Library, archive and information management Books

Book SynopsisNow in paperback! Livelton considers the nature of public records from an archival perspective, analyzing concepts rather than the daily realities with which public records archivists deal. However, his carefully reasoned conclusions provide a strong foundation on which principled rather than ad hoc decisions can be made, and so will be of interest to teachers, students and practitioners of archival science. The author presents a general or theoretical view of public records as documents made or received and preserved by the sovereign or its agents in the conduct of governance. This analysis is illustrated by a variety of examples, including a discussion of freedom of information.Trade ReviewA meticulous analysis of an important question in archival theory...professionals interested in the nature of records will enjoy his reasoned arguments...the selected bibliography is useful... * Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship *Thoughtful contribution to archival theory. The most useful analysis is in drawing a sharp distinction between public and private records. * Lisca *Livelton gives us much to think about. * Archivaria *A cogent treatise...informed by an impressive range of disciplinary perspectives...the thoroughness of the work is testimony to...the insight of the author...work by master's and doctoral students in North American archival education programs represents a major under-tapped resource of potential contributions to the archival literature, and it is commendable to see the Society of American Archivists and Scarecrow Press publishing it in the United States...the entire volume would be appropriate for use in archival education...highly intelligent... * The American Archivist *

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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback! The Administrative of the Public Library is a comprehensive approach to contemporary public library concerns. It combines theory and practical advice as it addresses in a simple, logical, clear, and jargon-free fashion public library policies, procedures, resources, and human relations. Based on the premise that library administration entails not only familiarity with management principles, but intimate knowledge of the products and processes for which it is responsible, the book covers input functions-collection development, technology, technical services; public services-outreach information, circulation, youth, readers; as well as important traditional management topics-staff, directors, finance, buildings, and public relations. All of these are developed within a system, political, historical, and social context. The text uses as its model Guy R. Lyle''s Administration of the College Library and is designed for students and practicing librarians alTrade ReviewThis indexed, 581-page book will be useful to library school students as well as practitioners. * American Libraries *...will greatly assist directors and administrators...easy to understand language, avoiding technical jargon and unexplained acronyms...extremely beneficial...thought-provoking...Well written, conveniently organized, and unbiased...could easily become a classic reference tool for public library directors and administrators. The information is timely and pertinent to their duties. Intended not only for use by those in charge of public libraries, but as a text for students as well, many schools of library instruction would be advised to use it as a text for management courses. * Lisr *Library science students and public library administrators alike will profit from this comprehensive introduction....Expect future editions of this eminently readable, yet well-documented text. * Library Journal *...a solid effort...a basic text in library schools....useful insights on the lessons to be learned. * Wilson Library Journal *...cover[s] all aspects of public librarianship in a good handbook and reference for any library director, trustee, or librarian....reader friendly, with plenty of practical advice and suggestions throughout. * Booklist *...a contextual approach to library administration—which is the book's strength. * The Library Quarterly *...worthwhile to add to collections on public library management, whether for library schools or for public library managers. * Library Association Record *Recommended for graduate schools of library science and larger public library collections. * Public Library Quarterly *...the practical advice given by the authors is jargon-free and addresses in a simple, logical and clear fashion the issues which face public libraries...In essence, this work helps us to understand our own past and, in doing so, contributes to a clear realization of our own circumstances in the community that is librarianship. * Library Review *The chapters cover broad subject areas, and the supplemental readings provide an entree into library literature. * Information & Culture *Table of Contents1 The Public Library In Context 2 History of the Public Library in the United States 3 The Public Library Today 4 The Community Context 5 Legal Status, Governance, and Politics 6 Organization 7 Technology 8 Collection Development 9 Technical Services 10 Access Services 11 Information Service 12 Faciltating Library Use 13 Youth Services 14 Outreach Services 15 Marketing, and Publicizing and Interpreting the Library 16 The Director 17 Human Resources 18 Financial Management 19 The Library Building and Equipment 20 Evaluation

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Book SynopsisNow in Paperback! As institutional budgets become tighter and information sources wider and more complex, archivists, manuscript curators and staff of special collections seek ways to broaden the use of their materials, bringing their services and their story to wider publics. Advocating Archives: An Introduction to Public Relations for Archivists presents practical advice on how to find and relate to these publics: how to better serve the client in person, launch a fund-raising campaign, work with the media, market programs, organize programs around historical events, train and successfully use volunteers, and avoid the most common public relations errors by planning. Written by archivists with previous professional or practical experience in these fields, Advocating Archives offers simply written, practical guidelines for the professional or manager who either develops their own public relations program or works with public relations professional in their institution. Three studies iTrade Review...the volume is firmly focused on outreach in the context of archives...public relations is presented not as an optional add-on to the core functions of acquisition and preservation but as a core function in its own right...The authors write enthusiastically but with a practicality... [Each of the] essays has something useful to say and archivists and other information professionals, struggling to make ends meet in these difficult days, would benefit from listening and learning. * Journal Of Documentation *Aimed at the archivist who is not a public relations expert, this is a very useful how-to book for people actually working in the archives and for students taking an archives class. The chapters dealing with starting a friends group and managing volunteers would also be useful to those working in public libraries. * Public Library Quarterly *...an excellent manual for archivists, for all managers for non-profit programs, and for anyone who wants to improve the image and usefulness of any service organization...The essays are clearly written, their authors expound their assigned topics well, and they are complementary but not repetitious. This book should be in most libraries. It is essential for archivists, record managers, librarians, and other professionals. * Collection Management *The SAA Committee on Public Information...labored over this book during the course of half a decade. The result is this practical and useful collection of essays...very helpful... * The American Archivist *...an excellent presentation of ways to make the public and your own organization aware of your archives' existence and, more importantly, its worth...Finch has collected information invaluable in crafting outreach programs that get and keep public or organizational attention. * Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship *...this handbook is substantially better than any of the public relations tools designed for librarians. Don't be misled by the title. Buy, read, and—above all—use this great handbook. * Wilson Library Bulletin *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 1. TALKING TO THE ANGEL Part 3 Beginning Your Public Relations Program Chapter 4 2. MONEY TALK Part 5 An Introduction to Private Sector Fund Raising for Archives Chapter 6 3 IN PRINT, ON AIR Part 7 Working with the Media Chapter 8 4. MODEST PROPOSALS Part 9 Marketing Ideas for Planning Public Programs Chapter 10 5 .ANNIVERSARIES Part 11 A Framework for Planning Public Programs Chapter 12 6.VOLUNTEERS AND FRIENDS Part 13 Recruitment, Management, and Satisfaction Chapter 14 7.TROUBLESHOOTING Part 15 STUDIES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Chapter 16 Politicians and the Press in the Archives Milwaukee Chapter 17 The Pope and the Archives Chapter 18 Once in a Hundred Years Part 19 APPENDICES Part 20 Appendix 1 Working with the media Part 21 Appendix 2 Fund Raising Part 22 Appendix 3 Planning Special Events Part 23 Appendix 4 volunteers Part 24 ABOUT THE AUTHORS Part 25 INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe 15 essays in this volume are presented in chronological order so that readers may appreciate the broadening evolution and rich interconnections in Hugh A. Taylor's thought as these occurred over more than three decades.Trade Review...will be of interest to any archivist interested in the social foundation of archives and archival theory, and it is a valuable addition to archival science. * New England Archivists *This collection is very approachable and of interest to any experienced or emerging archivist interested in the social foundation of archives and archival theory; it is a valuable addition to the growing body of literature on archival science. * Australian Library Journal *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Part 1: About Hugh A. Taylor Chapter 3 1 The Far Away Archivist Chapter 4 2 Imagining Archives Part 5 Part 2: Essays and Reflections by Hugh A. Taylor Chapter 6 3 Archives in Britain and Canada—Impressions of an Immigrant (1969) Chapter 7 4 Administrative History: An Archivist's Need (1970) Chapter 8 5 The Discipline of History and the Education of the Archivist (1977) Chapter 9 6 The Media of the Record: Archives in the Wake of McLuhan (1978) Chapter 10 7 Documentary Art and the Role of the Archivist (1979) Chapter 11 8 Information Ecology and the Archives of the 1980s (1984) Chapter 12 9 Transformation in the Archives: Technological Adjustment or Paradigm Shift? (1987-88) Chapter 13 10 My Very Act and Deed: Some Reflections on the Role of Textual Records (1988) Chapter 14 11 Towards the New Archivist: The Integrated Professional (1988) Chapter 15 12 The Totemic Universe: Appraising the Documentary Future (1990) Chapter 16 13 Chip Monks at the Gate: The Impact of Technology on Archives, Libraries, and the User (1991-92) Chapter 17 14 Opening Address to the "Documents that Move and Speak" Symposium (1992) Chapter 18 15 Recycling the Past: The Archivist in the Age of Ecology (1993) Chapter 19 16 A Life in Archives: Retrospect and Prospect (1993) Chapter 20 17 The Archivist, the Letter, and the Spirit (1997) Part 21 Afterword: On reflection and Imagination Part 22 About the Author and Editors

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Book SynopsisThe public increase of interest in the past has not necessarily brought with it a greater understanding about how archives are formed. To this end, Richard Cox takes a serious look at archival repositories and collections. Cox suggests that archives do not just happen, but are consciously shaped (and sometimes distorted) by archivists, the creators of records, and other individuals and institutions. In this series of essays, Cox offers archivists rare insight into the fundamentals of appraisal, and historians and other users of archives the opportunity to appreciate the collections they all too often take for granted.Trade Review...this volume contains rich examples of the various kinds of archival practices, dubious decisions, inadequate methods, and limited professional assumptions about the function of records in society. It is also replete with wide-ranging ideas taken from the literature on museums, libraries, and other memory institutions. Thus, this work references a vast array of fascinating studies and perspectives on 'collecting' from both within the archival profession and from institutions in other parts of the heritage sector....Cox makes some telling points about the importance, indeed, the urgency of appraisal. Cox is virtually unmatched in the sheer mass of information he collects and proffers to archivists through his published studies. He brings to his writing aseemingly inexhaustible storehouse of knowledge of instructive cases, histories, news, and stories about record keeping practice and the strategies and conventions of such preservation bodies as libraries, museums, and other memory institutions. A readerneed only glance at the footnotes and bibliographies in his numerous publications to appreciate wide reading. (When does he take time to sleep?) Indeed, Cox is a relentless documenter and an unabashed empiricist....No one has done more to educate America * Journal of Archival Organization *As we have come to expect from this author, the book is loaded with examples drawn from everyday life, which illuminate the connection between records and things society thinks (or should think) worth striving for. Some of these connections are profoundly enlightening, linking public issues with appraisal successes and failures in ways that are truly insightful for professional and lay person alike. This has always been one of Cox's strengths. Earlier case studies are repeated here, but this provides a valuable consolidation and exposes new cases...There is much here that is new, stimulating, challenging and profound. The chapters are based on a coherent position and illuminated by wide reading and considered judgments... * Journal Of The Society Of Archivists *...this volume contains rich examples of the various kinds of archival practices, dubious decisions, inadequate methods, and limited professional assumptions about the function of records in society. It is also replete with wide-ranging ideas taken from the literature on museums, libraries, and other memory institutions. Thus, this work references a vast array of fascinating studies and perspectives on 'collecting' from both within the archival profession and from institutions in other parts of the heritage sector....Cox makes some telling points about the importance, indeed, the urgency of appraisal. Cox is virtually unmatched in the sheer mass of information he collects and proffers to archivists through his published studies. He brings to his writing a seemingly inexhaustible storehouse of knowledge of instructive cases, histories, news, and stories about record keeping practice and the strategies and conventions of such preservation bodies as libraries, museums, and other memory institutions. A reader need only glance at the footnotes and bibliographies in his numerous publications to appreciate wide reading. (When does he take time to sleep?) Indeed, Cox is a relentless documenter and an unabashed empiricist....No one has done more to educate American archivists about the history, practices, and institutional patterns of their own profession than Richard Cox. Few have done more to promote and explain to the outside world the unique value of archives and the challenges archivists face in accomplishing their mission. No one has been a more persistent advocate, critic, and publicist for the profession....those who are unfamiliar with Cox's previous contributions to the field as well as those who wish to learn about what matters have been preoccupying archival scholarship over the last decade will get a good sampling from these essays. * Journal of Archival Organization *

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Book SynopsisOne of the ways librarians maintain the integrity of their profession is through the creation of a robust body of professional literature. In The Librarian''s Guide to Writing for Publication, Rachel Singer Gordon speaks to the hidden genius in each of us. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: queries and proposals; increasing your odds of publication; networking and collaboration; marketing and promotion; and the particular demands of authorship in an electronic environment. An appendix contains interviews with several library publishers and editors, covering the gamut of publication outlets. This is a one-stop guide for librarians at any stage of their publishing career.Trade Review...an intensely researched, well-crafted book whose suggestions will resonate with veteran writers and assist the librarian who wants to write for our profession. * Public Libraries *...an exceptional book for aspiring writers....An accessible and informative guide, The Librarian's Guide to Writing for Publication is highly recommended... * The Atlantic Provinces Library Association Bulletin *Books about writing for publication are a dime a dozen. Within the field of library science, however, a book dealing with the burgeoning electronic aspects of writing and publishing has been long overdue. Rachel Singer Gordon mends this technological fissure with her wonderful new work: The Librarian's Guide to Writing for Publication....Gordon's concise, streamlined writing styles makes this book engaging and readable. Related information is consistently referenced, making this work easy to pick up and read in any sequence. Useful tables, charts, and sample letters accompany the text, while testimonies from other librarians, along with advice from professional editors, help make this book personable and memorable....The Librarian's Guide to Writing for Publication should greatly appeal to new information professionals, who will find this work immensely orientating. Already-published librarians will also find Gordon's book helpful, especially with her fresh emphasis on publishing in the electronic environment. In fact, anyone from any background just beginning to write for professional publication will find this book befitting and beneficial. * Information & Culture *...provides a new author with an easy-to-follow guide for getting published for the first time....I highly recommend The Librarian's Guide to Writing for Publication for any librarian or information professional who is interested in publishing. It contains practical information to help a writer through all stages of the process. * Government Information Quarterly *...an excellent resource that is essential reading for all librarians wanting to contribute to their professional literature. Highly recommended. * Booklist, 9/1/2004 *A Library Journal columnist who is also a public librarian explains the processes librarians encounter when they set out to write about their vocation. She talks about why it's a good idea for librarians to have a robust body of professional literature; how to get started; and how to navigate the world of publishing, from querying a magazine to writing an entire book. Gordon covers marketing and promotion, networking and collaboration, the academic environment, electronic publishing, and related opportunities (such as book reviewing and writing conference reports). * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Getting Started in Library Publication Chapter 4 2. Submitting Your Work Chapter 5 3. Queries and Proposals Chapter 6 4. Increasing Your Odds Chapter 7 5. Writing and editing Your Work Chapter 8 6. Networking and Collaboration Chapter 9 7. The Academic Environment Chapter 10 8. Related Opportunities Chapter 11 9. Writing a Book Chapter 12 10. Marketing and Promotion: Yourself and Your Work Chapter 13 11. The Electronic Environment Chapter 14 12. The Business of Publishing Chapter 15 Appendix A: Writing for Publication Survey Chapter 16 Appendix B: Publisher Interviews Chapter 17 Bibliography Chapter 18 Index Chapter 19 About the Author

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Book SynopsisFeatures girls, young women, and adult women involved in various ways in battles, wars, and war-time activities. This work examines their roles as nurses, doctors, spies, soldiers, correspondents, photographers, as well as their roles on the home front.Trade ReviewThis is a great addition for libraries.... * School Library Journal, November 2007 *Highly useful and readable....This guide to resources truly fills a niche previously overlooked. The author's engagingly written annotations and her thorough scholarship make it a must-have for school and public libraries. * VOYA, Vol. 30, No. 5, December 2007 *Crew's thorough handbook to print and electronic works for young readers offers glimpses of competent women assuming business, industrial, and homefront opportunities usually denied them. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *With this reference, Crew provides the perfect tool for informing children and young adults about amazing women within the overwhelmingly male-dominated context of war and wartime. This guide to resources is a must-have for educators and librarians. * Feminist Collections: A Quarterly Of Women's Studies Resources, March 2008 *Crew (formerly school library media specialization, Kean U.) presents an annotated bibliography on sources for youth relating to girls' and women's involvement in war, in this volume meant for teachers and school library media specialists. It covers print, nonprint, and electronic resources appropriate for grades K-12, including picture books, fiction and nonfiction, autobiographies, biographies, collective biographies, reference materials, and journal and magazine articles from the earliest historical records to the present. The scope is international, although the US is emphasized. Adult books that can be read by junior and senior high school students are included, and some that are out of print are listed. A section on women and peace organizations is incorporated, as well as professional resources for educators and primary documents available online. Classroom activities are discussed in an appendix. Author, title, subject, geographical, and grade-level indexes are provided. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2007 *This remarkable thorough overview of resources proceeds chronologically....This title can power many different directions for exploration, but it will be a worthwhile assistant to anyone looking to focus on war or women's studies. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2008 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Part 3 1 Early Times to the 18th Century Part 4 2 The 19th Century Part 5 3 The 20th and 21st Centuries Part 6 4 General References Resources Part 7 5 Making Connectiones Part 8 6 Professional Resources for Educators Part 9 7 Primary Resources Part 10 Appendix A: International Directory of Memorials, Monuments, and Museums Part 11 Appendix B: Classroom Activities, Lesson Plans, and Book Talks Part 12 Appendix C: Building a Core Collection Part 13 Author Index Part 14 Title Index Part 15 Subject Index Part 16 Geographical Index Part 17 Grade-Level Index Part 18 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Middle Ages is a common topic of study in U.S. schools. Teachers regularly assign supplemental material, including books and websites, to enhance their students'' understanding of the literature or history lessons found in textbooks, and they look to librarians for help in finding material. This comprehensive, practical guide to literature about this time period summarizes and evaluates material about the medieval period written for children and teenagers, including picture books, novels, nonfiction, and reference books. Focusing on Western Europe in the years 500 - 1500, this resource is conveniently organized around geographical locations, subjects, and time periods. Each section begins with a brief description of the historical period or group of people. A subject index gives further help to readers looking for particular topics. Works about the Middle Ages are described and evaluated in terms of content, age level, and accuracy. K - 12 teachers and public and school librarians will benefit from this work that will guide them to good books for the students they serve. They will also appreciate the sections of the book that describe professional resources, including books, articles, websites, and classroom activities.Trade ReviewThis reference work is written in the form of an annotated bibliography. It includes 551 entries on novels, history books, and other publications appropriate for students who are learning about the history of Western Europe between the years 500 and 1500. -- Mark I. West * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *Barnhouse provides a valuable classroom and readers' advisory tool. * VOYA *Evaluates 551 fiction and nonfiction resources...focusing on Western Europe from 500 to 1500. Organized by subject, geographical region and time period, with recommended web sites for each chapter and a chapter on classroom activities. * Teacher Librarian *A valuable compendium of recent titles for young readers, this resource assists educators and home-schoolers, researchers, librarians, publishers, editors, book dealers, and parents in choosing high-quality works on an intriguing period of history from 500 to 1500....This handy, reasonably priced work is a must for the professional shelf. * American Reference Books Annual *Useful as an organizing tool...a valuable resource for any school or public library that provides materials for unit studies on the middle ages. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Chapter 1: Informational Books Chapter 4 Overviews Chapter 5 Daily Life Chapter 6 Knights and Chivalry Chapter 7 Castles Chapter 8 Art and Architecture Chapter 9 Christianity and Monasticism Chapter 10 Plague Part 11 Chapter 2: Reference Works Part 12 Chapter 3: Continental Europe: 500-1100 Part 13 Chapter 4: The Vikings Part 14 Chapter 5: British Isles, 500-1066 Chapter 15 Ireland Chapter 16 Anglo-Saxon England Part 17 Chapter 6: British Isles, 1066-1500 Part 18 Chapter 7: Robin Hood Part 19 Chapter 8: Continental Europe, 1100-1500 Part 20 Chapter 9: The Crusades Part 21 Chapter 10: Joan of Arc Part 22 Chapter 11: Beyond Western Europe Part 23 Chapter 12: Medieval Legends and Folklore Part 24 Chapter 13: Arthurian Legend Part 25 Chapter 14: Professional Resources for Educators Part 26 Chapter 15: Classroom Activities Part 27 Appendix: Not the Middle Ages Part 28 Index Part 29 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis resource is as much a tribute to its editors and contributors, a cadre of champions who have made the study of this underrepresented group their lifework, as it is a testament to their unwavering respect for the young inquiring mind. It begins with a historical overview of the literature on children''s use and understanding of electronic information systems, when these retrieval mechanisms were in their infancy. Subsequent essays by leading figures in the field, all peer-reviewed, highlight the theoretical and empirical progress that has occurred since then. Including classic papers originally published elsewhere, the result is a powerful synthesis of thought, practice, and belief. For practitioners and academics, and all those who seek to better understand the complex dynamics of information seeking among children and young adults. Deserves a place on every professional bookshelf for many years to come.Trade ReviewIn Information-Seeking Behavior: Theories, Models, and Issues, Mary K. Chelton and Colleen Cool compile a collection of articles published in the 1990s about how children and teens look for and use information. The compilation not only demonstrates how far we have come but also how far we still have to go....Chelton focuses on what needs to come next in the field of youth information-seeking behavior. She raises many important issues, including the value that youth place on Internet resources over other types of resources, the role that electronic communication tools play in information gathering, and technology's impact on male literacy. * VOYA *...a thorough, well-organized presentation of what is needed to teach research adequately...This volume would be an excellent addition to the school library curriculum at graduate schools... * School Library Journal *...14 essays that examine a variety of ways of understanding how youth (except for pre-linguistic children) seek, process, and use information. Presented roughly in order of children's development stages, the papers address such topics as librarian assessments of student learning in libraries; students' perceptions of using technology; children's information choices for inclusion in a hypothetical, child constructed library; learning in the digital library; domain knowledge and children's search behavior; information seeking on the Web; information behavior in adolescent decision-making for careers; and adolescents' information seeking and utilization to drugs. * Reference and Research Book News *

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Book SynopsisSage advice and career guidance is offered by sixty-four information professionals from diverse positions and workplaces. This practical guide addresses a wide variety of career issues. The advice is aimed at librarians in various stages of a career: prospective librarians, M.L.S. students, and entry-level librarians, as well as experienced information professionals. Covers: Career options Education The job search On-the-job experience Professional development Essential skills and strategies for enjoying your careerTrade ReviewPriscilla Shontz's Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science (Scarecrow 2002) guided novice librarians through the intricacies of finding, getting, keeping, and enhancing jobs. Her new book does all that, and more....The pragmatic information in each article and the bibliographies make this an excellent guidebook for everyone in our profession, whether we are trying to assess where we are or figure out how to be in a better place. * Booklist, 5/15/2005 *While it may seem unusual to call a 565 page collection of 63 articles on librarianship concise, the breadth of the subjects approached in this guidebook could not possibly be covered in any more of an accessible and brief manner. Pulling from expert voices in all aspects of the field...Shontz manages to create an invaluable resource for next generation and experienced librarians alike....The Librarian's Career Guidebook should hold a prominent place on every MLS student's bookshelf, but experienced librarians will want to keep it in reach, as well, for those times when change is calling. * Academia *The Librarian's Career Guidebook is one of those valuable print resources for career development, offering the collective wisdom of those serving the library community and patrons on frontlines and in trenches. Priscilla K. Shontz, author of Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science (Scarecrow, 2002), has compiled an excellent collection of contributions....This book—despite its formidable size—is eminently readable and practical. Those who own it will surely consult its pages throughout the different stages of their career. Highly recommended for public libraries. * Public Libraries *...a comprehensive, informative, and engaging book appropriate for librarians at any stage of their careers....an excellent addition to academic libraries and public libraries....This book should also be required reading for library science faculty members and for any librarians who will be mentoring junior colleagues. * American Reference Books Annual *...a basic, generalized guide to building a career in librarianship....a good starting point for those new to the profession... * Library Student Journal, November 2006 *...a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom, almost like having a stable of mentors that fits in a briefcase....New and prospective librarians will find the book invaluable; more experienced professionals will learn something from it, too. Highly recommended for graduate and professional collections. * Library Journal *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Introduction Part 4 Companion Website Part 5 Section 1 Career Planning Chapter 6 1 Why Be a Librarian? Chapter 7 2 The Public in Public Libraries Chapter 8 3 Career Options in Academe Chapter 9 4 Never a Dull Day in the School Library Chapter 10 5 From Makeup to Missiles: Special Libraries Mirror the Diversity and Complexity of Today's Business Economy Chapter 11 6 A Bird's-Eye View: Working for a Library Consortium Chapter 12 7 Association Careers Chapter 13 8 Passing It On: A Career as a Full-Time Educator Chapter 14 9 Looking at Libraries from Both Sides: Librarian-Vendors Chapter 15 10 Beckoned by Darth Vader: Careers in Publishing Chapter 16 11 You Want Me to Put What Where? Freelancing Librarianship as Job, Hobby, and Passion Chapter 17 12 Countless Opportunities: Alternative Career Paths for Librarians and Information Professionals Part 18 Section 2 Education Chapter 19 13 Choosing a Library Program Chapter 20 14 The MLS: What Is It Worth? Chapter 21 15 Now That I'm Here, What Do I Take? Chapter 22 16 Replacing Classrooms and Carrels with Keystrokes: Distance Education of Library and Information Science Professionals Chapter 23 17 Library Work Experience: Get Some! Chapter 24 18 Get Hired Soon! Improving Your Postgraduation Employability Part 25 Section 3 Employment Chapter 26 19 Hunting and Gathering: Finding Jobs Chapter 27 20 Avoiding the Landmines: Evaluating a Potential Workplace Chapter 28 21 Cover Letters: Tips for Making a Good First Impression Chapter 29 22 The Resume: A Short Story about You Chapter 30 23 Interviews in Libraries: Planning, Preparation, and Perfection Chapter 31 24 Negotiation Chapter 32 25 Standing out from the Crowd: Maximizing Your Hirability Chapter 33 26 Leaving a Job: It Really Is a Small World Chapter 34 27 Make Your Own Opportunities: Staying Professionally Active While Unemployed Chapter 35 28 When You Come to a Fork in the Road...Take It Part 36 Section 4 Experience as an Entry-level Librarian Chapter 37 29 Does This Job Make Me Look Fat? Or, Making Your First Year on the Job a More Comfortable Fit Chapter 38 30 I Got the Job, Now What Do I Do? Or, Acclimating to the Environment and Defining Expectations in a New Workplace Chapter 39 31 It Just Doesn't Matter: What You Didn't Learn in Library School Chapter 40 32 How to Look Like You Know What You Are Doing: Developing a Professional Image Chapter 41 33 Performance Reviews: Terror, Tedium or Inspiration? Chapter 42 34 Tenure-Track or Tenure Trap? Part 43 Section 5 Experience as an Experienced Librarian Chapter 44 35 Preparing for Promotion: How to Succeed without Developing an Ulcer in the Process Chapter 45 36 Library Management Chapter 46 37 Staying Relevant: It's All Part of Learning Chapter 47 38 From Acord to Oak: Transforming a Novice into an Expert Chapter 48 39 Flamed! The Burned-Out Librarian Chapter 49 40 Batteries Included: Ten Tips to Supercharge Your Library Career Part 50 Section 6 Skills Chapter 51 41 Through the Mouth, the Fish Dies: The Importance of Good Interpersonal Communication Skills Chapter 52 42 Talk, Listen, Repeat: Some Thoughts on Communication Skills Chapter 53 43 Computer and Technology Skills for the Twenty-First-Century Librarian Chapter 54 44 How to Pass the 4:55 Friday Afternoon Test: The Importance of Being Organized Chapter 55 45 It's About Time: Time Management Skills Chapter 56 46 Public Speaking Skills Chapter 57 47 Librarian as Educator, or Dewey, Dewey, and You Chapter 58 48 Effective Writing for the Career Librarian Chapter 59 49 The Core of Leadership: Skills for Emerging Leaders Part 60 Section 7 Professional Development Chapter 61 50 The Art and Science of Professional Behavior Chapter 62 51 Click to Connect! Successful Online Communication Chapter 63 52 Conference Attendance Chapter 64 53 Association Work: What's in It for Me? Chapter 65 54 Mentoring: A Primer Chapter 66 55 Keeping Our Heads above Water: Staying Current with Professional Issues Chapter 67 56 Publish the Thought: Writing for the Professional Literature Chapter 68 57 Marketing Yourself: Planning to Achieve Your Professional Goals Part 69 Section 8 Enjoying Your Career Chapter 70 58 Decompressing the Overstress Librarian Chapter 71 59 Adapting to Change Chapter 72 60 Positive Attitude Chapter 73 61 Balance Chapter 74 62 The Juggling Act: Balancing Family and Your Library Career Chapter 75 63 Conclusion: Librarianship for the Love of It Part 76 Index Part 77 About the Editor

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Book SynopsisSociety does not make it easy for young people, regardless of their sexual orientation, to find accurate, nonjudgmental information about homosexuality. It makes it even more difficult for young homosexuals to find positive role models in fiction either written or published expressly for them orif published for adultsrelevant to them and their lives. The Heart Has Its Reasons examines these issues and critically evaluates the body of literature published for young adults that offers homosexual themes and characters. Cart and Jenkins chart the evolution of the field of YA literature having GLBTQ (gay/lesbian/bisexual, transgendered, and/or queer/questioning) content. They identify titles that are remarkable either for their excellence or failures, noting the stereotypic, wrongheaded, and outdated books as well as the accurate, thoughtful, and tactful titles. Useful criteria for evaluating books with GLBTQ content are provided. Books and resources of all types are reviewed based on a mTrade Review...[an] overview of gay/lesbian themes and characters in young adult literature. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *Both a comprehensive overview and a lively, detailed discussion of individual landmark books, this highly readable title...discusses 35 years of YA books with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (GLBTQ) content....this is a valuable YA and adult resource, sure to be in great demand for personal reference and group discussion. * Booklist *This Scarecrow series continues to impress...Essential. * CHOICE *Cart (young adult literature, UCLA, and Assembly on Adolescent Literature of the National Council of Teachers of English) and Jenkins (library and information science, U. of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign) trace the development of young adult literature with gay, lesbian, and queer content, beginning in 1969 with the first novel incorporating that theme, by John Donovan. They evaluate character portrayal and themes-also illustrated in a chart at the end-using three categories: homosexual visibility, gay assimilation, and queer consciousness/community. In addition to the chronological bibliography, the chapters, organized by decade, included annotated references to books published during those periods, up to 2004. * Reference and Research Book News *...a definitive work on the subject....Thoughtful and insightful analysis is a real strength of the book....This book will be important for those wishing to make their library holdings more inclusive or who want to understand the changes that have occurred in this YA genre from the 1970s through the year 2004. * Silive.com *...charts the growth in young adult novels with gay content...Michael Cart and Christine Jenkins...comment on the meager amount of critical analysis of YA literature on their theme. Their book redresses this dearth considerably. * Feminist Collections: A Quarterly Of Women's Studies Resources *The authors do a fine job of applauding what is 'accurate, thoughtful and artful,' while chastising what is 'stereotypic, wrongheaded, and outdated,'... * The Horn Book Magazine *Cart and Jenkins's incredibly detailed and researched historical survey provides a starting point for any critical, contextual, and theoretical examination of young adult GLBTQ literature. And...there is great potential in such examinations. * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *...terrific and long-overdue...Well organized and easy to read, Heart is a valuable, semi-scholarly reference for both collection development and research. * School Library Journal *Table of ContentsPart 1 Timeline of Events Relevant to GLBTQ Youth Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Give Us Faces Chapter 4 2. The 1970s: What Donovan Wrought Chapter 5 3. The 1980s: Annie on My Mind and Beyond Chapter 6 4. The 1990s: Was More Less? Chapter 7 5. A New Literature for a New Century? Chapter 8 6. What a Wonderful World? Some Final Thoughts Part 9 Appendix A: Model for GLBTQ Portrayals/Inclusion in YA Fiction Part 10 Appendix B: Bibliography of Secondary Sources Part 11 Appendix C: Young Adult Novels with GLBTQ Content, 1969-2004, Author/Title Bibliography with GLBTQ Portrayal, Inclusion and Narrative Role Part 12 Appendix D: Young Adult Fiction with GLBTQ Content, 1969-2004: A Chronological Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisCelebrates the accomplishments of YA authors acclaimed for producing high-quality comedies, who have not yet been treated in a book-length bio-critical study. Simultaneously, it reminds readers that no matter how funny an author of fiction may be, if he shows off his wit in ways that fail to play a natural role in advancing his narrative, he is not writing good fiction. To demonstrate this, humorous passages are presented to illustrate the contribution a sense of humor can make to a work of fiction. The book is arranged topically to facilitate a comparison of distinctive treatments by various authors of adolescent life events, such as sibling rivalry, bullies, and first dates.Trade ReviewHogan's observations are commendable, and he makes generous use of examples from hundreds of YA novels; moreover, with the bibliographies at the ends of chapters, readers have at hand a nice collection of recommended YA 'readings lists.' * CHOICE *Hogan's resource is an energizing tour de force through the writings of dozens of YA authors...If readers are well familiar with this body of literature, they will feel as if they are enjoying a good laugh with old and dear friends. Those new to the field will find themselves frantically scribbling down titles and authors, as Hogan entices with summaries and snippets of seemingly countless books....as a reader's advisory tool, this book is invaluable, paving the way for many laughter-filled hours to come. * Silive.com *Hogan...has ably taken on the formidable task of writing the first book-length exploration of humor in YA fiction....The book is especially helpful for looking at Joan Bauer, Eoin Colfer, Diana Wynne Jones, Ron Koertge, and Gordon Korman. It will be welcomed by juvenile librarians, teachers of YA literature, and possibly by librarians who will use it as a selection tool for their YA collections. * Booklist *The frequent association of young adult literature with angst-ridden characters and complex seriousness is challenged in this through examination of the role of humor in works for adolescents. Young adult titles that tackle 'the challenges of adolescence with wit and humor' are in fact numerous, and this remarkably solid text offers a topical discussion of many such examples....Readers will come away from this solid offering with a firm appreciation of the richness of humorous offerings; those organized enough to take notes will also have an extensive list of books to read and recommend for a laugh. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *An excellent resource for librarians wishing to balance their YA collections with humor....it's well worth taking the time to read the book, highlight sections, and take notes. * School Library Journal *Hogan (librarian, Eastern Michigan U.) sets out to prove that comedy in young adult literature can address the same concerns as books focusing on teen angst, heartache and serious life lessons. He takes his examples from the treatment of adolescent life events by authors such as Daniel Pinkwater, Vande Velde and Joan Bauer. The organization of the text follows the stages of adolescent development and ends with a discussion of the coming-of-age novel. * Reference and Research Book News *An excellent selection tool, Humor in Young Adult Literature will prove invaluable for both English or language arts teachers, as well as public and school librarians. Recommended for professional collection. -- D. Jane Miller, Brewer HS Librarian/WSISD Library CoordinatorThis professional resource is excellent for those who are looking to catch up on titles they may have missed, and can help build reader's advisory skills. * Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Family Chapter 3 Friends Chapter 4 Bullies Chapter 5 Authorities and Adversaries Chapter 6 What's Wrong with Me? Chapter 7 Could This Be Love? Chapter 8 The Ironic Perspective Chapter 9 Coming of Age: Who Am I, and What Am I Going to Do about It? Part 10 Bibliography Part 11 Index Part 12 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThrough the window of multicultural literature, we are allowed to enter worlds not physically open to usto view, to empathize, and to participate emotionally in ways that may ultimately change the way we see ourselves and the society in which we live. Introducing students to the historical contexts of racism and prejudice through the use of literature promotes active discussions and leads students to think about racial diversity. This book provides a mechanism for teacherspre-service to veteranto develop an understanding of multicultural literature and the criteria used to evaluate it. It promotes multicultural education in schools and helps to develop teaching strategies and resources that will benefit all students. Through its discussion of picture books, folklore, fairytales, myth, legends, fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction, and nonfiction works appropriate for grades K-8, students are enabled to see the strengths and weaknesses within each literature genre as well as Trade Review...highly informative....This book is a textbook for teachers, with an emphasis on African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American literature, and as such does an admirable job in a relatively small space. * VOYA, February 2007 *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Why Do We Study Multicultural Literature? 2. Defining LIterary Standards 3. Picture Books 4. Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Tall Tales 5. Historical Fiction 6. Nonfiction: Biography, Informational Texts, and Autobiography 7. Realistic Fiction 8. Poetry 9. Creating the Climate for Success Appendix: Additional Cultural Resources and Unit Plans Bibliography Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisNot only pointing out works that foster misinformation and stereotypes, this work also examines the number of authors that counteract such messages. It is useful for teachers, librarians, parents, and young adult readers seeking information about American Indian-themed literature for young adults.Trade Review...as adult selectors of books for youth, librarians cannot take lightly their responsibility to identify and expose demeaning stereotypes, distorted history, or socially ignorant context, regardless of the famous name in the author line or even the excellence of the writing itself. Scholarship is essential, and this book will certainly assist teachers, librarians, and others who want worthwhile, appropriate, and historically accurate Native American-themed literature for young adults....Prepare to be shocked at the 'classic' titles that are sources of false information, but pointing out these books is nicely counterbalanced with recommendations for good reading and an excellent bibliography. This book is a must for those who need some assistance in a culturally sensitive area. * VOYA *...this long-awaited book will be a prize for those studying and teaching children's literature. Highly recommended. All collections; all levels. * CHOICE *Sound, grounded information which would be helpful for educators, librarians in developing balanced collections for young adults, and other professionals dealing with the field of literature and Native Americans' portrayal. Recommended. -- K. McIntire, Selwyn School Grades 6-11...an important and eminently readable book, a treasure that has a place in every library, and in every school where history and literature are taught. * Multicultural Review, Vol. 15, No. 4 (Winter 2006) *...any professional who works with young adult literature will...want to read Molin's detailed survey. * School Library Journal, 10/1/2005 *Molin, a member of the Minnesota Chippewa tribe, analyzes the depiction of Native Americans in contemporary young adult fiction, historical fiction, and nonfiction written by both non-Indian and Native authors. Novels about life on the frontier, captivity narratives, memoirs, biographies, poetry, and book reviews are discussed. An entire chapter is devoted to the controversy over My heart is on the ground: the diary of Nannie Little Rose, a Sioux girl. * Reference and Research Book News *...highly recommended. * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *...a good present; Paulette Molin's guide provides direction to librarians, teachers, and parents alike.Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Foreword Part 3 PART 1: CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE Chapter 4 1 "Wildest Imaginings about Indians": Contemporary Young Adult Fiction by Non-Indian Authors Chapter 5 2 The American Indian Renaissance and Contemporary Young Adult Literature Part 6 PART 2: HISTORICAL FICTION Chapter 7 3 Perils on the Frontier and Imaginary American Indian Protagonists in Young Adult Historical Fiction Chapter 8 4 Running the Gauntlet: Fictional Captivity Narratives in Young Adult Literature Chapter 9 5 Historical Fiction: The Controversy over My Heart Is on the Ground Chapter 10 6 "The Best Teller of Stories": American Indian-Themed Historical Fiction for Young Adults Part 11 PART 3: NONFICTION Chapter 12 7 American Indian Topics in Young Adult Nonfiction Chapter 13 8 Nonfiction: American Indian Life Stories Part 14 Bibliography Part 15 Index Part 16 About the Author

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Book SynopsisAt the time of her death, it seemed that Adelaide Hasse would simply pass from memory and be forgotten. However, by the turn of the century, American Libraries would sanctify her as one of its hundred library leaders of the twentieth century, one of only thirty women given this honor.Trade Review...highly satisfying....thoughtful analysis of a spirited and talented woman. Definitely worth a read. * Information & Culture, Vol. 42, No. 3, 2007 *[Adelaide Hasse] is now vibrantly alive to me and anyone else who reads Clare Beck's outstanding biographical study....Beck artfully interweaves primary source material...with secondary interpretations...using her considerable talent for historical synthesis and good old-fashioned storytelling....I urge everyone to read this book. * Documents To The People *...a comprehensive and gripping biography....Beck is to be praised for this impressive and long overdue biography of Adelaide Hasse. * College & Research Libraries, Vol. 68, No. 2 (March 2007) *Hasse toiled rather quietly, given that she was fairly obvious in what had been a male enterprise, a collector, controller and disseminator of information. She spent 21 years at New York Public Library, until her conscience made her controversial, with significant sojourns before at the Los Angeles Public Library, the Government Printing Office, the Astor Library, and after at war agencies and the Brookings Institution. In those years she learned to speak her mind, and sometimes what she said was directed at professionals and library users as well: what shall we read? What shall we keep openly and what shall we hide away? What role does documentation play in a democracy? Beck (government documents library emerita, Eastern Michigan U.) frames her biography in the larger issues Hasse handled in her long and distinguished career and focuses on how her work affects librarianship and library policies now. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Abbreviations Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Prologue: American Library Association, 1891 Part 5 Part I: Beginnings Chapter 6 1. Origins, 1868-1889 Chapter 7 2. Los Angeles Public Library, 1889-1895 Chapter 8 3. Government Printing Office, 1895-1897 Part 9 Part II: New York Chapter 10 4. Astor Library, 1897-1904 Chapter 11 5. Astor Library, 1905-1910 Chapter 12 6. Documents Division, 1911-1914 Chapter 13 7. Economics Division, 1915-1916 Chapter 14 8. Economics Division, 1917-1918 Chapter 15 9. Crisis, 1918-1919 Part 16 Part III: Washington Chapter 17 10. War Agencies, 1919-1923 Chapter 18 11. Brookings Institution, 1923-1932 Chapter 19 12. New Deal and After, 1933-1953 Part 20 Epilogue: History of a Reputation Part 21 Index Part 22 About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBroad in scope and written in an easy-to-read style, this guide can most appropriately be used as an introduction to management for library and information science students....useful for those in larger organizations who need to conduct in-house management training sessions. * Info Career Trends *Acknowledging the rapid changes in technologies and expectations for libraries and other information management agencies, and the special and diverse laws, rules, and standards of practice involved, Curran (library and information science, U. of South Carolina) and Miller (library and information science, Indiana U.) also cover many of the issues that others avoid, such as sex in the workplace, office cliques, political behavior, crippling mistakes and management contradictions. They describe the unique nature of the information place, the importance of decision-making, the process of budgeting (which is just as important as the budget document) and the external environment (such as privacy and laws regarding the expression of opinion.) * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Foreword Part 3 Introduction Chapter 4 1. The Nature of the Information Place Chapter 5 2. Managing Communication and Representation Chapter 6 3. Leadership and Management Chapter 7 4. A Brief History of Organizational Thought from the Garden of Eden to the Fish Market Chapter 8 5. Human Resources Chapter 9 6. Political Behavior Chapter 10 7. Budgeting Chapter 11 8. Learning about Management from Experience Chapter 12 9. The External Environment Chapter 13 10. A Field Guide to Mistakes Managers Make Chapter 14 11. Managing the Paradoxes Chapter 15 12. Information Policy Chapter 16 13. Knowledge Management Chapter 17 14. You Will Not See This in Other Information Place Management Texts Part 18 Index Part 19 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisResearch indicates that collaboration is one of three key priorities school library media specialists should have if they want to make a difference at their schools. By working with the administrators and educators, school library media specialists can effectively integrate information literacy skills throughout the curriculum, and help to ensure that today''s children and young adults will be capable and effective users of information as adults. This title fills a void in the professional literature by incorporating the information about the theory of collaboration available in the business and educational psychology literatures, and translating the pertinent material into ideas and methods useful to school library media specialists.Trade Review...an excellent overview of collaboration between teachers and school library media specialists....The writing is clear and precise....should be in all circulating collections in academic libraries supporting school library, teacher, or school administration preparation programs. * American Reference Books Annual *Great book for librarians interested in this topic and wanting to get collaboration started in their schools. Summary sections at end of main chapter points are particularly helpful. -- Betsy Ruffin, Cleburne ISDCollaboration is of high interest to school library media specialists who seek to integrate information literacy skills throughout the curriculum and must work with administrators and educators to do so. Doll (information science and policy, U. of Albany, SUNY) translates existing theory about collaborative efforts into practical ideas and methods. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Introduction Chapter 4 1 Collaboration: What and Why Chapter 5 2 Collaboration in the School Chapter 6 3 Collaborating with Teachers Chapter 7 4 Collaboration Skills Chapter 8 5 Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration Chapter 9 6 Information Literacy Models Part 10 Appendix: Information Literacy Literature Review Part 11 Bibliography Part 12 Index Part 13 About the Author

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Book SynopsisMany archivists work in a repository that cannot consider publishing its inventories on the World Wide Web at this time. They have watched the growing use of the Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for publishing inventories and other finding aids on the Web, and they look forward to the day when their repository will also have a place in the Internet''s mega-library of intellectual resources. This book shows those archivists how to create clear and precise archival description in order to start preparing for that day. Dow focuses on the information needed to collect and describe one''s collection, where to put it in relation to other information, and what standards to use in the process. Rounding out this publication is a bibliography, a glossary of terms, and an index.Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgements Part 3 Introduction Chapter 4 1 Archival Description: Changing with the Times Chapter 5 2 ISAD(G)v2 and DACS Chapter 6 3 Anatomy of a Markup Language Chapter 7 4 Getting Organized and Collecting Information Chapter 8 5 Putting It All on Paper Chapter 9 6 Intellectual Access and Information Retrieval Chapter 10 7 Starting Your EAD Collection Part 11 Glossary Part 12 Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Author

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Book SynopsisA few years ago, many new Internet businesses failed as a result of an unrealistic view of the potential of the Internet, the Web, and computer technology in general. Today Internet and Web technologies are gaining a strong foothold by offering new and different ways of doing business in many areas. This book offers a clear and concise overview of the fundamental principles of computing by building a framework for understanding computer applications. In Parts 1 and 2 author Kai Olsen defines formalized and unformalized processes, with a focus on the formalization of Internet and Web technologies. Parts 3 and 4 explore these concepts further in a discussion of eBusiness applications within B2C (Business-to-Consumer) and B2B (Business-to-Business) models. Presenting numerous examples, tables, and graphics throughout, the ideas introduced in the first half of the book are expanded upon in an easy-to-understand manner. Part 5 prophesizes about the effects that these technologies will have on everyday life, jobs, and society in the future. This book is essential for those involved in, affected by, or interested in Internet and Web applications relating to eBusiness. It will be useful as an introductory textbook in courses about human-computer interaction, eBusiness, mass communications, and of general interest to library and information studies students.Trade Review...presents a clear overview of the fundamental principles of Internet computing by building a framework to understand these real-world applications. Olsen is a well-known and respected expert in user interfaces and human-machine communication. The book consists of six parts. Parts 1 and 2 focus on developing formalization of Internet and Web technologies. Parts 3 and 4 further explore the concepts and discuss both B2C (Business-to-Consumer) and B2B (Business-to-Business) e-business applications. Part 5 offers a glimpse of the future, discussing primarily the semantic Web that will be possible once Web data has been formalized to a higher degree, and presenting scenarios of possible semantic-Web high-level automated services. Finally, Part 6 summarizes the main ideas covered in the book. The section at the end of each chapter provides ideas for exercises and discussion topics. The book can serve as a course resource for undergraduates and for general readers who want to learn more about this field. Highly recommended. All levels. * CHOICE *I highly recommend this book... * JASIST (Journal of the American Society for Information Science & Technology) *Olsen (informatics, U. of Bergen, Norway; adjunct, U. of Pittsburgh) presents an introduction to the human-computer interface and how it affects Internet applications such as eBusiness. He explains the distinction between formalized and unformalized processes; their enabling and limiting relationship to virtual environments; and the impact of these technologies on the workplace and society. Chapters include case studies and exercises but surprisingly few references. Suitable for introductory computer and business courses and anyone interested in the online world. * Scitech Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Ways to Use This Book for Teaching Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Trademark Notice Part 5 Introduction Part 6 Part 1 Fundamentals Chapter 7 1 Formalization Chapter 8 2 Symbolic Data Chapter 9 3 Constraints on Technology Chapter 10 4 Cultural Constraints Part 11 Part 2 Internet and WWW Chapter 12 5 Internet Protocols Chapter 13 6 Development of Web Protocols Chapter 14 7 Email Chapter 15 8 Browsers Chapter 16 9 World Wide Web Chapter 17 10 Searching the Web Chapter 18 11 Organizing the Web - Portals Chapter 19 12 Web Presence Chapter 20 13 Mobile Computing Chapter 21 14 Automated Web (Push Technology) Chapter 22 15 Dynamic Web Pages Chapter 23 16 Embedded Scripts Chapter 24 17 Peer-to-Peer Computing Part 25 Part 3 Formalizing Business-to-Consumer Applications for the Web Chapter 26 18 Symbolic Services - Information-providers Chapter 27 19 Online Symbolic Services - Case Studies Chapter 28 20 Online Retail Shopping, Physical Items Chapter 29 21 Technical Constraints - Case Studies Chapter 30 22 Cultural Constraints - Case Studies Chapter 31 23 A Better Model? Part 32 Part 4 Formalizing Business-to-Business Applications Chapter 33 24 Data Exchange Chapter 34 25 Formalized Data Exchange Chapter 35 26 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Chapter 36 27 XML Chapter 37 28 Web Services Chapter 38 29 Automated Value Chain Chapter 39 30 Electronic Marketplaces Chapter 40 31 Outsourcing Part 41 Part 5 Interfacing with the Web of the Future Chapter 42 32 A Disruptive Technology? Chapter 43 33 Virtual Businesses Chapter 44 34 Semantic Web Part 45 Part 6 Summary Chapter 46 35 Lessons Learned Chapter 47 36 Advances in Technology Part 48 Index Part 49 About the Author

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Book SynopsisAs technology and the idea of distance education is rapidly changing, so too must the law that protects copyrighted material. In 2003 U.S. copyright law was amended with the legislation now known as TEACH (Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization). Tomas Lipinski discusses these changes to copyright law and how they may ultimately affect traditional distance classrooms. Providing a step-by-step explanation of the law and how it impacts these pedagogical issues, Lipinski discusses instructor ownership issues, a general application of fair use, and other issues that will inevitably arise when technology, intellectual property, and education all intersect. Tomas Lipinski is a lawyer, and he approaches these volatile (and very new) issues from a legal perspective. This book, however, is written in intermediate terms that will make it accessible (as well as necessary) to the distance educator and administrator. As the framework for distance education and technology (particularly cTrade ReviewLibrarians involved in distance education will want to read Tomas A. Lipinski's Copyright Law and the Distance Education Classroom. Lipinski, a lawyer and educator, explains how the 2003 legislation known as the TEACH (Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization) Act amended U.S. copyright law and how it will affect distance education. He discusses instructor ownership issues, fair use, excluded materials, new responsibilities for institutions, and the impact of changing technology as it relates to intellectual property. * American Libraries *...Lipinski's new book is essential reading for top-level higher education administrators and their legal counsel. * Australian Library Journal *Lipinski provides a thorough, authoritative analysis of copyright in the distance education environment....This book is a must read for all relevant players at institutions who provide distance education.Lipinski (information law and policy, U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) provides distance educators and administrators with a step-by-step explanation of the Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) legislation from 2003, which amended copyrightlaw and provided significant changes in the way educators must act in the distance education environment. By its nature, the material is of an intermediate to advanced level, but the author has written it in as straightforward a style as possible, with the intent that it also be accessible to novice copyright readers. He also provides a TEACH Q&A in an appendix and recommended texts in the bibliography for those needing a basic understanding of copyright law concepts... * Reference and Research Book News *Lipinski (information law and policy, U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) provides distance educators and administrators with a step-by-step explanation of the Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) legislation from 2003, which amended copyright law and provided significant changes in the way educators must act in the distance education environment. By its nature, the material is of an intermediate to advanced level, but the author has written it in as straightforward a style as possible, with the intent that it also be accessible to novice copyright readers. He also provides a "TEACH Q&A" in an appendix and recommended texts in the bibliography for those needing a basic understanding of copyright law concepts. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Tables Part 2 Foreword Part 3 Part I: Understanding the Limitations on Exclusive Rights for Educators Chapter 4 1 Performance and Display Rights in the Live Classroom and the Remote Classroom: The Need for Reform Part 5 Part II: Understanding the New TEACH Distance Education Law Chapter 6 2 The Scope of the Privilege for Educators: Excluded Materials Chapter 7 3 New Rights and Limitations Regarding Use of Copyrighted Material: Section 110(2) and Subsections (A), (B), and (C) Chapter 8 4 New Responsibilites for the Institution: Section 110(2)(D) Chapter 9 5 Summary of Part II: The Section 110(2) Requirements in a Nutshell Part 10 Part III: Completing the TEACH Puzzle Chapter 11 6 The Ephemeral Recording Privilege in Distance Education: The Old and the New Chapter 12 7 Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in the Distance Education Classroom Part 13 Appendix A: A TEACH Q&A Compliance Audit Part 14 Appendix B: Model Distance Education Copyright Policy Part 15 Appendix C: Copyright Statute Selections (Selected) Part 16 Selected Bibliography Part 17 Case Index Part 18 Subject Index Part 19 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book represents an ongoing effort to fill the void in the library literature relating to collection development policies. The authors, whose experience each spans four decades as library educators and practitioners, created the bookas well as a forthcoming companion volume devoted to school librariesto assist both library school students and professionals in the field in the compilation, revision, and implementation of collection development policies. Cutting edge trends such as digital document delivery and library cooperation are also covered. Furthermore, given the premise that a well-rounded policy reflects all activities concerning the collection management processincluding the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and weeding of information resourcesit is hoped that this work will also prove useful to non-librarians possessing some kind of stake in high quality library holdings, such as library board members, politicians, and administrators directly responsible for library opeTrade Review...examines the typical elements in collection policies (such as evaluative criteria, resource sharing statements, and acquisition methods) and offers many examples of each from academic and special libraries. A section on virtual collections (electronic resources and resource sharing) discusses the issues involved with nontraditional acquisitions. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie *The book is well organized and easy to use....an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced collection management professionals....This volume would be a valuable addition to the professional collections of academic, public, and special libraries and is highly recommended. * Reference and User Services Quarterly, Vol. 45, No. 3, Spring 2006 *Hoffmann (library science, Sam Houston State University) and Wood (director of libraries, U. of South Alabama, Mobile) compile a guide for students and librarians on collection practices, incorporating issues and methods spawned by the internet and electronic publishing. The focus is on university, public, and special libraries; a similar book on school libraries is forthcoming, and both are scions of the 1996 Library Collection Development Policies: A Reference and Writer's Handbook. The first part focuses on creating a "blueprint" for a library's holdings. The second part (which includes a chapter by Jane Pearlmutter on resource sharing) looks at developments in electronic collections. The volume incorporates samples, contact information for libraries whose policies were quoted in the book, and intellectual freedom statements and forms. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Preface Part 3 Introduction Part 4 PART 1: COMPONENTS OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICIES Chapter 5 1. Introduction to Collection Development Policy Components Chapter 6 2. Purpose Statements in Policies Chapter 7 3. Background Statements in Policies Chapter 8 4. Responsibility Statements in Policies Chapter 9 5. Mission, Goal, and Objective Statements in Policies Chapter 10 6. Target Audience Identification in Policies Chapter 11 7. Budget Allocation and Funding Statements in Policies Chapter 12 8. Evaluative Criteria Identified in Policies Chapter 13 9. Format Statements in Policies Chapter 14 10. Government Publication Sections in Policies Chapter 15 11. Treatment of Specific Resources Identified in Policies Chapter 16 12. Special Collection Statements in Policies Chapter 17 13. Resource Sharing Statements in Policies Chapter 18 14. Services Identified in Policies Chapter 19 15. Selection Aids Identified in Policies Chapter 20 16. Copyright Statements in Policies Chapter 21 17. Intellectual Freedom Statements in Policies Chapter 22 18. Acquisition Methods Identified in Policies Chapter 23 19. Gift and Exchange Statements in Policies Chapter 24 20. Collection Maintenance Identified in Policies Chapter 25 21. Weeding Statements in Policies Chapter 26 22. Collection Evaluation Sections in Policies Chapter 27 23. Policy Revision Statements in Policies Chapter 28 24. Definition of Terms and Glossaries in Policies Chapter 29 25. Bibliographies in Policies Chapter 30 26. Appendixes in Policies Part 31 PART 2: VIRTUAL COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT Chapter 32 27. Introduction to Virtual Collection Development Chapter 33 28. Policy Components for Online Electronic Resources Chapter 34 29. Discussion of Recent Issues Chapter 35 30. Sample Policies Chapter 36 31. Resource Sharing in the Digital Age: An Integrative Perspective Part 37 Appendix A: Inventory of Excerpted Library Policies Part 38 Appendix B: Intellectual Freedom Statements and Forms Part 39 Bibliography Part 40 Index Part 41 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe law should be accessible to every professional, which is the philosophy behind The Law of Libraries and Archives. In this invaluable book, legal concepts are explained in plain English so that librarians and archivists will be able to understand the principles that affect them on a daily basis. This book provides its readers with answers and raises issues for them to think about. In addition to providing a basic overview of the law, this work contains enough details to allow readers to make informed choices and to converse intelligently with legal counsel. Some of the issues included in the book include contracts, copyright and patent law, fair use, copyright exceptions for libraries, and the TEACH Act. The book contains chapters discussing trademark law, licensing of databases, information malpractice, and professionalism, as well as privacy issues, the PATRIOT Act, employment law, and the basics of starting a non-profit organization. Visit the author''s website for a number of important documents and resources related to library law.Trade Review...a readable, enlightening addition to a librarian's professional development bookshelf.... * Legal Information Alert, March 2007 *Comprehensive, easy to understand, and up-to-date, this title is recommended.... * Catholic Library World, Vol. 78, No. 1, September 2007 *This is a work that every librarian and archivist should read; every library and archive should add it to the reference collection. Essential. * CHOICE, Vol. 44, No. 11 (July 2007) *A good reference on law...Carson is clear and concise in his analysis....Obviously, this is a valuable book and website for archivists and librarians managing programs and holdings in our litigious age. * Records and Information Management Report *This book should be required reading for anyone who works with copyright, intellectual access, patent law, fair use, or contracts. It is a simple (as simple as one can get regarding these laws), easy-to-use reference book, written for laymen, dealing with the complexities and intricacies of many laws related to libraries and archives. The author is well-known to librarians, having published the column 'Legally Speaking' in Against the Grain since 1999. Almost everything and anything dealing with libraries and the law is detailed here. * Public Services Quarterly *Carson is well qualified to write this book. He is educated as a librarian and as a lawyer....He demonstrates throughout the book a superb understanding that his readers are in need of legal information, but are not likely to have much or any formal training in the law. -- Kenneth D. Crews, Columbia UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 1. Libraries and the U.S. Legal System Chapter 3 2. Contracts: A Meeting of the Minds Chapter 4 3. Copyright and Patent Law Chapter 5 4. Fair Use and Intellectual Property Rights: The Basics of Using Information Legally Chapter 6 5. Copyright and Education Chapter 7 6. Trademark and Trade Secret Law Chapter 8 7. Licensing of Intellectual Property Chapter 9 8. Information Malpractice, Professionalism, and the Unauthorized Practice of Law and Medicine Chapter 10 9. Search Warrants, Investigations, Library Records, and Privacy Chapter 11 10. Internet Use Policies and the Filtering Debate Chapter 12 11. Employment and Workplace Law Chapter 13 12. Forming a Nonprofit Organization Part 14 Notes Part 15 Index Part 16 About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis title should be useful to students who are considering an internship experience and anyone who wishes to implement an internship program. * Booklist *The practical information here will be useful for any library school or public library...Recommended for library schools and large public libraries. * Library Journal *Featuring 20 contributions from former interns and supervisors, this volume describes a broad spectrum of experiences in public library internship. In the first section, the inner workings of five successful programs are revealed. Subsequent chapters discuss internship in both traditional (reference department, children's services, etc.) and non-traditional (i.e., a tribal library) settings. The final chapters focus on internship as a recruitment tool. Mediavilla managed an internship program for the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System in the Los Angeles area from 2001 to 2003. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Part I. Developing Effective Public Library Internship Programs Chapter 4 1. Library School Internships: A Review of the Literature Chapter 5 2. Library School Intership Programs: How UCLA Does It Chapter 6 3. The LIS Practicum: An Internship with Academic Credit Chapter 7 4. Santa Clara County Library's Graduate Library Intern Program Chapter 8 5. Creating an Internship Policy for the Glendale Public Library Chapter 9 6. Insider Training Part 10 II. Traditional Public Library Internship Settings Chapter 11 7. Internships in a Public Library Reference Department Chapter 12 8. "And Other Duties as Assigned": Iowa City Public Library's First Children's Services Intern Chapter 13 9. How I Spent My Summer Vacation: An Internship Experience at New York Public Library's Teen Central Chapter 14 10. LEEPing into the Profession: INterning at the Vacaville Public Library Chapter 15 11. Exploring Public Librarians' Many ROles through a Library System INternship, or How to Learn Thirty Jobs in as Many Days Chapter 16 12. Mentoring Library Technicians Part 17 III. Nontraditional Public Library Internship Settings Chapter 18 13. The Tribal Library Intern Project: A Practicum in Cultural Lessons Chapter 19 14. LIteracy Internships: Take a Plunge into the Deep End Chapter 20 15. Internships in Public Library Archives and Local History Collections Chapter 21 16. One Special Collection, Many Personal Paths Part 22 IV. Using Internships as a Recruitment Tool Chapter 23 17. "Recruitment Through Mentoring": Success in Illinois Chapter 24 18. The "Working with Kids @ Your Library" Mentorship Program, County of Los Angeles Public Library Chapter 25 19. The FILL Project: Using Internships to Recruit at the System Level Chapter 26 20. Recruitment: Miami-Dade Public Library System's Intern/Trainee Program Part 27 Index Part 28 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisDomesticating Information: Managing Documents Inside the Organization examines records and documents as complex business objects and explores the many different perspectives required for their management. Viewing documents as business objects requires a much different perspective from treating them as cultural artifacts, where preservation is the primary concern. When viewed as business objects, documents must be looked at in terms of integration with business processes, in defense of litigation subpoenas, or in the implementation of information technology. As a consequence, records managers are business analysts, and therefore are treated as such in this book. How information technology, the law, archives, and library & information science scholarship address and affect document and records management are all considered. Topics covered include: how to manage documents and records in any environment, hard copy vs. electronic documents, and how to create a foundation for managing recordTrade ReviewWithout question, this is one of the most interesting books ever written about records management, a welcome change from the usual how-to manual or technical report. It is a book that will find a welcome place in the graduate programs preparing individuals to work as archivists and records managers. * Records and Information Management Report *Choksy's tone, attitude, and arguments bring both renewed and needed energy...to this debate....a usefully articulated overview of the current state of the records management profession and the issues it faces....an informative book indeed. * The American Archivist *The book is very well written throughout. The author, although earnest in her objectives, has a sense of humour and her book will be accessible and interesting even to those unfamiliar with the world of records management. Highly recommended for academic and corporate libraries. * Canadian Library Journal *Aimed at academics in library and information science, this text considers records management from the perspective of the needs of the organization and discusses how it differs from archives and library science. Following an overview of the history of records management, Choksy considers the importance of context for documents and records. Other topics include business processes in relation to records, and the value of information within the organization. Choksy teaches at the School of Library and Information Science at Indiana U., Bloomington. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Figures Part 2 Tables Part 3 Preface Part 4 Acknowledgments Part 5 Introduction Part 6 1 History of Records Management Part 7 2 The Context of Records Part 8 3 What is a Record? Part 9 4 What Records Do We Manage? Part 10 5 The Life Cycle: Business Processes in Relation to Records Part 11 6 Creating Value: Organizing Records Part 12 7 Conclusion: New Requirements for the Records Manager Part 13 Bibliography Part 14 Index Part 15 About the Author

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Book SynopsisLibrary Collection Development Policies: School Libraries and Learning Resource Centers represents an ongoing effort to fill the void in the library literature relating to collection development policies. The authors'' experience spans four decades as library educators and practitioners. They created this book, as well as the earlier volume devoted to academic, public, and special libraries, to assist both library school students and professionals in the field regarding the compilation, revision, and implementation of policies. Many libraries carry out the vital function of collection development without any form of documented plan. This work provides such a plan and is divided into three major sections. Part one focuses on standardized elements most likely to be found in selection policies, thereby serving as a blueprint for building library holdings; part two explores the ethical and legal issues ensuing from the use of digital resources; and part three addresses digital informationTrade ReviewA school or district would find many useful models here to avoid reinventing policy statements. * Booklist, October 1, 2007 *This useful book is the second volume in the Good Policy, Good Practice series edited by Kirsti Nelson and Martin Dowding. It expands upon the issues and practices the authors explored in their 1996 book, Library Collection Development Policies: A Reference and Writers' Handbook....Because it includes information on the unique issues related to electronic resources, this title would be useful for both experienced and new librarians. -- Spring 2008, Vol. 47, Issue 3 * Reference and User Services Quarterly *Hoffman (library science, Sam Houston State U.) and Wood (U. of South Alabama Library System) offer this book for library school students and professionals on the compilation, revision, and implementation of collection development policies. The book, along with a companion volume, is an outgrowth of their Library Collection Development Policies: A Reference and Writers' Handbook from 1996. The present volume addresses advances in technology by including new policy examples in different library settings from North America. They present policy components that are standardized sections most likely to be found in school library development statements, based on a survey of many written and online policies. These address elements that create a blueprint for building library holdings, ethical and legal issues relating to the use of digital resources, and digital information within the context of traditional library operations. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2007 *The contents of this book are based on an excellent idea. * Technicalities, July/August 2008 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Introduction Part 4 1 Collection Development Policy Introduction Part 5 2 Mission, Goals, and Objectives Statement Part 6 3 Responsibility for Collection Development Part 7 4 Evaluative Criteria Part 8 5 Format/Types of Materials Statement Part 9 6 Treatment of Specific Resource Groups Part 10 7 Special Collections Part 11 8 Resource Sharing Part 12 9 Selection Aids Part 13 10 Acquisitions Part 14 11 Gifts Part 15 12 Budgeting/Funding Part 16 13 Intellectual Freedom Part 17 14 Copyright Part 18 15 Collection Maintenance Part 19 16 Weeding Part 20 17 Collection Evaluation Part 21 18 Services/Special Features Part 22 19 Appendixes in Policies Part 23 20 Bibliography Part 24 21 Acceptable Use Policies Part 25 22 Virtual Collection Development Part 26 23 Policy Components for Virtual Resources Part 27 Appendix A: Institutions Contributing Policy Experts Part 28 Appendix B: Intellectual Freedom Statements and Forms Part 29 Index Part 30 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLeavening scholarship with mild irony, Eaton offers a perceptive four-way study of—literally, in part—changing fashions in modern biographies for young readers. * School Library Journal, 12/1/2006 *...Gale Eaton shows that an analysis of this neglected genre can yield intriguing results. Eaton provides close readings of numerous juvenile biographies of notable women published between the mid-1940s and the mid-1990s. * Children's Literature Association Quarterly, Vol. 31, No. 4 (Winter 2006) *The book...offers interesting insights....A useful tool for teaches and librarians. * Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature *Eaton (library and information studies, U. of Rhode Island) examines juvenile biographies, histories, and collected biographies of women for how they have changed in their content as well as assumptions about what a female role model should be like. She begins with 34 biographies of Elizabeth Tudor that were published in England and the US from 1852 to 2002 and analyzes their accuracy, rhetoric, and absent information. By using a "snapshot" approach, 99 biographies of women in 1946, 1971, and 1996 are then studied, specifically in close readings rather than content only. The final chapters consider themes about appearance, public vs. private lives, and involvement in the community. One chapter is devoted to Pocahontas. Books were chosen if they consider the whole or partial life of a woman, and are aimed at elementary, middle, and junior high school readers. Eaton provides an annotated list of biographies by subject in each of the years studied. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction: Biographies for Girls, 1946-1996 Chapter 3 1. Rediscovering Elizabeth Chapter 4 2. 1946: Private Women and the Public Good Chapter 5 3. 1971: Public Work and Private Loss Chapter 6 4. 1996: Objectivity and the Culture Wars Chapter 7 5. Pocahontas: Four Political Fictions Chapter 8 6. Conclusion: Dressing the Role Models Part 9 Appendix A: Biographies of 1946: An Annotated List Part 10 Appendix B: Biographies of 1971: An Annotated List Part 11 Appendix C: Biographies of 1996: An Annotated List Part 12 Index Part 13 About the Author

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Book SynopsisWith the invention of desktop computers, electronic learning or e-learning has become a convenient learning tool of choice for individuals with busy schedules. For the past several years, there has been a continuous stream of much needed innovation in the use of e-learning and these have now become second nature to both e-learning providers and users. But just as e-learning has enhanced and enriched our lives, challenges have increased as the creation of courses and e-learning material evolve. Technology, although it makes our lives easier, can come with a not so affordable price tag. As creators of e-learning content, after raising money to provide a costly e-learning initiative, how do we know if our customers or target audience are really learning? Who is going to maintain the technology? Who will subsidize the upkeep costs? How do we know if there is a better product on the horizon that can do it more cheaply and with more advanced technology infrastructure? E-learning and BusinesTrade ReviewA very useful resource... this book provides a wonderful overview of the e-learning industry * College & Research Libraries, April 2009 *Provides a review of developing nonprofit business plans for all kinds of e-learning projects both large and small. This review holds broad implications making E-learning and Business Plans a pick for college-level collections strong not just in business books, but in computer or education topics as well. It offers professionals, nonprofits and researchers keys to understanding typical nonprofit business plans and experiences in the e-learning arena and makes for an invaluable pick. * California Bookwatch, November 2008 *

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Book SynopsisTechnology has provided many new tools to assist in managing, particularly in the management of resources. Prentice places management within its social, economic, and political context; showing how management attitudes and activities are closely related to the environment in which they are practiced.Trade Review...a well-articulated and a consistently organized work. It contains a wealth of suggestions for additional readings that will provide managers with introductory tools for addressing the challenges of library management in the information age....especially useful to graduate students in library and information science studying organization management. * Reference and User Services Quarterly, Vol. 45 No. 3, Spring 2006 *Prentice provides an inclusive introduction to management principles as they can be applied in today's libraries. Though the book is basic enough to be used as a text in library management classes, its later chapters are practical enough to serve as a reference for those seeking to improve or change either their organizations or personal management activities. Part I provides a comprehensive introduction to the context in which current workplaces thrive, Part II to the theories behind modern organizations and their management. Both are broad enough to apply to nearly any workplace, making this volume useful to practitioners outside the library world. Part III discusses aspects of management as they are more directly applied to libraries and information centers: planning, organizational structure, decision-making, staff, evaluation, finances, facilities and knowledge management. Though the language is sometimes awkward, the basic principles of management and their application are presented in well-digested form. * Info Career Trends *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Part I. Living and Working in the Information Age Chapter 4 1 The Changing Environment in Which We Live and Work Chapter 5 2 The Sociopolitical and Organizational Context of Information Chapter 6 3 Diversity in the Workforce Chapter 7 4 Ethical Issues Part 8 Part II. Management: Putting Theory into Practice Chapter 9 5 The Organization and Its Function Chapter 10 6 Leadership Chapter 11 7 Motivation, Management, and the Manager Chapter 12 8 Communication Chapter 13 9 Marketing Part 14 Part III. Managing the Organization Chapter 15 10 Innovation and Planning Chapter 16 11 Organizing Work Chapter 17 12 Decision Making Chapter 18 13 Staffing Systems Chapter 19 14 Performance Appraisal Chapter 20 15 Program Management and Evaluation Chapter 21 16 Financial Management Chapter 22 17 Planning and Managing Physical Facilities Chapter 23 18 Knowledge Management Part 24 Index Part 25 About the Author

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Book SynopsisAs with its four predecessors, the 1990-2002 compilation of On Account of Sex: An Annotated Bibliography on the Status of Women in Librarianship continues the commitment of ALA''s Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship to identify published materials on the status of women in the profession and to compile, update and issue a bibliography of these materials on a regular basis. This comprehensive and substantially annotated bibliography includes materials published in the library and information science literature as well as the literature of related fields (i.e., social sciences, management, higher education, and women''s studies). Some of the topics covered are career development for women; salary and compensation; sex discrimination; equal stratification in the field; and the history of women in the profession. Pertinent materials from the growing body of gender and feminist studies in the scholarly literature of librarianship and related fields are indexed. Relevant statistical compilations, such as ARL Salary Surveys, which examine gender as a variable are covered. Books, articles, essays, government documents, ERIC documents, dissertations, conference reports, and pamphlets, as well as some non-print materials and electronic documents are included. The book has a broad subject arrangement, and entries within are arranged chronologically. Each annotation provides the researcher with sufficient information about the source to make a decision on its usefulness and applicability.Trade Review...continues the previous four source listings of LIS literature on career development for women, salaries, discrimination, image, gender issues, and library history. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, October 2006 *...an excellent resource for researchers in librarianship and women's studies....This bibliography is recommended for universities, especially those with library science and women's studies programs. * Feminist Collections: A Quarterly Of Women's Studies Resources, Vol. 27, No. 4 (Summer 2006) *...highly recommended... * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *This book is the fourth volume in a series of annotated bibliographies that provides a useful and, better yet, interesting guide to written materials regarding women in librarianship for approximately 25 years. Taken together, these are excellent resources...an accurate and insightful account which highlights the issues most relevant to all of us in the profession. This book is highly recommended for all types of libraries. It is an absolute 'must' for those academic libraries that are affiliated with a school or college that teaches librarianship, by whatever name it is called in each place. Women entering the profession need to know how far we have come and how far we still have to go. And men can be enlightened and provoked to thoughtful contemplation as well. * Journal of Access Services, Vol. 3, No. 3 (2005) *This bibliography continues the commitment of the American Library Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship to identify published materials regarding women in the profession and to compile, update and issue a bibliography of these materials on a regular basis. It includes resources published in library and information science literature and the literature of social sciences and related fields concerning topics such as career development for women, salary and compensation, and the history of women in the profession. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Acronyms and Abbreviations Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Introduction Chapter 5 1. Biography and Autobiography Chapter 6 2. Career Development and Satisfaction Chapter 7 3. Education Chapter 8 4. Employment Issues Chapter 9 5. Gender Issues in Librarianship Chapter 10 6. Image of Librarians Chapter 11 7. Information Technology Chapter 12 8. Leadership and Management Chapter 13 9. Library Associations Chapter 14 10. Library History Chapter 15 11. Salary and Pay Equity Chapter 16 12. Sexual Discrimination and Harassment Chapter 17 13. Women Librarians as Authors Part 18 Author Index Part 19 Geographical Index Part 20 Subject Index Part 21 About the Editors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisContaining nearly one thousand individual ideas and bits of advice for teaching, Ideas for Librarians Who Teach is tailored primarily to librarians, but most of the suggestions put forth can be applied to anyone who will be getting up in front of a group to teach (e.g. teachers, business trainers, workshop leaders, craft instructors). If someone has some knowledge or skill to share, this book will help him or her teach it with confidence. Chapters cover diverse topics that range from preparing for a session to looking over the classroom, and from dealing with questions to using visuals, Web pages, and handouts. There are suggestions for teaching audiences with different learning styles as well as teaching foreign students (and vice versa). Group learning ideas and practical suggestions for what to put on feedback forms are also included. Promoting library instruction, teaching via distance education, dealing with disruptive students, and coping with burnout are addressed with applicable recommendations. There is an extensive bibliography and recommended resources throughout for additional or more detailed descriptions of some of the ideas. Also, example syllabi and a workshop outline are provided as appendixes. Whether using this book as a base for a semester-long course or for a workshop on teaching, librarians who teach, or who are about to start teaching, will find this book very helpful. Every academic, public, school, and corporate library should have this book.Trade ReviewThough many books dealing with library instruction already exist, this one stands out. With this new work, Lederer compiles the best ideas from her past teaching experience...the result is a multifaceted, practical handbook that can be used by librarians teaching in any library environment....Whether you've been teaching for many years or are just starting out, you'll find Ideas for Librarians Who Teach enormously handy and inspiring. Highly recommended. * Public Libraries, March/April 2007 *...this book of advice is a $35 investment in a private tutor that can be consulted almost any time. * Teacher Librarian *Increasingly, librarians need to teach. This book provides almost 1,000 practical tips to make instruction effective, based on the author's teaching experience and standard readings in the area....This work is a dip-and-browse resource. * Booklist, 3/1/2006 *This guide to library instruction is a valuable tool for newbies or veterans....The manual will be useful not only to teaching librarians, but also to anyone who is required to lead workshops, to teach sessions, or to give presentations in business and education. * School Library Journal, 5/1/2006 *Lederer brings a wealth of practical experience to bear in Ideas For Librarians who Teach....The book draws on many highly relevant source ideas and issues...the advice is helpful and relevant...Lederer (a reference librarian at Colorado State U.) offers nearly 1,000 ideas and tips for teaching library instruction (a.k.a. bibliographic instruction) to a wide variety of audiences. Although primarily tailored to librarians, the suggestions may be applied to anyone who teaches, including business trainers, workshop leaders, and craft instructors. Topics include (for example) answering questions, understanding different learning styles, and dealing with disruptive students. Sample syllabi and a workshop outline are provided in the appendix. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Part 2 1. Knowing the Material Part 3 2. Librarian as Key Tool Part 4 3. Customizing Sessions Chapter 5 Assignments Chapter 6 Lecture/Hands-On/Other Chapter 7 Useful Resources Chapter 8 Learner's Search Process Chapter 9 Team Teaching Chapter 10 Another Way to Provide Instruction Chapter 11 Instructional Design Part 12 4. In the Classroom...Teaching Chapter 13 Icebreakers Chapter 14 Discussion Chapter 15 Critical Thinking Chapter 16 Tours Part 17 5. Diverse Students and Foreign Teachers Chapter 18 Generally Speaking Chapter 19 American Students, Foreign Teacher Chapter 20 About Americans (for Foreigners) Chapter 21 Fitting In while in the United States Part 22 6. The Classroom Chapter 23 School Library/Media Center Chapter 24 New Classroom/Lab Part 25 7. Questions Part 26 8. Visuals Chapter 27 Black or White Board Chapter 28 Overhead Transparencies Chapter 29 Presentation Software Chapter 30 Flip Charts Chapter 31 Videos Part 32 9. Using Web Pages Part 33 10. Handouts Chapter 34 Hands-On Assignments Part 35 11. Humor Part 36 12. Learning Styles, Different Learners Chapter 37 Myers-Briggs Chapter 38 North, South, East, and West Chapter 39 Students with Disabilities Chapter 40 Learning Differences Chapter 41 Non-Traditional Students Chapter 42 High-Risk/Gifted Students Chapter 43 K-12/Adult Differences Part 44 13. Group Learning Chapter 45 Forming Groups Chapter 46 Pre-Activity Chapter 47 Example Methods Chapter 48 Virtual Groups Chapter 49 Library Setting Part 50 14. Evaluation Feedback Improving Part 51 15. Promoting Library Instruction Chapter 52 University/College Chapter 53 K-12 Chapter 54 Marketing/Promoting Chapter 55 Promote Value Part 56 16. Distance Education Chapter 57 On Television: In General Chapter 58 As Course Instructor on Television Chapter 59 Computer Instruction Part 60 17. Miscellaneous Chapter 61 Disruptive Students Chapter 62 Complaints/Problems Chapter 63 Burnout Chapter 64 Teaching a Credit Course Part 65 Appendix A: Example Syllabus 1 Part 66 Appendix B: Example Syllabus 2 Part 67 Appendix C: Example Workshop Outline Part 68 Bibliography Part 69 Index Part 70 About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFor library management courses, this textbook offers a great deal. It delivers a large amount of valuable information and ideas in a very readable and useful format. Dougherty is to be commended for his writing. ...This book effortlessly blends theory and practice...and should do a fine job of making management theory have real application in the classroom. * Journal of the Medical Library Association, January 2009 *Dougherty offers tools and procedures for collecting data for workflow evaluations. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie *The problem-solving techniques explained and the real-life examples cited in this practical book provide the necessary tools for any library interested in doing just that. Recommended for all library collections. * Booklist, September 2008 *Retitled for the 21st century, this new edition...presents a variety of approaches to engaging in rigorous inquiry into workplace activities, processes, and workflows.....The goal of the text is not simply to introduce the reader to these approaches for assessing the work environment, however, but to 'rescue' these tools of analysis from what the author perceives as a general sentiment that they are outdated....very effective introduction to scientific management tools. * College & Research Libraries, Sept. 2008 *Dougherty...provides a well-organized and most useful analysis....A welcome addition to the collection of any library. * Library & Information Science Research, September 2008 *This is a solid introduction to scientific management concepts, not often addressed in recent library management literature....Dougherty shows how to assess internal processes and make evidence-based decisions about them, ensuring that workflows and procedures are as efficient as possible, both improving service to users and freeing up resources. Recommended for professional collections. * Library Journal, December 2008 *Most of the book is a catalog of well-established measurement techniques with roots in industrial engineering. Dougherty is doubtlessly correct that many library procedures could be improved with some thoughtful investigation.... His book is best consulted on an as-needed basis.... Dougherty excels at describing how to streamline current activities and manage the resultant organizational change. * Journal of Academic Librarianship *Academic, public and special libraries are always trying to improve services and reduce costs, and this book by Richard Dougherty gives librarians the practical tools to accomplish organisational change and to improve library services....Dougherty is an expert on organisational change and has many years' experience in senior roles in university libraries....This book is well laid-out, with attractive typesetting, and it includes a generous number of figures and charts to enhance the text. Overall this is a useful guide that delivers what it promises. * Library Hi Tech *Dougherty's expertise and experience shine bright....Streamlining Library Services is a powerful aid to successful change management and is required reading these days. * Serials Review *All of the factors that might make it seem impossible to take the time to step back and analyze current practices for future improvements make it even more important to do so, and Dougherty has provided a well-organized and well-written guide to assist us in this work. -- Holley Lange, Morgan Library, Colorado State UniversityUseful for any library wanting to streamline their services, or even just to self-analyze their own processes and tasks, this work is written for the novice. It has been greatly updated since its last edition. * American Reference Books Annual, May 2009 *Streamlining Library Services is a useful and affordable answer for those librarians that cannot afford a consultant, as well as for libraries that have implemented recommendations by a consultant. All libraries will benefit from reading and making use of this book . . . Dougherty makes it clear in his writing that any activity may be the subject of analysis, and that makes this book even more valuable than an outside consultant service that only may focus primarily on traditional technical services activities. * Technicalities, September/October 2009 *In an era when librarians are pressed to justify the cost and value of their services, this book is a precious gift to all of us. * The Reference Librarian, October 2009 *Dougherty provides both administrators and staff with the tools needed to examine, analyze, streamline, and ultimately improve library services. . . . In this well written book, Dougherty draws on his long and varied experience in the library field for examples throughout the text. . . . Dougherty has provided a well-organized and well-written guide * Collection Management, Winter 2009 *This is an excellent primer on the methods that librarians can use to identify areas for improvement, analyze their processes, assess the results of their study, and make improvements….It would be a valuable addition to any library's professional collection. * Library Collections, Acquisitions and Technical Services *This book is crammed full of practical tools and techniques for improving the cost-efficiency of library services….It has a thorough index. This book is very good value for money and I recommend it to all librarians. * The Electronic Library *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Figures Part 2 Preamble Part 3 Preface Part 4 Acknowledgments Part 5 Section One: Looking Backward, Looking Forward Chapter 6 Chapter 1. The Roots of Scientific Management Chapter 7 Chapter 2. The Impact of Technology on Environments, Productivity and Staff Roles Part 8 Section Two: Diagnosing Problems; Preparing for a Study Chapter 9 Chapter 3. Identifying Targets of Opportunity Chapter 10 Chapter 4. Preparing for a Study Chapter 11 Chapter 5. Identifying the Problem: Diagnostic Tools Part 12 Section Three: What We Do: The Tools Chapter 13 Chapter 6. Block Diagram Chapter 14 Chapter 7. Tools for Process Analysis Chapter 15 Chapter 8. Tools for Special Situations Chapter 16 Chapter 9. Forms and Templates Part 17 Section Four: How Much Time it Takes Chapter 18 Chapter 10. Tracking Systems: Throughput/Delay Analysis Chapter 19 Chapter 11. Self-Administered Diary Studies Chapter 20 Chapter 12. Work Sampling Chapter 21 Chapter 13. Direct Time Study Part 22 Section Five: How Much it Costs Chapter 23 Chapter 14. Costs Part 24 Section Six: Post-Study Activities Chapter 25 Chapter 15. Assessing the Current Activities Chapter 26 Chapter 16. Designing Streamlined Activities Chapter 27 Chapter 17. Implementing New Activities Chapter 28 Chapter 18. Managing Organizational Change Part 29 Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a very useful and well-done work....This is a must-have book for any library science library. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *This book will be a worthwhile purchase, enabling prospective leaders to prepare for the challenge or decide that it is not for them and helping current leaders to become more effective. * College & Research Libraries, Vol. 68, No. 5 (September 2007) *An extensive collection of valuable research and recommendations. ... inspirational. * Booklist, 1 August 2007 *The authors...provide a wealth of valuable research and recommendations on the subject of leadership....enlightening and thought-provoking....a valuable addition to the manager's bookshelf. -- Edward Falcone, Deputy Director, Yonkers Public Library * Jlams, Spring 2007 *New and current leaders will gain insight into how to lead effectively and find practical advice for meeting today's challenges in providing information service. -- Laura C. Savastinuk, Assistant Branch Manager at Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA * Lisjobs.Com *Libraries face challenges due to retiring information professionals and competition from online information services. Drawing on data collected from their 2004-2005 survey and interviews with leaders in libraries, archives, and other information services, Evans (librarian, Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff) and Ward (archivist in Wales) present information to support those moving into leadership roles, especially in smaller services lacking training opportunities. Chapters covering the basics and success factors of traditional and post-9/11 approaches to leadership/e-leadership include tips, pitfalls, quotes, checklists, and exercises. * Reference and Research Book News, May 2007 *It is refreshing to see a book that brings together the viewpoints on leadership from all sectors, while still keeping a focus on the specific leadership skills required in libraries....This is an excellent book and a useful tool for developing a library collection using the comprehensive reference lists and recommended reading. In comparison to other library management titles, I found this to have a much more practical approach to leadership, with strategies that can be easily applied and changes that one can start putting into practice immediately. * Australian Library Journal *This book will not only help those embarking on a leadership role but also provide insights and stimulus to those who have been in such positions for many years. Evans and Ward have provided a highly readable, sensible and useful text relevant to both student and practitioner alike, with a real basis in practical applications. -- Bob Pymm, Charles Stuart University * Collection Building *Table of ContentsForeword Preface Part 1: Background 1 Thinking about Leadership 2 Leadership: Past, Present, and Future 3 Developing your Leadership Abilities Part 2: Developing Leadership Skills 4 Creating a High-Performing Team 5 Honing Political Skills 6 Thinking and Acting Strategically 7 E-Leadership Part 3: The Experience of Leadership 8 It Isn't Always Easy 9 Crucial Success Factors Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe amount of published literature can be overwhelming for scientists and researchers moving from a broad disciplinary research area to a more specialized one, particularly in fields that use information from more than one discipline. Without a focused inquiry, the researcher may find too little information or may be overcome by too much. Striking the correct balance of information is the focus of Literature Search Strategies for Interdisciplinary Research. This useful reference tool studies diverse interdisciplinary areas revealing the general and individual qualities that dictate the strategies of successful searches. Beginning with a bare-bones search strategy for finding primary research in interdisciplinary areas, the book then goes on to provide hints for research in specific disciplines, as the unique traits of the individual fields compound the difficulties in interdisciplinary research. Individual chapters, written by experts in that particular area, address ten research fields in depth, disclosing the common qualities of interdisciplinary research. The study areas covered include Paleontology, Crystallography, Quaternary Research, Human Factors Engineering, Nanotechnology, Atmospheric Chemistry, Bioethics, Computational Biology, Engineering Entrepreneurship, and Machine Learning. For scientists and engineers new to their fields, as well as librarians whose responsibilities include collecting library materials for newly-emerging interdisciplinary research areas, Linda Ackerson''s guide provides all that is needed to develop a successful search strategy.Trade ReviewA timely, informative introduction to the process of doing research across disciplines. Very few current guides to interdisciplinary research of any kind are available, much less in science and engineering....This work is a fine selection for any research library, but is particularly fitting for science and engineering collections. * Reference and User Services Quarterly *A valuable starting point for interdisciplinary research....It is highly recommended. * American Reference Books Annual *Ackerson (library science, U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) edits this guide designed to help scientists and engineers plan a successful strategy for the often harrowing task of interdisciplinary research. Each chapter tackles a specific discipline in physical science, mathematics, life science, applied science, and social science, informing the reader how the majority of literature in that discipline is arranged and how to access the best publications, both print and electronic, for interdisciplinary interests. Chapters also provide a brief history of each subject and an overview of the unique characteristics of its literature and research. Specifically, the ten chapters cover the following disciplines: paleontology, crystallography, quaternary research, human factors engineering, nanotechnology, atmospheric chemistry, bioethics, computational biology, engineering entrepreneurship, and machine learning. * Scitech Book News *This small, readable volume would be very useful to library staff working in the disciplines discussed....This is an interesting book and a most useful guide, recommended for the collection of any library providing information services in these interdisciplinary fields, as well as to individuals working in these research disciplines. * Australian Library Journal *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1 Paleontology Chapter 4 2 Crystallography Chapter 5 3 Quaternary Research Chapter 6 4 Human Factors Engineering Chapter 7 5 Nanotechnology Chapter 8 6 Atmospheric Chemistry Chapter 9 7 Bioethics Chapter 10 8 Computational Biology Chapter 11 9 Engineering Entrepreneurship Chapter 12 10 Machine Learning Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Editor and Contributors

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Book SynopsisWhile online exhibitions vary in complexity, basic tenets apply to the design of fluid, descriptive, and easily navigable displays. Build It Once: A Basic Primer for the Creation of Online Exhibitions explains these principles, as well as the basic structure for a flexible, easy-to-use exhibition format. Procedures describing how to design a simple format; how to create image and text files to populate the presentation; and how to develop handcrafted web pages used to display each item with its descriptive text or metadata are all included in this text. An overview of available technologies that can simplify and shorten the task is also provided. Build It Once will help readers create a reliable and easily modified exhibition format that follows the best basic standards and practices. Designed for the staff member faced with the challenge of creating high-quality online exhibitions with limited exhibit experience, technical support, and resources, this book of practices will enable evTrade Review...provides a clear description... * Canadian Library Journal *An excellent resource for those who need to find out quickly and practically how to create an exhibition. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, Vol. 68, No. 6 (June 2007) *...this is the item of choice for any seeking a specific guide to producing online exhibitions. * California Bookwatch, October 2007 *The casual tone of this volume, the detailed step-by-step instructions, and the examples drawn from the online exhibitions of the Spencer Library, make readers feel that they are getting advice directly from someone who has been there and knows what she is talking about....This book is a useful guide to learning about specific features and advantages of Dreamweaver....This book shows exactly how the world of archives and special collections can thrive in the digital age and gain new audiences, and it provides basic standards and best practices anyone can use. * The American Archivist *This slim reference from Thiel (digital imaging librarian at U. of Kansas) advises digital librarians at cultural institutions in the creation of attractive, effective online exhibitions. Advice focuses mainly on looks and function — defining exhibition impetus and audience, designing format, creating structure, and identifying table components are addressed, among other tasks. A brief tutorial in Dreamweaver and HTML is provided, but novice website designers may need additional instruction. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Foreword Part 3 Introduction Part 4 Define the Exhibition Part 5 Select the Equipment Part 6 Design the Format Part 7 Create the Structure Part 8 Identify the Table Components Part 9 Build the Web Page Part 10 Advanced Topics Part 11 Online Exhibition Tutorial Part 12 Appendix A Leab Exhibition Awards Evaluation Criteria Part 13 Appendix B Digitization Glossary Part 14 Appendix C Accessibility Guidelines Part 15 Bibliography Part 16 Index Part 17 About the Author

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Book SynopsisIn Constraining Public Libraries: The World Trade Organization''s General Agreement on Trade in Services, the authors present a compelling argument for why the library community should be concerned about the effect of international trade agreements on the ability to deliver library and information services to the public. The book begins with a rigorous yet succinct description of the relevant provisions of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), proceeds to discuss how it is likely to impact particular public library services, and then discusses how the library community could best respond to these challenges. While there cannot be certainty when considering how GATS will ultimately impinge upon public libraries, this book pinpoints potential problem areas. It is a valuable tool in informing the dialogue within public libraries on the World Trade Organization, and providing the foundation for effective advocacy at the domestic and international levels to ensure that public Trade Review...detailed, carefully argued...Solid, extensively documented...timely and useful...it provides an increasingly rare and thoughtful discussion of certain aspects of library management... * Library Journal, 4/15/2007 *The value of this book lies in its thoroughness and enumeration of problem areas.... Of interest to those working in government funded or the public sectors. * Par Public Administration Review, February 2009 *In this study, Trosow and Nilsen consider the potential effects of various provisions of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) on the delivery of public library services. Following a review of the WTO framework, the authors (both U. of Western Ontario) outline the general requirements of the GATS agreement and identify areas where public libraries may be susceptible to legal challenges from private service providers. They also suggest specific steps for building more effective advocacy programs for public libraries. The pertinent sections of the GATS agreement are found in the appendix. * Reference and Research Book News, May 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Chapter 3 1. Introduction: What Has GATS Got to Do with Libraries? Chapter 4 2. The Scope of GATS Coverage Chapter 5 3. The GATS Disciplines: Classification and Commitment of Services Chapter 6 4. Do Public Libraries Operate on a Commercial Basis and Compete with Other Service Suppliers? Chapter 7 5. The Perils of Privatization: Commericialization and Privatization of Public Libraries and Library Services Chapter 8 6. Avoiding the Negative Impacts of Trade in Services Chapter 9 7. Advocacy for Public Libraries Chapter 10 8. International Trade Policy as Information Policy Part 11 Appendix A: Pertinent Sections of the GATS Agreement Part 12 Appendix B: Pertinent Sections of the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) Part 13 Appendix C: The IFLA Position on the World Trade Organization (2001) Part 14 Appendix D: Canadian Library Association Letter to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Part 15 GATS Glossary Part 16 Bibliography Part 17 Index Part 18 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisA Chronology of Librarianship, 1960-2000 continues the work of Josephine Smith in her original Chronology of Librarianship (Scarecrow, 1968). It updates and completes her work up to 2000, paying special attention to the progress made on technological and international fronts that have significantly altered the role and function of the librarian, especially the rise of the internet in the 1990s. The ramifications of this new level of global connectedness and of the new role of the librarian are of primary concern for author Jeffrey M. Wilhite. This book covers all areas of library literature that inform the history of librarianship and ranges over multiple continents. Its broad scope lends itself to wide use by scholars and students of library history and library literature. The chronology is presented in a dictionary format and separated into decades. It is complemented by a comprehensive bibliography and name index.Trade ReviewImportant to the volume are the impacts of technological advances and globalization on the role and function of the librarian. * Reference and Research Book News *Josephine Smith’s Chronology of Librarianship, published in 1968, covered the field from the first century C.E. to 1959. Jeffrey M. Wilhite’s Chronology of Librarianship: 1960-2000, starts up where Smith left off. Each year’s treatment is arranged by category (“Contemporary Events,” “ALA,” “Library of Congress,” etc.). Just about anything that might be of interest in the library world is included. For each event, Wilhite supplies a one-or two- sentence description and a source. * American Libraries *The author should be commended for his remarkable diligence and rigor in locating such eclectic information. * Booklist *This book is a "must" purchase for every institution in the United States that teaches library and information studies. It would also be a valuable acquisition for reference departments in public and in some special libraries. * Technicalities *

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Book SynopsisIn-House Bookbinding and Repair is a working document that contains information on setting up both a basic bookbindery and repair lab (i.e. the design, equipment, tools, and supplies needed) and instructions on rebinding and repairing cloth-bound books. Highly illustrated to greater enhance its usefulness, this manual also covers various aspects of book repair and conservation, and contains appendixes on manufacturers and suppliers of materials and products discussed in the text, an extensive Glossary of terms, a separate section on World Wide Web Resources, and a helpful bibliography. This manual will prove valuable to libraries of all sizes and locations. Library managers and administrators will find it a worthwhile resource as they contemplate the utility of an in-house lab. Library staff charged with various aspects of bookbinding and book repair will find the manual to be a practical reference tool. The volume is also designed to be used as a primer for related courses in LibrarTrade ReviewAn excellent introduction to the topic, it is a useful, practical bookbinding/repair lab manual...highly recommended... * Collection Building, Vol. 26, No. 2 *Although some book-repair projects may come with the warning, 'Don't try this at home,' library staff can safely handle many projects. In her new book, In-House Bookbinding and Repair, Sharon McQueen explains how to set up a basic bookbindery and repair lab and provides instruction on rebinding and repairing cloth-bound books. Extensive illustrations by Ellen Latorraca depict the repair techniques, making this a practical reference tool for staff. * American Libraries *...offers excellent advice about planning; a good reminder about some critical aspects that often get lost in the push to begin work....We applaud Dr. McQueen's attempt. We haven't had a new book for in-house repairs in a while. Reading the book's preface, and the author's long list of acknowledgments, we quickly feel her unbridled enthusiasm for library preservation and book conservation repair. What a joy to read of someone's passion for a task that is quite time-consuming and detailed. Often the public sees a book repaired, sitting on a shelf, and rarely realizes the effort-the hour or more that one or more library staff took to return it to usable condition. We appreciate that a professor takes on the challenge of supporting in-house conservation repair departments. Thank you, Dr. McQueen. * Binders' Guild Newsletter *This is a well-illustrated guide that is better than the brief materials provided by the supply houses....Bottom line: Worth the price. * Teacher Librarian, April 2006 *McQueen, U. of Kentucky library school, has done a workmanlike job that is unusual only in its 30 pages of ideas for administrators on setting up a binding/repair studio. The repair portion, 60 pages, covers material that is accessible in many other manuals. The last 25 pages include a glossary, list of suppliers, web resources, and a bibliography. The book was written for use in a course taught by James Twomey at the library school of the U. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Part One: Setting Up Shop Chapter 4 1. The Environment Chapter 5 2. The Equipment Chapter 6 3. The Tools Chapter 7 4. The Supplies Part 8 Part Two: The Process: Recasing a 20th- or 21st-Century Book Chapter 9 5. Parts of a Book and Types of Damage Chapter 10 6. Preservation Awareness Chapter 11 7. Preparing the Text Block Chapter 12 8. Resewing Chapter 13 9. Making the Case Chapter 14 10. Casing In Chapter 15 11. The Hollow Tube Chapter 16 12. The Rebacking Chapter 17 13. Saving Provenance Part 18 Glossary Part 19 Manufacturers and Suppliers Part 20 World Wide Web Resources Part 21 Bibliography Part 22 Index Part 23 About the Author

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Book SynopsisFour times in western history: in the 1400s, the early 1800s, the 1880s, and again in the mid-20th century, we learned to duplicate and disseminate the printed word more cheaply. And each time strange events followed.Trade Review...will please anyone who loves history. * Bookviews *Must reading for anyone involved in printing, typesetting or graphic design...a fascinating look at the printed word! * Design, Typography, and Graphics Monthly *...an energetically written history of print technology that shows how changes in type production have had profound effects on society. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie *...Sonn's telling of the history of print [is]...engaging. * Color Business Report *...amazingly detailed....extremely useful as a research tool. -- vol. 67, no. 6 * College & Research Libraries, November 2006 *Colorado-based historian and writer Sonn describes the inventions and forces that shaped information processes in the past, providing a background for what the future may hold. In a conversational yet information-filled narrative he recounts the evolution of the printed word over the past 160,000 years, lightly touching on "primordial scratches" and proceeding to the birth of type (what he describes as "from hand to lever"), the age of type ("from lever to machine"), and the end of type ("from machine to math"), then concluding with "life after type." * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *William Sonn is at his best... * Times Literary Supplement, January 26, 2007 *Sonn is an excellent writer and, judging by the wealth of footnotes and extensive bibliography, a dogged researcher, too. * American Printer, December 2006 *...a valuable documentary record. * Information & Culture, Vol. 42, No. 2 (2007) *Table of ContentsChapter 1 1. Peter Printing Pants in Linotype Hell, 1993 Part 2 Part I. The Birth of Type: From Hand to Lever Chapter 3 2. Primordial Scratches Chapter 4 3. The Machine in the Manger Chapter 5 4. A Certain Scrambling Chapter 6 5. A Happy Man, Concerned Chapter 7 6. The Terrible Contagion Chapter 8 7. Faster Than Asparagus Part 9 Part II. The Type Age: From Lever to Machine Chapter 10 8. Cat Troubles Chapter 11 9. Trickle, Stream, Torrent, Wave... Chapter 12 10. Extreme Cheapness Chapter 13 11. The Dam's Last Brick Chapter 14 12. "The Hasty Approach of Evil" Chapter 15 13. Complacency's Triumph Chapter 16 14. The World without Kinship Part 17 Part III. The End of Type: From Machine to Math Chapter 18 15. Full Pantry, No Can Opener Chapter 19 16. War after the War Chapter 20 17. Dreams of Girl Typists Chapter 21 18. Buck Rogers Stuff Chapter 22 19. Like a Burlesque Blonde Chapter 23 20. Speedups and Slowdowns Chapter 24 21. Union's End Chapter 25 22. Aristocrats in Dotage Part 26 Part IV. Life after Type Chapter 27 23. Words Out of Dots, Rolled Out of Factories Chapter 28 24. ...And Offices And... Chapter 29 25. One Last Transaction Cost Chapter 30 26. The Descent into Free Part 31 Bibliography Part 32 Index Part 33 About the Author

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Book SynopsisA deep and penetrating exploration of the key concepts of information and communications sciences by one of its founders, this book covers everything in its subject that you want to know more about including the bedrock topics of signs, symbols, information, and communication, all considered from an historical and foundational perspective that is satisfying to the beginning student and worthwhile for practitioners of long standing. All the major players are given their role, from Shannon and Weaver to Tim Berners-Lee, with Marshall McLuhan an engaging participant. Communication in all its formsbe it print or electronic media, mass communication as well as person-to-person messaging, whether by mail, telephone, gesture, or emailis thoroughly examined in this book, which can serve as either an introductory text to undergraduates in information science, an interesting read for the layman, or as a refresher for the communications professional.Trade Review...a well-organized book that achieves its purpose...Readers of all levels of expertise could benefit. * Library & Information Science Research, Vol. 29, No. 2 (2007) *This volume introduces students of information science and interested lay readers to the study of communication. Meadow (emeritus, information studies, U. of Toronto) begins with an overview of the history of communication, discussing forms ranging from cave drawings to radio, television, and the Internet. Other topics include (for example) the attributes of information, the idea of a symbol, and the communication of meaning and understanding. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *Suggesting the true depth of the field through which Meadow is traversing, he provides brief notes and further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter. He also supplies an extensive bibliography....a good book for beginning communication students; it is a fun read for technical and professional communicators. -- Gary Hernandez * Technical Communication Quarterly, Vol. 54, No. 4, November 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Figures Part 2 Preface Part 3 1. History of Communication: Cave Drawing to Typewriters Chapter 4 The Very Beginning; Writing; What to Write On; The Alphabet and Numbers; Printing; The Typewriter Part 5 2. History of Communication: Sound, Light, and Transportation Chapter 6 Sound Transmission; Light; Mail; Animals, Boats, and Ships; Iron Horses and Horseless Carriages; Flying Machines Part 7 3. History of Communication: Photography and Electricity Chapter 8 Photography; The Telegraph; The Telephone Part 9 4. History of Communication: Electronics Chapter 10 Radio; Television; Transistors and Integrated Circuits; Computers and the Internet; Communication Satellites; Wireless Telephone Part 11 5. What Is Information? What Is Communication? Chapter 12 Why It Matters; Information; Messages and Signals; Media; Transmission; Communication; Noise Part 13 6. Different Views of Information Chapter 14 Information and Data; Attributes of Information; Content and Context; Knowledge and the Knowledge Base; Information Overload; Learning; News and Intelligence; Disinformation; Truth; Propaganda and Misinformation; Entertainment as Information Part 15 7. Messages Chapter 16 A Message as a Representation of a Thought; How to Represent a Thought; Messages Come through Our Senses; The Medium and the Message Part 17 8. Signs and Symbols Chapter 18 The Idea of a Symbol; Examples; Combining Basic Symbols into Words and Numbers; Combining Word Symbols—Grammar; The Value of Ambiguity Part 19 9. Media and Transmission Chapter 20 Types of Media; Transmission Systems; Media, Hot and Cold; Noise Part 21 10. Communicating Meaning and Understanding Chapter 22 Meaning; Understanding; Coming to Understanding; Understanding and the Knowledge Base; Brain Disorders; Communicating across Cultures Part 23 11. Communication: The Full Monty Chapter 24 Composition; Technical Considerations; Semantics; Effectiveness; Some Real-Life Examples Part 25 12. Communication Systems of Today and Tomorrow Chapter 26 The Wired City; The Wireless World; Personal Communication; The Global Village: Convergence; Adaptation; Where Are We Today? Qulaity of Information; Where Will We Be Tomorrow? Part 27 Bibliography Part 28 Index Part 29 About the Author

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Book SynopsisAccess to Medical Knowledge answers the question, What makes the medical librarian committed to the fundamental value of providing medical information to all who need it? What are the underlying values of the profession that support this strong commitment to the public good? In answering these questions, author Frances Groen identifies three core professional values of librarians: providing access to information, preserving the accumulated knowledge of the past, and helping the public to understand how to help themselves to this information. While these values are shared by all library specialties, Groen explores their unique meaning within the field of medical librarianship by taking a careful look at its genesis through a thorough review of the literature demonstrating these perennial values in the practice of medical librarianship. The book describes the transformative nature of information technology that has provided new opportunities to revolutionize clinical medical informationTrade Review...the book should appeal not only to those interested in library history, but any librarian who regularly fields health-related questions. * American Libraries *This book is a refreshing and inspirational read....highly recommended.... * Issues In Science and Technology Librarianship, Summer 2007 *...well researched....this book should find an audience among all librarians, not just medical librarians....and should interest library science students as well....enjoyable as well as informative. * Journal of the Medical Library Association, Vol. 95, no. 3 (July 2007) *In this book, Groen successfully presents the history and development of medical librarianship in genuinely interesting and informative detail, spanning from the early 1900s to the present day....a valuable resource, and researchers and librarians in the academic world can learn much from it. * College & Research Libraries, May 2007 (vol 68, no 3) *Detailed in its research and driven by the author's passion for the profession of medical librarianship, this is a readable and illuminating history of medical librarianship, of interest to all those working in the health sector, as well as to a wider audience of information professionals. * Library Hi Tech, August 2008 *Groen examines medical librarianship, tracing its history, and considering changes in the field caused by developments in information technology and telecommunications. She attempts to understand why librarians make certain choices and develop certain services. She draws on her own experiences as a medical librarian and in associations and defines three core values of medical librarians: providing access to the medical literature, empowering and educating library users, and preserving the wisdom of the past. Discussion revolves around access to clinical information and consumer health information in the internet age, challenges to providing access, alternative methods, and communication. The book is meant for medical librarians, professors, and other library and information professionals. Groen has been affiliated with Falk Library of the Health Professions, U. of Pittsburgh, and the medical library at McGill U. in Canada. * Scitech Book News, June 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction: Libraries as a Public Good—Why? Part 3 PART I: LIBRARIANS AND THEIR VALUES Chapter 4 1. Librarians, Values, and the Public Good Part 5 PART II: THE ORIGIN OF MEDICAL LIBRARIANSHIP Chapter 6 2. Early Days in the Porfession Chapter 7 3. The Emergence of the Medical LIbrary in the Twentieth Century, 1900-1960 Chapter 8 4. The War and After, 1940-1960 Chapter 9 5. Gaining Ground in Medical Libraries, 1960-1990 Part 10 PART III: MEDICAL LIBRARIES IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET Chapter 11 6. Digitization and the Internet: A Revolutionary Context for Libraries Chapter 12 7. Consumer and Patient Information: Convergence on the Internet Chapter 13 8. New Approaches to Clinical Medical Information Part 14 PART IV: IS THERE A BETTER WAY? Chapter 15 9. The Economics of Scientific and Medica Information Chapter 16 10. Toward Open Access Chapter 17 11. New Solutions in Access to Medical Information Chapter 18 12. Controlling Copyright: The Necessary Balance Part 19 Conclusion: Advancing the Role of the Medical Librarian in the Public Good Part 20 Bibliography Part 21 Index Part 22 About the Author

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Book SynopsisUniform Titles for Music explains the concept and practice of uniform titles for musical works by a single composer and works of unknown or collective authorship. The book provides a step-by-step approach to establishing uniform titles.Trade ReviewUniform Titles in Music is an excellent guide for those learning the cataloging of music as differentiated from book cataloging, and a refresher for those honing their skills. The printed format employs bold font for some highlighted text, and displays other sections in brief columns; its fonts are easily read. -- . * American Reference Books Annual, June 2008 *Koth's extensive work in the field has allowed her to produce this long-awaited tome.... An excellent reference source.... Finely written, Koth's text is accurate and easy to read. She is to be commended greatly for this work.... She has done impeccable work of the highest quality.... Whether a beginning or seasoned cataloger, this work is a necessity for anyone in the field.... Everything needed to form uniform titles can be found in the book, and it is of great value in quickly answering complex issues that often come up. -- G. Dale Vargason * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association, March 2009 *A useful tool for catalogers of all different ability levels to construct music uniform titles....This book does an excellent job of bringing together discussion and examples relating to music uniform title construction into one location. It can (and perhaps should) be viewed as a vital resource for both primarily non-music catalogers and advanced music catalogers alike. * Technical Services Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFor managers and other librarians, Bazirjian, a librarian at the U. of North Carolina, Greensboro, and Mugridge (university libraries, Penn State U., University Park) compile 12 essays on the function of teams in academic library technical services in terms of performance evaluation, rewards and recognition, hiring, and workload and workflow. Contributors, who are associated with academic libraries in the US, describe the history of teams in library technical services, how to apply team theory, and how to assess their organizational structure. Case studies of particular universities are provided, in addition to evaluations of their effectiveness, studies of libraries that have returned to hierarchical structures, and descriptions of process improvement and matrix teams. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *...[a] useful title... * Booklist, 12/15/2006 *...highly recommended... * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *This collection of writings provides useful correlations between theory and practice, a balanced perspective between successful and unsuccessful team implementations, and practical advice for workflow analysis. * Reference and User Services Quarterly, Vol. 46, No. 4 (Summer 2007) *Organizing technical services with self-directed work teams has become quite common during the past 15 years. Editors Rosann Bazirjian and Rebecca Mugridge and their cadre of experts examine this concept in Teams in Library Technical Services. * American Libraries *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Part 2 Part 1: Theoretical/Historical Perspective on Teams Chapter 3 1. The Role of Organizational Culture in Effective Team Development Chapter 4 2. When Is a Team Really a Team? Examples of Team-Based Management Concepts in Academic Libraries Chapter 5 3. Teams and the Control of Work: A Case Study at Arizona Part 6 Part 2: Effectiveness of the Team Structure Chapter 7 4. University of Maryland Libraries: Case Study for Program Review Chapter 8 5. Long Live the Team! Factors in the Longevity and Success of a Semiautonomous Work Team Chapter 9 6. Strategic Planning and Organizational Structure in a Team Environment Chapter 10 7. Team Training for Technical Services: Revisiting the Concept after Ten Years Part 11 Part 3: Reevaluation of the Team Structure Chapter 12 8. Transitioning from Self-Directed Teams to a Traditional Work Unit Chapter 13 9. Letting Go: A Reflection on Teams That Were Chapter 14 10. Implementing and Dismantling Teams in Technical Services at the University of Kentucky Libraries Part 15 Part 4: Special-Purpose Teams Chapter 16 11. And They Lived Happily Ever After: Findings from the Penn State University Libraries' AV Workflow Process Improvement Team Chapter 17 12. Matrix Teams: Advancing Transitions Part 18 About the Editors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisGraham Salisbury, winner of the Scott O''Dell and Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, grew up in Hawaii during the 1950''s, and the lion''s share of his fiction is set there. He writes about boys of all races trying to carve an identity for themselves and struggling to make moral decisions as they grow into manhood. The first section of this book chronicles the labyrinthine path of Salisbury''s life and career: from barefoot island boy to college dropout, from bubblegum pop musician to schoolteacher, and from real estate manager to young adult author. The book then offers a critical context for Salisbury''s work, discussing his novels in terms of plot and style: analyzing literary themes and examining critical responses to his work. Salisbury''s use of archetypes and the coming of age stories that dominate his work are explored in depth. Fans are also treated to a peek at some of Salisbury''s future projects. Librarians, teachers, and teen readers will find this critical biography to be aTrade ReviewPart of the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series, Gill's critical analysis of Salisbury's work is a satisfying and absorbing read....Gill's writing is clear, devoid of jargon and educational obfuscation. What comes across most clearly is a heartfelt appreciation for the talent Salisbury demonstrates in his novels. Teachers, librarians, and students will all find this volume useful as well as interesting to read. * VOYA *This is an exceptionally well-researched book. Teachers will find good excerpts to use with their students, helping them to gain a more thorough comprehension of Salisbury's talent. * School Library Journal, 12/1/2005 *Good analysis of Salisbury's works. Gives chronology of his life; breaks down the stories, reviews critical responses to the works and discusses themes and characters analysis. It is easy to read and understand and it comes with a complete bibliography for further referencing. Highly Recommended. -- Marilyn Sprague, Flower Mound HSGill (English education, University of North Carolina) chronicles the life and career of Graham Salisbury, who has written seven children's books since 1991 set in his native Hawaii. He also analyzes the characters in each book, summarizes the plots, and compares the protagonists and themes that reappear throughout the stories.Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Preface: Aloha Part 3 Chronology Part 4 Introduction: The Islands Chapter 5 1. Island Boy: The Life and Career of Graham Salisbury Chapter 6 2. Hai Moolelo: Blue Skin of the Sea and Island Boyz Chapter 7 3. Makuakane and Keiki Kane: Lord of the Deep Chapter 8 4. Ohana and Kanaka e: Shark Bait and Jungle Dogs Chapter 9 5. Mana olana: Under the Blood-Red Sun and Eyes of the Emperor Chapter 10 6. One Hero: The Monomyth in the Novels of Graham Salisbury Part 11 Conclusion: Aloha Again Part 12 Selected Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis extraordinary book defines and describes librarianship and library science through insightful and thoughtful essays contributed by 17 recognized leaders of the profession. While each essay presents a distinct perspective and approach, collectively they paint a picture of a humane and human profession central to and concerned with the cultural, social, political, and intellectual underpinnings of civilization. Often challenging and provocative, often moving, always engaging, the essays reflect a diverse and complex profession and the values, beliefs, practices, and philosophies that make it unique and vital. The essays take a variety of approaches: historical analysis, personal recollection, career review, political or social commentary, intellectual or philosophical musings, and short and long-term forecasting. Even when the essays address issues of a practical nature, they raise issues of concern in a broader context. The role of libraries in a democratic society is examined through the historical perspective of the Boston Mandate of 1852, the most recent US presidential election, and the current strain of censorship and intellectual freedom battles. What is the proper role of libraries as social organizations advocating societal reform and working toward the common weal? What is the role of government and politics in the profession? What is the responsibility and role of the library in determining or advocating public policy? If, as one essay elegantly and persuasively argues, our professional concern should center not on information or fact, but on truth, can we avoid political action and political repercussion? These are weighty issues addressed not only with passion, but also with a freedom and honesty seldom encountered. This is a powerful and important book that should be read by every librarian, every library student, every public official, indeed, every citizen concerned with his or her community.Trade ReviewYour library should buy this book not only for the staff, but for the community. * Australian Library Journal *One of librarianship's preeminent statesmen, Norman Horrocks, recruited 17 library giants to share their thoughts about the profession. In Perspectives, Insights, and Priorities: 17 Leaders Speak Freely of Librarianship, Horrocks shares their essays on the past, present, and future of the field. Included among the contributors are Molly Raphael, who discusses why libraries still matter; Kathleen de la Peña McCook, who examines social justice as a context for a career in librarianship; and Ginnie Cooper, who expounds on why libraries are the best public value. * American Libraries *If you are getting gray hair, you will probably remember the time when your mother made you take cod liver oil every day during the winter just to make sure you were getting your vitamin D. Then that wonderful experience was replaced by the vitamin D milk we all drink. So, when you feel your spirits weighed down by the problems of the day and you need a shot of library vitamin D, try reading one of these brief essays, written by luminaries in the field, about the profession as a whole. Reading these essays is like inviting a keynote speaker to a professional conference and listening to a little philosophy mixed in with a challenge to action on some of the more global issues confronting libraries....Bottom line: Recommended for a 10-minute shot in the arm. * Teacher Librarian *Here is a gem of a book, a work of art, a mosaic of our profession at the cutting edge of the 21st Century....Perspectives, Insights, and Priorities: 17 Leaders Speak Freely of Librarianship is, for its panoramic scope and quality of excellence, a must read for students of Library and Information Science, a must-have for academic libraries, highly recommended for public libraries and for any librarian or paraprofessional seeking a deeper insight into the heart of librarianship at its best. * Catholic Library World *The timely publication of and the renowned authors in Perspectives, Insights & Priorities will greatly appeal to library students, while the immense diversity of topics and perfect balance of political fodder with inspirational passages will prove stimulating and reaffirming for all librarians. * Information & Culture *Edited by the legendary Horrocks, this collection is recommended for library schools and professional collections. * Library Journal *worthwhile essays for public librarians. * Public Libraries *Horrocks (emeritus, School of Library and Information Sciences, Dalhousie U., Canada) presents 17 essays in which professional librarians reflect on librarianship and library science in terms of their own experiences with the field. Contributors touch on a diversity of subjects, including the implications of the 2004 US presidential election on libraries, the values and ethics of librarianship, social justice as a context for a career in librarianship, the history of accessing and disseminating information from the oral tradition to the present, and the changing role of the library in the 21st century. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 From Oral Tradition to Electronic: Accessing and Disseminating Information Part 3 The Library Professional Part 4 Election 2004: The Library Fails Again Part 5 Reflections on Librarianship: Values, Ethics, and Practice Part 6 Serving Young Adults in Libraries: A Professional Life's Work Part 7 Libraries: The Best Public Value Part 8 A Virtuous Profession Part 9 Librarians: Our Reach is Global and Our Touch is Local Part 10 Library Values in a Changing World Part 11 Librarianship: Intersecting Perspectives for the Academy and from the Field Part 12 Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: A Personal View of Librarianship Part 13 The Fog of My Career: Some Reflections and Lessons Learned Part 14 Social Justice as a Context for a Career in Librarianship Part 15 Philosophy Begins in Wonder and Ends in Performance Part 16 Reflections on a Passion Part 17 Why Do Libraries Matter in the 21st Century? Part 18 The More Things Chance, The More Things Remain the Same Part 19 About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisIn the 1990s, many governments began to use information and communications technologies, especially Internet applications, to improve the efficiency and economy of government operations and to provide their citizens, the business community, and government officials with information and services. The goal of e-government is to become entrenched in the everyday lives of these people so that they become reliant on Internet access to government. Comparative Perspectives on E-government draws upon the expertise of its contributors, who have conducted research and policy analyses related to government information policy and e-government, and who have published previously in these areas. The focus of coverage is on five countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and topical issues such as the digital divide, the balance between access and security in the aftermath of 9-11, trust in government, the citizen''s perspective on e-government, and the evaluation of government Web sites. The book addresses the need to understand the phenomenon of e-government better_its development, mission and goals, success in achieving those goals, and future plans_extending an inquiry to both developed and developing countries. An additional need for detailed cross-country analyses and comparisons, introduced here, is also addressed.Trade ReviewThe concern here is not whether citizens, businesses, and government officials should become reliant on Internet access to government, but the obstacles to that goal and how they may be most effectively overcome. Researchers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, and the US discuss such aspects as the digital divide, the balance between access and security after 9/11, trust in government, citizens' perspectives, and the evaluation of government Web sites. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *...this is an outstanding contribution to a rapidly developing area of research. * The Electronic Library, Vol. 24, No. 6, 2006 *...an interesting study... * Australian Academic & Research Libraries *Comparative Perspectives on E-government collects for its readers, in one volume, the thoughtful analysis of the discourse of information policy most important to researchers. It is a wonderful entrance into a developing political institution. * College & Research Libraries, Vol. 68, No. 1 (January 2007) *This edited volume brings fresh research perspectives on comparative e-government. The authors provide in-depth anaylses of the evolution, nature, and emerging impact of e-government on public service....The authors do a superb job of describing how public institutions provide and regulate e-governments. -- Eric E. Otenyo, Northern Arizona University * Journal of Information, Technology & Politics *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Figures and Tables Part 2 Preface Part 3 Part I: Introduction Chapter 4 1. E-government: Transforming Government Part 5 Part II: Individual Countries Chapter 6 2. E-government in the United States Chapter 7 3. E-government in the United Kingdom Chapter 8 4. E-government in Canada Chapter 9 5. E-government in Australia Chapter 10 6. E-government in New Zealand Part 11 Part III: Foundational Issues Chapter 12 7. Trust in Government Chapter 13 8. Access and Security Chapter 14 9. Trends and Challenges in Archiving E-government Records Part 15 Part IV: Audience Issues Chapter 16 10. Citizens' Response to E-government Chapter 17 11. More Citizen Perspectives on E-government Part 18 Part V: Results and Evaluation Chapter 19 12. Government Portals Chapter 20 13. Performance Metrics—Not the Only Way to Frame Evaluation Results Part 21 Part VI: Consequences Chapter 22 14. E-government and the Digital Divide Chapter 23 15. Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide in the United States Part 24 Part VII: Conclusion and Improvements in E-government Chapter 25 16. The Internet, the Government, and E-governance Chapter 26 17. Advancing E-government Part 27 Bibliography Part 28 Index Part 29 About the Editors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisScience for Girls: Successful Classroom Strategies looks at how girls learn from the time they are born, taking the reader through both the informal and formal education process. While the focus is on science education, the reader will read about current research in the area of female learning styles in general.Trade Reviewa strongly documented work, based highly in research....of interest to a researcher or to one wanting to support an increase in girls studying science, mathematics, and computers. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *Table of ContentsPart 1 CHAPTERS Chapter 2 1. Girls: Unique from the Start Chapter 3 2. Girls and Learning: Falsehoods and Facts Chapter 4 3. Turning Girls on to Science Chapter 5 4. Strategize for Success Part 6 APPENDIXES Chapter 7 A. Why the Difference? Chapter 8 B. How Hands-On, Minds-On Methods Work Chapter 9 C. Single-Sex Schools: Yea or Nay? Chapter 10 D. And the Walls Come Tumbling Down Part 11 Bibliography Part 12 About the Author

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Book SynopsisBrings together a list of teaching activities books for social studies. Primary emphasis is placed on those books that are written for the elementary and middle school grades. These annotated books appear in the main body of this work and are arranged by curriculum area, topic, and grade level.Trade ReviewAimed at teachers and home-schooling parents, this annotated bibliography lists selected books containing activities designed to enhance social studies teaching in the elementary and middle school grades. The volume is organized by curriculum area, and then by topic and grade level. Social studies activities books geared to junior and senior high levels are listed in the appendix. Lare is head of the Curriculum Resources Center at the U. of Cincinnati. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Social Studies Teaching Activities Books for the Elementary and Middle School Grades Part 3 Appendix 1: Social Studies Teaching Activities Books for the Secondary Grades Part 4 Appendix 2: Publishers and Distributors of Social Studies Teaching Activities Books Part 5 Index Part 6 About the Author

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