Library, archive and information management Books

Book SynopsisA Field Guide to the Information Commons describes the emergence of the concept of the information commons in libraries and its rapid spread and adoption, and includes a variety of contributed articles and descriptive, structured entries for various information commons in libraries.Trade ReviewInformation commons is an emerging library service model that encompasses the new ways libraries are providing access to information resources, joining collaborative service programs, and redesigning space to support changing user behaviors and patterns of learning. Part 1 offers contributed articles on topics such as the history of information commons in academic libraries, barriers to working and learning, and technology. Part 2, “The Field Guide,” consists of structured entries for information commons in 29 institutions around the world, with statistics and information on purpose, services, software, print resources, staff, funding or budget, publicity, and evaluation. * Booklist, June 2009 *The breadth of topics covered in this guide is admirable: from the history of information commons to their architectural development, to in-depth information about specific information commons projects. Furthermore, the text is well laid out and information is easy to find. * Higher Education Academy Subject Centre For Information *A consistent format throughout the field guide enables one to compare and contrast features, while the narratives in the first part of the book provide support and guidance in the research of these implementations. This is a valuable resource for any academic library seeking to enhance, implement, or improve an information commons. * American Reference Books Annual, May 2009 *

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Book SynopsisWith thousands of new volumes lining the shelves of bookstores, abundant advertisements, and innumerable online reviews, it is becoming increasingly difficulty for the concerned adult to recommend literature that is of quality, yet speaks to young audiences. Core Collection for Children and Young Adults presents the best in contemporary and classic literature for children and young adults. Every book listed in this reference has a concisely worded annotation, which is followed by headings designating awards the book has won, related subjects, and character themes. With more than 350 titles reviewed, this resource will prove invaluable for teachers, librarians, parents, collectors of children''s books, and college students with an interest in juvenile literature, education, or child growth and development.Trade ReviewThis slim volume provides hundreds of award-winning books that may easily be considered library staples....This is a useful list for youth collections. * Booklist, February 2009 *Readers should be warned: the book annotations found in Core Collections for Children and Young Adults will make you want to read each and every title that the authors included. The authors provide some excellent descriptive information about each title. Overall, the book is very well organized and easy to read. It provides a solid list of current award-winning titles that are interesting, entertaining, and frequently inspirational. -- Mark Shelton, Harvard University * College & Research Libraries *The scope of books reviewed is impressive....The organization of the book is straightforward....Core Collections for Children and Young Adults will be a valuable resource for...anyone interested in children's and young adult literature. * American Reference Books Annual, August 2008 *

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Book SynopsisIn general, information practices are viewed as tools that people use to further their everyday projects. Essentially, people''s information practices draw on their stocks of knowledge that form the habitual starting point of information seeking, use, and sharing. To judge the value of information available in external sources like newspapers and the Internet, people construct information source horizons. They set information sources in order of preference and suggest information seeking paths, such as first check the net, then visit the library. Everyday Information Practices draws on interviews with environmental activists and unemployed people during 2005 and 2006, exploring the practices of information seeking by focusing on the ways in which the participants monitored everyday events and sought information to solve specific problems. The book shows that everyday information seeking practices tend to be oriented by the principle of good enough. Overall, the role of routines and haTrade ReviewAn interesting read....Everyday Information Practice is recommended....It is a welcome addition to the field of information-seeking behaviors. * College & Research Libraries, January 2009 *A thoughtful new book...useful...Attention to detail and thoughtful consideration of multidisciplinary theory...of greatest interest to those who research and teach in related areas, and to doctoral students interested in this work. * Library & Information Science Research *Aiming to fill a gap in the literature with a 'general book about the every-day information practices characteristic of our time,' Savolainene explores what it is that drives people to seek, use, and share information in their daily lives....The book includes extensive notes. Overall, an engaging read on a seemingly mundane topic. Recommended. * CHOICE, December 2008 *

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the African American struggle for access to public libraries in the South, bringing together and examining the three distinct fields involvedâSouthern Studies, African American Studies, and Library Studiesâto inform the historical survey.Trade ReviewThis study should be of...interest to researchers and students of library science in the United States and African American history in the South since the Civil War. * The Journal of African American History *This is an important book that chronicles major developments in library service to African Americans within the larger context of African American history. * Information & Culture *David M. Battles proved a welcome and needed examination of the integration of the public library in the South, one of our most prominent but forgotten institutions. Filled with interesting tidbits and clear descriptions, Battles's book marks a distinctive addition to the history of American segregation and integration. * North Carolina Historical Review *

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Book SynopsisLiterary Research and Irish Literature: Strategies & Sources explores primary and secondary research resources relevant to the study of Irish literary authors, works, genres, and history. Sources covered include general literary research guides; union library catalogs; print and online bibliographies; manuscripts and archives; microfilm and digitization projects; scholarly journals; periodicals, newspapers, and reviews; and electronic and Web resources. To ease comparison and evaluation of references, each chapter addresses how to choose and utilize research methods and tools to yield the most relevant information. This guide also examines the strengths and weaknesses of core and specialized electronic and print research tools and standard search techniques andwhen appropriatecovers the historical and cultural contexts and usability issues of unique reference sources. This volume, number 5 in the series, raises trenchant issues in Irish literary scholarship, such as the problem of defTrade ReviewInvaluable guide.... Especially useful are the recommendations for locating online sources.... This outstanding book offers much sensible advice and provides source material that will guide both students and professionals in the finding and intelligent selection of material from the overwhelming plethora of information available in this modern age. * American Reference Books Annual *Literary Research and Irish Literature: Strategies and Sources is an indispensable addition for any humanities library catering for Irish literary studies. It is an invaluable and comparatively inexpensive aid for undergraduate students and a useful checklist for the more advanced researcher. * s *

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Book SynopsisBased on a series of previously published articles, Technology Law adopts a reader-friendly approach to the problems and issues facing those of us who depend on technology to make a living. Avoiding technical jargon, this book offers simple explanations of why certain laws exist, what they mean, and suggestions for responding to them responsibly and effectively. In this revised edition, Mark Grossman addresses developments that have taken place over the past five years in the rapidly changing world of technology law. This edition incorporates new and updated articles that address the many changes since the publication of the first edition. The book is logically structured so that, though its chapters deal with a multitude of topics, related articles are grouped together. The book''s broad scope engages with issues in technology law across a wide spectrum of business areas. Those who deal with technology in any capacity will find much value in this important volume.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces over 350 annotated titles, from picture books to high school books, that deal with bullying and related issues, such as name calling, being new and different, body image, cliques and gangs, 'isms,' homophobia, cyberspace, and violence. It is an important tool for beginning discussions about this real and harmful problem.Trade ReviewAlthough the text is written for educators and librarians for use in classroom settings, the information is equally helpful for parents, caregivers, and public librarians. * School Library Journal, October 2009 *This resource could serve as a lifesaver for the concerned adult. * American Reference Books Annual *A successful anti-bullying program should reach out to all students, and one way is to include books that discuss this issue in school libraries and classrooms....From pre-school to high school, the highlighted books tackle that particular form of bullying....Bott provides a valuable reference source for teachers and other school personnel, as well as parents. * VOYA, August 2009 *

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Book SynopsisElectronic Records in the Manuscript Repository defines the problems related to electronic records and digital documents, describes the steps the curator should take to manage those electronic records and digital documents, and suggests ways to learn the specific skills and perspectives needed to do the job well. It provides an introduction to vocabulary, basic concepts, and best practices to date by collecting and contextualizing data from several real-world projects, and it contains almost 30 pages of references to resources that the curator can consult for information on specific topics. Dow starts with a review of archival concepts, including a look at archival practices, and then discusses the problems created by electronic materials in that context, as well as the research in progress to tackle these problems.Trade ReviewI found the tone of this book refreshing—it was informal and sometimes even colloquial . . . Likewise, Dow not only deals with the book's subjects with candor, she is also candid with the reader about what her book is—and is not. * Provenance: Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists *Highly recommended for those who want an extremely accessible introduction to managing and preserving digital materials and would serve as a great reference to the topic. * Technical Services Quarterly *This book is a great introduction to the various models of electronic preservation for all information managers....The management of electronic records is described in a well-reasoned fashion, current methods are illustrated, and ways to update the described practices are included. Reasons for accepting and rejecting electronic information in archives, the handling of that information in various ways, and the techniques of decision making are clearly explained. Each chapter is very well documented with bibliographic notes. Essential reading for all archivists, records managers, and librarians faced with the ever-changing world of electronic information management. * Library Journal, Starred Review *Trenchant and succint....This book is one of the most comprehensive to date.... Any archivist confronted with the electronic dilemma might find this a useful guide....A unique and varied perspective....Dow also gives a terse and penetrating analysis....A treasure trove of pertinent information....I highly recommend this book. It addresses most of the current literature in a systematic manner without overburdening the reader with technical jargon, and it serves the important task of discussing the essentials that archivists need to know and where to find them. This is what a good reference book does and this work performs that objective. -- Salvador Barragan

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Book SynopsisLiterary Research and the Literatures of Australia and New Zealand: Strategies and Sources is a research guide to the literatures of the two major countries of Oceania: Australia and New Zealand. Covering over 200 years of these geographically and chronologically connected countries, this guide contains references to many different types of resources, illustrating how the researcher is best served by using the increasing variety of research tools in combination with each other. The book emphasizes research methodology and outlines the best practices for the research process, paying special attention to the unique challenges inherent in conducting research on the literatures of Australia and New Zealand specifically. The book includes commentary on general literary reference materials; library catalogs; print and online bibliographies, indexes, and annual reviews; scholarly journals; contemporary reviews; period journals and newspapers; microform and digital collections; manuscripts anTrade ReviewAn indispensable guide for both novice and frustrated literary scholars....One-stop shopping for best-practices advice and significant source leads. * Library Journal *Describing fully the uses of kinds of reference tools, providing illuminating examples in discussions of key individual resources, detailing techniques for finding kinds of information (including strategies for those without access to key resources such as AustLit [R4463]), illustrating research processes, and perpetuating the high standards reflected by the other volumes in the series, Literary Research and the Literary Research and the Literatures of Australia and New Zealand is the essential starting point for anyone working with literatures of the two countries. * Literary Research Guide *Christenberry and Courtney are unabashed enthusiasts for ‘the rich and diverse body of creative works emanating from Australia and New Zealand’, and they have produced a wide-ranging, systematic introduction to research strategies and information sources, packed with intelligent practical advice on avoiding or overcoming likely pitfalls…. Christenberry and Courtney display a deep knowledge of print and online resources, and archival institutions (both within Australia and New Zealand, and elsewhere) with relevant collection strengths. They are up-to-date enough to give good accounts of the possibilities opened up by Trove, in particular in searching for newspapers and for archival and pictorial resources. The first two pages of Chapter 6 (Literary Reviews) locate the historical contexts of Australian and New Zealand writing and publishing with enviable precision and concision…. All in all this book is an impressively comprehensive and well-informed guide. * Australian Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisThe personal papers of former members of Congress, which constitute at least half of the documentation of the legislative branch of government, are held in over 500 different institutions. An American Political Archives Reader performs the vital task of making these collections more accessible by presenting the best and most recent scholarship on congressional collections.The articles contained in this volume guide archivists through the challenges of dealing with these voluminous, complex collections. For institutions developing their political documentary resources and working toward greater accessibility of political archives, this book provides much needed information and is a welcome handbook on the appraisal and preservation of political collections.Trade ReviewHave you ever been moved to send an author a hearty thank-you for his or her contribution to the field of archival literature? I conveyed such a message recently to U.S. Senate Archivist Karen Paul, one of the editors and contributors to An American Political Archives Reader....Any repository with congressional papers in its holdings should possess a copy....The current version offers a bounty of collective wisdom to explore, digest, and adapt to political collections at your institution. * Archival Issues *The editors of this Reader used excellent judgment in including such a variety of contributions. ... these essays provide an invaluable introduction to the world of political collections and a how-to manual for processing and providing access to these collections. * Journal of Archival Organization, June 10, 2010 *This work is highly and enthusiastically recommended. * American Reference Books Annual *An American Political Archives Reader is an important and long-overdue addition to the growing field of congressional archives scholarship. ... The document of Congress is a task as rich and varied as the work of the Congress itself. ... An American Political Archives Reader, we are moving toward a better and more accessible history of a complex system of governance. The Reader provides more essential information for archivists working with congressional collections and sets a high standard of quality for those that will follow. ... An American Political Archives Reader provides a strong foundation on which to begin that effort. -- Morgan Davis, University of Kansas

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Book SynopsisThis book examines mistakes that anyone in a library management position could make, and perhaps has made before, coupled with suggestions for how the issue could be better handled. The result is the recognition and formation of tools to aid developing managers in identifying potential pitfalls.Trade ReviewA good introduction for newly appointed directors. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie *Editor Fritts and the contributors are all library directors or managers who represent a wealth of knowledge and experience. * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisFocusing on work produced between 1880 and 1945, Literary Research and British Modernism: Strategies and Sources provides scholars with the necessary methods and tools for studying the literature of this period. This reference guide will facilitate research into the works of such major modernist writers as James Joyce, T. S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, E.M. Forster, Joseph Conrad, and Somerset Maugham, as well as lesser known or forgotten authors of the era.The book discusses research methodology and the best practices for the research process, especially regarding the research challenges unique to works of British modernism. This resource includes commentary on general literary reference materials; library catalogs; print and online bibliographies, indexes, and annual reviews; scholarly journals; contemporary reviews; period journals and newspapers; microform and digital collections; manuscripts and archives; and Web resources. This book is an important and helpful guide for researchers ofTrade ReviewHighly recommended. -- P. Kujoory * CHOICE, July 2010 *An admirably clear explanation of the basics of online searching….Literary Research and British Modernism offers an important guide to those researching British literature of the first half of the twentieth century. * Mla Literary Research Guide, July 15, 2010 *Invaluable guide to standard resources for the British Modernist Era. . . . This outstanding book offers much sensible advice and provides source material that will guide both students and professionals in the finding and intelligent selection of material from the overwhelming plethora of information available in this modern age. * American Reference Books Annual *

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Book SynopsisSince 1922, the Newbery Medal of Honor has been awarded to distinguished works of literature for children. Although African and African American characters appeared in children''s books well before the establishment of the Newbery award, such depictions were limited, with characters often only appearing as slaves or servants. However, over the last several decades, there has been much progress, and Black characters have played a much more integral role in many highly regarded novels. In African and African American Images in Newbery Award Winning Titles, Binnie Tate Wilkin provides a historical and contextual examination of books with such depictions that have been acknowledged by the nation''s most prestigious award for children''s literature. Wilkin explores the depictions of African and African American characters in these novels and illuminates the progressive quality of such representations. Wilkin looks closely at such elements as aesthetic descriptions, subservient characterizTrade ReviewThis paperback offers a unique lens on Newbery books and sensitizes readers to changing cultural mores. * Booklist, February 2010 *This comprehensive, annotated bibliography of Newbery Award winning books will be a valuable reference aid for any scholar or educator in the field of African American studies or children's literature. * American Reference Books Annual *Wilkin commendably examines how books by authors of all backgrounds depict African Americans, demonstrating how we all play a part in defeating racism. An essential volume for scholars, teachers, and librarians. * School Library Journal, January 2010 *

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Book SynopsisIn 1908, Kenneth Grahame''s The Wind in the Willows was published to surprisingly little critical fanfare. But readers championed its cause, and Grahame''s novel of a riverbank life soon proved both a commercialand ultimately criticalsuccess. One hundred years after its first publication, Grahame''s book and its memorable characters continue their hold on the public imagination and have taken their place in the canon of children''s literature. However, little academic criticism emerged in the wake of the book''s initial publication. Only after the appearance of Peter Green''s biocritical study did the academy begin to wrestle with Grahame''s complex work, though many read it in terms of Grahame''s often unhappy personal life. The essays in Kenneth Grahame''s The Wind in the Willows: A Children''s Classic at 100 focus on recent discussions of the book in regards to class, gender, and nationality but also examine issues previously not addressed by Grahame criticism, such as the construcTrade ReviewReflecting the contemporary trend of casting a scholarly eye on classic children's literature, this volume joins such titles as 100 Years of Anne with an 'E': The Centennial Study of Anne of Green Gables * CHOICE, June 2010 *

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Book SynopsisAt the request of her many fans, Patty Campbell, editor of the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series, has selected some of her best essays, articles, columns, and speeches in Campbell''s Scoop. These pieces define the boundaries between children''s and adult literature and review the trends, censorship, problems, and glories of the genre. Other essays reflect on some concerns and interests of young adult literature as it has matured: the verse novel, ambivalent endings, violence, the sometimes dubious value of awards and honor lists, the graphic novel, and the difficulties of the genre''s recent overwhelming success. A section titled Inside ALA looks at the author''s many years of service to that organization with, among other pieces, a firsthand look at the Best Books committee at work and a report of her attempt to unite booksellers and librarians in common cause.Many of these selections show the idiosyncratic wit and passion that have made Campbell''s column a favorite Trade ReviewOne of the foremost authorities in the field has compiled her essays, articles, and major speeches into one convenient and comprehensive work. Campbell was on the forefront during the 'coming of age' of young-adult literature and young adult services. Her essays encompass a variety of subjects, including the history of the literature, her experiences as editor of the Twayne series, and her work with ALA and ALAN. Campbell's writings provide a glimpse into the inner circle of publishing for teens, library organizations, and many prominent literary publications dedicated to the literature. Her perspective after 40 years in the field is fascinating, funny, and enlightening. The text is organized effectively with multiple indexes including author, title, and subject. This is an enjoyable read for long-time librarians and an eye-opener for those newer to the profession. * School Library Journal *This resource represents the accumulated wisdom of a veteran librarian, author, speakers, critic, and young pioneer of young adult services. Campbell's Scoop is a solidly useful professional title that weighs in on a diversity of topics. [It] is timeless….the information will not become dated and breadth of the articles makes the collection relevant to a wide audience. Readers…will be rewarded with a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and observations of a veteran. * VOYA *

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Book SynopsisWith the advent of the Information Society, access to resources is vital to the ordinary citizen, the academic, and the career professional, as well as in public administration and private enterprise. Information Pathways: A Problem-Solving Approach to Information Literacy is designed to serve as a textbook for courses that address the need of college students to develop a basic knowledge of the complex matrix of core resources for the retrieval, management, and exploitation of information. This book shows students how to: Build effective search strategies for solving information problems Evaluate and use information and information sources Apply information skills to the writing process Be at ease with numeric information Integrate information skills for smooth problem solving Maintain their new fluency with information Organized into chapters that examine different ways in which information is structured, Information Pathways will help students develop and evaluate strategiesTrade ReviewFulton (Sch. of Information & Library Studies, Univ. Coll., Dublin) presents a straightforward guide to conducting research and becoming information literate. Encapsulating several library school courses...it's a good vehicle for explaining library research to novice library users in high school and college settings. Divided into 11 chapters, the book addresses factual information, how to research writing, numeric literacy, and other information-literacy topics. Each chapter starts with an introduction and specific learning objectives before moving on to manageable chunks of information. There are also quotes and diagrams throughout to emphasize the details. What makes Fulton's book effective is the inclusion of exercises-this moves the content from theory to practice. A useful tool for semester-long info lit courses or as a quick reference for students already familiar with the basics of research. * Library Journal *A reader-friendly layout including key concepts, quick tips, margin quotes, and numerous headings and subheads. * Book News, Inc. *Information Pathways is designed to assist every reader in improving their own level of information literacy. This phrase, information literacy, means developing and evaluating strategies for finding and adopting information. Each chapter covers a different group of resources, such as chapter 3, “Finding Factual Information,” and chapter 4, “Selecting and Navigating Electronic Information Systems.” The entries explain how this group is structured or organized. Each chapter has quick tips and explanations contrasting two different approaches to finding or negotiating your way to your desired answer. Each chapter offers a few exercises to improve your skills at the end of the chapter. Unlike bibliographic instruction classes, this resource does not cover specific titles and explain their benefits to find answers in a specific field of inquiry. It provides a much broader discussion of how to use competitive resources efficiently to retrieve information....This title is highly recommended for academic libraries teaching courses in bibliographic instruction and information literacy. * American Reference Books Annual *

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Book SynopsisThe growing emphasis on globalization in the context of higher education has resulted in changes in academic curricula, increasing numbers of global partnerships, and in more concentrated efforts to recruit international students at North American universities. This book focuses on the impact of these efforts on academic libraries. The introductory essay addresses issues faced by both international students and by librarians who work with them. The student-related issues include general culture shock, communication and language concerns, learning styles, differences between libraries in North America and those in other parts of the world, and library anxiety. Library-related issues include responding to language, technological, and cultural barriers; responding to specific culture-based concerns; classroom communication; outreach; and staff training. Suggestions are offered as to ways to make the relationship between students and librarians more positive and productive. The annotated Trade ReviewPeters provides a thorough survey of the issues affecting the international student experience and an annotated bibliography of 591 items (all but a handful in English) on all aspects of her topic....Peters’ book highlights a very wide range of issues in the internationalisation debate, and has much to recommend it to educators, library professionals and library academics alike. * Australian Library Journal *This book is a timely addition to the library literature for the benefit of all academic librarians, libraries, foreign students, and faculty and scholars in North America. * American Reference Books Annual, May-August 2010 *

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Book SynopsisDonna Jo Napoli has received acclaim for her young adult works and is especially known for her historical novels and her retellings of myth and fairy tales. In this full-length critical study, Hilary S. Crew integrates criticism and biographical information to illuminate Napoli''s many novels, as well as other writings by Napoli such as her essays on writing for young people and her book, Language Matters.A comprehensive critical analysis of 19 novels, Donna Jo Napoli: Writing with Passion provides an understanding of how Napoli''s life and profession as a professor of linguistics influences her writing for young adults. The novels analyzed in this study include Napoli''s retellings of such fairy tales and myths as The Magic Circle, Zel, Bound, Beast, and Sirena; novels whose stories are drawn from religious and traditional sources such as Song of the Magdalene, Breath, and Hush; such historical works as The Smile, Daughter of Venice, and two novels set during WWII, Stones in Water and

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Book SynopsisIn 1951, the American Library Association (ALA) Council approved new standards for accrediting library education programs. These standards shifted accreditation from the bachelor''s degree to the master''s degree, making the master''s degree in library science the professional credential for entry into the profession. At the time, librarians believed this change would transform the practice of librarianship, the nature of library education, and the social standing of librarianship as an occupation.In The MLS Project: An Assessment after Sixty Years, Boyd Keith Swigger examines the reasons the American Library Association enacted the change and looks at the consequences of this decision. Reviewing the last several decades, Swigger addresses a number of concerns: What were librarians'' and library educators'' arguments for changing the system of library education? What problems were they trying to solve? What were their objectives? Did the change in the structure of library education solTrade ReviewCalls for a reexamination of ALA's decision in 1951 to make the MLS the primary degree for entry into the profession. Swigger...examines why the decision was made and whether or not it is a currently valid model for today's students. He suggests some new approaches. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie *This eye-opening assessment quotes librarians’ discontent with status and image in the early 1950s—disconcertingly similar to the mood today. With well-researched history and data, Swigger (Sch. of Library & Information Studies, Texas Woman’s Univ.) assesses the ALA-spearheaded 1951 increase of education requirements for professional librarians (from a stipulated bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree), implemented as a means to the dual end of more professional respect and compensation for librarians. Did these “MLS project” changes enacted in library education solve the professionalism issues for librarians? Not as much as was hoped! This reviewer has been as guilty as many in averring, largely without examining the issues, that librarianship is a profession. Swigger has examined a range of careers and definitions. The results? It seems likely librarianship is still not a full-blown profession. This important book makes the notion of librarianship as a trade more palatable. Swigger believes “librarianship has suffered at the hands of its celebrators.” It still does. What’s next? Multiple models for library education. ... VERDICT An essential read for librarians and a must-have for librarianship collections. * Library Journal, Starred Review *The MLS Project is an important cautionary tale, offering well-supported arguments that the current accreditation process for library education programs has stifled a much-needed reconsideration of the library profession itself. * Information & Culture *

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Book SynopsisKnowledge is power, but this is especially true for teams carrying out a project. As in other arenas, the effective use of knowledge is possible only if it is readily accessible, well organized, properly analyzed, and competently disseminated to meet the project needs. Knowledge gained from project failures or successes is vital for the long term sustainability of organizations to compete in the business environment. This book focuses on the proper access and delivery methods for explicit knowledge in projects and also concentrates on tacit knowledge unknown and unavailable to most people in project environments. Every project is unique with start and end dates, detailed project plan, budget, schedule, human resources, and deliverables, and all these areas have a high volume of rich knowledge. Knowledge is created and flows through all nine project knowledge areas: Project Integration Management; Project Scope Management; Project Time Management; Project Cost Management; Project Quali

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Book SynopsisThe diverse literatures of Victorian and Edwardian Britain have provided a wealth of research materials for novice and expert researchers alike. Although the body of scholarship for the Edwardian Age is smaller than that of the Victorian, researchers should have no shortage of resources for learning more about the literatures of either time period. While many of the novels, plays, poetry, and prose from the Victorian and Edwardian Ages are still readily available in print, a vast amount of literature has long since fallen out of print. Recent efforts in digitizationthe Victorian Women Writers Project; English Literary Periodicals, 1681-1914; Early British Periodicals, 1681-1921; 19th Century British Library Newspapers; 19th Century U.K. Periodicals; Times Digital Archives; Victorian Popular Culture; and even Google Bookshave helped to make many texts more widely accessible. Literary Research and the Victorian and Edwardian Ages, 1830-1910 discusses traditional and new resources for reTrade ReviewA vital how-to for beginning scholars of Victorian and Edwardian literature, this guide presents 11 chapters, each devoted to navigating specific primary or secondary resources, from tips for constructive online searches to guidance in locating period serials. To facilitate understanding, Van Vuuren (English librarian, James Madison Univ.) incorporates screenshots of specific database portals. She also presents a significant chapter on strategies for researching underrecognized literary figures. An excellent appendix of general reference titles—divided into 12 segments and organized alphabetically by discipline—lists general reference titles for basic inquiries into loosely related fields, like music and social science. * Library Journal *Written by librarian Van Vuuren (James Madison Univ.), this guide for exploring the Victorian and Edwardian eras "introduces students and scholars alike to resources and research methods, both traditional and new." In ten chapters, following the series format, the author discusses and evaluates the basics of online searching; general literary reference sources; the use of library catalogs; print and electronic bibliographies, indexes, and annual reviews; scholarly journals; contemporary reviews and literary magazines; period journals and newspapers; microforms and digital collections; manuscripts and archives; and Web resources. A case study titled "Researching a Thorny Problem" puts into actual practice the use of resources analyzed in the book. Thoughtfully presented and well written, this work focuses on research strategies and methodology, recommends best tools for conducting specialized literary research, and discusses how the tools relate to each other—identifying the strengths, weaknesses, and quirks of individual sources. An appendix of resources in related disciplines, organized alphabetically by discipline, concludes this excellent work. This is an indispensable resource for research in the field. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, faculty/researchers, and humanities/literature reference librarians. * CHOICE *Beginning graduate students who wish to embark on studies of this kind will benefit from Melissa S. Van Vuuren's helpful Literary Research and the Victorian and Edwardian Ages, 1830-1910: Strategies and Sources, which provides an excellent guide to navigate the burgeoning printed and online reference sources in the field. * American Behavioral Scientist *Melissa S. Van Vuuren writes in an approachable and jargon free way and shows researchers in Victorian and Edwardian Literature the profitable routes they can take in their demanding but deeply rewarding investigations. * s *

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Book SynopsisStorytelling is an art, as well as a skill. It allows the listener to take an idea and shape it into something that is relatable on a personal level. In The Art of Storytelling: Telling Truths Through Telling Stories, Amy E. Spaulding enables the reader to learn how to develop this skill, while also discovering the tradition of storytelling. Spaulding covers a wide array of important storytelling elements, from advice on choosing, learning, and presenting the stories to discussions on the importance of storytelling through human history and its continued significance today. This book includes an annotated list of stories, as well as a bibliography of collections and a brief list of recommendations for online sources. Designed for anyone who wants to develop the skill of telling stories, The Art of Storytelling is a resource for drama students, teachers, librarians, and for those learning on their own without a formal class setting.Trade ReviewSpaulding's passion for storytelling is evident as she shares the skills she has learned over the years. She repeatedly drives home the importance of traditional stories and the hard but rewarding work required to tell them well. She offers practical advice on selecting and learning stories, matching the story to the audience, and avoiding common performance pitfalls. Particularly valuable is an overview of the many story types paired with her extensive "Storiography."...The presentation is conversational, filled with personal insights, interesting quotes, and thorough documentation. Librarians building their storytelling collections and honing their skills will want this book. * School Library Journal *Books dealing with the art of storytelling are plentiful, but Spaulding's book on this topic is an exceptional one. Her division of the book into four parts--"Telling Truth, Telling Stories," "How to Become a Storyteller," "Why Bother Learning and Telling Stories?," and "Farewell"--is predictable, but the content really speaks to the reader. Based on her experiences as a storytelling and group work specialist for the New York Public Library System, Spaulding's sage advice includes potential stories for inclusion when developing a storytelling repertoire. Each chapter includes tips for beginning storytellers, as well as useful endnotes. Spaulding's unique voice and enthusiasm for her craft are evident throughout the book. Appendixes include an excellent storiography, as well as a useful story collection and webliography. The book would be excellent for a beginning storyteller, either as part of a course or as an independent study, as it is both practical and inspirational. * CHOICE *

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Book SynopsisCanada''s rich literary heritage, dominated by a multicultural and multilingual presence, reflects the country''s unique history and experience. In addition, an emerging body of new writers is redefining both the geographic and metaphorical boundaries of Canadian literature. Coupled with the propagation of digital technologies, Canada''s burgeoning publishing industry presents unique challenges for both the introductory and seasoned literary researcher. Literary Research and Canadian Literature: Strategies and Sources provides researchers with the tools to navigate Canada''s multifaceted literary scene. This guide addresses the tools and best practices for selecting and evaluating print and electronic sources related to the extensive and varied literature of Canada. Beginning with an overview of the strategies needed to conduct online research, individual chapters examine general literary reference materials; relevant online library catalogs, including national and union library catalogs; scholarly journals; archival collections; microform and digital collections; periodicals, literary magazines, newspapers, and reviews; and Web and electronic resources. Special topics discussed include little magazines, scholarly gateways, and cultural resources. The guide culminates in a chapter that illustrates the application of the strategies explored to solve a research problem. The strategies discussed within the guide are applicable to both canonical and lesser-known authors, therefore making this work relevant to anyone interested in researching Canadian literature.Trade ReviewReznowski (Washington State Univ.) has written an accessible, thorough, and highly useful guide to doing research in Canadian literature. The guide adheres to the template established throughout the "Literary Research" series, outlining the basics of online searching; general literary reference sources; library catalogs; print and electronic bibliographies, indexes and annual reviews; scholarly journals; periodicals, newspapers, and reviews; microform and digital collections; Web resources; and manuscripts and archives. All offer examples of resources and tools specific to Canadian literary research. The very practical closing chapter, "Researching a Thorny Problem," posits a particular author, in this case Morley Callaghan, whose reputation waxed and waned throughout his career. Reznowski suggests resources and strategies that could assist students in researching a particular time period within Callaghan's writing life. The chapter on archives is excellent, too, providing student researchers with sound advice about what to do in advance of an archival visit, the nature of archival research, what to expect when visiting an archive, and how to work with the materials found there. This book should find a place in every academic library that supports research in Canadian literature. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and graduate students. * CHOICE *The volume examines both pre-Confederation and post-Confederation writers traditionally associated with Canada, it is not limited to English-language material (although that material is dominant), and generally tries to include other special research areas, such as First Nations, francophone, Quebec, and multicultural literature. ….Gabriela Natasha Reznowski’s book is an extremely valuable resource for any scholar who decides to approach Canadian literature or Canadian studies for the first time. It can be particularly useful for beginner graduate students with an interest in Canadian literature, because in addition to specific information on Canadian content, it also offers a solid introduction to the techniques of scholarly research, and a clear guide to how to make productive use of the often dazzling array of resources available to researchers today. * American Review Of Canadian Studies *Tenth in the series Literary Research and Canadian Literature, this volume examines research methodology, strategies, and tools with reference to the literary heritage of Canada. Previous volumes have focused on other predominantly English-speaking countries and specific literary eras. Canada's unique multilingual as well as multicultural experience makes researching its literary history a special challenge. As with previous volumes in the series, the chapters cover the basics of online searching and typical types of literary reference sources—catalogs, bibliographies, indexes, reviews, journals, and other periodicals and newspapers. Subsequent chapters focus on microform and digital collections as well as more specialized archival and manuscript collections. Also included is a chapter discussing the somewhat ephemeral Web resources and the particular challenges of these sites as well as some principals of Website evaluation. The final chapter presents a unique research scenario focusing on the controversial Canadian writer Morley Callaghan with respect to his literary reception both at home and abroad. A useful appendix of resources in related disciplines is included as well as a short bibliography. A detailed index concludes the volume. For both novice and seasoned researchers of Canadian literature, this guide will be most relevant. * American Reference Books Annual *

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Book SynopsisThe Historical Dictionary of Librarianship focuses on librarianship as a modern, organized profession, emphasizing the period beginning in the mid-nineteenth century. Author Mary Ellen Quinn relates the history of this profession through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography.Trade ReviewLibrarianship is a young profession, but libraries have been part of human civilization for centuries. Quinn fills a gap in the library literature with this historical dictionary. Included are an excellent introduction on world libraries and librarianship covering ancient, medieval, and modern times; a chronology of major events from 2700 BCE to the present; and a list of abbreviations and acronyms. This dictionary of library history includes entries on major events related to libraries and librarianship; biographies of well-known leaders in the field from many countries; and information on library associations and organizations worldwide. The emphasis is on the modern era of librarianship from the mid 19th century to the present in Anglo-American countries. Featuring 300-plus entries, with cross-references, this dictionary also includes an excellent selective bibliography organized by reference resources, historical resources, and subject headings ranging from ‘Academic Libraries’ to ‘Young Adult Librarianship.’ Appendixes include a list of all US and Canadian library schools from 1925 forward, and information on librarians, libraries, and library schools in other countries of the world, as of 2007. Overall, this is an excellent reference tool and research guide for librarians, library educators, students, and scholars. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All library schools and libraries; graduate students through professionals. * CHOICE *This . . . inexpensive addition to the historical dictionary series arrives at a perfect time; with the nature of libraries and librarianship in the midst of what many consider transformative change, it is more important than ever to be able to put our profession in an appropriate context. Quinn's fine book makes that possible. * Booklist *Quinn’s Historical Dictionary of Librarianship is a well-rounded work, containing an appropriate and carefully researched selection of entries on the history of the profession. . . . [I]t is attractively priced and should be a purchase for all libraries serving institutions educating library professionals, as well as larger libraries looking for a single-volume summary guide to library history. * s *The commissioning of Mary Ellen Quinn’s Historical Dictionary of Librarianship is welcome recognition of the importance of libraries and librarians at a time when the increasingly digital nature of information renders library services decreasingly visible. * Library & Information History *Overall, the real value of the book lies in its historical content and comprehensive listing of library-related information. * American Reference Books Annual *

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Book SynopsisArranged in three sections—Law and Policy, Information Technology, and Other Perspectives—this collection of essays by respected scholars address a number of privacy issues.Trade ReviewThe chapters are all well-written, thought-provoking pieces with extensive lists of references. It includes an adequate index. This work is recommended as stimulating reading for postgraduate students interested in privacy from an American perspective. * Online Information Review *

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Book SynopsisAs in the second edition of Building Blocks for Planning Functional Library Space, this volume outlines the measures of space needed for the use of equipment and furniture within a library setting. It provides drawings of typical library furniture and equipment along with diagrams of the space required for their use. In addition, this volume also contains a brief text that provides an overview of the planning process, as well as details on several aspects of design and planning. With this expanded and revised edition, planners of new, renovated, or existing space will be better able to effectively utilize the space they have and to resist the temptation to overload a given space with too many functions. This third edition significantly expands the number of illustrations found in the previous edition, adding information on newer library technology and amenities. Photographs of furniture and equipment in library settings further enhance the user''s understanding of applicable square foTrade ReviewThis third edition updates a practical handbook for planning new, renovated, or existing library areas. Brief introductory text outlines the planning process, goals, program, and data sheets. The numerous photos, drawings, and other illustrations, which are the strength of this title, provide a hands-on way for nonarchitects to visualize space and to share their needs with professional designers. Specific dimensions and suggestions are given for collection, reading and study and public areas, and equipment and offices. Scale drawings suitable for copying allow a user to try out floor plans with shelving, computer tables, and more. This title can’t be beat for experimenting on paper. * Booklist *The title of this book gives the reader a clue as to how to use it. The introduction explains that the book will be useful to people with any involvement in library space planning. The diagrams and drawings and measurements can be helpful for new or existing spaces. The book seems to flow in modules or blocks of information. The authors explain the planning process asking to identify goals and options. Advice is given if working with a planner. Planning documents are explained. The names of the documents and where in the process they will be helpful and needed are provided as well. There are helpful explanations on how to use the diagrams to plan library space. The majority of the pages in this book are devoted to illustrations. There are plans with measurements and a three-dimensional view with notes as needed, and sometimes a photograph of an existing space for an example. The emphasis is on the usability and function of spaces in libraries. Technology is changing how space is used in libraries. Reminding the reader to discuss the placement of electrical outlets for patrons with laptops in a wireless environment and the issue of flat screens and furniture choices are important details that are sometimes overlooked in the larger picture. A helpful annotated bibliography of materials on the topic of library space planning and design is included. The book might be improved if it were spiral bound with pockets for notes, used as a working guidebook throughout a project. Building Blocks for Planning Functional Library Space would be a helpful tool aiding librarians and staff to make smart choices and wise decisions when planning a modern library. * American Reference Books Annual *

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Book SynopsisToday''s library is still at the heart of all university activities, helping students and faculty become better learners, teachers, and researchers. In recent years there has emerged the formalizing of one or more of these activities into an Academic Commons. These centers of information have been labeled variously but they all share a commonality: the empowerment of students and teachers. In Creating the Academic Commons: Guidelines for Learning, Teaching, and Research, Thomas Gould gives a detailed outline of the various roles and activities that take place in commons located within the administrative umbrella of the library. Gould provides a roadmap for libraries seeking to establish their own Academic Commons, complete with suggestions regarding physical structure and software/hardware options. And to ensure new ideas are examined, evaluated, and adopted broadly, Gould shows how the Millennial Librarian can be at the center of this evolutionary library. Including information regarTrade ReviewAlthough there are many materials out there on the information/academic/learning commons, this handy resource should not be dismissed as extraneous. The author divides the various functions into separate chapters, and he calls the result the “millennial library.” With the presumption that the technology is changeable and unpredictable, all plans need to be open-ended and under continuous revision. Librarians using all the old skills in conjunction with the new styles should take the lead. There are chapters on e-books and the devices they require, copyright issues in the electronic age, and marketing the new services to all stakeholders on campus. It ends with a discussion of the long-term challenges of keeping up and keeping current. Useful appendixes follow: one listing resources for assessment; one with case studies of the early adaptors of information commons. For all academic libraries. * Booklist *Creating the Academic Commons is a representative and valuable compilation of leading university library phenomena and practical illustrations. * Australian Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisThis is the fourth volume sponsored by the United States Board on Books for Young People, following Children''s Books from Other Countries (1998), The World Through Children''s Books (2002), and Crossing Boundaries (2006). This latest volume, edited by Linda M. Pavonetti, includes books published between 2005 and 2009. This annotated bibliography, organized geographically by world region and country, with descriptions of nearly 700 books representing more than 70 countries, is a valuable resource for librarians, teachers, and anyone else seeking to promote international understanding through children''s literature. Like its predecessors, it will be an important tool for providing stories that will help children understand our differences while simultaneously demonstrating our common humanity.Trade ReviewThis delightful publication represents a commitment by the author to enlarge the cultural experiences of children through exposure to children’s books. It is sponsored by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY), and the author quotes the founder of the international organisation (IBBY) that peaceful coexistence can begin with international literary and artistic exposure of literature to children of the world....There are only a few folk tales in the collection, since it was felt that this was an easily accessible list. All the bibliographic entries follow the same format: author/editor, translator where appropriate, title, illustrator where appropriate, publisher and date of publication. Alternative titles are listed if appropriate, as well as ISBNs, pagination, approximate reading level, cultural relevance and genre. For each there is a scholarly, critical commentary, ending with any major awards received. There are notes about the author/illustrator’s country of origin or current residency. Naturally there could be debate about the titles selected or not selected for inclusion, and obviously editorial decisions are part of the quality of the book. Considering the thorough approach, the book’s international coverage is staggering. Publications from over 90 countries are included, and there is a chapter on multinational books. There are 46 Australian titles and five NZ titles. There are web addresses for online exploration as well as details of print resources. A further chapter discusses the major international children’s literary awards and the major US awards within the 2005-2010 time frame. The book concludes with an author/translator/illustrator index and a title index. * Australian Library Journal *Table of ContentsContents Foreword Acknowledgments Part 1: International Children’s Literature 1. Introduction to Volume 4: Where Books Begin Andrea Cheng 2. Reading Globally: The Reader’s Responsibility in Literary Transactions Barbara A. Lehman Part 2: Bibliography About the Bibliography 3. Latin America and the Caribbean 4. Canada and the Far North 5. Asia 6. North Africa and the Middle East 7. Africa South of the Sahara 8. Antarctica, Australia and New Zealand 9. Europe 10. Global and Multinational Books Part 3: Resources 11. Children’s Book Awards 12. Organizations 13. Publishers 14. Sources for Foreign-Language and Bilingual Books Author/Translator/Illustrator Index Title Index Subject Index About the Editor

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Book SynopsisSocial networking is now an entrenched activity for nearly every teen in the country. A recent study showed that nearly 75% of American teens use an online social network, a percentage that continues to rise. Librarians, such as the author herself, are often asked by young adults for help and advice on social networking, but teens also turn to their friends for information, which can be inaccurate or incomplete. Social Networking: The Ultimate Teen Guide helps young adults make the most of their online experience, giving them a complete understanding of social networking while also addressing online safety. Author Jennifer Obee helps teens navigate through the challenging intricacies of social networks, covering such topics as:FacebookYouTubeTwitternetspeakblogsprivacycyberbullyingvideochatsmartphones. With quotes from teenagers about their favorite sites and personal stories, Social Networking is the perfect resource for teens trying to gain a better understanding of the vast onlineTrade ReviewGr 7 Up–Obee provides a sweeping look at the various possible forms of online networking. The book covers a mountain of material, but does so in a cursory manner. The author takes a mellow, conversational tone that encourages teens to communicate with their parents in setting online usage expectations and in discussing safety. Chatrooms and the likely accompanying bullying are discussed with an open-minded treatment of online access for children. Obee promotes self-regulation with respect to what’s out there and provides resources for online support in the face of bullying....It is a great read for parents who are seeking to better understand their children’s online world and bring themselves up to speed. * School Library Journal *While it is subtitled The Ultimate Teen Guide, this incredibly substantial and user-friendly manual is just as beneficial and appropriate for adults who wish to learn about social media and the Internet as it is for teens. This thorough guidebook provides practical information, constructive advice, and riveting facts about everything Internet related. It is not simply a book to be read but to be used and implemented. ... Share this treasure trove of computer wisdom with every adult, teen, parent, teacher, and colleague who crosses your path. * VOYA *Table of ContentsChapter 1: This Ain’t Your Parents' Internet Chapter 2: Stay Safe and Be Smart Chapter 3: Stick up for Yourself: Cyberbullying Chapter 4: If You're Friendly and You Know It: Keeping up with Friends Chapter 5: Other Ways to Socialize With Friends Online Chapter 6: The Mobile World Chapter 7: How to Save the World Chapter 8: Home-made Movies: Manage your Videos Chapter 9: Attune to the Tunes: Managing your Music Chapter 10: Say Cheese!: Manage your Photos Chapter 11: Love Them, May as Well Follow Them: Celebrities Chapter 12: Get those A's: Doing School Chapter 13: Have Fun, Play Games, Avoid Boredom Chapter 14: Kicking the Habit: When and How to Quit Chapter 15: The Internet: The Final Frontier? Suggested Reading List

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Book SynopsisDigital media has exploded over the past quarter century, and in particular the past decade. As varieties of digital media multiply, scholars are beginning to examine its origins, organization, and preservation, which present new challenges compared to traditional media. To examine issues from multiple perspectives, experts were invited to an invitation-only workshop on digital media. The participants were carefully chosen to represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from humanities and fine arts to communication theory. The papers collected here are the results of that workshop. Digital Media: Technological and Social Challenges of the Interactive World is organized in four parts, each representing a different perspective on digital media: preservation, humanities, organizational, and historical. The section on preservation considers the problems of archiving digital media for long-term preservation; the humanities section offers a human-centered view of digital mTrade Review... Brimming with ideas and differing perspectives on its very broad topic. ... The editors of Digital Media say that it is suitable for use as a graduate textbook. That seems fair; ... individual chapters will certainly be of interest to many readers, particularly students starting to explore these concepts in library and information science courses. * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) *This volume brings together nine chapters authored by nine practitioners, scholars, and students, focusing on the changes digital media are impacting in library and archival works. Organized into four parts, the work addresses preserving digital media, describing documents, the personal nature of digital media, and the interactions between technology and culture. These papers are edited versions of presentations made at an invitation-only workshop on digital media held at the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin in 2009. This content is good for students and practitioners working with archives, digital media, taxonomy, and human-computer interactions. The introductory chapter helps the reader to locate desired information, and provides a comprehensive overview of the book as a whole. This is a valuable addition to anyone considering how digital media is impacting today’s information-rich world and the preserving of such materials. * American Reference Books Annual *Intended ‘for use as a graduate textbook’, this publication treads a delicate path between theory and practice. . . . This work documents from multiple perspectives a view in time that may increase in value, especially if we pause to wonder what it was like at the beginning of the digital torrent. The editors are to be thanked for bringing us a comprehensive situation report. * The Australian Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewTribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums is definitely not a traditional reference book. It is more accurately described as a collection of articles on several themes related to indigenous information centers. It should be on the reading list of all information professionals who work or who are preparing to work with indigenous populations. * American Reference Books Annual *[R]eaders will realize that the concepts presented within...are about working within the bounds of an established profession and its lexicon of terminology. Loriene Roy, Anjali Bhasin, and Sarah K. Arriaga weave together stories from experienced authors who have faced–and are facing–significant challenges within their information centers. . . . A title such as this is long overdue. . . Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums, provide the reader with a broad understanding of the contextual environment in which tribal materials are preserved and made available. Through personal experiences and observations, tribal information professionals will be made aware of potential pitfalls and how to avoid them through the voices of experts and colleagues who have experienced successes and challenges....One of the most noteworthy aspects of this title is its timeliness. . . . this title provides an intimate snapshot of current challenges and those that lie ahead. * The American Archivist *There is something of use for everyone who reads this book, divided into four broad areas: The Tribal Community Library: Context and Cases; Service Functions of Tribal Information Centers; Tribal Archives: Collections and Functions; and Working in Tribal Libraries and Archivesthe. With several standout chapters Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums: Preserving Our Language, Memory, and Lifeways fills a much-needed void, primarily for tribal professionals, but also for other individuals working with Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (TALM). * Archival Issues *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWith firsthand knowledge of the trials and tribulations of working as a lone librarian, this reviewer appreciates this helpful primer aimed at those flying solo and seeking means to survive and thrive. Smallwood and Clapp have gathered information on a wide range of topics that are enlightening for solo librarians of all types. Each of the 26 chapters in How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian is written in straightforward prose by experienced library practitioners, and each is approximately 10 pages in length. Among the main subjects that warrant multiple chapters are marketing, community involvement, and professional development. Numerous thoughtful tips abound for the solo librarian in this specialized volume. A useful resource for those practicing or considering careers as solo librarians. * Booklist *Smallwood (editor, Librarians as Community Partners), a veteran of public library administration, here oversees another practical book for librarians in the field. With Clapp (Humanities & Social Sciences Lib. West, Univ. of Florida), she presents a collection of pieces by various practitioners who must do it all. The contributed chapters cover time management, community involvement, public relations and marketing, professional development, administrative tasks, and assessing and weeding collections. The work is at times informative and practical....VERDICT Intended primarily for special librarians, who often function alone, and very small public libraries. * Library Journal *The audience for this book—librarians who are working alone, or nearly alone—may be larger than many of us suspect. And once again Carol Smallwood has done what she does so well—present a guide, written by a variety of experienced professionals, full of common sense, nuts and bolts advice, and step-by-step instruction. -- Tom Cooper, Director, Webster Groves Public Library, Webster, Writing and Publishing: the Librarian's Handbook, (ALA, 2010)Pragmatic and to the point, the articles contained in How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian are useful for librarians working at libraries of all types and sizes. The book is also a great starting point for those librarians about to embark on major tasks which lie outside of their comfort zone. -- Wayne Finley, Assistant Professor and Business Librarian, Northern Illinois University LibrariesA wealth of solid, practical advice, this anthology provides essential how-to articles that speak directly to the needs of those solo librarians who do it all. -- Kim Becnel, assistant professor of library science, Appalachian State UniversityTime and money are often in very short supply for the one person library. This book will give the solo librarian what is most needed—timely, practical advice presented in a concise and readable manner. -- James B. Casey, Director, Oak Lawn Public Library; recipient of the Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year AwardYou're not alone anymore! How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian, written by your fellow solo colleagues, is here to guide and help you. It covers the many facets of solo librarianship including collection development, moving your library, time management, PR & marketing, administrative tasks, as well as the much-needed advice on professional development. You are one amongst many; learn from your experienced friends. -- Dorothea J. Coiffe, assistant professor, A. Philip Randolph Memorial LibraryIn these tough economic times, where so many librarians find themselves wearing several different hats and taking on additional responsibilities, How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian not only offers helpful advice for the solo librarian, but useful ideas for those of us with reduced library staffs and budgets. -- Larissa K. Garcia, assistance professor, National-Louis University LibraryHow to Thrive as a Solo Librarian presents the distilled knowledge of practicing solo librarians in an accessible, helpful way. It will be invaluable on the front lines. -- John Helling, director, Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public LibraryThis book contains a wealth of practical information and tips on how to manage a one-person library. They cover topics such as prioritization and planning, managing time and workloads, using technology, networking and learning, using volunteers, and marketing. This book is recommended for all types of libraries and library schools * American Reference Books Annual *Together the editors have found a wealth of knowledge within their contributors, using it to create a practical toolkit that helps professionals overcome the challenges of managing day-to-day library work as well as major projects, while at the same time seeking opportunities to justify funding through public relations and effective fiscal management. While recommended for solo practitioners or those considering careers as solo librarians, the advice in this work suits not only solo librarians but also librarians managing departments (both small and large) within large library organizations. This book is also a great starting point for those librarians about to embark on tasks that may lie outside their comfort zone and is an excellent toolkit for students of librarianship. * Australian Library Journal *Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Time Management 1. Solo Librarians as Jugglers - Roxanne Myers Spencer 2. Survive and Thrive as a Solo Librarian - Barbara Fiehn Part II: Community Involvement 3. Building Partnerships - Julie A. Evener 4. A Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers of All Ages - Tatum Preston 5. Simple Programming Strategies to Enhance Libraries - Cassandra Jackson-Ifie 6. The Solo School Librarian: Creating a Constellation of Community Support - Jess deCourcy Hinds 7. Teen Volunteers to the Rescue! - Cindy Welch Part III: Public Relations and Marketing 8. Advertise the Library? Horrors! - Laurie Selwyn 9. Public Relations: Promoting Yourself and Library Resources When No One Else Will - Andrea Wilcox Brooks 10. Public Relations as Relationship: Saying Yes! - Rhonda Taylor 11. Customer Service Tips for Solo Librarians: Dealing with Patron Problems - Sandra O. Stubbs Part IV: Professional Development 12. Continuing Professional Development - Eva Hornung 13. Professional Growth for the Solo Librarian - Kimberly Mitchell Part V: Internet-Based Ideas for Librarianship 14. Double Your Staff With Instructional Videos - Claudia J. Dold 15. The New Coconino Community College Library: A Librarian, Collaborative Library Services and an Online Library - Estelle Pope 16. No Budget? No Problem! - Eileen Boswell Part VI: Administrative Tasks 17. From Solo Librarian to Super Librarian - Jenny Ryun Foster 18. Oh, Those Dreaded Annual Reports - Virginia L. Eldridge 19. Security Tips for the Solo Librarian - Jonathan Frater 20. Supervision Made Simple: Running a School Library Alone - Rebecca Marcum Parker Part VII: Assessing, Weeding and Moving Collections 21. Placing One Foot in Front of the Other: Learning How to Assess the Collection - Stephanie Renne 22. The Lonely Librarian: A Guide to Solo Weeding - Lara Frater 23. Moving a Library - Holly Lakatos Part VIII: Library Overviews 24. Making a Career-College Library Relevant - David Castelli 25. The One-Man Band: The Solo Librarian Supervising Circulation, Cataloging, Collection Development, Reference and Equipment - Lois Kuyper-Rushing 26. Working as a Solo Librarian in a Large Organization: Running the Labriola National American Indian Data Center - Joyce Martin About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisTeen readers have always been fascinated by monsters, but lately it seems like every other young adult (YA) book is about vampires, zombies, or werewolves. These works are controversial, since they look at aspects of life and human nature that adults prefer to keep hidden from teenagers. But this is also why they are so important: They provide a literal example of how ignoring life's hazards won't make them go away and demonstrate that ignorance of danger puts one at greater risk. In They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill: The Psychological Meaning of Supernatural Monsters in Young Adult Fiction Joni Bodart examines six different monstersvampires, shapeshifters, zombies, unicorns, angels, and demonsin YA literature. Bodart first discusses the meaning of these monsters in cultures all over the world. Subsequent chapters explore their history and most important incarnations, comparing the same kind of creatures featured in different titles. This volume also contains interviews with authors who provide additional insight and information, and the bibliography includes a comprehensive list of titles featuring the various monsters. Analyzing the most important and well-written series and titles for teens, They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill will be useful for parents, teachers, and anyone else hoping to understand why teens want to read books in this genre and what some of the benefits of reading them might be.Trade ReviewThis consideration of the rise of paranormal young adult fiction focuses on popular contemporary titles lightly contextualized in a historical frame. Bodart prefaces her discussion with commentary on the “culture of fear” surrounding today’s young adults, and how the perceived increased dangers in their lives make supernatural monsters a vicarious way to deal with them. The book is divided into four sections: “Vampires: The Aristocratic Monster”; “Shapeshifters: The Transforming Monster”; “Zombies: The Reanimated, Resurrected Monster; and “Angels, Unicorns, Demons: The Unexpectedly Deadly Monsters.” Each section opens with an overview of the literary and, when applicable, folkloric history of each supernatural being. Plot summaries of four popular contemporary offerings (single titles and series) follow, such as the Cynthia Leitich Smith’s “Tantalize” series (vampires) (Candlewick), Annette Curtis Klause’s Blood and Chocolate (shapeshifters) (Delacorte, 1997), A.J. Whitten’s The Cellar (zombies) (Houghton, 2011), and Diana Peterfreund’s “Rampant” series (unicorns) (HarperCollins). Excerpts from author interviews, including book-and-author related online resources, enrich the accessible text. Effort is made to connect the nature of the particular monster being discussed to the developmental stages of young adults, as well as to occurrences such as the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. . . . Bodart uses sources such as pop-culture icon Stephen King, developmental authorities Piaget and Erikson, and professional LIS journal articles to expand her discussion and inform her conclusions. This is an informative look at a popular publishing phenomenon. An appendix lists recent paranormal series titles (stand-alone, continuing, complete, and unknown) and provides a solid core for collections of this particular genre. * School Library Journal *Depending on your viewpoint, the recent explosion of paranormal entities in YA fiction has either been a bane or boon. Regardless, librarians ask the same question posited by Bodart in this book’s introduction: “Why does a literary form that revels in rot and ruin appeal to teen readers?” And what are the cultural coals fueling this most recent fire? Bodart divides her investigation into four categories: vampires, shape-shifters, zombies, and “The Unexpectedly Deadly” monsters of angels, unicorns, and demons. Her opening remarks, reminiscent of Stephen King’s Danse Macabre (1981), are enlightening, swift studies in each subgenre’s history, growth, tropes, and major works. Chapters focusing on individual authors follow, from Melissa de la Cruz’s Blue Blood series to Charlie Higson’s The Enemy. Criticism is mostly absent. Rather, the chapters serve both as a tour through each invented universe and as a study of the author’s relationship to the books, drawn mostly through existing interviews. The fact that few of these series are actually scary is often sidestepped, but this entry in the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series is nonetheless an ideal window through which librarians and readers can view the current landscape—and choose what to read next. * Booklist *Bodart’s summation of scary stuff in young adult reading cuts to the heart of Gothicism. Her introduction, a gem of a lecture on otherness, connects the dots between the literary no man’s land and the unstable, unknowable path between the teen age and adulthood. Her bibliographies present classic and recent sources from Maurice Sendak to Anne Rice and Stephen King. . . . This is a worthy book for the public and school library and for psychology and young adult education shelves of teacher’s colleges. * American Reference Books Annual *Like a vampire to blood, it is hard to resist a book with a title like this one. Why does it seem that every young adult fiction author is suddenly writing about supernatural monsters like werewolves, zombies and vampires? Are these books popular now because of the economic downturn? Or is the popularity due to a need of young adults to learn about monsters and demons, what they are, why they are dangerous and how to overcome their threats within the safe, controlled confines of a story? Do young adults live in a reality between an adult’s and a child’s world, like the fictitious monsters in these books? These are the questions Joni Richards Bodart addresses in this scholarly analysis of the ‘monster’ phenomenon in young adult fiction. Dr Bodart is well placed to write on this topic. She holds degrees in psychology as well as a doctorate in librarianship. In addition Bodart is an expert in young adult literature, having written around 20 books on the subject. Despite the scholarly tone of this work, she writes in a very readable and enjoyable way, which tempts readers to seek out for themselves many of the books she discusses.This book is not only a fascinating scholarly account of the reasons for the current proliferation of zombies and vampires in young adult fiction, but it is also a useful guide for librarians interested in current series of fantasy and horror books for these readers. The book lists horror/fantasy series and individual titles by sub-genre, such as vampires, shapeshifters, zombies and demons, as well as giving historical context to the current phenomenon. There is a US bias in the selection of titles, but, that aside, it is still an excellent selection guide. As a mother of three young adults as well as a librarian, I thoroughly recommend this book both for its insight into the world of supernatural fiction and for its use as a guide to what is available in the horror/fantasy genre for young adults. This book is a worthwhile guide to enjoying the ‘darkness in all of us’ in a good story. * Australian Library Journal *They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill: The Psychological Meaning of Supernatural Monsters in Young Adult Fiction is essentially a monster mash documenting books that appeal to an American teenage readership. Bodart focuses on six different monsters - vampires, shape-shifters, killer unicorns, zombies, evil angels and demons. Each of Bodart's four main sections cover the particular topic followed by an examination of specific subject books, such as Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Bloods and Charlie Higson's The Enemy series. . . . They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill is clearly intended for public and school libraries and teenage readers. * The Age *It is useful as a reference work about some current Young Adult horror fiction. I found Bodart’s book to be well organized and designed for readers to skim and take from it what they needed. . . Bodart’s selection of books to analyze is useful for someone who wants to gain a better understanding of the breadth of the subgenre or perhaps get a detailed description of a book or series that cannot be gleaned from the Internet. * Dead Reckonings: A Review Magazine for the Horror Field *They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill: The Psychological Meaning of Supernatural Monsters in Young Adult Fiction divides up monsters into four categories: vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, and others (angels, unicorns and demons). After a brief introduction of the monster, Bodart discusses several popular monster books. She explores the characters, their worlds, and their significance. Teens are attracted to these stories because the characters are often learning to fit into a world where they are not quite adults but no longer children. These characters are also growing up and finding their place in the world. . . . It is a highly fascinating and informative read for teen librarians. * VOYA *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewHow much have things changed since the publication of E. J. Josey’s seminal work, The Black Librarian in America (Scarecrow Press, 1970) and The Black Librarian Revisited (2d ed.; Scarecrow Press, 1994)? Judging by some of the anecdotes and data found throughout the 48 essays in this collection, racism remains a challenge to the profession. The mostly brief (four to five pages) essays cover the professional gamut from school librarianship to special libraries work, and the authors range from library school students to retired individuals, with three excellent editors helming the project. Naturally with such breadth and variety the quality will vary, but the immediacy of the personal stories are most striking and thought provoking, even though their individuality raises questions of just how prevalent racism is. The matter of diversity and relatively low number of black professional librarians runs through many of the essays, but all too often some basic questions are not addressed. Are blacks not entering the profession because of white attitudes, or is it a matter of higher pay and more opportunity in other fields? Is librarianship itself as attractive a profession as it was 40 years ago, or is it seen as a going the way of buggywhip salesmanship to new generations? Overall, this is a fine work that could open up discussion in the field, much in the way that Josey’s work did in the twentieth century. This work is recommended for all library science collections. * American Reference Books Annual *The powerful legacy of librarian, mentor, and activist Dr. E.J. Josey (1924–2009) permeates and inspires this collection of essays addressing the diverse and multifarious concerns of the black librarian in America. This edition, which follows two earlier versions edited by Josey in 1970 and 1994, begins with a dedication to Josey, a selected bibliography of his works, and a tribute to him by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA). Indeed, Josey influences every page in this comprehensive volume with his work providing inspiration and guidance to black librarians in America. With 47 chapters and eight parts, this wide-ranging collection offers a varied and prolific assortment of essays related to black librarianship in America. . . . The 21st Century Black Librarian in America is highly recommended for collections concerned with diversity in librarianship, the history of the field of librarianship, the education of library professionals, and activism in the profession. * College & Research Libraries *As the book’s title indicates, the scope of The 21st-Century Black Librarian in America is ambitious. Each part could easily be a book unto itself. . . .[T]his is a valuable text for students of library and information science and for professionals who are looking for ways to nurture and increase diversity in their workplaces. It will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of black librarians. * Information & Culture *Table of ContentsDedication A Selected Bibliography: E.J. Josey, Andrew P. Jackson A Tribute to Dr. E.J. Josey, Satia Orange and Effie Lee Morris Epigraph Preface, Andrew P. Jackson Acknowledgments Introduction, Akilah Shukura Nosakhere PART I: FROM THE SCHOOL LIBRARY Chapter 1. Information Literacy Instruction in K-12 Education: What Does the Research Say About Success in the 21st Century? Siliva Lloyd Chapter 2. Inequality of Resources in School Libraries in the 21st Century, Joyce F. Ndiaye Chapter 3. Challenges as a Black School Librarian in the 21st Century: Why I Choose to Stay, Angela Washington-Blair Chapter 4. The “Qualified” Black Librarian, Barbara Montgomery Chapter 5. The Charge and Challenge of the Black School Library Media Specialist, Ayodele Ojumu Chapter 6. Swimming Against the Tide: Library Media Specialists in Urban Schools, Karen Lemmons and Andre Taylor Chapter 7. Winning the Future with 21st Century School Libraries, Gloria J. Reaves Chapter 8. Meeting the Needs of the African American Students in the School Media Program, Pauletta Brown Bracy PART II: FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY Chapter 1. What Does Black Public Librarianship Look Like in the Proverbial Information Age?, Linda Bannerman-Martin and Sandra Michele Echols Chapter 2. Servant Librarianship and the Importance of African Americans Mentors, Rhea Brown-Lawson Chapter 3. Becoming a Leader within the Library Profession, Rose Dawson Timmons Chapter 4. Making the Grade: An African American Library Director in a Majority Community, Jos N. Holman Chapter 5. Designing and Promoting Public Library Services for Teens of Color without losing one’s Sanity, Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel Chapter 6. Adultism: Discrimination by another Name, Tamara Stewart Chapter 7. Public Libraries in the 21st Century, Lucille Cole Thomas PART III: FROM THE ACADEMIC LIBRARY Chapter 1. National and International Challenges of Black Librarianship, Ruth M. Jackson, Ph.D. Chapter 2. Academic Art Librarianship and the Black Librarian, Deirdre D. Spencer Chapter 3. Managing HBCU Academic Libraries during Economic Recession: Challenges and Expectations for Black Library Deans and Directors, Felix Unaeze Chapter 4. Managing the Academic Library: The Role of the Black Librarian Leader in Three Different Institutional Environments, Dr. Theresa S. Byrd Chapter 5. Not Just a Drop in the Bucket: Black Instructional Librarians Teaching for Academic Success , Lisa A. Ellis PART IV: FROM THE SPECIAL LIBRARY Chapter 1. Medical Libraries, Information Technology and the African American Librarian , Ellie Bushhousen Chapter 2. Achievements of Selected 21st Century African American Health Sciences Librarians, LaVentra E. Danquah Chapter 3. Why Did I Become a Special Librarian?, Phyllis Hodges Chapter 4. The Southern California Library: Opening the Doors to the Next L.A., Michele Welsing Chapter 5. The Dark but Good side of Diversity in Corporate Libraries, Brendan Thompson PART V: FROM THE STATE AND FEDERAL LIBRARIES Chapter 1. We Need Some Color Up In Here: Educating and Recruiting Minority Librarians in Indiana, Michele Fenton and Deloice Holliday Chapter 2. A Charge to Keep I Have, Steven Booth Chapter 3. Massachusetts Black Librarians Network, Inc.: Commitments and Challenges to our 21st Century Presence, Em Claire Knowles PART VI: FROM THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCHOOL Chapter 1. Going the Distance: Supporting African America Library and Information Science Students, Angel K. Washington Durr Chapter 2. African American Faculty in LIS: Unresolved issues in a new era, Maurice B. Wheeler, Ph.D. PART VII: FROM LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY Chapter 1. Technology Skills for the 21st Century, Fantasia Thorne Chapter 2. Archival and Digital Music Challenges with Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Libraries, Gladys Smiley-Bell and Harvey J. Stokes, Ph.D. Chapter 3. Web 2.0 in Libraries, Jennifer W. Baxmeyer Chapter 4. From MARC to MARS: The Impact of Technology on Librarianship, Allene Farmer Hayes Chapter 5. HBCU Library Alliance: Preserving Our Culture, Ira Revels PART VIII: ISSUES AND PROFILES Chapter 1. The Black Body at the Reference Desk: Critical Race Theory and Black Librarianship, Tracie D. Hall Chapter 2. Diversity in Librarianship: Is There a Color Line?, Cheryl L. Branche Chapter 3. Beyond the Spectrum: Examining Library Recruitment of Blacks in the New Millennium, RaShauna Brannon and Jahala Simuel Chapter 4. Exploring the Generational Transfer of Tacit and Explicit Librarianship Knowledge, Johnnie O. Dent and Valeda Dent Goodman Chapter 5. Your World Outside the Library, Carol Nurse Chapter 6. The 21st Century Black Librarian: Renewing Our Commitment to Liberation and Cultural Activism, Taneya D. Gethers Chapter 7. Dismiss the Stereotypes! Combating Racism and Continuing our Progress, Margaret J. Gibson Chapter 8. Walking in the Footsteps of Giants: My Journey in Public Libraries, Emily Guss Chapter 9. In Retrospect and Forward: Issues Facing Black Librarians, Binnie Tate Wilkin Chapter 10. E.J. Josey: The Internationalist, Mary and Herb Biblo Chapter 11. A Soldier in E. J. Josey’s Army, Linda Saylor-Marchant Chapter 12. Pay it Forward for Effie Lee Morris: A Tribute, Satia Orange Epilogue, Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFarmer, coordinator of the Library Media Teacher program at CSU–Long Beach, vice president of the International Association of School Librarianship, and a Booklist reviewer, presents 18 essays covering various aspects of international youth librarianship. Along with her associate editors, Farmer aims to start a discussion of the history and ongoing development of youth-serving libraries in their respective countries, with the goal of building bridges across cultural barriers. The book is divided by country, with each section giving an overview of libraries and then delving into more specific topics—an essay on media literacy in Japan; one on the role of a children’s library as a “center of tolerance, international communication, and peacemaking” in Russia; and school-library partnerships in the U.S. Public and school librarians with a focus on serving young patrons will enjoy having this book in their professional collections. * Booklist *With this in mind, Lesley Farmer and her associate editors have produced a comprehensive collection of essays addressing the issues of libraries serving youth in Japan, Russia and the United States that includes contributions from the leading voices of youth services in libraries from these distinct geographic areas. ... The three editors, identified the key issues for their area and selected expert authors to contribute to the volume on these issues. The result is a unique insight and appreciation of the role that libraries play in supporting youth and indeed their communities. ... This comprehensive collection of essays forms a body of research that explores the development of library services, the impact of contemporary issues such as technology, and the cultural and social impacts of libraries on young people. The research is valuable in the development of new libraries, the redevelopment of old services and in building new ways of reaching youth who often disengage from library services. * Australian Library Journal *[R]ecommended for a large library school program. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsPreface SECTION I: JAPAN Chapter 1. Overview of Youth-Serving Libraries in Japan. Yuriko Nakamura Chapter 2. Media Literacy Practice in the Public High School Library. Yuriko Matsuda Chapter 3. Developing An Expansive Learning Environment: A Challenge of a Japanese Private High-School Library Seriously Damaged by a Big Earthquake. Masaharu Adachi Chapter 4. School Libraries in Japanese Public Elementary Schools: A Report from the School Library Support Room in Arakawa City, Tokyo. Toshi Fujita Chapter 5. Development and Characteristics of Library Services for Children and Youth in Okinawa. Kenji Kanna Chapter 6. The International Library of Children's Literature (ILCL). Mikio Wanaka SECTION II: RUSSIA Chapter 1. Overview of Library Services Provided to Children and Young Adults in Russia. Galina Kislovskaya, Natalia Bubekina, Vera Chudinova Chapter 2. Serving Children and Youth on a Basis of School Libraries. T. D. Zhukova Chapter 3. Services for Children and Young People in Public Libraries. Galina Kislovskaya, Natalia Bubekina, Vera Chudinova Chapter 4. Problems of Formation of Information Literacy and Information Culture of Children and Youth: A View from Russia. Natalia Gendina Chapter 5. A Children’s Library in a Polyethnic Region as a Center of Tolerance, Intercultural Communication, and Peacemaking Center. Burliyat Umakhanova and Elmir Yakubov Chapter 6. Children, Teenagers and Librarians on the Net: Problems, Projects, Prospects. Vera Chudinova SECTION III: UNITED STATES Chapter 1. Overview of Youth-Serving Libraries in the United States. Lesley Farmer Chapter 2. From Information Power to Empowering Learners: The Transformation of School Library Programs in the United States. Judi Repman Chapter 3. U.S. Public Library Service to Youth: Focus on Literacy. Rachel Bindman Chapter 4. Why Can’t We Work Together? “The Doctor is IN"; School–Public Library Partnerships. Jackie Siminitus Chapter 5. School and Public Library Services, Programs, and Collections for Diverse Youth In America. Jamie Campbell Naidoo Chapter 6. Technology for Youth-Serving Libraries in the United States. Lesley Farmer About the Editors About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSmallwood (How To Thrive as a Solo Librarian) and Williams (Highland County District Library; Librarians as Community Partners) present writings created specifically for this volume, addressing the preservation issues that “custodians of history” face in local communities. From traditional methods of paper and photographic conservation to the burgeoning field of digital preservation, the 33 contributors provide a thorough manual for those just starting in the discipline and for professionals wanting to branch out into a different area. The volume focuses on important concerns like preserving collections on stringent budgets and how to best promote them once acquired. Some pieces delve into the specifics of successful preservation projects, with personal observations, retrospective comments, and lessons learned. Especially poignant is Alexia Hudson’s essay on the Emily Davis Preservation Project, which digitized the journals of a free black woman writing during the Civil War. Each author’s piece has its own style and methodology, which results in some inconsistencies overall regarding bibliographic references and presence or absence of source notes. This will be detrimental to readers. VERDICT This collection of practical how-to essays, complete with charts, diagrams, sample proposal letters, policies, and best practices, is a must-have tool for historical societies, museums, libraries, and archivists. * Library Journal *For librarians who aren’t sure how to tackle the photographs, scrapbooks, oral histories, and other materials tied to their community’s history, editors Smallwood (The Frugal Librarian, 2011) and Williams have compiled a crash course in evaluating and preserving local-history resources. In this anthology, 33 librarian and archivist contributors share their experiences in articles covering topics from low-budget book repair to large-scale newspaper digitization. With some overlap, they discuss deciding what to preserve; caring for fragile materials; scanning, organizing, and indexing collections; and storing and migrating digital files. Also considered are legal issues related to privacy and copyright and crafting partnerships with genealogical societies. Specific case studies include preparing newspaper and obituary indexes and digitizing nineteenth-century diaries. Written for the librarian and the layperson, most of the book’s articles list further resources, and many provide sample policies, permissions, or partnership agreements. A useful resource for libraries or groups engaged in preserving and promoting local history. Public libraries with active community local-history groups may want to consider a circulating copy. * Booklist *Edited by a former public library systems administrator and consultant and former school, academic and special librarian, along with the branch manager and youth librarian at the Lynchburg (Ohio) Branch of the Highland County District Library, this work presents 31 chapters organized into 9 sections. Whether one is interested in the basics of special collections of local history materials, specific materials (such as newspapers, scrapbooks, photographs, or oral histories), types of services and sources (such as local history and digital), or preservation there is a chapter of use for any type of collection. The writings include case studies of specific situations and more general topics, such as affiliation agreements, organizing and indexing photograph collections, copyright, and indexing local newspapers. Students of public history, archives, and preservation will all benefit from this knowledge, as will practicing archivists and preservationists as well as librarians working with special collections of nonprint materials used for genealogy such as photographs, newspapers, and related materials. The 33 contributors from around the world, including Nigeria and Canada, bring experience from academic, public, and special libraries, and offer their expertise and knowledge in an approachable manner for any researcher or practitioner of public history in any form that requires looking beyond the traditional print materials. * American Reference Books Annual *Professional librarians, archivists, and preservation specialists contribute chapters addressing current challenges in preserving, managing, and digitizing local historical documents and related library materials. Practical how-to essays cover topics such as the physical preservation of materials ranging from newspapers and scrapbooks to photographs and oral histories, collection management under stringent budgets, and successful joint ventures with community groups and other organizations. * Missouri Historical Review *The editors recruited thirty-three practicing professionals to write thirty-one independent but related chapters and added a foreward, introduction, and afterword to provide context. ... Overall, the essays are short, focused, and clearly written, the information is logically presented, the notes include both printed and electronic resources for gathering information, and the volume index is reasonable. . . . [I]t is something an archivist can suggest as a resource when helping someone without professional training who has responsibility for preserving archival and library collections. * The American Archivist *This work serves as a readable reference work, a beginner’s guide, and a thought-provoking introduction to things to come. . . .The amount of useful advice contained in these so few words and pages is . . . staggering! * Journal of Archival Organization *Consider it a crash course in local history preservation. If I had access to Preserving Local Writers years ago, I might have even gotten that archivist job I once applied for. -- Nancy Kalikow Maxwell, Author of Library Grant Collaboration: How Libraries Can Benefit From Other People’s MoneyFrom glue to Google, Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers, and Related Materials guides the local history librarian through development policy creation to alternative research strategies, all the way to techniques for curating the resulting collection. This anthology is a must-read not only for librarians, but also for historical society members and municipal archivists. -- Sandra Cortese, Jonathan Bourne Public LibraryPreserving Local History draws from a wide range of contributors on a variety of useful subjects. Resources like this generally prove valuable to those who need a quick 'go-to' for local history ideas. -- Catherine Wilson, Executive Director, Greene County Ohio Historical Society; author of Historic Greene CountyAs a guidebook for library workers and the interested public, Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials will be indispensable. Laying the necessary groundwork but going well beyond the basics, this book is a must for anyone interested in developing local or personal histories. -- Greg MacAyeal, Assistant head, Nonwestern University Music LibraryTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Introduction PART I: BASICS 1. Band-Aids and Superglue for the Cash-Strapped Local History Librarian, Chad Leinaweaver 2. Basic In-House Book and Paper Repair, Karen E.K Brown 3. Emergency Preparedness, Dyani Feige 4. You Can't Keep It All, Rochelle LeMaster PART II: NEWSPAPERS 5. Balancing Selection and Digitization: Selecting 19th and Early-20th Century Newspaper Titles for Online Access, Athena Jackson 6. Indexing your Local Newspapers on Microfilm, Kelly Zackmann 7. Newspaper Preservation in Developing Countries: Issues and Strategies for Intervention, Goodluck Israel Ifijeh PART III: SCRAPBOOKS 8. How to Get Scrapbooks Into the Hands of Users, Anastasia Weigle 9. Keeping Scrapbooks Secure and Available, Erin Foley 10. Physical Properties of Scrapbooks, Jennifer Hain Teper PART IV: LOCAL HISTORY 11. Creating Local History Development Guidelines, William Helling 12. Keeping a Past: Preservation Issues in Local History, Nancy Richey 13. Minimizing Privacy and Copyright Concerns with Online Local History Collections, David Gwynn 14. Lavaca County Records Retention Project, Brenda Lincke Fisseler 15. Managing Archives in Local History Collections, Sarah Welland PART V: GENEALOGY 16. Partnering with Local Genealogical Societies, Lisa Fraser 17. Patron Driven Family History Preservation, Howard C. Bybee PART VI: PHOTOGRAPHS 18. Collecting and Preserving Photographic Materials, Amanda Drost 19. Organizing and Indexing Photo Collections, Rose Fortier 20. Photograph Selection, Access, and Preservation for the Public Librarian, Rebekah Tabah PART VII: DIGITAL 21. Digital Preservation of the Emilie Davis Diaries, Alexia Hudson 22. Preserving and “Publishing” Local Biographies, Elizabeth B. Cooksey 23. Promoting Local History through the Catablog, Cyndi Harbeson 24. Reinventing the Obituary File for the Digital Age, Kerry FitzGerald PART VIIII: ORAL HISTORIES 25. Preserving Born-Digital Oral Histories, Juliana Nykolaiszyn 26. Preserving Indiana Women's Voices: a University Oral History Project, Theresa McDevitt 27. Steps in Preserving Oral Histories, Suellyn Lathrop PART IX: APPROACHES TO PRESERVATION 28. Affiliation Agreements, Tomaro Taylor 29. Educating the Community: Preserving Tomorrow's Treasures Today, Jessica Phillips 30. Historical Sheet Music Collections: Practical Wisdom, Racial Sensitivity, Karl Madden 31. Tracing History Through Non-Traditional Methods, Emily Griffin Afterword Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisLifelong Learning in Public Libraries demonstrates that public librarians can promote learning by combining the elements of Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) with traditional practices of public libraries. This approach contributes to the information enfranchisement of patrons and enhances the fulfillment of the traditional goals and purposes of libraries. Donna L. Gilton provides background on ILI and current developments in public library instruction and also examines educational theories and practices derived from the fields of behaviorism, cognitive psychology, constructivism, and educational humanism. Additional chapters delve into practices developed to deal with diverse groups and translate the theories and practices that have been outlined into a well-coordinated plan. The final chapters survey the role of libraries as cultural institutions. This book introduces the field of ILI to public librarians in the context of their own traditions and shows the unique ways that Trade ReviewThis is a thoroughly researched overview, providing the foundation to develop a strategy rather than the practical details needed to execute it. * American Libraries *Table of ContentsChapter 1. The World of Information Literacy Instruction (ILI): An Extensive and Intensive Introduction and Overview A. What is Information Literacy B. Early Instruction in Academic Libraries C. From Bibliographic Instruction (BI) to Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) D. Current Instruction in Academic Libraries E. Instruction in School Media Centers F. Instruction in Special Libraries G. ILI as a Department Store: Components of Instruction H. Information Enfranchisement, Samuel Green and the Three-Legged Stool of Reference Services I. Instruction in Public Libraries: Some History and Background Chapter 2. Current Developments in Public Library Instruction A. Forms of Public Library Instruction B. Public Library Instruction Outside the U.S.A. C. State of the Literature in Public Library Instruction Chapter 3. How People Learn, Grow, Think, Feel, and Develop: Do We Have Theories! A. How People Mature: Theories of Erikson, Piaget, Perry, Belenky, Kohlberg, Gilligan, Vygotsky, and Others B. How People Act: Behaviorism C. How People Think: Cognitive Theories D. How People Solve Problems: Constructivism E. How People Feel: Educational Humanism F. How People Learn: Perceptual Modalities, Field Dependence and Independence, and Multiple Intelligence Chapter 4. Instructing Diverse Groups A. International Students and Immigrants B. U.S. Ethnic Groups, Especially Racial Minorities Chapter 5. Teaching People With Disabilities in Ten Steps A. Know the Issues B. Know the Laws and the History of Services, Family Activism, and Organizations C. Know About Developments in Education and LIS D. Know Whether Your Library is ADA-Compliant E. Know Whether Your Website is Accessible to All F. Know How to Find Out About Adaptive or Assistive Technology G. Plan Services to People With Disabilities, in General H. Teach Your Staff I. Plan Your Instruction J. Know the Needs of Specific Groups Chapter 6. Making a PACE of a Program: Planning, Administration, Coordination, and Evaluation A. Models of Instruction, Modes of Planning B. Startup Resources For ILI C. Planning D. Evaluation E. Marketing F. Staffing For Instruction G. What a Good Instruction Program Looks Like Chapter 7. Public Libraries as Non-formal Cultural Institutions: Impact on Programming and Instruction A. Types of Education B. Churches and Other Religious Bodies as Agents of Non-formal Education C. Museums and Public Libraries as Agents of Non-formal Education D. Traditional Public Libraries and ILI Chapter 8. Instructing From the Cradle to the Grave Throughout the Life Cycle A. Preschoolers and Their Caretakers B. Children, Teens, and Family Outreach C. Coming of Age: Roads to Adulthood D. All Grown Up and Places to Go: Adult Learners E. Coming of Age: Elderhood F. Conclusions Bibliography

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Book SynopsisPostcolonial literatures can be defined as the body of creative work written by authors whose lands were formerly subjugated to colonial rule. In previous volumes of this series, the research literature of former British colonies Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand have been addressed. This volume offers guidance for those researching the postcolonial literature of the former British colonies in Africa, the Caribbean, and South Asia. Among the forty nations represented in this volume are South Africa, India, Pakistan, Ghana, Jamaica, Swaziland, Belize, and Namibia. With the exception of South Africa (which formed the Union of South Africa in 1910), this guide picks up its coverage in 1947, when both India and Pakistan gained their independence. The literature created by writers from these nations represents the diverse experiences in the postcolonial condition and are the subject of this book. The volume provides best-practice suggestions for the research process and discusses Trade ReviewThe authors of this title have put together a wonderful tool for researchers into the post-Colonial literatures in English with their book....Broken down into easy-to-understand and use chapters, the authors not only discuss the resources available to researchers but give examples on how to use them. This is neatly organized, beginning with the basics of online searching and going so far as to encourage the researcher to formulate his or her question into a statement to find keywords and concepts that can be used in the search. Truly, this book would be useful for even the novice researcher at the college level. Other guides, books, and resources are pointed out along the way through this enjoyable-to-read book. The authors do not shy away from mentioning the most basic resources such as the database JSTOR, which some larger research books tend to do because they believe that the reader knows about them. No resource is left unturned. This volume focuses on the post colonial literatures of the former British colonies of Africa, the Caribbean, and South Africa, including India, Pakistan, Ghana, Jamaica, Swaziland, and Belize. Because so many countries are represented there is a vast array of experiences and social conditions shared within the literature explored. This title is highly recommended for beginning researchers as well as those more advanced in this field. * American Reference Books Annual *Part of the "Literary Research" series, this volume engages with an often underrepresented realm of study. To add to the challenge, the work does not limit itself to a neatly delineated set of geographical boundaries--rather, it covers literature in English from over 40 nations and three continents. A working definition of the postcolonial epoch posits 1947, the year of India's and Pakistan's independence, as a starting date; for many countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, the date would have to be a bit different. As seasoned academic librarians, authors Christenberry, A. Courtney, L. Golomb, and M. S. Van Vuuren bring to this volume a keen eye for detail and an emphasis on accessibility. The book opens with a review of the basics of online searching, offering the librarian's perspective; screen shots of MARC records and passages on the minutiae of constructing search terms give readers a flavor for how knowledge is structured, and how this architecture mediates a search. Successive chapters cover catalogs, print/electronic bibliographies, indexes, union catalogs, archives (both analog and digital), web resources, and specific journal titles. The book reads like a meta-bibliography; its annotations draw out crucial details of scope, content, perspective, and access. That so much juicy and valuable information finds its home in a print volume seems at once triumph and tragedy, since this volume likely would find a devoted audience if it were an online pathfinder. For now, however, researchers and librarians can consider themselves lucky that this title exists at all. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above. * CHOICE *Fay Christenberry’s Literary Research and Postcolonial Literatures in English Strategies and Sources is an invaluable reference work. * The Year's Work In English Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Basics of Online Searching Chapter 2: General Literary Reference Sources Chapter 3: Library Catalogs Chapter 4: Print and Electronic Bibliographies, Indexes, and Annual Reviews Chapter 5: Scholarly Journals Chapter 6: Literary Reviews Chapter 7: Magazines and Newspapers Chapter 8: Microform and Digital Collections Chapter 9: Manuscripts and Archives Chapter 10: Web Resources Chapter 11: Researching a Thorny Issue Appendix Bibliography Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe associate university librarian is tasked with running the various services and workflows of academic research libraries, allowing the head university librarian to focus on the acquisition of resources through fundraising and external public relations. Although the positions of assistant or associate university librarians and deans are considered a training ground for upward movement in the profession, there are surprisingly few mentoring experiences available. The Associate University Librarian Handbook: A Resource Guide looks to change that. Bradford Lee Eden has brought together a variety of helpful topics for university librarians. The first section provides a broad overview of the field and what it means to be an associate librarian. A section on managing change, a topic endemic to the academic library in these times, follows. The next section deals with the question of funding the library enterprise and managing resources, with chapters on how best to handle budget reductionTrade ReviewGeared for current and future associate university librarians and deans, the work fills a gap in the literature for handbooks and sourcebooks for this specific position. Beginning with an introductory section that introduces the book as a whole and defines the Associate University Librarian, the work next presents two case studies on managing change as an associate university librarian, followed by five chapters on funding the library enterprise and managing resources. The fourth section presents three chapters on managing your career and development, while the fifth provides two chapters for the associate university librarian taking on an interim leadership role. This work is of use for practicing librarians in academic environments who are looking to move up to a higher position, and for those already working as associate university librarians. * American Reference Books Annual *Fortunately, much of the advice provided in this collection’s 17 papers is equally useful for librarians in management positions in any library. The papers are written by a well-credentialed and multi-skilled group of senior university librarians, and each concludes with an extensive list of further reading options for each topic. In addition to the informative collection of papers in the handbook, Eden also directs his readers to the Taiga Forum (www.taiga-forum.org), which maintains a discussion board facilitating the exchange of views on issues relevant to managing university libraries. The Associate University Librarian Handbook is well set out – with a clear and informative contents page and a good index – easy to read and to refer to as needed. It provides invaluable career advice for those in the position of associate university librarian and those aspiring to attain the position, as well as senior librarians and library managers in any library sphere looking to move up the career ladder * Australian Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction Bradford Lee Eden 1. What is an Associate University Librarian Martha Hruska Managing change 2. The first four years: what I walked into and where I am now Jane Schillie 3. Everything flows negotiating change in the 21st century library Mildred L. Jackson Funding the library enterprise/ Managing Resources 4. Climb on down from that tree and help me turn loose of this here wildcat: the art of letting go Donald Barclay 5. Networking with benefits: how to cultivate donor relations and get the most out of fundraising Shakeela Begum 6. Dealing with budget reductions Marianne Afifi, Elizabeth Housewright, and Mark Stover 7. Sometimes the news is good Sandra Barstow 8. AUL for Research: libraries and the business of doing research D. Scott Brandt Managing your career 9. Lead like you really mean it: making your AUL leadership count Susan Parker 10. Moving up: positioning for director roles in academic libraries Julie Garrison, Marianne Ryan, and Kathleen DeLong 11. Making the transition from AUL to line librarian Sandra Barstow AULs and Leadership 12. Next generation AULs: regenerating academic library leadership Susan Parker 13. AULs and ethics in the workplace Susan Parker Contributors

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Book SynopsisIn today's world of modern research methods, the irony is that even though more materials are readily available now than ever before, this proliferation of sources has actually made the process more difficult for the novice researcher. In addition, today's professors expect high-quality sources to be used in students' undergraduate research precisely because so much information is available; however, without instruction, many students are not even aware of the standard history sources that they should be using routinely for history research projects. Finding History is a practical and modern guide to research for history projects, helping to sort through the available resources and technology for students, scholars, and librarians. Finding History includes practical, step-by-step instructions for discovering historical evidence using library catalogs, databases, and websites. It simplifies and clarifies the research process so that students new to the experience may locate appropriatTrade ReviewAuthored by the associate director for information literacy and research services for the Waidner-Spahr Library at Dickinson College, this work is good for students to use as a handbook for learning to research, specifically in the area of history but in all areas that can use ideas and examples drawn from history, as well as being suitable for librarians seeking ideas for information literacy sessions for history students, and for collection development of free and paid sources. Written so that it can be read cover-to-cover as a textbook or informational text, the chapters also stand alone, serving as a reference book to refer to when facing specific questions....This book is of great use to new students of history and those practitioners who are new to technology or wish a refresher to adapt to the ever-changing and over-expanding world of historical research, and to gain an understanding of the methods and standards behind the research proves followed by librarians and history professionals. * American Reference Books Annual *Finding History is a well-written, concise, and easy-to-use volume that can be used for bibliographic instruction for students of history or the liberal arts. After an introduction, a "getting started" section, and an overview, Bombaro (Dickinson College) covers tertiary, secondary, and primary sources and search tricks. The final chapter is "Case Study." The lessons on deciding whether or not materials are scholarly and on determining bias, as well as the excellent case study on the use of these techniques, would be welcome in any bibliographic instruction session at any college or university. The information presented in Finding History will be incredibly useful to two- and four-year college students. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates. * CHOICE *New students of history have more than ever to contend with: not only is more information available than ever before, but much of it is misleading or false. Finding history aims to help students distinguish between academically acceptable information and bunkum, and to identify appropriate research tools. ... The publisher has made an attractive book, recommended for libraries facing regular influxes of history students. * The Australian Library Journal *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Chapter One: Introduction to Historical Research Chapter Two: Getting Started Chapter Three: Overview of Historical Information Chapter Four: Tertiary Sources Chapter Five: Secondary Sources Chapter Six: Primary Sources Chapter Seven: Search Tricks Chapter Eight: Case Study Appendix 1: Bibliography Appendix 2: Footnotes Appendix 3: Academic Presses and Scholarly Journals for Historians Appendix 4: How to Tell the Difference between an Online Article and a Website Appendix 5: How to Scan Secondary Sources for Content

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Book SynopsisToday, government archivists and manuscript collectors are often in conflict over government-created documents that come up for sale out of private hands. Such manuscripts are often archival material that escaped government control, and government archivists want that missing material back to complete the historic record. Collectors and dealers, however, assert that since the government didn't take care of their documents properly at the time of their creation, they lost the right to claim them now. This divide between government archivists and collectors has become especially acute for trophy documents written by a person of note or about a well-known person or event. Archivists, Collectors, Dealers, and Replevin does not serve as a legal guide to the issues that arise in this divide; instead, it presents both sides of the conflict and examines them dispassionately. The book begins with an historical review of institutional and state-sponsored collecting and the care of historical dTrade ReviewThis is valuable to any archival collection where public documents are maintained, acquired, and sought out. Future archival students will also benefit from the unbiased approach, respecting all sides of the situation. * American Reference Books Annual *The first-ever book-length study tackles a controversial legal principle that the public is unaware of and that most attorney’s are only vaguely familiar with: Replevin. . . . Dow’s stature as a respected archivist and a Manuscript Society “in-law” puts her in a unique position to survey the replevin issue. . . . Dow succeeds in straddling the fence-conveying archivists’ passion for protecting their charges and preserving the historical record and conveying collectors’ and dealers’ passion for doing the very same thing. . . . Archivists, Collectors, Dealers, and Replevin is a thoughtful and well-reasoned explanation of both sides of the replevin issue-and heavily footnoted, as one would expect it to be. I wouldn’t say that Dow champions either the archivists or the collectors/dealers, but rather shows an admirable nonpartisan restraint that should serve both sides well. * Main Street Fine Books and Manuscripts *Archivist, Collectors, Dealers, and Repelevin represents a signal contribution to the archival literature that deserves a very wide audience indeed. Beginning with the inspired cover illustration, Elizabeth Dow's engaging essay astutely explores the perennially dark and bloody ground of archival conflict arising from the presence of public documentaries in private hands. . . . Dow's book contains much of value to a great many readers. . . Dow's imaginative assortment of case studies alone will provide engaging fodder for enlightening class discussions on subjects ranging from acquisitions and appraisal to ethics and the law. * The American Archivist *The book is very well researched, and the author has consulted a range of primary and secondary documentation. While the topic of the book is complex and multi-faceted. . ., the author has examined all aspects of the issue and described the problems with an attempt to get a balanced view. The author has a long and impressive career in archives and related fields and here has produced a very objective view of the problems and issues with lost public documents. This book would be suitable for archivists employed in the US public service, as well as librarians, historians and collectors with an interest in this area. * Collection Building *This book does an admirable job of illustrating many aspects of a complicated legal situation, providing archivists, collectors, and dealers with insight, analysis, and practical advice. Well-written and to the point, this volume is highly recommended for archivists and dealers alike. * College & Research Libraries *In Archivists, Collectors, Dealers, and Replevin: Case Studies on Private Ownership of Public Documents, respected archival practitioner and library and information science educator Elizabeth H. Dow studies the conflicts that arise from 'a legal action brought for the purpose of recovering specified items'. . . .The book contains clear prose and straightforward organization. Dow writes informative introductory chapters on the development of archival practice and the archival profession in the United States. . . .[M]anuscript and special collections librarians as well as public records specialists should own and read this small . . . book. * Archival Issues *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: American Archival Practice Chapter 2: Theft and Neglect Chapter 3: The Archival Profession Chapter 4: Collecting Chapter 5: Replevin Chapter 6: Perspectives Chapter 7: Case Studies Chapter 8: Avoiding Conflict Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisLibrary marketing and advertising in schools are now very widespread practices. Since libraries and schools have been strongly linked to economic performance, adopting marketing and advertising techniques into them is often seen as a natural extension of that linkage. But should that be the case? John Buschman argues that as we shape and guide our educative institutions, we should carefully consider the consequences. In Libraries, Classrooms, and the Interests of Democracy: Marking the Limits of Neoliberalism, Dr. Buschman details the connections between our educative institutions and democracy, and the resources within democratic theory reflecting on the tensions between marketing, advertising, consumption, and democracy. Drawing on wide scholarship to explore some of the history of democratic theory and its intertwinements with capitalism, the author helps the reader think about how democracies can deal with the challenges of this current historical phase. The complex arguments of Trade ReviewIn today’s classrooms corporate advertisement is abundant; in today’s libraries marketing campaigns are conducted to attract new customers. How is it that these markers of neoliberalism are present in our educational institutions, asks Buschman (Dean of University Libraries, Seton Hall Univ.; Dismantling the Public Sphere), and should this even be a cause for concern? He addresses these questions by offering a theoretical critique of neoliberalism’s growing role in America’s schools and libraries. By thoroughly examining the ideas of various strains of democratic theory the author makes the case that the inclusion of marketing and advertising in our educational institutions is counterproductive to the central purposes of those institutions and to democracy. VERDICT This meticulously researched book provides a theoretical foundation for future investigations of the issues surrounding neoliberalism in our educational institutions....The work raises important questions of interest to all educators. Academics in the fields of library science, education, political science, and marketing will find this to be valuable reading. * Library Journal *Extensively researched....The issues discussed provide a philosophical foundation for understanding current trends toward 'library as place' and privatization. * American Libraries *Libraries and other U.S. educational institutions can reject neo-liberalism, but first we need to understand the evolution of this soul-limiting strategy of self interest that pervades U.S. institutions in the 21st century. John Buschman explicates the advance of neo-liberalism in Libraries, Classrooms, and the Interests of Democracy and provides thoughtful philosophical insight with contemporary examples such as the effects of the Citizens United decision. Buschman extends the deliberations of critical educational theory, communitarianism, and Jürgen Habermas among others to the enterprise of librarianship. He demonstrates that libraries are one of the important cultural sites that provide for the capacities of sound judgment in a democracy. The model of the Occupy Wall Street library provides a respite from institutional weariness and gives promise to a break with the neo-liberal ideas. As in his Dismantling the Public Sphere, Buschman provokes librarians to understand the political and social context of our practice. -- Kathleen de la Peña McCookThe author is an erudite scholar who helps the reader to think about how democracies can deal with the challenges of this current historical phase. Dr. Buschman understands that neoliberalism is hegemonic, and he draws on wide scholarship to explore some of the history of democratic theory and its intertwinements with capitalism. We meet Tocqueville, John Dewey, Marx, Michael Sandel, Habermas, and many others who have wrestled with these issues in historical and contemporary terms. These complex arguments are brought to bear with clarity on an explanation of how the market has pierced classrooms and libraries with advertising and marketing—and why this is of concern in the interests of democracy. Paraphrasing Michael Parenti about the wants of the wealthy and powerful, when asking what neoliberalism seeks to shape, the answer is: most everything. -- Richard A. Brosio, University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeTable of ContentsAuthor’s Preface Part I: Setting the Stage Chapter 1: Should We Be Bothered By Library Marketing and Advertising in the Classroom, and If So, Why?—An Introduction Chapter 2: An Historical View I: A Précis on the Entanglements of Democracy, Education, and Libraries in America Chapter 3: An Historical View II: A Précis on Advertising in Schools, Marketing in Libraries, and the Appeal of Neoliberalism Chapter 4: From Theoretical to Empirical Critiques of Advertising: Have They Deepened Understanding of Democracy and Our Educative Institutions? Part II: The Insights of Democratic Theory Chapter 5: Tocqueville and the Centrifugal/Centripetal Forces Within America: Why (and How Much) Our Practices in Libraries and Classrooms Matter Chapter 6: A Practical Communitarianism: Educative Institutions, Social Bonds, and Neoliberalism’s Incursions Chapter 7: Deliberative Democratic Theory’s Deeper Critique: The Profound Effects of Neoliberalism’s Grammar in Educative Institutions Chapter 8: Looking Ahead at Neoliberalism’s Trajectory: The Continuing Interests of Democracy and Educative Institutions—A Conclusion References Author Biography

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

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Book SynopsisThe current peer review process is broken and unless changes are made it will soon die. In Do We Still Need Peer Review?, author Thomas H.P. Gould examines the evolution of peer review from the earliest attempts by the Church to evaluate scholarly works to the creation of academic peer review and finally to the current status of the process. Gould argues that without an immediate effort by scholars to institute reform, the future of peer review may cease to exist. As new technology provides authors with a direct, unsupervised route to publication, the peer review situation is nearing a tipping point, beyond which the nature of academic research will be profoundly altered. This book proposes that rather than tossing out peer review altogether, the process can be saved and made stronger, offering suggestions on how to do just that.Trade ReviewDo We Still Need Peer Review? is a compact book with more historical information than one would expect. The historical discussion not only adds perspective to the problem at hand, but is one of the most interesting aspects of the work. True to his word, Gould, rather than advocating for the abolishment of peer review, offers steps that can be taken to improve this important part of academia. * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) *Peer review is one of the academic traditions that divide academia. While some believe it to be indispensable for separating bad research from good, others slam it as elitist, biased and, overall, ineffective. Starting from the 1970s, peer review has found itself under scrutiny that has resulted in a substantial body of research. Do We Still Need Peer Review? written by a mass communication scholar, Thomas Gould, contributes to this tradition by offering a truly Foucauldian analysis of peer review’s origins and foundations. . . .[T]he monograph is well written, well argued and employs a wide range of (peer-reviewed) sources. Sure it will find supporters as well as sceptics among academic librarians, but, most importantly, it will start a much-needed conversation about the future of academic publishing, the role of academic librarians in research process and the place of peer review in the age of the Internet. * Australian Academic & Research Libraries *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: What Is Peer Review and Why Do We Need It? Chapter 2: Early Peer Review Chapter 3: Peer Review 1600-1950 Chapter 4: Anonymous, Double-Blind Peer Review Chapter 5: The Rise of the Internet, the Supremacy of the Individual Chapter 6: Recent Suggested Solutions Chapter 7: Option One - Eliminate Peer Review (partially and totally) Chapter 8: Can We Review Ourselves? Chapter 9: Private Industry and Academic Associations Solve It All (But Are Tenure Committees Left Holding the Bag?) Chapter 10: The Future of Peer Review: What Have We Lost and What Can We Gain? In Closing

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Book SynopsisTrade Review[T]his book seems most appropriate for public library staff who deal with widespread spectrum of enquiries. Overall, this is a great value book and with apps becoming commonplace amongst library users, it provides a timely introduction. * CILIP Update *As a keen iPad user, I was excited to learn more about what work-related apps I might be missing out on, so was keen to read this book . . . [Y]ou will . . . learn a great deal; but to get the most out of the book it is handy to have a smart phone or tablet to play around on as you read. . . .For me this book is more than just about apps, as it helps us learn a great deal about useful websites. Though this book is aimed at beginners, it is also useful for those who have a little more experience with using apps and smart phones or tablets. The fact that all apps are singularly listed makes it easy for someone to dip in and out of like a reference work rather than a book as a whole. * The Australian Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisHas the information behavior of children and youth changed significantly over the last two decades? The Information Behavior of a New Generation: Children and Teens in the 21st Century attempts to answer this question from a variety of viewpoints. Thirteen researchers from educational psychology, computer science, education, and information studies have contributed to eleven chapters on models of information behavior, the cognitive development of youth, information literacy, everyday information behavior, cyber-bullying, gaming in virtual environments, learning labs, social networks, intellectual disabilities, and current and future systems. Whether they are referred to as digital natives, the Google-generation, or generation M, today's youth are active consumers and avid producers of digital information. Smart phones are the new generation's communication tools, social networks are their interaction venues, and virtual environments are their new playgrounds. This new digital communication era has prompted researchers from a variety of disciplines to contribute to this book on the information behavior of children and teens. One of the many conclusions that may be drawn from the chapters in the book is that information behavior is a multifaceted phenomenon, evolving alongside the rapid developments in information and communication technologies. The new generation tends to multitask, managing many activities simultaneously, such as scanning for and skimming information, texting brief messages, and posting audio and visual information on social media. While children and teens are tech savvy, they lack certain information and media literacy skills essential in today's digital environment. For researchers, the authors pose questions for further investigation in the hope that innovative services will be offered and novel systems will be developed to help the new generation. For teachers and information professionals, the authors provide a broad background to assist them with a more in-depth and thorough understanding and appreciation of children's and teens' information behavior.Trade ReviewAs theological libraries both at seminaries and universities prepare for the future, The Information Behavior of a New Generation: Children and Teens in the 21st Century and other texts of this nature provide valuable insights for both long-range and short-term planning. ... This text provides ten different voices on various aspects of the theological library’s next generation of users, and an eleventh chapter that brings these voices into conversation on the future of information services. ... This is a well-written text with a good index and well-developed bibliographies after each chapter. It is recommended for library directors and would make an excellent conversation starter for presentations with faculty and administration. * Theological Librarianship *The editors have allowed the authors free rein in using their own voice, giving way to a book that has multi-styled chapters. This was a concern at first, thinking this would upset the ‘flow’ of the text. However, it does actually make for a more interesting read and the chapters do dovetail nicely with each author’s opinions. ... This has been a fascinating read. It is well written and offers a wealth of references at the end of each chapter for further investigation. Librarians from all sectors, particularly within educational establishments would find this book useful. Academics wanting to know more about people’s information behaviour would enjoy this book to help with understanding how young people exploit information effectively. It is also very likely that library and information science students will make good use of this book. * Multimedia Information & Technology *In this work, editors Beheshti and Large provide a compilation of essays the inform this complex discussion from multiple perspectives. One of the strengths of this collection is the diversity of disciplines that the authors draw from including education, educational psychology, computer science, and library science. . . . this collection aims for and achieves a wide-angle lens approach to the topic of [youth behavior and information practices]. Beheshti and Large have a long academic history in the study of children, information, and evolving technology and media. They bring this expertise to the book and provide a detailed introduction as well as the final two chapters of the book. ... This work provides a glimpse at relevant research theory and practice dealing with the new generation of information users. Readers who are seeking a wide-angle approach and a broad array of research on the information behavior of current young people will find this book relevant and useful. * Library & Information Science Research *This collection of papers is a valuable complement to studies of user behaviour in general. It successfully covers broad content in depth, charting progress through then comprehensive lists of references. For those interested in how the Internet is changing our professional domain this is a must. * Australian Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction Andrew Large and Jamshid Beheshti Chapter 1: Concepts, Propositions, Models and Theories in Information Behavior Research Charles Cole Chapter 2: Cognitive Development and Information Behavior James P. Byrnes & Matthew L. Bernacki Chapter 3: Information Literacy Leanne Bowler & Valerie Nesset Chapter 4: Everyday Life Information Behavior of Young People June Abbas & Denise E. Agosto Chapter 5: Digital Age Libraries and Youth: Learning Labs, Literacy Leaders, Radical Resources Eliza T. Dresang Chapter 6: Youth and Online Social Networking: What Do We Know So Far? Denise E. agosto& June Abbas Chapter 7: Gaming and Virtual Environments Giovanni Vincenti Chapter 8: Everyday Life Information in Support of Enhanced Quality of Life for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Dana Hanson-Baldauf Chapter 9: Defining the Line on Cyber-bullying:How youth encounter and distribute demeaning information Shaheen Shariff Chapter 10: Systems Jamshid Beheshti & Andrew Large Chapter 11: The Future Jamshid Beheshti & Andrew Large

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Book SynopsisCommitted utilitarian reading is either dominantly practical or more or less equally practical and fulfilling. Pleasurable reading is conceptualized as an important kind of casual leisure, experienced primarily as relaxation, active entertainment, and sexual stimulation (racy, pornographic stories). Such reading can also be a launching pad for day-dreams or lively conversation. Self-fulfilling reading is explored in a disquisition on the liberal arts hobbies. This is no place for speed reading, but instead is where we care to pause often to appreciate the artistry of the writing, creativity of the plot, profundity of the message (i.e., the information it contains), and the like. And in fulfilling reading we sometimes want to analyze the material. This book explores three main motives for reading identified as utilitarian, pleasurable, and fulfilling. Its principal object is to deepen our understanding of why some adults (and eager late adolescent readers) go in for committed reading, oTrade ReviewThis book is of interest to those wanting a philosophical approach to the act of reading, but there is little practical information for the layperson, librarian, or information professional seeking inspiration and ideas for encouraging reading by others. * American Reference Books Annual *The Committed Reader adopts a positive sociological approach to reading and proposes a complex typology of reading as an activity that can be utilitarian, pleasurable or fulfilling. Readers familiar with Robert Stebbins’s work will not be surprised to find the book is theoretically grounded in the serious leisure perspective and seeks to develop a framework within which committed reading canm be explained through constructs of serious leisure. . . . The author’s positive sociological approach is reflected in its intended contribution to library and information science as a way of quantifying ‘information’s place in leisure’, that is, reading undertaken in pursuit of life-enhancing leisure activity. ... To members of the leisure studies community, The Committed Reader offers a positive sociological framework for investigations of reading for leisure. This framework is complex, broad and amorphous. * Annals of Leisure Research *For librarians it helps with understanding information behaviour. * The Australian Library Journal *Stebbins has produced a scholarly work which is well defined. * Australian Academic & Research Libraries *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Modern Reading Chapter 2 Leisure and Information in the Study of Reading Chapter 3 Utilitarian Reading Chapter 4 Reading for Pleasure Chapter 5 Self-fulfilling Reading: The Liberal Arts Hobbies Chapter 6 Reading in Everyday Life Chapter 7 Conclusions: Reading and Society References Index Biographical Note

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