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Book SynopsisA retrospective bibliography of the literature of the bibliographic control of music in libraries with author, title, and topical indexes. A bibliographic review essay setting the historical and philosophical context is included.Trade ReviewMusic and other librarians will find this list useful to identify the literature of music cataloging during the twentieth century. * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *...Smiraglia has filled a surprising gap in the literature of music librarianship. In the process, he has brought back to contemporary consciousness both the practical experience and the theoretical scholarship of a century of music librarians. It could not be more timely...To my knowledge, there has been no comparable full-length bibliography devoted to the bibliographic control of music....[a] solid and valuable contribution to the literature of music librarianship, one that fulfills the wider goal of the chronological bibliography... * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS), Vol. 51, No. 1 (January 2007) *Smiraglia and Young's book does a good job of bringing together many useful references concerning an important area of music library work. The introductory historical survey and analytical essay is certainly worth having; and through its chronological arrangement the book serves as a reminder of the work of those library professionals, great and small, who have contributed to the music library landscape. * Fontes Artis Musicae *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Tables Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Introduction Part 5 From James Duff Brown (1897) to Arsen Ralph Papakhian (2000): An Eassay on the Literature of the Bibliographic Control of Music Part 6 Bibliographic Control of Music, 1897-2000: Chronological Listing Part 7 Title Index Part 8 Author Index Part 9 Keyword Index Part 10 Journal Index Part 11 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisBetween 20 and 25 luminaries are profiled. Each entry consists of (a) a short biography, focusing on national accomplishments, (b) at least one major paper, speech, or other professional item such as a workshop format, and (c) an annotated bibliography.Trade ReviewEditor Binnie Tate Wilkin shares personal narratives from more than 20 librarians...Wilkin selects librarians who practiced their profession in the western United States and Hawaii, and made contributions to the advancement of African Americans and the profession. Included among the vanguard are Tyrone Cannon, dean of university libraries, University of San Francisco; Monteria Hightower, retired Nevada state librarian; and Barbara Murray, director of Oxnard (Calif.) Public Library. * American Libraries, October 2006 *This volume profiles 23 African-American librarians who contributed to the advancement of the profession in Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, February 2007 *Wilkin is aptly suited to tell the rich stories of African-American librarians....The book succeeds in its purpose to inspire and instruct African-American youths to pursue librarianship and younger African-American and other ethnic librarians to follow their dreams and continue the struggle for social justice and inclusion. * Multicultural Review, Spring 2007 *...a work sure to be of interest to readers in many libraries. The editor has profiled an impressive array of librarians. Historians, library practitioners, and students of the African American experience will all gain from this informative work. * Journal of Access Services, Vol. 3, No. 4 *An admirable reference work of bibliographical information....There is no greater role model than editor Bonnie Tate Wilkin * Libraries and The Cultural Road *This volume contains the firsthand accounts of 22 librarians who practiced in the Western U.S. and Hawaii and contributed to the advancement of African Americans in the profession and the general community. Presented as they were submitted, the offerings of these pioneering professionals range from personal narratives to instructive information. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 1. Tribute to Miriam Matthews: First Trained African American Librarian in California Chapter 3 2. Barbara L. Anderson, Retired County Librarian, San Bernardino County Library, San Bernardino, California Chapter 4 3. Betty Blackman, Retired Dean of the University Library, California State University, Dominguez Hills Chapter 5 4. Tyrone Cannon, Dean of University Libraries, University of San Francisco Chapter 6 5. James E. Crayton, Former Division Dean, Community Education Center, Pasadena, California Chapter 7 6. Loretta Dowell, Manager, Fisher Children's Center, San Francisco Public Library Chapter 8 7. Kaycee Hale, Director of Digital Research and Resources, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise, Los Angeles, California Chapter 9 8. Monteria Hightower, Retired State Librarian of Nevada and Former State Librarian of Missouri Chapter 10 9. Miles Jackson, Professor Emeritus and Former Dean, School of Library and Information Science, University of Hawaii, Honolulu Chapter 11 10. Guela Gayton Johnson, Retired Manager, Social Work Library, Univresity of Washington, Seattle Chapter 12 11. Rita W. Jones, Dean of Library and Learning Resources, City College of San Francisco Chapter 13 12. Gloria Leonard, Director, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, Seattle, Washington Chapter 14 13. Effie Lee Morris, Retired Children's Services Coordinator, San Francisco Public Library Chapter 15 14. Barbara Murray, Director, Oxnard Public Library, Oxnard, California Chapter 16 15. Chris Poole-Jones, Educational Consultant, Retired School Administrator and Librarian, Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon Chapter 17 16. Judith Dickens Register, Former Director of the Scottsdale Public Library and First African American General Manager for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona Chapter 18 17. Kelly Richards, Former Branch Administrator, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Currently Assistant Director, Genesee District Library, Flint, Michigan Chapter 19 18. Oscar Sims, Former African American Bibliographer and Social Science Bibliographer Emeritus, University of California, Los Angeles Chapter 20 19. Bobbie Smith, Former Coordinator of Libraries, Long Beach City College, and Recently Retired Member and President, Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education Chapter 21 20. Joyce Sumbi, Retired Regional Library Adminstrator, Los Angeles County Public Library Chapter 22 21. Rosemary Towns, Retired Director, Richmond Public Library, and Former Systems Coordinator, North Bay Cooperative Library System, Richmond, California Chapter 23 22. Myrna Yvonne Williams, Retired System Reference Librarian, Portland Community College (PCC) Chapter 24 23. Lucy Wilson, Retired Public Services Librarian, Laney Community College, Oakland, California Chapter 25 24. Added Entries, "On the Line": Short Biographies of Selected California Librarians Part 26 Index Part 27 About the Editor

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMontgomery, director of the University of Colorado archives, addresses the ongoing dispute over public access to presidential papers and recordings, beginning with the controversies unleashed by Richard Nixon's claim that executive privilege entitled him to refuse disclosure of his White House tapes. The author explains the US v. Nixon (1974) case and its aftermath, but many readers will be surprised to learn that the issue of public access to presidential records remains unsettled today. The Presidential Records Act of 1978 attempted to resolve some ambiguities regarding public access, but the issue emerged again that the problem may become even more controversial than it was at the end of the Nixon era. This volume does an admirable job of covering the relevant legal issues and cases as they have evolved since the early 1970s. Highly recommended. General readers, lower-division undergraduates and above. * CHOICE *The founding director of the Human Rights Initiative, Montgomery (U. of Colorado-Boulder) explores attempts by the US executive to govern in secret, primarily during the administration of Richard Nixon, but also in the case of current vice president Dick Cheney and the Energy Task Force records. He describes how the abuses of Nixon and Henry Kissinger led to legal and legislative reforms, and how those have been both legally countered and simply violated. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 1. Nixon's Quest to Monopolize History Chapter 3 2. The Kissinger Transcripts Chapter 4 3. The Presidential Records Act: A Refuge from the FOIA Chapter 5 4. Nixon Haunts the Presidential Records Act Chapter 6 5. Cheney and the Energy Task Force Records Part 7 Bibliography Part 8 Index Part 9 About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe focus here on the research process and methodology sets this excellent resource apart from other similar titles. Thoroughly researched and clearly presented, this is an excellent initial offering in the series. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty/researchers. * CHOICE *This invaluable guide to standard resources for the British Romantic Era is the first in a series of volumes designed to lead scholars through the intricacies of modern literary research....This outstanding book offers much sensible advice and provides source material that will guide both students and professionals in the finding and intelligent selection of material from the overwhelming plethora of information available in this modern age. * American Reference Books Annual *...admirably fulfills its intent: 'to explain the best practices for conducting research in the British Romantic era and to address the challenges scholars working in this era face.' And, it sets the benchmark for the volumes to follow in the important new series. -- James L. Harner * Literary Research Guide *Keeran and Bowers, both reference librarians at the University of Denver Penrose Library, describe primary and secondary research resources for Romanticism, including general literary research guides, union library catalogs, print and online bibliographies, manuscripts, archives, and microfilm and digitization projects. The authors also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of core and specialized electronic and print research tools and standard search techniques. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Basics of Online Searching Chapter 4 2. General Literary Reference Resources Chapter 5 3. Library Catalogs Chapter 6 4. Print and Electronic Bibliographies, Indexes, and Annual Reviews Chapter 7 5. Romantic Literature: Scholarly Journals Chapter 8 6. Contemporary Reviews Chapter 9 7. Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Journals and Newspapers Chapter 10 8. Microform and Digital Collections Chapter 11 9. Manuscripts and Archives Chapter 12 10. Web Resources Chapter 13 11. Researching a Thorny Problem Part 14 Appendix: Resources in Related Disciplines Part 15 Bibliography Part 16 Index Part 17 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewShares stories collected from librarians and library users on how they found love at the library...The stories are a combination of happy, sad, and bittersweet, but together they clearly prove that the physical library plays an important role in the emotional lives of its staff and users. * American Libraries *This Valentine to our beloved institution is a compilation of stories about love in all its permutations, where either libraries or librarians are involved....Heartfelt throughout. * Library Journal *The Romance Of Libraries is a delightful anthology of true-life tales about emotional attachments and loving relationships formed within libraries and the library field....Offering a vital message that physical libraries are a crucial, community building block in a manner that virtual libraries cannot duplicate, The Romance Of Libraries is both lighthearted and an intensely satisfying collection of love stories. * Wisconsin Bookwatch *An entertaining and often inspiring look at couples who've met in libraries, stolen a kiss in libraries, married in libraries, broken up in libraries, and those who've passed along the love of libraries to their friends and their children. It's proof that in this day and age of virtual libraries and e-braries, there's nothing like the wonderful look, smell, feel, and touch of the library and its papery contents. * Lisnews *The stories are short and to the point, but after reading them one has the sense of the continued importance of libraries as place, as well as their many other purposes. This is a "feel good" book, with underlying lessons that should be well-learned by librarians across the board. I would recommend this title to all readers of true love stories and to all librarians, to remind us of the importance of our buildings, as well as the people, collections and services within them. * Australian Library Journal *Lefebvre (university librarian, Saint Mary's University, Halifax) offers here her collection of stories from a variety of people who understand the transformative and emotive power of libraries, from the study date in the mysterious and multilayered settings of the stacks and the catalogues, the attractions of academic libraries and reading rooms wherein people deeply committed to their subject find others of like minds, the work and love that become combined amongst student library assistants, the special tingle of the bookmobile, the curious dating service also known as intralibrary loan, and the opportunities for ecstasy found in conferences and library schools. * Reference and Research Book News *Fun and recommended. * The Unabashed Librarian *A labour of love...Very well-written...Recommended. * ELAN: Ex Libris Association Newsletter *This book would make a nice gift for library lovers. * Public Libraries *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 1. Dear Library... Chapter 4 2. The Library as Place—of Romance Chapter 5 3. Reading Room Romance Chapter 6 4. The Romance of Reference Chapter 7 5. Student Assistants and Romance Chapter 8 6. The Romance of Academic Libraries Chapter 9 7. The Romance of Public Libraries Chapter 10 8. Bookmobile Romance Chapter 11 9. The Romance of Special Libraries Chapter 12 10. Intralibrary Romance Chapter 13 11. The Romance of Library School Chapter 14 12. The Romance of Library Conferences Chapter 15 13. Romance with an International Twist Chapter 16 14. Multiple Copies Chapter 17 15. Library Cupids Chapter 18 16. If Food Be the Music of Romance Chapter 19 17. Miscellanea Chapter 20 18. P.S.: We Love You Part 21 Appendix

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Book SynopsisMichael Cart is probably the most prominent spokesperson and authority on young adult literature in the US. He is the past president of both YALSA and ALAN, teaches YA Lit at UCLA, writes a literary criticism column, Cart Blanche, for "ALA Booklist", and travels and speaks widely. This book is a collection of some of his favorite essays.Trade ReviewCart's writing is always readable and humorous....a necessary addition.... * VOYA, October 2007 *...well-expressed, original ideas...will help librarians better serve young patrons. * Booklist, 10/15/2007 *I am persuaded that "a new age" has come and am ever sure that Michael Cart is its harbinger. * Children's Literature Association Quarterly, Spring 2008 *Cart (young adult literature, U. of California, Los Angeles), former director of the Beverly Hills Public Library, is a force in the movement to improve the quality and relevance of young adult (YA) literature, as reflected in this collection of articles and speeches. He remarks on the current state of YA literature and describes the growth of the field in both quality and quantity, examines the work of Robert Lipsyte and the creation of the Michael L. Printz Award, analyzes the impact of the graphic novel, examines the idea that libraries are refuges and retreats, recounts the role of humor and remembers friends and fellow warriors in the fight for quality YA literature. He pleads for more attention to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning literature for the YA segment, and advocates seeking and helping young adults at risk through the power of reading and communicating. * Reference and Research Book News, May 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Part I: A New Golden Age: The Renaissance of Young Adult Literature Chapter 2 Chapter 1: Of Risk and Revelation: The Current State of Young Adult Literature Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Robert Lipsyte: The Contender Becomes a Champion Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Creating the Michael L Printz Award: A New Book Prize for a New Millenium Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Comix.@$#! A Graphic Novel Book Discussion Program for Teens Chapter 6 Chapter 5: Young Adult LIterature: The State of a Restless Art Chapter 7 Chapter 6: At Last! An Answer to That Vexing Question Part 8 Part II: The Insiders Come Out: Gay and Lesbian Literature for Young Adults Chapter 9 Chapter 7: What a Wonderful World: Notes on the Evolution of GLBTQ Literature for Young Adults Chapter 10 Chapter 8: Lives are at Stake Part 11 Part III: Libraries and Librarians Chapter 12 Chapter 9: Here There Be Sanctuary: The Public Library as Refuge and Retreat Chapter 13 Chapter 10: America's Front Porch: The Public Library Chapter 14 Chapter 11: A Historic Occasion Part 15 Part IV: What's So Funny? Chapter 16 Chapter 12: Fanfare for Freddy: A Classic Neglected No Longer Chapter 17 Chapter 13: You CallThat Funny? Part 18 Part V: Rememberings Chapter 19 Chapter 14: Robert Cormier Remembered Chapter 20 Chapter 15: Bill Morris, the Last Civilized Man Chapter 21 Chapter 16: Who's Mike Printz Chapter 22 Chapter 17: Monroe Elementary, Mike, and Me: A Memoir Part 23 Index Part 24 About the Author

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Book SynopsisContent management systems (CMS) are becoming a focus for many libraries in the areas of website, instructional content, and institutional repository management. This book brings together case studies and current research on this topic.Trade ReviewThe book will serve as a preliminary battle plan....These case studies will give you a good idea of what a CMS implementation entails. Recommended for libraries managing digital information. * Library Journal *A valuable blueprint for workflow considerations, project planning, and best practices....Recommended. * The Tech Static.Com *These articles can be used as an effective guide in a field where little information is currently available. * Book News, Inc. *This book should be included in a strong library and information science collection. * Technical Services Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisThis work helps library educators address information literacy assessment issues systematically within their own settings. Global trends and cultural contexts are duly noted in exploring assessment processes and use, as well as in analyzing and categorizing existing assessment instruments.Trade ReviewThis title takes the conversation about information literacy to its next logical step, and does it in a scholarly, yet readable, fashion....bulleted lists are found throughout the narrative, making the reading and finding of information easier. Chapter notes, an extensive bibliography, and a detailed index add to the book's value. * Booklist, April 2008 *Farmer and Henri disentangle the conceptual and practical complexities of information literacy in an insightful, well-researched, yet very accessible manner....Recommended. * CHOICE, November 2008 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface: The Back Story Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Definitions of Information Literacy Chapter 4 2. The Importance of Information Literacy Chapter 5 3. Learning, Information Literacy, and Assessment Chapter 6 4. The Conditions for Information Literacy Assessment Chapter 7 5. The Role of Assessment Chapter 8 6. Assessment Processes Chapter 9 7. Problems in Assessing Information Literacy Chapter 10 8. Existing Information Literacy Assessment Instruments Part 11 Bibliography Part 12 Index Part 13 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis title would be used by readers working on research projects for high school or college. * VOYA, August 2009 *

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Book SynopsisThis book presents Black history contextualized in chapters that provide both an introduction to historical periods and an annotated bibliography of outstanding children's literature that can be used to introduce and teach the history of each period.Trade ReviewThis meticulous and thoughtful volume offers a capable overview of this key American history....a scrupulous and well-considered volume that's useful as a resource and as a thought-provoking exploration of history for young people. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, February 2008 *Putting this eminently accessible book into the hands of teachers should greatly increase the use of accurate books about African Americans and help to identify and pass on a more truthful historical picture than most of us were given in school. * School Library Journal, 4/1/2008 *This educational resource provides an introduction to historical periods and an annotated bibliography of children's literature that would be useful for teaching topics in Black history to a youthful audience. * Unitarian Universalist Association Of Congregations *This interface between history and literature will help teachers to present U.S. history from the African American perspective, and initiate classroom discussions about race and social justice in current U.S. society. Recommended. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 1. Africans in the Americas before Colonization Chapter 4 2. The Beginning of Slavery in the New World Chapter 5 3. African Americans and the Beginning of a New Nation Chapter 6 4. Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad, and the Voice of Frederick Douglass Chapter 7 5. The Civil War Era Chapter 8 6. Hope and Reconstruction after the Civil War Chapter 9 7. A Land of Promise: Exploring and Settling the West Chapter 10 8. New Laws, Old Racism: The Jim Crow Years Chapter 11 9. Gaining Community, Gaining Voice: The Harlem Renaissance, the Negro Baseball League, and War Chapter 12 10. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and the Struggle for Civil Rights Chapter 13 11. Telling It Like It Is: Stories of Today Chapter 14 12. Selection and Inclusion of Children's Literature about American History: A Critique Chapter 15 13. Outstanding Authors and Illustrators of Children's Literature Part 16 Glossary Part 17 Credits Part 18 Index Part 19 About the Author

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Book SynopsisDrawing together contributions from some of the leading scholars in the interdisciplinary field of children and childhood studies (CCS), this guided approach to literature searching in CCS provides background information about interdisciplinary study in general, and CCS in particular, as well as an outline of basic research practices.Trade Review...each chapter contains valuable information on the scholarly process that all undergraduate researchers will find useful...this accessible guide will be a practical addition to undergraduate research collections. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower/upper-level undergraduates. * CHOICE *a useful place to start for people interested in children and childhood studies. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *Scholars and academic librarians offer a guide to useful resources for literature searches in the emerging interdisciplinary field of children and childhood studies (CCS). Bowman (reference librarian, Rutgers U.-Camden, New Jersey) presents a definition of CCS, a brief history of the field, and scholarly research and writing basics. Contributors offer perspectives, research tips, and annotated resources from fields including the social sciences, art, education, and English, but excluding medicine and law. A sample paper titled "Collodi's Pinocchio: Biblical and Cultural Rites of Passage" on the theme of the prodigal son is appended. * Reference and Research Book News, May 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Part 1 Defining the Field Chapter 3 1 Toward a Definition of Children and Childhood Studies Chapter 4 2 The Basics of Scholarly Research and Writing Part 5 Part 2 Research and Resources Chapter 6 3 Anthropology Chapter 7 4 Art Chapter 8 5 Business and Economics Chapter 9 6 Education Chapter 10 7 English Chapter 11 8 History Chapter 12 9 Psychology Chapter 13 10 Sociology Chapter 14 11 U. S. Government Resources Chapter 15 12 World Wide Web Resources Part 16 Appendix: Sample Paper Part 17 Index Part 18 About the Editor and Contributors

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Book SynopsisLatin on Stone brings together epigraphy scholars on both sides of the Atlantic, highlighting both their research in the field of ancient Latin inscriptions and the electronic technology of which they make use. These interdisciplinary essays reflect a contemporary reality, in which the possibilities and necessities of using modern electronic aids for research on ancient inscriptions can produce very differing results. Databases are an ideal means of making primary sources accessible and allowing scholars to draw well-founded conclusions in a short space of time, but their usefulness depends, of course, on the quality and accuracy of the data entered into them. The trend towards cooperation has been increasingly evident, in Latin epigraphy at least, over the last few years. Alongside these complex synergies, on the rise are interdisciplinary associations based on web-based data transfer. All of the new visions and achievements discussed in the volume can only be fully realized, however, if the traditional roots of epigraphy are maintained. Rather than being blinded by a sort of electronic madness, scholars must recall the rich heritage of epigraphic transmission as a source of information that has yet to be exhausted. This volume is not only a plea for an increased use of modern (electronic) technology but also a warning against putting trust solely in such technology. It should come as no surprise, given the continuing process of globalization, that the contributors are drawn from both Europe and America. Each scholar is engaged in an attempt not only to scrutinize epigraphic culture afresh, but also to search for common denominators among such a variety of material. Their efforts will increase the diversity of the cross-linking of, and the search possibilities in, the data provided by epigraphic source material. It is a matter of strengthening, increasing, and contextualizing both the epigraphic sources and the data decoded from them.Trade ReviewThe aim of this edited collection is to showcase the research possibilities inherent in the application of digital technology, notably electronic databases, to the study of Latin inscriptions. The editor, Francisca Feraudi-Gruenais, head researcher at the Heidelberg Epigraphic Database, is admirably positioned to undertake such a task, and she has invited contributions from scholars in Europe and North America who are using this technology to ask new and interesting questions of the epigraphic material. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Chapter 1. Latin in Stone: Epigraphy and Databases Part 4 Part I. Epigraphic Research and (Electronic) Technologies Chapter 5 Chapter 2. Epigraphy and Technology in the Renaissance: The Impact of the Printing Press Chapter 6 Chapter 3. Rome in Pompeii: Wall Inscriptions and GIS Chapter 7 Chapter 4. The Epigraphic Habit in Late Antiquity: An Electronic Archive of Late Roman Inscriptions Ready for Open Access Part 8 Part II. Electronic Archives of Inscriptions Chapter 9 Chapter 5. EpiDoc: Epigraphic Documents in XML for Publication and Interchange Chapter 10 Chapter 6.EDR: History, Purpose, and Structure Chapter 11 Chapter 7. Ancient Magic through an Electronic Database Chapter 12 Chapter 8. An Inventory of the Main Electronic Archives of Latin Inscriptions

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Book SynopsisFor volunteers or staff at small organizations, collections management can be a daunting task. Archives for the Lay Person is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security. The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.Trade ReviewIn this concise but extremely thorough book, Lois Hamill, University Archivist at Northern Kentucky University, bridges the gap for individuals and smaller institutions that need to organize what may often be long neglected collections. In this era of resource constraint, Lois takes a methodical approach to the description of these items, relying heavily on the affordable Past Perfect Software which can generate museum quality records for the beginner, with the informed narrative from Ms. Hamill to lead the way. . . . If there was one ready reference work I would recommend to someone commencing an archival collection it would be the Archives for the Lay Person. Ms. Hamill has given us a roadmap, folded neatly. We need only drive. * The Southeastern Librarian *An authoritative but accessible guide to managing archival collections for those without formal training on the subject. . . . This text is an invaluable resource for dedicated but non-degreed staff and volunteers at local cultural and historical associations. * Campbell County Historical Society *Throughout the text's 287 thoughtfully written pages, Ms. Hamill, a certified archivist with more than fourteen years of experience, delivers. The author delineates the numerous and often painstaking process and practices which form the backbone of archival theory in accessible terms for the many passionate - but often untrained - lay persons working with the unique collections found in historical societies, local history rooms at public libraries, community museums and other such organizations. . . .The book allows readers to readily identify relevant interest areas for quick reference. Content headings throughout the chapters also facilitate ease of use and guided browsing. Utilizing concisely worded, step-by-step instructions, Ms. Hamill clearly explains each critical state of processing. . . .This authoritative, easy-to-use resource is highly recommended for the many librarians, volunteers, student interns, museum personnel, and other lay persons entrusted with the preservation of their collections and communities cultural legacy. * Kentucky Libraries *[A]rchivists and other professionals involved with historical collections will want to become familiar with Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections. Community outreach is a reality of every archivist’s work, and most of us have heard some form of the question, 'I found these old documents and I don’t know what to do with them. Can you help?’. . . .[P]eople who are new to the profession and working in solo positions may also find information of value in the text. Archives for the Lay Person is comprehensive in its approach, and yet a reader might open the book to find advice for a specific need and then follow the steps provided for any point in the life cycle of a record. . . .A professional may also find him- or herself helping someone who has professional training in and primary responsibilities for another field and has been given the task of organizing historical records as an extra, part-time duty. Regardless of the specific use, collection type, or staffing need in an institution, Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections will serve as a useful tool. The instruction provided in this work goes a long way toward achieving our mutual interests: the survival of collections being cared for in a variety of cultural organizations and their use by the wide community. * The American Archivist *Lois Hamill’s new book, Archives for the Lay Person, neatly outlines in fourteen chapters the basic concepts of archives management, including acquisition, arrangement, description, the reference interaction, security, exhibits, environmental conditions, and disaster preparedness. Hamill’s is an excellent resource for newly minted archivists, or for curators of historical papers who might not have studied the principles of archives. It also serves as an excellent reminder for seasoned archivists. . . .Photographs, by which Hamill means prints, slides, and negatives, as well as digital images, can be a huge component of personal and business papers. Her detailed suggestions for care and handling, and clear and simple descriptions of nineteenth century formats and processes, are among the strengths of the volume. Hamill’s explanation of a few overarching rules of copyright in photographs is an excellent starting point for anyone new to the field. Of particular use are Hamill’s appendices, again designed with the layperson in mind. They include sample policies, procedures, key forms and representative examples of same, and a partial list of vendors, all of which are super handy for beginners. . . .A refreshing and reassuring read, Lois Hamill’s Archives for the Lay Person would be a nice addition to a graduate-level archives syllabus as well as to any archivist’s reference collection. * Metropolitan Archivist *Hamill's book is written with a specific audience in mind: the small archives, historical societies, and local history organizations that want more background and advice on the best ways to build and care for their collections. For those organizations, Archives for the Lay Person is an invaluable resource and reference book. Although some of the specifics may need to be adapted for your institutions collection, the basic principles outlined will be a major help in shaping your work. If you want to make sure you're doing things 'the right way,' this book should be on your shelf. * The Local Historian from the Ohio Local History Alliance *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1 Basic Definitions and Concepts Chapter 2 Acquiring New Materials Chapter 3 Organizing the Collection Chapter 4 Describing the Collection Chapter 5 Photographs: Handling, Identifying, Arranging and Describing Chapter 6 Photographs: Management and Use Chapter 7 Reference/Researchers Chapter 8 Security Chapter 9 Exhibits Chapter 10 Your Storage Environment Chapter 11 Other Types of Materials Chapter 12 Outside Specialists Chapter 13 Additional Manpower Chapter 14 Disaster Preparedness Appendices Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFor volunteers or staff at small organizations, collections management can be a daunting task. Archives for the Lay Person is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security. The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.Trade ReviewIn this concise but extremely thorough book, Lois Hamill, University Archivist at Northern Kentucky University, bridges the gap for individuals and smaller institutions that need to organize what may often be long neglected collections. In this era of resource constraint, Lois takes a methodical approach to the description of these items, relying heavily on the affordable Past Perfect Software which can generate museum quality records for the beginner, with the informed narrative from Ms. Hamill to lead the way. . . . If there was one ready reference work I would recommend to someone commencing an archival collection it would be the Archives for the Lay Person. Ms. Hamill has given us a roadmap, folded neatly. We need only drive. * The Southeastern Librarian, Vol. 61, No. 1, Spring 2013 *An authoritative but accessible guide to managing archival collections for those without formal training on the subject. . . . This text is an invaluable resource for dedicated but non-degreed staff and volunteers at local cultural and historical associations. * Campbell County Historical Society, Vol. 19, No. 2, May 2013 *Throughout the text's 287 thoughtfully written pages, Ms. Hamill, a certified archivist with more than fourteen years of experience, delivers. The author delineates the numerous and often painstaking process and practices which form the backbone of archival theory in accessible terms for the many passionate - but often untrained - lay persons working with the unique collections found in historical societies, local history rooms at public libraries, community museums and other such organizations. The book allows readers to readily identify relevant interest areas for quick reference. Content headings throughout the chapters also facilitate ease of use and guided browsing. Utilizing concisely worded, step-by-step instructions, Ms. Hamill clearly explains each critical state of processing. This authoritative, easy-to-use resource is highly recommended for the many librarians, volunteers, student interns, museum personnel, and other lay persons entrusted with the preservation of their collections and communities cultural legacy. * Kentucky Libraries *[A]rchivists and other professionals involved with historical collections will want to become familiar with Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections. Community outreach is a reality of every archivist’s work, and most of us have heard some form of the question, “I found these old documents and I don’t know what to do with them. Can you help?’. . . .[P]eople who are new to the profession and working in solo positions may also find information of value in the text. Archives for the Lay Person is comprehensive in its approach, and yet a reader might open the book to find advice for a specific need and then follow the steps provided for any point in the life cycle of a record. . . .A professional may also find him- or herself helping someone who has professional training in and primary responsibilities for another field and has been given the task of organizing historical records as an extra, part-time duty. Regardless of the specific use, collection type, or staffing need in an institution, Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections will serve as a useful tool. The instruction provided in this work goes a long way toward achieving our mutual interests: the survival of collections being cared for in a variety of cultural organizations and their use by the wide community. * The American Archivist *Lois Hamill’s new book, Archives for the Lay Person, neatly outlines in fourteen chapters the basic concepts of archives management, including acquisition, arrangement, description, the reference interaction, security, exhibits, environmental conditions, and disaster preparedness. Hamill’s is an excellent resource for newly minted archivists, or for curators of historical papers who might not have studied the principles of archives. It also serves as an excellent reminder for seasoned archivists. . . .Photographs, by which Hamill means prints, slides, and negatives, as well as digital images, can be a huge component of personal and business papers. Her detailed suggestions for care and handling, and clear and simple descriptions of nineteenth century formats and processes, are among the strengths of the volume. Hamill’s explanation of a few overarching rules of copyright in photographs is an excellent starting point for anyone new to the field. Of particular use are Hamill’s appendices, again designed with the layperson in mind. They include sample policies, procedures, key forms and representative examples of same, and a partial list of vendors, all of which are super handy for beginners. . . .A refreshing and reassuring read, Lois Hamill’s Archives for the Lay Person would be a nice addition to a graduate-level archives syllabus as well as to any archivist’s reference collection. * Metropolitan Archivist *Hamill's book is written with a specific audience in mind: the small archives, historical societies, and local history organizations that want more background and advice on the best ways to build and care for their collections. For those organizations, Archives for the Lay Person is an invaluable resource and reference book. Although some of the specifics may need to be adapted for your institutions collection, the basic principles outlined will be a major help in shaping your work. If you want to make sure you're doing things 'the right way,' this book should be on your shelf. * The Local Historian from the Ohio Local History Alliance *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1 Basic Definitions and Concepts Chapter 2 Acquiring New Materials Chapter 3 Organizing the Collection Chapter 4 Describing the Collection Chapter 5 Photographs: Handling, Identifying, Arranging and Describing Chapter 6 Photographs: Management and Use Chapter 7 Reference/Researchers Chapter 8 Security Chapter 9 Exhibits Chapter 10 Your Storage Environment Chapter 11 Other Types of Materials Chapter 12 Outside Specialists Chapter 13 Additional Manpower Chapter 14 Disaster Preparedness Appendices Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated edition provides current information on automation and technology and on advocacy to help small public libraries strive to make available the same basic services as larger libraries.Trade Reviewoutstanding - Library Journal; ""one of the best... covers all the bases...wonderful"" - Wilson Library Bulletin.

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Book SynopsisPresents a fresh approach to performance assessment and improvement of library services through the combined use of Malcolm Baldridge Critieria and the Balanced Scorecard. This work discusses the advantages, disadvantages and possible pitfalls of their chosen approach. It also includes an analysis of an organization's infrastructure.

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Book Synopsis The cataloging department insists that an unreasonable number of books be replaced. The children''s department needs more money for summer reading programs. The maintenance director claims the HVAC system will not survive another year. What to do? Library directors today must create and maintain an intricate and continually challenging budget. Compiled from firsthand experience, this easy-to-read guide contains a plethora of information regarding the financial management of libraries. Beginning with creating an operating budget, the work discusses various revenue sources which may be useful. The reader is also walked through the intricacies of the purchasing process, from day-to-day supplies and books to major projects. Additional topics include building library facilities, the practical side of auditing, strategies for dealing with a limited budget, and dealing with budget cut requests. Appendices contain information on coding a line item budget and a copy of a

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Book SynopsisIntended for professionals in various areas of librarianship, this title includes essays which provide tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. Organized by subject, the essays offer practical guidelines for dozens of tasks.

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Book SynopsisTraces the development of knowledge-collecting from early humans, whose minds served as repositories of culture and lore, through the first libraries and encyclopedias, to the many advances of the twentieth century. This work explores both well-known and obscure pieces of the information story.Trade ReviewRecommended - Library Journal; ""an interesting addition"" - Public Libraries; ""provides easy reading for a lay person interested in how knowledge is aquired and communicated"" - ARBA; ""very readable...written with evident knowledge and enthusiasm...would certainly recommend it"" - Electronic Library and Information Systems; ""fascinating stories...interesting information on encyclopedia-making"" - The Indexer.

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Book SynopsisThe library profession values objectivity and accuracy, qualities that can be difficult to reconcile when a work is controversial. This book addresses ethical considerations, particularly for cataloguers, and proposes cataloguing solutions. The approaches suggested are provocative and designed to spark debate.

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Book SynopsisVolunteers are a crucial component of a library and finding the right people, keeping them, motivating them and pairing them with the right projects is challenging; this anthology is for librarians seeking to better their libraries.

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Book SynopsisThe best archival thinking and debate in Canada are reflected in this careful selection of previously published essays, arranged in four broad categories: the overall history and evolution of Canadian archives; major theoretical statements concerning the nature of archives and archival work; systematic analyses of archival records and media; and highlights of Canadian contributions to archival practice. Contributors include Jay Atherhorn, Catherine Bailey, Andrew Birrell, Gabrielle Blais, Jim Burant, Terry Cook, Gordon Dobbs, Wendy Duff, Luciana Duranti, Terry Eastwood, David Enns, Kent Haworth, Lilly Koltun, Tom Nesbit, Peter Robertson, Andrew Rodger, Bill Russell, Joan Schwartz, Wilfred I. Smith, Hugh Taylor, and Ian E. Wilson.Trade Review...should be acquired by any library that supports archival education programs at any level, including archives courses in graduate schools of library science and history....the finest essays....highly recommended. * Collection Management *How splendid to have these important articles from the Association of Canadian Archivists...journal Archivaria brought together in one volume.... * Journal of Information and Library Research *...clearly this work serves as a handy, one-volume book of reading on archival history and theory in Canada. This volume should be in every academic library, and especially in those offering archival courses. This is a welcome addition to today's archival literature. * The American Archivist *...interesting and wide ranging in their content and...to be recommended to British archival theory in its international context and to re-examine the basic principle of our professional work from a number of different angles. * Journal Of The Society Of Archivists *...an important contribution to the recent and growing literature on the subject...an important volume...those interested in reviewing the archival literature on the evolution of archival thinking in Canada cannot do much better than this primer. * Épilogue *...will interest American as well as Canadian readers. * The Library Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisYakel outlines each step needed to be taken in setting up a university, corporate, or other institutional archives.Trade ReviewThis valuable text is clearly the starting point for anyone involved in a process that may lead to starting an archives. * Wilson Library Bulletin *This book fills a useful niche in the literature and will introduce its subject to many in related professional or administrative fields where the message needs to be got across. * Library Review *...an attractive publication for the non-archivist who may have to assume some responsiblity for an in-house archives. * Alr *The manual has a refreshing honesty and realism. * Journal Of The Society Of Archivists *Examples and illustrations are drawn from many kinds of archives, so that the manual would be equally useful for a business, a religious community, a college or university, a local historical society, or a government agency...The order of preservation is logical, the coverage is broad, of course, but thorough, and each chapter gives reliable advice in a helpful way...Starting an Archives is suitable for anyone contemplating the establishment of such a program, and all the steps in it should be considered and planned before such a program is initiated. It will be helpful for basic workshops...a useful workbook for any in which the desire or necessity of controlling historical records has been recognized. * Collection Management *...will be an invaluable volume. It fills a need that has long existed in archival literature for a brief, readable introduction...will continue to be an essential element on the archivist's list long after the current computer applications have gone the way of cuneiform and beta cassettes. * The American Archivist *It is an intellectual road map to the questions which should be asked and the considerations which should be analyzed by any institution or organization deciding how to handle its accumulated records. It is cogent, well organized, and full of useful information for decision makers and those assigned the task of providing them with alternative solutions to record problems. * The Public Historian *Her book is recommended for any organization interested in starting an archives. * Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 1.Introduction: Three Archival Collections Chapter 3 2. Planning Your Archival Program Chapter 4 3. Establishing an Archives Chapter 5 4. Administration Chapter 6 5. Collection Development, Appraisal, and the Intitial Stages of Archival Control Chapter 7 6. Increasing Control over Archival Records: Arrangement and Description Chapter 8 7. Reference and Access Chapter 9 8. Outreach Chapter 10 9. The Archival Facility and Preservation1 Chapter 11 10. Bibliographical Essay Chapter 12 11. Archival and Related Associations Part 13 Appendix A—Model Deed of gift for Donation of Historical Materials Part 14 Appendix B— Outline of a Model Procedures Manual Part 15 Appendix C—Sample User Regsitration Forms

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Book SynopsisEvery child is entranced by the magic of story, regardless of national boundaries. Many of the most memorable childhood stories have their origins in other countries. Exposing children to this multi-national body of literature introduces them to the great diversity of people and cultures that populate the world at a young age, enabling them to become more thoughtful and generous individuals. Children''s Books from Other Countries is a complete and current guide to international children''s literature. The concept of a bibliography of international children''s literature is not new. In the past, many books have accomplished this task. The last two decades, however, have not yet produced a current reference source devoted to international children''s books. Children''s Books from Other Countries wonderfully rectifies this lack of attention. An introductory essay provides an overview of the field including a discussion on the rationale of sharing international books with children, a briefTrade Review...a worthwhile purchase for children's collections... * VOYA *Teachers and librarians looking for high-quality international titles will find this a useful tool. * School Library Journal *The annotated bibliography aims to include quality and avoid obvious bestsellers...the genres are logical and helpful...a good reminder of the range of good international material written and available for children and young people...a useful practical book... * Library Review *A boon for anyone with a functional interest in this very current topic, this title packs a lot of useful but previously un-centralized information about both individual books and larger contexts into a compact space. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *...this attractive paperback is a readable basic reference with an annotated bibliography...a clear overview...an excellent tool that shows and tells the importance of global reach. * Booklist, 8/1/1998 *Recommended for public, college, and university libraries. * CHOICE *...a tremendous resource for teachers and librarians. * Library Lane *...worthwhile... * The School Librarian *...highly selective bibliography. * Knowledge Quest *...an important bibliography...this information has not been readily available since 1978...Tomlinson's book is welcome coverage of international children's books that has been sorely missed during the past two decades. Teachers and public school librarians will find this book to be a worthwhile addition for broadening the scope of their collections. * American Reference Books Annual *...a welcome resource...annotations are readable and informative, giving the user of this resource a real sense of each book...a most meritorious achievement: a centralized source of information on the field of international books and a spur to widen all of our reading boundaries. * The Horn Book Magazine *...a high quality and ultimately useful tool for expanding curricular scope...a 'brief and manageable' reference so that teachers and librarians can expand students' horizons. * Journal Of Children's Literature *...welcome coverage of international children's books that has been sorely missed during the past two decades. Teachers and public school librarians will fid this book to be a worthwhile addition for broadening the scope of their collection. * Lisca *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 One International Children's Literature Chapter 4 International Children's Literatrue and This Bibliography Chapter 5 An Overview of International Children's Literature Chapter 6 How International Books Come to the United States Chapter 7 Identifying and Locating International Children's Books Part 8 Two International Literature and Children Chapter 9 Sharing International Books With Children Chapter 10 Activities to Promote International Understanding Chapter 11 Conclusion Chapter 12 Details (Names, Addresses, Membership Procedures) Chapter 13 References Part 14 Three Annotated Bibliography Chapter 15 Using this Bibliography Chapter 16 Poetry Chapter 17 Picture Books Chapter 18 Realistic Chapter 19 Fantasy Chapter 20 Informational Books Chapter 21 Transitional Books Chapter 22 Realistic Fiction Chapter 23 Historical Fiction Chapter 24 Fantasy Chapter 25 Informational Books Chapter 26 Biography Chapter 27 Anthologies and Short Stories Part 28 Appendix Children's Book Awards Part 29 Author-Title Index Part 30 Country of Origin Index Part 31 Subject Index Part 32 About the Author

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Book SynopsisFills a need for a selective bibliography focusing on library design that will not only house collections appropriately but also be comfortable for readers and staff.Trade Review...written to have broad appeal in the library world. Not much of the worthwhile relevant literature available in English seems to have been missed. * Abbey Newsletter *No aspect of construction for preservation has been ignored. The evaluations of the materials are precisely accurate...publication of this book is a signal event. It is required reading for all librarians who became involved in planning construction and for all library architects. * The Library Quarterly *...provides much-needed guidance. This book is important because it eschews a formulaic approach and gives us tools needed to reach our own conclusions...recommended for public as well as academic and research libraries. * Journal of Academic Librarianship *...highly recommended... * Green Library Journal *...a useful point of departure... * Library Review [Uk] *Volumes such as this are important in expanding the knowledge base of librarians and archivists in the area of preservation... * Archival Issues *...easy to read...far more useful than a bibliography. Any librarian or library administrator would be well served by adding this title to his or her collection. * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) *...I recommend this book as important reading for librarians and archivists planning or renovating a library or archives building... * Australian Library Journal *This book is...a needed resource, existing primarily as a selective annotated bibliography to literature and resources concerning the design and renovation of library and archive buildings and related preservation issues. Useful appendixes include a bibliography of case studies, a bibliography of journals with information pertaining to planning and building library buildings, and a directory of organizations one might contact for information and assistance during the planning process...generally timely and useful, recommended for the library historian researching the history of library building and design and the practitioner involved in planning the design or renovation of a library or archive building... * Information & Culture *...summary history is written in a concise manner...should prove especially beneficial for preservationists... * The American Archivist *Preservation is viewed in the context of a fundamental library activity, as a corollary to it, and emerges as an essential element in library planning...This book is full of useful information and can be read with profit not only by conservation specialists but by librarians generally. * The Library Association Record *

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Book SynopsisThis edition of the History of Libraries in the Western World represents a substantial revision of the earlier edition, taking into account the "information revolution" that has swept the West since 1945 and the political revolution that swept across Europe beginning in 1986.Trade ReviewHarris creates...understanding of the progression [of libraries and their continual adaptation] by placing these developments within the context of social and political climates. He doesn't overlook the influence of class and wealth on libraries, nor does he ignore contributions made by women and minority groups. It is a credit to Harris' writing that the book is spiced with excerpts, anecdotes, and wisdoms recorded by ancient and modern librarians. The updated bibliographies...extend its use beyond the covers...this well researched and long standing work on library history...[is] an essential purchase... * Public Library Quarterly *This edition is a substantial revision of the 1976 version. * Jal Guide To Professional Literature *...the best and most readable all-purpose survey history of western libraries that has ever been produced... * Collection Management *...places developments in library history within a larger social context....the fact that it has reached a fourth edition suggests a life of some utility. There is little more to be said. The tour is conducted by a conventional guide well primed with dates, names, and (highly condensed) social background... * Library Review *Themes are well identified and discussed: detail of places, persons and dates is provided in appropriate quantity. The chronological balance of the book is, as ever, a judicious one, with nearly half devoted to ancient and medieval libraries. -- Paul Sturges, Loughborough UniversityTable of ContentsPreface I: Libraries in the Ancient World 1. The Origin of Libraries 2. Babylonian and Assyrian Libraries 3. Egyptian Libraries 4. Greek Libraries 5. Roman Libraries II. Medieval Libraries 6. Byzantine and Moslem Libraries 7. Monastic and Cathedral Libraries 8. The Rise of the University, the Renaissance, the Invention of Printing, and the Growth of Libraries in Europe to 1500 III. Modern Library Development in the West 9. European Libraries; Expansion and Diversification to 1917 10. Libraries in America to 1950 11. Modern European Libraries 12. Modern American Libraries Index About the author

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Book SynopsisNew in paperback! Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, whether used for the development and support of an existing library collection or for the creation of a new library serving Spanish-speaking young readers, includes 1055 books in print that deserve to be read by Spanish-speaking children and young adults (or those wishing to learn Spanish). Schon''s selection criteria include quality of art and writing, presentation of material, and appeal to the intended audience. The books are intended to support the informational, educational, recreational, and personal needs of Spanish speakers from preschool through the twelfth grade. Cloth edition published in 1996. Paperback available July 2002.Trade ReviewThis selection guide will be welcomed by libraries serving Spanish-speaking children and youth. It will be useful for selection of reading materials for beginning Spanish speakers. * Lisca *...comprehensive...handy and reliable...will aid YA librarians and teachers in their search for quality literature for children and young adults who are either proficient in Spanish or interested in the language and/or Hispanic culture...I found the great variety of categories and reader appeal, from pre-schoolers to high school students, impressive with well-chosen selections for all age groups...will help to expand readers' cultural horizons and promote a greater awareness and deeper understanding of the Hispanic people's ancestral roots, ancient traditions, ethnic sensibilities, and cherished heritage. * VOYA *

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Book SynopsisMacNeil explores the theoretical and practical issues associated with the administration of access to government-held personal information generally, and to the personal information held in government archives specifically.Trade Review...a major study on a too neglected topic....Heather MacNeil is to be complimented for one of the more important archival contributions in recent years. * Jasis *Social scientists, historians, archivists, attorneys, and government officials can read this well written and reasoned volume with profit. * CHOICE *...a first-rate job of discussing questions of privacy that often bedevil investigative journalists as they seek sensitive records. * Investigative Reporters and Editors Journal *...the thorough text is well written, the treatment of historical and legal aspects is substantial, and the final recommendations are forthright. * Journal of Academic Librarianship *...enormously well researched... * Archives and Manuscripts: Journal of the Australian Society of Archivists *Although it is designed for archivists, and treats exclusively of archival issues, MacNeil's text warrants wider attention throughout the information profession as an outstanding example of a study that examines the basic work of a major component of that profession from the standpoint of the ethical standards that must be rigorously applied in developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures. * Journal of Information Ethics *...an important book which should be read by anyone with an interest in or responsibility for the access to or storage of personal information, and for students in the information field...very readable and well-documented... * Australian Library Journal *Heather MacNeil has prepared a book of extraordinary erudition on an issue central to the administration of modern archival records in both paper and electronic format...This work essentially offers a set of conceptual principles and legal precedents that form the Canadian and U.S. approaches to privacy and to freedom of information... historical records of a personal nature...it should be noted and perhaps consulted by any archivist who has responsibilities for material of this kind... * Journal of Academic Librarianship *

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Book SynopsisNew in paperback! Maher introduces the basic elements required for an archival program to meet the documentary needs of a college or university. Both archivists and their administrative superiors can obtain a thorough understanding of archival work and its importance to their institution. Beginning archivists, experienced academic archivists, archivists outside academe, and related professionals will all benefit from this book, which assesses the current status and conditions of academic archives, articulates the basic principles that should determine the operating goals for academic archives, and synthesizes external professional standards and techniques with a systematic overview of what is practical for academic archivists. Cloth version previously published in 1992.Trade Review...it not only provides an authoritative guide to establishing and maintaining university archives, but its principles can also be applied to other types of archival programs. It would also be an excellent text for students enrolled in archival management courses. * Australian Library Journal *Those individuals searching for a one volume reference on the administration of college and university archives will find this volume a useful start, in that Maher has left hardly a subject of relevance untreated will stand as an important reference... * Jasis *...there are insights to be drawn from Maher's general analysis of how to operate in the higher education environment...a greater sense of idealism that we could learn from. * Archives and Manuscripts: Journal of the Australian Society of Archivists *...Maher skillfully intertwines complex archival issues with the fundamental theories and skills...Like Helen Samuels in Varsity Letters, Maher rallies the professional archivist to transcend passive archival practice. He challenges archivists to dynamically affect the preservation of records from student and faculty groups... * NEA Newsletter *...quite comprehensive...an excellent job...Any academic library with an archives should regard this book as an essential purchase for the program. * Journal of Academic Librarianship *...Maher's synthetic contribution is commendable...makes far more interesting reading than a mere manual; it even becomes provocative. * The Library Quarterly *...addresses itself also in an intelligible way to senior management staff who would have overall responsibility for an archives service...contains a useful and practical outline programme...important additions to the corpus of professional literature... * Journal Of The Society Of Archivists *...The volumes complement each other and belong on the reference shelves of everyone concerned with the administration of academic archives...This book offers an important reminder that archivists and curators responsible for college and university records need to give considerable thought to what records ought to be in their archives... This volume sets out a useful and practical plan for developing a documentation strategy for those archives. * Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship *...excellent volume accomplishes its goal...Maher's treatment is thorough, and his writing is both clear and authoritative...The volume belongs in any library in an institution which has an archives, and in any library that serves the academic and scholarly community. Any library administrator who is considering initiating an archives program could use this volume as a guide. * Collection Management *

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Book SynopsisThis study is intended for librarians who are responsible for writing collection development policies and refers not only to the proper process of planning a library's information resources, but also to other activities, incorporated into or co-ordinated with the collection development policy.Trade ReviewLibraries of all types and sizes that work with music collections will benefit from this useful collection development tool. * Technicalities *...very useful publication. Guides should be succinct and practical, and this publication is both. * Library Collections, Acquisitions and Technical Services *...the Guide's focus upon music collection development policies is unique...concise and thorough treatment...Recommended for large public, academic, and music libraries. * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisJump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science is designed to help new librarians begin to manage a successful and satisfying career in the library and information science profession.Trade Review...there have been few works that comprehensively address all the questions someone starting out in the career could have. Priscilla K. Shontz's new book, Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science, fills this gap in an outstanding way....provides up-to-date guidance in all the main areas job seekers need to understand....What makes Shontz's work truly unique is the fact that she has included contributions from over seventy information professionals at all stages of their careers....These librarians offer invaluable advice and personal experiences that really make the book shine....anecdotes are funny, touching, and wise, but most of all they are always informative and enlightening....should be required reading for all students in library and information science programs, their instructors, and anyone else who cares about the direction librarianship is taking and the people who will shape its future. * One-Person Library *An invaluable guide to getting the most out of your chosen career...Whether you are a new librarian or interested in re-energizing your career, this book is your key to managing a successful and rewarding career...Well organized...this book covers all the important cornerstones and steppingstones to building a flourishing career...Don't delay, get your copy today! * Nmrt Voice *Shontz offers practical advice on career planning, job searching, education, networking, interpersonal skills, mentoring, leadership skills, and professional writing and publishing. * American Libraries *This is a very well-done book on both starting and renewing a career in librarianship....This book is an excellent and welcome addition to this genre. It is the kind of book all librarians should have had when they entered the profession....It is specified for librarianship, but everything in it applies equally in principle to any career or profession. This work is an excellent choice for special and academic libraries. It will do well in most public libraries as well. For those who are thinking about a career in library science or are already in a career, this book gets the highest recommendation. It is easily one of the best efforts in this genre that this author has encountered. * American Reference Books Annual *In just under 200 pages, Shontz manages to touch on nearly every issue of interest to new librarians, as well as those looking to revitalize their careers....Shontz is well qualified to write on this topic. The information is useful, detailed, and current, and each chapter could easily stand on its own....also an enjoyable and entertaining read. * Info Career Trends *Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Tables Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 1 Career Planning Chapter 6 2 Job Searching Chapter 7 3 Experience and Education Chapter 8 4 Networking Chapter 9 5 Interpersonal Skills Chapter 10 6 Mentoring Chapter 11 7 Leadership Skills Chapter 12 8 Writing and Publishing Chapter 13 9 Conclusion Chapter 14 Appendix: Book Proposal Chapter 15 Companion Website Chapter 16 About the Author

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Book SynopsisHere is a whole new set of rationales to be used in defending challenged books. Beautifully reasoned arguments support the teaching of books that are frequently challenged by would-be censors. Karolides has chosen a wide range of literature, from Faulkner''s As I Lay Dying to the contemporary bestselling Harry Potter books. Some books are challenged in the name of political correctness; others because of concern over violent or sexual content. The rationale, some written by the authors themselves, examine the value of each work as literature, its content relative to societal values, and the always thorny issue of what material actually constitutes suitable reading for young people. For librarians, teachers, and parentsand anyone concerned with intellectual freedom.Trade ReviewTeachers and librarians would find this reference a valuable resource for building collections, completing reading lists, choosing classroom books, supporting intellectual freedom, and providing students with reading guidance. * Library Talk *Each essay is brief but packed with information and insights that show the value and worth of these books to readers and will help provide a foundation on which to build a defense of each book. * VOYA *Must Read! * Today's Books *The value of a collection like this is quite high—mainly for those wishing to decide whether they will have their own child or student read a particular work...Karolides has an excellent resource to offer, and from the introduction to the list of contributors at the end of the book, some major issues of our day are gently opened up and explored. * Public Library Quarterly *Without exception, the essays in Censored Books II are extremely well-written...It would appeal to anyone with an interest in literature or banned books. It is essential for free-speech, literature, or education collections. * Lcats *Not just a list of banned books, this volume argues for the teaching of books that are frequently challenged by would-be censors...Recommended * The Book Report *Nicholas J. Karolides edited this terrific collection of essays in defense of frequently censored or challenged books....The critical points made in the essays transcend the 64 individual titles and can be applied to other books challenged by school boards and other entities. The essays provide anyone concerned about freedom of speech issues with rationales to use against censorship. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Banned by Neglect: Tom Sawyer, Teaching the Conflicts Chapter 4 2. Growing up with the Alice Series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Chapter 5 3. Facing Intolerance: All-American Boys by Frank Mosca Chapter 6 4. Always Running from the Real Issues: Why Kids Should Read about Gangs and Drugs Chapter 7 5. The Amazing Bone: Any Book Can Offend Someone Chapter 8 6. Stock Phrases for All Occasions: The Lessons of As I Lay Dying Chapter 9 7. Censors "Who Like to Watch" Curricula: Jerzy Kosinski and the Banning of Being There Chapter 10 8. Un-Beloved? Chapter 11 9. Censorship and Bless Me, Ultima: A Journey through Fear to Understanding Chapter 12 10. Protecting Them from What? In Praise of Blubber Chapter 13 11. The Portrayal of Sexuality in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye Chapter 14 12. In Defense of The Boy Who Lost His Face Chapter 15 13. Bridge to Terabithia Too Good to Miss Chapter 16 14. Stephen King's Cases against Child Abuse: Carrie and The Shining Chapter 17 15. Defending Ayla: Two Novels about Being Different Chapter 18 16. In Defense of Crazy Lady Chapter 19 17. Keep Cujo Unleashed Chapter 20 18. Examining the Power of Curses, Hexes, & Spells Chapter 21 19. Defending Children's Schooltime Reading: Daddy's Roommate and Heather's Mommies Chapter 22 20. A Defense of A Day No Pigs Would Die Chapter 23 21. The Drowning of Stephan Jones by Bette Greene Chapter 24 22. The Invisible Adolescent: Robert Cormier's Fade Chapter 25 23. Defending Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers: Framing—Not Taming—Controversy Chapter 26 24. Lois Lowry's The Giver Chapter 27 25. Goosebumps by R.L. Stine Chapter 28 26. In Defense of Gilly Chapter 29 27. Things Fade and Alternatives Exclude: Truth and Myth in John Gardner's Grendel Chapter 30 28. Communicating Pleasure: Halloween ABC by Eve Merriam Chapter 31 29. Called to Be a Handmaid: Defending Margaret Atwood Chapter 32 30. Defending Harry Potter Chapter 33 31. The Headless Cupid by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Chapter 34 32. In Defense of Cupid Chapter 35 33. Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits Chapter 36 34. Rationale for How to Eat Fried Worms Chapter 37 35. Journey to Understanding: Defending I Am the Cheese Chapter 38 36. In the Spirit of Crazy Horse: Censorship and the FBI-AIM Wars of the 1970s Chapter 39 37. Sexual Development: Letting Kids Know It's Perfectly Normal Chapter 40 38. Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Chapter 41 39. Julie-Miyax: The Emergence of Dual Identity in Julie of the Wolves and Julie Chapter 42 40. Kaffir Boy: A Rationale Chapter 43 41. In Defense of Killing Mr. Griffin Chapter 44 42. Harry Mazer's The Last Mission, and More Chapter 45 43. Afraid of the Dark: Censorship, Ray Bradbury, and The Martian Chronicles Chapter 46 44. My Brother Sam Is Dead: Embracing the Contradictions and Uncertainties of Life and War Chapter 47 45. Censored: An Author's Perspective Chapter 48 46. Literature, History, and Social Value: In Defense of Native Son Chapter 49 47. Sweet Dreams: In Support of Nightmares Chapter 50 48. The Pigman's Story: Teaching Paul Zindel in the 21st Century Chapter 51 49. Keeping Their Parents Happy: Roald Dahl's Revolving Rhymes Chapter 52 50. Running with, Not from, Running Loose Chapter 53 51. Conquering Our Fears: Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories Series Chapter 54 52. Will McBride's Show Me! Chapter 55 53. Not So Loathsome After All: In Defense of Hastings and Wijngaard's Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady Chapter 56 54. Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon: An African American Epic Chapter 57 55. Clorox Dishes and Hide the Books: A Defense of Snow Falling on Cedars Chapter 58 56. Defending The Stupids Chapter 59 57. Bette Greene's Summer of My German Soldier: The War within the Human Heart Chapter 60 58. Judy Blume's Tiger Eyes: A Perspective on Fear and Death Chapter 61 59. Sex, Swearing, and Sacrilege: A Rationale for Vision Quest Chapter 62 60. The Avenger Strikes Again: We All Fall Down Chapter 63 61. Understanding Sexuality Education: Two Books by Lynda Madaras Chapter 64 62. The Subversive Quality of Respect: In Defense of The Witches Chapter 65 63. Breaking the Rules: A Defense of A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 66 64. Yellow Raft in Blue Water Chapter 67 Index of Authors and Titles Chapter 68 About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisFire, flood, earthquake, vandalism, a terrorist attackthe issues of safety measures, emergency response, and disaster recovery have now become an important part of the planning strategies for most organizations. For the information organization, such as a library, archives, or record center, this responsibility has taken on new dimensions with the proliferation of various forms of electronic media. The authors take the approach that disaster recovery planning must touch every department of an organization and that emergency response must be a carefully mapped strategy. This broad-based approach to integrated disaster planning explains each phase of disaster planning, with chapters covering prevention planning, protection planning, preparedness planning, response planning, and recovery planning. The authors consider collections, records, facilities, and systems and include a chapter on post-disaster planning as well. The authors also cover federal and local assistance programs and list other sources for financial assistance. Although the main thrust of the book is the protection of documents, human safety in case of disaster is stressed explicitly and implicitly throughout. Indispensible for every information organization.Trade ReviewThis useful resource provides a comprehensive framework for libraries and other organizations interested in preventing and handling situations that may damage property or disrupt services. * Medical Reference Services Quarterly *...a comprehensive guide to planning for disaster prevention, protection, preparedness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation for archives, libraries, and record centers. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie *...covers all the steps from writing the plan to what to do after a disaster forces you to implement your response to a worst-case scenario. * American Libraries *I would encourage anyone who is responsible for the protection of records to review this publication...The authors should be applauded for bringing this information together in one dense but important package. * The Public Historian *I strongly recommend this book to anyone dealing with or concerned about disaster planning. The book is an excellent starting place and, in many cases, will provide the appropriate information without the need to refer to additional resources. * Technicalities *Any public library that has valuable holdings...should have a copy of this book...Highly recommended for all North American public libraries — and academics as well. * Public Library Quarterly *An Ounce of Prevention is a must-read for both the novice and seasoned disaster planner. What makes this book important is its clear articulation of the planning process...An encyclopedia of current, accurate knowledge about risk management and cultural asset protection, An Ounce of Prevention is an important contribution to the literature of archives and library management. * portal: Libraries and the Academy *It is the most detailed and useful guide on this subject that I have come across. It should be on the bookshelf of every emergency planning team, local studies librarian and archivist. * Library and Information Update *The authors carefully detail each phase of disaster planning focusing on the purpose of each phase, on the process for it, on priorities to determine, on strategies to set up...This book will no doubt be of major interest to all professionals in charge of cultural heritage. * International Preservation News *As the single most comprehensive disaster planning manual to date, the book is highly recommended to all archivists, librarians and record managers who plan to initiate or improve disaster management programs of their institutions. * New Library World *...[this] resource directed specifically at archives and similar organizations provides a useful filter for this information. * Archivaria *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Disaster Planning Chapter 2 The Disaster Plan Chapter 3 Disaster Prevention Planning Chapter 4 Disaster Protection Planning Chapter 5 Disaster Preparedness Planning Chapter 6 Disaster Response Planning Chapter 7 Disaster Recovery Planning for Collections and Records Chapter 8 Disaster Rehabilitation Planning for Collections and Records Chapter 9 Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation Planning for Facilities and Systems Chapter 10 Post-Disaster Planning

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use handbook will help teachers whose classrooms include students whose first language is not English. The focus is on books written for children or teens, which can serve as a valuable teaching tool for languageattractive illustrations, simple plots, and easy vocabulary deal with familiar situations so that language is acquired easily and the students maintain a high degree of interest. Even picture books, traditionally designed for the very young, now appear with intelligent wit and sophisticated themes that make this literature both accessible for new learners of English and suitable for older students. The more advanced books for intermediate readers have exciting, uncomplicated plots that will motivate teens to develop reading fluency while providing vocabulary and subject matter for participation in class discussions. Book Bridges is a complete teaching resource, replete with activities, suggested materials for classroom use, and lesson plans. In addition, it will sTrade ReviewA clear and straightforward presentation for both novice and more experienced ESL teachers. * School Library Journal *Each chapter provides concrete teaching techniques and activities for teaching ESL students. * Booklist, 9/1/2002 *This easy-to-use handbook will help teachers whose classrooms include students whose first language is not English. * Hispanic Outlook *This text's inspired use of juvenile books will serve as a welcome—and reassuring—guide * VOYA *Each chapter provides concrete teaching techniques and activities for teaching ESL students * Booklist, 9/1/2002 *Table of ContentsChapter 1 1 First Encounters Chapter 2 2 Literature in the ESL Classroom: A Rationale Chapter 3 3 Multiple Passes Chapter 4 4 Using Pictures Books for Basic-Level Learners Chapter 5 5 Teaching History Chapter 6 6 Teaching Science and Math Chapter 7 7 Focus on Multicultural Themes Chapter 8 8 When Most Students Don't Speak English Chapter 9 9 Special Populations Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 Selected Annotated Bibliography of Resources for Teachers Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 About the Author

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Book SynopsisRadical young adult fiction can be edgy and raw, which is why young adults who read it find it to be very relevant to their lives. Teens struggling with issues in today''s society can often recognize themselves and identify their problems in the fictional lives they read about. There are no easy answers or pat endings in these books. They often are accused of being dark, gritty, and bleak because they deal with subjects like incest, teenage pregnancy, dysfunctional families, gangs, prejudice, violence, drugs, or other complex problems. Central characters can be quite mature and multidimensional and plot lines are complex. These books break boundaries in various ways, from the challenge they present to the reader to the voice they give to their young protagonists. Radical YA fiction is frequently more complex and better written than many adult bestsellers. Bodart, long known as the reigning queen of booktalking, has identified 101 engaging, tough, and well-written books and presents them in a way that will help the librarian defend their presence in the library or classroom, the parent who wants to know what their child is reading, and the teen who is looking for a Rad Read. Naturally, there is a booktalk to pique interest and give away just enough of the story. Entries also include character lists and sections on subject areas and major themes. Bodart also provides a number of booktalk and book report ideas. Her section on risks will alert adults to mature themes, while her section on strengths will help defend these books against their critics. The author has also included awards won and a section of book reviews, which will be useful for both adult and student. All the books listed are accessible to readers of middle school ability and up. This is truly a multipurpose book from an expert who knows her stuff and essential for any library serving a teen audience and handy for parents as well.Trade ReviewOf the many bibliographic resource tools that anyone can have, this work is a must for librarians, teachers, and the general public who wish to promote the best in young adult literature. * American Reference Books Annual *An excellent resource examining the 'edgy, raw, and relevant' in contemporary YA literature...includes valuable information regarding censorship, dealing with challenges, and writing a rationale for selecting a particular title as part of the curriculum...This clear and incredibly well-organized source should be a part of every public and school library's collection and will serve both adults and teens. * School Library Journal *Table of ContentsPart 1 Section One: Am I Blue? to Burning Up Part 2 Section Two: Chinese Handcuffs to Forged by Fire Part 3 Section Three: Give A Boy a Gun to Nobody Else Has to Know Part 4 Section Four: On the Fringe to Swallowing Stones Part 5 Section Five: The Taking of Room 114 to Wringer

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Book SynopsisIn recent years the commercial value of moving images for use in new film and television productions has increased enormously, and gifts of moving images to cultural institutions have developed significant taxation implications. As a result, contentious issues on the monetary appraisal of moving images has added to the burden of moving image archivists. Written by an archivist with forty years of experience in England, the United States, and Canada, Appraising Moving Images is a practical guide to archival and monetary appraisal of moving images for anyone who has responsibility for moving image collections. It reviews the history of moving image archives and it assesses the relevance of general archival appraisal theory and selection methodology to the work of moving image archivists; provides examples of ''best practice'' in managing the life cycle of moving images, from creation to long-term preservation; and examines various approaches to monetary appraisal that have proven effecTrade Review...a groundbreaking work in many ways....Both moving image and non-moving image archivists should heed this piece of wisdom, and for those who make irrevocable decisions about what moving images will be saved for posterity, keep this little book very close at hand and consult it regularly. * Archivaria *[Kula] provides for beleaguered archivists some valuable perspective...[he] presents various schools of thought, important considerations, and examples of appraisals that illustrate the challenge...Recommended to archivists struggling with large collections. * Catholic Library World *

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Book SynopsisFrom voting and debating to rules on quorum, this is a complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. Packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, it meets the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations. The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings.Trade ReviewA no-nonsense reference to the terms and procedures for organizing debate among large bodies of human beings...Discussing the mechanics of motions, voting methods, nominations, orders of business and more...an absolute "must read" for anyone seeking to master the basics of these formal principles in order to better participate and communicate in business or civic meetings of any size and diverse complexities. * The Bookwatch *Table of ContentsForeword Preface Chapter 1 Principles and Rules at Meetings Chapter 2 Documents of Authority Chapter 3 Order of Business and Agenda Chapter 4 Main Motions Chapter 5 Motion to Amend Chapter 6 Delaying Motions Chapter 7 Motions That Affect Debate Chapter 8 Privileged Motions Chapter 9 Incidental Motions Chapter 10 Voting Methods Chapter 11 Nominations and Elections Chapter 12 Annual Meetings and Conventions Chapter 13 Questions and Answers Appendix A. Sample Minutes Appendix B. Report Format Appendix C. Committee Journal Appendix D. Sample Convention Rules Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisDesigned for researchers, managers, and administrators who make research-based decisions, as well as students of the social sciences and business. The entire research process, from variables to final report, is covered step by step.

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Book SynopsisMoving Archives is a timely source of useful information by eleven archivists who have recent experience moving both collections and entire repositories. These archivists describe their physical and administrative situations, details of their holdings, planning their move, actual operations, successes, failures, and lessons learned.Trade ReviewMoving Archives would be a great investment for any archives, special collections, or record management facility. -- Brian K. DeLuca, Avon Lake Public Library * Collection Management *...a text which systematically explores the issue...truly helpful...a significant contribution to the professional literature. * Archivaria *Recommended for professional collections in all institutions and associations that foster archival research or the appreciation or usage of rare books, manuscripts and special collections. * Catholic Library World *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 The Cable Center Chapter 4 Oklahoma Department of Libraries Chapter 5 University of Utah Chapter 6 The Redemptorists: Denver Province Chapter 7 Delaware Public Archives Chapter 8 Colorado State University Archives Chapter 9 Northwestern University Library Chapter 10 Brigham Young University Chapter 11 University of Colorado at Boulder Chapter 12 Rhode Island State Archives and Public Records Administration Chapter 13 Oregon Historical Society Chapter 14 About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisA theoretical approach to the marketing/PR process within the management structure of libraries. The emphasis is on current marketing practice and how it is being used in libraries, as well as on its potential for use in libraries.Trade Review...applies to all types of libraries...a thought-provoking treatise... * Marketing Library Services *...this slim book alerts us to the problems and possibilities of marketing and public relations and may well be suited for a discussion guide or as one of the readings for a course in this field. The index, bibliography, and references are all helpful. * Library Journal *...an important volume...the blend of practical information and theoretical concepts makes this volume extremely useful to library planners, managers, trustees, and practicing professionals. * Lisca *Kies does a good job of clarifying the often unclear distinction between public relations and marketing. She also does a good job of describing the historical development, principles, and practices of public relations and marketing...useful for administrators and managers... * Wilson Library Bulletin *Thoughtfully addressing all types of libraries...the author emphasizes the planning and evaluation processes...Though textbook-like in content, the study is concise and readable. A thorough and remarkably upbeat planning manual for managers and library pr/marketing specialists as well as students. * Booklist *...the treatment given to public relations is refreshingly conceptual. * Rq *...a persuasive and excellent introduction...probably the single best starting point both for experienced managers and for graduate students... * Journal of Academic Librarianship *Her list of basic principles should be must reading and rereading for library administrators...definitely a title worth adding to professional collections and using as a basis for some close examination of an institution's position. * VOYA *Quite simply it is not only the best and most lucid work on the topic of public relations which I have come across in the field of librarianship, but among the best I have read in a wide range of public relations manuals. * Library Review *

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