Creating Your Library's Business Plan A How-To-Do-It Manual with Samples on CD-ROM
Joy HP. Harriman
The Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels for Children and 'Tweens
David S. Serchay
Metadata
Marcia Lei Zeng and Jian Qin
Baby Rhyming Time
Linda L. Ernst
Web 2.0 for Librarians and Information Professionals
Ellyssa Kroski
101+ Teen Programs that Work
RoseMary Honnold
The Virtual Reference Handbook Interview and Information Delivery Techniques for the Chat and E-Mail Environment
Diane K. Kovacs
Managing Library Employees A How-To-Do-It Manual
Mary Stanley
Information Literacy Instruction that Works A Guide to Teaching By Discipline and Student Population
Patrick Ragains, Ed.
Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences, Fifth Edition
Jo Anne Boorkman, Jeffrey T. Huber and Jean Blackwell
The Complete RFID Handbook A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians
Diane Marie Ward
Fundamentals of Information Studies, Second Edition Understanding Information and Its Environment
June Lester and Wallace C. Koehler
Management Basics for Information Professionals, Second Edition
G. Edward Evans and Patricia Layzell Ward
Practical Research Methods for Librarians and Information Professionals
Susan E. Beck and Kate Manuel
The Jewish Values Finder
Linda R. Silver for the Association of Jewish Librarians
A is for Almanac
Susan L. Garvin and Annie Weissman
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NEW BOOK OFFERS PRIMER FOR LIBRARIANS INTERESTED IN MEDIA INDUSTRY
Veterans show how LIS skills apply to television, newspapers, Web sites, more
–If you have a LIS degree, maybe you should consider working in movies, or for CNN. Many librarians work in media environments, including newspapers, television and movie studios, all of which require skilled librarians to develop and manage their archives of film, text and
.... [read more]Experts Show How to Use Library 2.0 Tools for Instruction
Practitioners will gain understanding of best technology trends for information literacy
–In the rapidly changing and evolving Web 2.0 environment, information literacy practitioners must struggle to find the right tools for service and the right approach to meet new expectations. In Information Literacy Meets Library 2.0, twelve experts share their wisdom and guidance on harnessing the
.... [read more]New Book Tackles Web Accessibility Issues
Experts discuss how to make library Web sites usable by all
The word ‘accessibility’ conjures up images of wheelchair ramps, handrails, friendly reception areas, lighting, signage, even ample parking. In the ideal library, every patron should have adequate access to every service or location, for both legal and ethical reasons. Now that the Web has become
.... [read more]NEW BOOK HELPS LIBRARIANS CREATE BUSINESS PLAN, MARSHAL SUPPORTERS
Over 30 Worksheets and 20 Samples Quickly Take Librarians From Drawing Board to Final without Reinventing the Wheel
New York, NY (March 31, 2008) "“What does writing a business plan have to do with running a library? In Creating Your Library's Business Plan, to be published by Neal-Schuman on May 16, author Joy HP. Harriman
.... [read more]NEW BOOK HELPS ARCHIVISTS AND RECORDS MANAGERS GRAPPLE WITH CHANGE
Thirteen recognized leaders get at the why and how of management and leadership through their own experiences
New York, NY (March 31, 2008) --Archives and records managers face many challenges. To name a few: the need to adapt to constantly changing expectations, the need for a workforce proficient not just in technical skills but also in
.... [read more]NEAL-SCHUMAN TO CO-PUBLISH NEW SERIES WITH PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
New York, NY (March 21, 2008)--Neal-Schuman today announced the signing of a co-publishing agreement with the Public Library Association (PLA). Each volume in the new PLA Reader Series will be specifically designed to meet the professional information needs of a specific segment of the public library community in mind---public library directors, youth librarians, managers, or
.... [read more]NEW BOOK SHOWS HOW SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP GO HAND-IN-HAND
Experts offer primer on leadership geared specifically to the needs of information professionals
A good knowledge of leadership--its theory and practice, is essential for both an individual's career and the success of any enterprise. For people in professions founded on a philosophy of service, however--including information professionals in libraries, archives, and information centers world-wide--leadership is often
.... [read more]