDA rules and BIBFRAME standards. Today catalogers must have the knowledge and skills to apply RDA rules of cataloging and use the BIBFRAME standards for data entry. Written in clear language and featuring practical examples, Cataloging Library Resources: An Introduction Revised edition will instruct library support staff to become proficient catalogers. Other books on this topic are written for professional librarians rather than support staff. And although the majority of library support staff do not hold professional degrees, many are expected to do the complex and technical work of catalogers. This book provides many examples that support staff can use to learn how to catalog all types of library print, media, and digital materials using the most up-to-date Library of Congress standards. Using this handbook as a guide, readers will be able to perform the ALA-LSSC cataloging and classification competencies and the new RDA, FRBR, and BIBFRAME standards listed below: Apply and manage the appropriate processes, computer technology, and equipment for cataloging and classification. Apply principles of Resource Description and Access (RDA) and the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) when creating cataloging records. Apply principles of the Bibliographic Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME) and utilize the BIBFRAME model to create cataloging records. Use the basic cataloging and classification tools, both print and online, including bibliographic utilities and format standards. Understand the value of authority control and its basic principles, and can identify and apply appropriate access points for personal names, corporate bodies, series, and subjects. Explain the value and advantages of cooperative or collaborative cataloging practices to enhance services. Know the basics of standard metadata formats and cataloging rules to select, review, and edit catalog records, and to generate metadata in various formats. Use and apply the classification systems of Dewey, Library of Congress, and Government Documents. And much more!
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Information Governance Technologies
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Rowman & Littlefield Information Governance Technologies
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Rowman & Littlefield Access to Special Collections and Archives
Book SynopsisSince the early 20th century, American academic libraries have collected and championed rare and unique non-circulating materials now referred to as special collections. Because of the rarity and value of these materials, they are handled differently than materials in other parts of academic library collections. Thus, a different set of access policies and procedures, as well as specialized staff, have been employed. This book provides a thorough exploration of access, which is a cornerstone of the library profession. It looks at how practitioners' perceptions of access to special collections have changed from the formative period of the 1930s to today. Using a grounded theory approach on datasets comprised of LIS literature and interviews of special collections professionals with between 5 and 50 years of experience, two conceptual models developed.The two conceptual models are: Aspects of Access, which defines ten components that contribute to access goals: Diversity, Documentation, Engagement, Preservation, Protection, Provision, Readers, Spaces, Stewardship, and Technology. A historical overview sets the stage for in-depth discussion of each aspect. Gatekeeping Model of Access, which applies gatekeeping theory to chart how the Aspects of Access support or hinder the connection of readers to collection materials. An exploration of access through the lens of special collections is especially meaningful because of the tension between the principles of preservation and access within the special collections community. This project is also significant as the library profession explores how representation of diversity within collections and the profession impacts readers. Exploring how we think about access should be part of these ongoing conversations.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Academic The Librarians Grants Handbook
£97.50
Rowman & Littlefield The Library Leaders Guide to Human Resources
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Rowman & Littlefield The Library Leaders Guide to Human Resources
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Rowman & Littlefield Information and Consciousness
Book SynopsisInformation and Consciousness: An Exploration connects information and consciousness in ways that will open up potential inquiry into what information is, how it works, and its relationship to human consciousness. Information has been taken to mean many things in the past; the risk has been that, if it is taken to mean everything, it may mean nothing. In this book, information's definition is restricted to the inclusion of meaning and truth in discursive action. Consciousness, for its part, has frequently been taken to refer to the material workings of the brain. Recent inquiry has led to a broadening to embrace the human body and the environment in extended consciousness.Using these two conceptions, the connections between information and consciousness are explored.The book includes: A unique definition of information is offered that centers on discursive action, meaning, and truth. The role of sign systemssemioticsis connected to what information is. The standard model of consciousness is critiqued, and alternatives are investigated. The alternative of embodied/extended consciousness is presented as a preferred model, and its role with respect to information is explored. The book aims to make connections between what informs humans and what humans are conscious of. Anyone who is concerned with how people identify what informs will be interested in the entirety of the work. The author provides readers with the foundation they need to understand the most common conceptions of what information and consciousness are. Information and Consciousness also looks into the future for enquiry. Presenting a different way of conceiving information and consciousness, the book shows a way forward for enquiry and education.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Assessing Information Needs: Managing Transformative Library Services
Book SynopsisBased on a tested model for community analysis, this book offers a guide to the management of client-centered transformative information services that can be applied in any type of library or information agency.Knowing a community enables library and information professionals to prioritize the community's information needs and design appropriate services for them. Assessing Information Needs: Managing Transformative Library Services was written to provide the rationale for community analysis, a model for gathering community data, and a process for analyzing data and applying it to the management of an information agency. The book explains why information professionals should customize services, as well as the "how to" of collecting data. A model for gathering community information is described, applied, and demonstrated through a case study. The book then shows how such information is interpreted and used to plan information services that are transformative for individuals and groups in the case-study community, providing lessons that readers can use with their own institutions. Rooted in a philosophy of customer service, the method presented here is perfect for public, school, academic, and special libraries or other types of information agencies. A case study of a community analysis for a county library system, illustrating how the model can be applied 13 tables presenting information collected from the case study Several graphic models, presented and described References at the end of each chapter A bibliography at the end of the book Trade Review"The title was written with all types of libraries in mind but will be more useful for library administrators, or library school/information studies students . . ." - VOYA"A how-to manual suitable for library managers." - Booklist Online
£53.17
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Slow Book Revolution: Creating a New Culture of Reading on College Campuses and Beyond
Book SynopsisThis inspiring guide shows how to implement the principles of the Slow Book movement in college campus libraries as well as public and high school libraries, with the ultimate goals of encouraging pensive reading habits and creating a lifelong enjoyment of books. In a world of constant Facebook posts and Tweets, digital distractions and online reading habits are wearing at students' ability to focus, reflect, synthesize, and think deeply. This professional text, based on a concept introduced by Maura Kelly in the online edition of The Atlantic, delves into the trend toward contemplative reading—otherwise known as the Slow Book movement—explaining what it is, why it's important, and how you can implement it in various ways and in multiple settings. Author and librarian Meagan Lacy, along with contributions from others in the field, offers insights, advice, and practical tools to help you foster an appreciation of reading in students both during and after college. The first part of the book establishes the importance of the Slow Book movement, while the second and third sections combine case studies and guidance for employing the principles of this method across multiple genres, including fiction, nonfiction, classics, and contemporary works. Chapters build a rationale for the approach, describe its underlying philosophy, and articulate concrete ways to apply the methodology in different venues.Trade ReviewThis title is a worthy purchase for every library. It is also a call to action and greater participation. * Technical Services Quarterly *Table of ContentsContents Preface Acknowledgments PART I: REASONS TO GO SLOW Chapter 1: What is Slow Books? Meagan Lacy Chapter 2: Slow Books in the Academic Library Meagan Lacy PART II: PROMOTING THE SLOW BOOKS MOVEMENT IN THE ACADEMIC LIBRARY Chapter 3: Getting Started: The Collection, the Service, and the Promotion Pauline Dewan Chapter 4: The Library Book Club at Regent University Harold Henkel Chapter 5: Ten Years of Theme Reading at Indiana University South Bend Julie Elliott Chapter 6: Readers' Advisory in the College Classroom Barbara Fister Chapter 7: Revisiting the Dormitory: The RPS Libraries of Indiana University Willie Miller Chapter 8: Virtual Readers' Advisory Elizabeth Brookbank PART III: BEYOND THE ACADEMIC LIBRARY: A LIFETIME OF SLOW BOOKS Chapter 9: Collaborating with Local High Schools: Your Senior Will Be My First Year Student Sarah Fay Philips and Dr. Emerson Case Chapter 10: Beyond College: Collaborating with your Public Librarian Rebecca Malinowski Chapter 11: Redefining "Impossible": A Public Library's Journey Through the Classics Karen Hansen and Lesley Williams Conclusion Further Reading Index About the Editor and Contributors
£41.99
IGI Global Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries
Book SynopsisThe forming and nurturing of new partnerships and collaborations is a critical component of librarianship. Academic libraries have a long history of collaboration within the library, across their institutions, and in their local communities. However, forming new partnerships can be time-consuming, and at times frustrating, leaving important opportunities, connections, and projects unrealized. Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries presents case studies on effective collaborations in a variety of settings with different objectives, staffing levels, and budgets that have proven to be successful in creating and maintaining strong and productive partnerships. It identifies and shares the role of the academic library in developing effective partnerships and collaborations within academia and the broader community. Covering topics such as controlled digital lending, research computing, and college readiness enhancement, this premier reference source is a vital resource for librarians and libraries, consortiums, university administrators, students and educators of higher education, community leaders, researchers, and academicians.
£155.80
Christian Stahl 100 French Short Stories for Beginners Learn French with Stories Including Audiobook: (Easy French Edition Foreign Language Bilingual Book 1)
£14.24
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Library of Alexandria: Centre of Learning in the Ancient World
Book SynopsisThe Library of Alexandria was one of the greatest cultural adornments of the late ancient world, containing thousands of scrolls of Greek, Hebrew and Mesopotamian literature and art and artefacts of ancient Egypt. This book demonstrates that Alexandria became - through the contemporary reputation of its library - a point of confluence for Greek, Roman, Jewish and Syrian culture that drew scholars and statesmen from throughout the ancient world. It also explores the histories of Alexander the Great and of Alexandria itself, the greatest city of the ancient world. This new paperback edition offers general readers an accessible introduction to the history of this magnificent yet still mysterious institution from the time of its foundation up to its tragic destruction.Trade Review"These fascinating, far-ranging essays should appeal to the general as well as the academic reader" -Arthur Foss, Anglo-Hellenic Review
£27.47
Ulster Historical Foundation Irish Libraries, Archives, Museums and Genealogical Centres: A Visitors' Guide
£14.24
Litwin Books Ephemeral Material: Queering the Archive
£44.41
De Gruyter Public Library Governance: International
Book SynopsisMajor changes in public libraries throughout the world have led to an increased focus on governance issues. Forging successful futures for public libraries depends on effective governance. This book defines governance and examines its many facets in relation to public library provision internationally, differentiating governance from the policies, processes and practices of public libraries. The perspectives of leaders, practitioners, researchers, decision makers, and service users are presented, offering a variety of views from the past, the present and potential approaches in the future. Decision-making and the roles of decision makers involved in governance are explored. Prominent figures from the public library community throughout the world have contributed their knowledge and experience. Wicked problems facing the public library sector are identified and the varying approaches adopted internationally to deal with them are outlined. There are many practitioner and professional practice issues associated with provision of libraries and views on library usage and delivery vary according to user and practitioner standpoints. Globally diverse content provides directions for the future development of public libraries and for dealing with the emerging challenges facing the library world.
£86.45
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Ethics Information and Technology
£90.25
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Beyond the Facts
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Little, Brown Book Group Quacks Rogues and Charlatans of the RCP
Book SynopsisThe Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2018, and to observe this landmark is publishing this series of ten books. Each of the books focuses on fifty themed elements that have contributed to making the RCP what it is today, together adding up to 500 reflections on 500 years. Some of the people, ideas, objects and manuscripts featured are directly connected to the College, while others have had an influence that can still be felt in its work. This third book in the series is a lively tour of some of the colourful characters and dubious cures that have littered the College''s 500-year history, and highlights the role the College has played in regulating the medical profession.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc A to Zoo
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis guide to picture books for preschool children to second graders remains the most comprehensive and versatile such information tool for librarians, teachers, and parents. . . . the single best reference resource for quick and comprehensive access to children's picture books by subject. It continues to support the varied programming, curricular, and entertainment needs of librarians, teachers, homeschoolers, and parents and should have a place in every public library. * ARBA *
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Young Adult Literature in Action
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments YA Author Contributors Introduction 1—AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR LITERATURE Defining Young Adults Defining Young Adults as Individuals Defining Young Adult Literature Authors in Action: On Writing YA by Kate Hart History of Young Adult Literature in Action: Early Adult Books Read by Young People More Young Adult Literature History in Action: First Books Written for Young Adults Defining Young Adult Literature Classic Young Adult Titles Defining Young Adults through Reading Preferences, Interests, and Choices Reading Surveys Reading Survey Questions Goodreads Book Format Choices Reading Preferences and Gender Roles Inclusivity, Diversity, and Own Voices in Young Adult Literature We Need Diverse Books Organization (WNDB) Types of Diversity to Consider in Collection Development Librarians in Action: Using a Diversity Audit to Guide Your Young Adult Collection Own Voice Authors Interview with Eric Gansworth A Sample of Online Resources for Seeking Out and Selecting Inclusive Young Adult Books Interview with Jason Reynolds Worlds of Words Selecting Books for Young Adults Literature in Action: Awards and Award Lists Best Lists by State Best Fiction for Young Adults Young Adults' Choices Project Librarians in Action!: Teen-Selected and Recommended Book Lists Margaret A. Edwards Award Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Michael L. Printz Award Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Outstanding Books for the College Bound Alex Award Stonewall Book Awards Rainbow Book Lists Coretta Scott King Book Awards The Walter Dean Myers Award Pura Belpre Award Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Americas Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature The American Indian Youth Literature Awards The Association of Jewish Libraries—Book Awards Arab American Book Awards Mildred L. Batchelder Award Librarians in Action!: Introducing Your YA Collection to Readers Promoting Books and Authors with Young Adults Booktube Instagram, Book Blogs, and Building Other YA Book Communities Book Blogs Young Adult Literature–Focused Podcasts Promoting Young Adult Literature through Visual Literacy: Movies Based on Young Adult Books Author Visits Author Visits Checklist Selecting an Author Promote, Promote, PROMOTE! Hosting the Event Virtual Author Visits Promoting Young Adult Literature at Teen-Focused Author Events Professional Organizations with a Young Adult Focus Conclusion Professional Bibliographies for Book Selection, Reading Promotion, and Library Services Assignments in Action: Young Adults and Their Literature 2—BOOK ACCESS THROUGH QUICK READS AND AUDIOBOOKS Effective Strategies for All Types of Readers Comic Books Graphic Novels Popular Categories of Graphic Works Superheroes Literary Adaptations Fantasy Media Adaptations and Tie-Ins Slice-of-Life/School Stories Nonfiction Manga Electronic Graphic Novels and Manga Graphic Novels and Nonfiction in Action Professional Resources for Graphic Novels and Comic Books Librarians in Action: A Manga Club Fiction Series Books Early Series Books: A History Authors in Action: The Power of What If by Ally Carter Anthologies and Story Collections Benefits of Anthologies and Story Collections Diversity in Anthologies and Short Story Collections Librarians in Action!: Using Student Preferences to Help Curate Teen Book Choices Magazines Poetry Poems of Romantic Love Sports Poems Poems about Teen Tragedy, Angst, and Joy Poems of Horror Literature in Action: Poetry Slams and Open Mics! Poems about Neighborhoods Humorous Poems Poems Written by Young Adults Classic Poems Verse Novels Author in Action: Sonya Sones The Case for Audiobooks: Examining and Expanding Teen Reading through Listening Audiobooks as Tools of Literacy Audiobooks Connect Cultures Studies of Audiobooks as Tools of Reading Motivation Making a Case for Audiobooks and Instruction A Brief History of Audiobooks Audiobooks Awards Odyssey Award Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults The Audie Audiobook Resources Sound Learning Project SYNC Guys Read/Listen Audiobook Publishers You Need to Know Conclusion Assignments in Action: Quick Reads for Discussion 3—CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION Interview with Nicola Yoon Characteristics of Contemporary Realistic Young Adult Novels Contemporary Realistic Fiction Humor and Identity through Friendships, Family, and Communities Interview with Adi Alsaid Coming of Age, Friendships, Family, and Communities Darker Contemporary Realistic Fiction Love and Loss in Contemporary Realistic Fiction Interview with Stephanie Perkins Love Stories LGBTQAI+ Experiences Author Interview with Nina LaCour Loss Getting In on the Action: Sports, Adventure, and Survival Sports Stories Adventure/Survival Stories Authors in Action: Finding my Voice by Jeff Zentner Mysteries and Thrillers Authors in Action: On Writing YA by E. Lockhart Librarians in Action!: Building Readers through Relationships Booktalking A Checklist to Successful Booktalking Conclusion Assignments in Action: Realistic Fiction for Discussion 4—HISTORICAL FICTION Characteristics of the Best Historical Fiction Interview with Jennifer L. Holm Selecting Historical Fiction Novels about War and Conflicts Other Historical Eras in the United States Capturing Stories from the Past from around the World Authors in Action: On Writing Historical Fiction by Ruta Sepetys Awards for Historical Fiction Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Jane Addams Children's Book Award National Book Award for Young People's Literature Librarians in Action!: Exploring the World through Books Conclusion Assignments in Action: Historical Fiction for Discussion 5—FANTASTIC FICTION Fantasy Characteristics of High Fantasy American Fantasy and Science Fiction Awards Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy Nebula Award British Literature Awards for Youth The Carnegie Medal The Costa Book Awards Authors of High Fantasy Classics Supernatural Stories Harry Potter, a Wizard Hero Authors in Action: On World Building by Neal Shusterman Science Fiction Contemporary Science Fiction Written for Young Adult Readers Author in Action: Interview with Veronica Roth Librarians in Action!: Empowering Readers' Choices Conclusion Assignments in Action: Fantastic Fiction for Discussion 6—INFORMATIONAL BOOKS Interview with Kenneth C. Davis History in Action: First Newbery Medal Robert F. Sibert Award YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults The Orbis Pictus Award Biographies and Autobiographies Other Biographical Choices Autobiography Organizing Biographies and Autobiographies Authors in Action: On Writing Nonfiction by Karen Blumenthal Creative Ways to Engage Readers with Informational Books Interview with Candace Fleming Other Informational Books Format of Informational Books Reference Sources and Research A Research Process Ten Classes of Dewey: Sample Titles 000—Computer Science, Information & General Works 100—Philosophy & Psychology 200—Religion 300—Social Sciences 400—Language 500—Pure Science 600—Technology 700—Arts & Recreation 800—Literature 900—History & Geography Pairing Informational Books with Fiction Conclusion Assignments in Action: Informational Books for Discussion 7—THE FREEDOM TO READ Introduction Definitions of Intellectual Freedom Terms Interview with David Levithan History in Action: Classic Challenges Major Stages in Handling Book Challenges Be Informed Be Prepared Understand the Levels of Complaints and Challenges Inform Students, Teachers, Administrators, and Parents (The Learning Community) Q and A with Angie Thomas Celebrating Banned Books Week Librarians in Action!: Supporting Reading Rights and Other Reader Advocacy Ways Librarians Can Help in the Fight against Censorship Conclusion Professional Resources about Intellectual Freedom Assignments in Action: The Freedom to Read for Discussion References Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc New StandardsBased Lessons for the Busy
Book SynopsisThis book provides targeted and invaluable help for the busy elementary school librarian and the science teacher as they work together to design and co-teach library-based lessons guided by the Next Generation Science Standards, English Literacy Common Core Standards, and the new AASL Standards.All standards are cited in easy-to-use reproducible lessons. Energy-packed and interactive lessons are coordinated to common elementary science curricula at the grade level indicated and are also adaptable and usable as template lessons as needed. Necessary handouts and other tools, with current lists of recommended resources, are provided.Elementary school librarians and classroom teachers as well as curriculum coordinators, elementary reading, social studies, and science instructors will find value in this collection of lessons. The highly rated materials recommended in the resource lists are valuable for aiding librarians in collection development to support new and
£36.99
Rowman & Littlefield Eye-Popping, Show-Stopping Libraries: Trends and
Book SynopsisThis full-color, beautifully illustrated book presents AIA /ALA award-winning libraries as an exploration of the evolution of library service and design. It examines these libraries through big themes to explore how service trends and design trends have evolved. The book features extensive documentations through photographs and plans.
£73.00
Rowman & Littlefield Beyond the Information Commons: A Field Guide to
Book SynopsisIn the closing decades of the twentieth century, academic libraries responded to rapid changes in their environment by acquiring and making accessible a host of new information resources, developing innovative new services and collaborative partnerships, and building new kinds of technology-equipped spaces to support changing user behaviors and emerging patterns of learning. The “Information Commons” or “InfoCommons” blossomed in a relatively short amount of time in libraries across North America, and around the world, particularly in Europe and the British Commonwealth.This book is more than a second edition of the 2009 book A Field Guide to the Information Commons which documented the emergence of a range of facilities and service programs that called themselves “Information Commons.” This new book updates this review of current practice in the Information Commons and other new kinds of facilities inspired by the same needs and intents, but goes beyond that by describing the continued evolution. This new book is an attempt to answer the question: “What might be the next emerging concept for a technology-enabled, user-responsive, mission-driven form of the academic library?”Like its predecessor, Beyond the Information Commons is structured in two parts. First, a brief series of essays explore the Information Commons from historical, organizational, technological, and architectural perspectives. The second part is a field guide composed of more than two dozen representative entries describing various Information Commons using a consistent format that provides both perspective on issues and useful details about actual implementations. Each of these includes photos and other graphics.
£56.00
Rowman & Littlefield Piecing Together Systematic Reviews and Other
Book SynopsisSystematic reviews and other evidence syntheses have a vital role in summarizing the literature, exploring gaps in research, prioritizing new research, and providing literature to support decision-making and evidence-based practices. Librarians adapt their practices as members of the higher education and research community. If they consult and teach with researchers, faculty, and students, review methods will likely be a part of their work. Piecing Together Systematic Reviews and Other Evidence Syntheses: A Guide for Librarians aims to be the definitive text on systematic reviews for librarians, information professionals, and expert searchers. Starting with an introduction to evidence syntheses, the book follows the acronym PIECCESS, a framework for the 8 phases which flow through 8 processes. The 8 phases are (1) Proposal of scope; (2) Protocol registration; (3) Preliminary findings; (4) Paper completion; (5) Preserve project; (6) Promote to stakeholders; (7) Impact compilation; (8) Updating the review. The 8 processes are Plan, Identify, Evaluate, Collect, Combine, Explain, Summarize, and Share. After the processes of a review project are covered, guidance for developing and running a service is provided as well as teaching reviews and training for librarians.The intended audience for this book is any librarian interested in consulting, collaborating, completing, or teaching reviews. It has several applications: for training librarians new to reviews, for those developing a new review service, for those wanting to establish policies for current service, and as a reference for those conducting reviews or running a service. Participating in reviews is a new frontier of librarianship, with expanded opportunities for new service, research areas, and professional activities. This book is part of the effort to standardize best practices when engaging in evidence syntheses.
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Records and Information Management: Fundamentals
Book SynopsisRecords and Information Management: Fundamentals of Professional Practice, Fourth Edition presents principles and practices for systematic management of recorded information. It is anauthoritative resource for newly appointed records managers and information governance specialists as well as for experienced records management and information governance professionals who want a review of specific topics. It is also a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students of records management or allied disciplines—such as library science, archives management, information systems, and office administration—that are concerned with the storage, organization, retrieval, retention, or protection of recorded information.The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to: Set the professional discipline of RIM in the context of information governance, risk mitigation, and compliance andindicate how it contributes to those initiatives in government agencies, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations Provide a global perspective, with international examples and a discussion of the differences in records management issuesin different parts of the world. Its seven chapters are practical, rather than theoretical, and reflect the scope andresponsibilities of RIM programs in all types of organizations. Emphasize best practices and relevant standards. The book is organized into seven chapters that reflect the scope and responsibilities of records and information management programs in companies, government agencies, universities, cultural and philanthropic institutions, professional services firms, and other organizations. Topics covered include the conceptual foundations of systematic records management, the role of records management as a business discipline, fundamentals of record retention, management of active and inactive paper records, document imaging technologies and methods, concepts and technologies for organization and retrieval of digital documents, and protection ofmission-critical records. In every chapter, the treatment is practical rather than theoretical. Drawing on the author’s extensiveexperience supplemented by insights from records management publications, the book emphasizes key concepts and proven methods that readers can use to manage electronic and physical records.Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: Records Management as a Business DisciplineChapter 2: Preparing Retention Schedules i: Collecting DataChapter 3: Preparing Retention Schedules ii: Making Retention DecisionsChapter 4: Managing Paper RecordsChapter 5: Document ImagingChapter 6: Managing Digital DocumentsChapter 7: Protecting Essential Records
£45.00
Bloomsbury Academic Language Inclusion in Museums
Book SynopsisAsami Robledo-Allen Yamamoto, M.A., is an art educator, doctoral student, and artist advancing equity in museums. Her research focuses on inclusive practices in museums and the preservation of Latino culture.Fuji Robledo Yamamoto, Ph.D., LCSW, is a researcher focused on community-based research, mental health technology, and trauma-informed care. She studied Information Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder.Gabriela Perez, M.A., is a museum professional exploring bilingual programs' impact on underrepresented communities and aiming to empower visitors of all ages.
£36.30
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd The Library of Trinity College, Dublin:
Book SynopsisThe Library of Trinity College Dublin dates back to the establishment of the College in 1592 and is the largest library in Ireland. Its extensive collection of journals, manuscripts, maps and music reflects over 400 years of academic development and amounts to over 6 million volumes. A Legal Deposit Library since 1801, it receives copies of all material published in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The most famous of its treasures is the Book of Kells, whose rich illuminations are one of the finest examples of medieval art. Together with the Book of Durrow, also in the collection, they represent Ireland's greatest cultural treasure. The Library also bears testament to more recent history, counting letters from Irish WWI soldiers and various artefacts from the Easter Rising - including a bullet fired through the Library roof - among its collection. This selection of objects highlights the diversity of the holdings and illuminates their fascinating history.
£9.45
Walter de Gruyter & Co Bildungs- und Kulturzentren als kommunale
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£98.32
de Gruyter Lernwelt Hochschule Gestalten
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£84.96
Archive Books The Soweto Project
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£15.00
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The WholeSchool Community Read
£28.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc School Librarians and Principals Leading Together
£95.00
The University of Chicago Press Memorys Library Medieval Books in Early Modern
Book SynopsisConsidering the two-hundred-year period between 1431, which saw the foundation of Duke Humfrey's famous library, and 1631, when the great antiquarian Sir Robert Cotton died, this book revises the history of the modern library by focusing on its origins in medieval and early modern England.Trade Review"An original work that will repay careful study, both by library historians and by literary scholars, and it should provoke thoughtful consideration of the significance and meaning of libraries today." (Times Higher Education) "A stimulating and rewarding book, well calculated to make us rethink many aspects of the history of late medieval and early modern libraries." (American Historical Review)"
£30.00
