Over 80 color photographs help librarians envision and recreate the programs.

August 1, 2010 (New York, NY) — Children have a job that we can all envy: playing. Preschoolers get to imagine themselves in any situation or profession. From a jungle safari to an outer space adventure, children’s imaginations can take them anywhere and everywhere. Let’s Pretend: 50 Start-to-Finish Preschool Programs for the Busy Librarian That Foster Imagination, to be published by Neal-Schuman Publishers on September 15, 2010, will help adults cultivate curiosity, creativity, and literacy development in young children through a variety of make-believe scenarios.

Rebecca C. Bane, creator of the Let’s Pretend program, includes 50 dramatic play programs—creative storytimes that allow children to interact and use their imaginations—in this innovative guide. Each program consists of an introduction that provides context and setting, a list of materials needed, including props and instructions for making them, books, and music, a step-by-step program example to walk readers through the project, and additional activities and props. A “final- thoughts” section in every chapter describes the skills and concepts children will learn through each dramatic play program. Programs cover such themes “Winter Wonderland,” “Pirates,” “At the Animal Hospital,” “In the Mountains,” “A Mystery,” and many more. Over 80 color photographs help readers envision and recreate the programs. Bane also offers advice on using these templates to create other programs and engage in open-ended play.

Let’s Pretend: 50 Start-to-Finish Preschool Programs for the Busy Librarian That Foster Imagination is the perfect guide for any librarian looking to offer creative, budget-friendly programs for young children. It will also appeal to teachers, caregivers, and daycare personnel.

Let’s Pretend: 50 Start-to-Finish Preschool Programs for the Busy Librarian That Foster Imagination

ISBN 978-1-55570-728-6.
2010. 6 x 9. 168 pp. $55.00

About the Author

Rebecca C. Bane is a former staff member of the Youth Services Department at the Greenville County Library System in Greenville, SC, where she started the dramatic play literacy program, “Let’s Pretend.”

About Neal-Schuman Publishers

Neal-Schuman Publishers is a leading publisher of professional books for librarians, archivists and knowledge managers. Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City, with offices in London, UK.

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From Library Journal:

“Series editor Kroski (Information Svcs. Technologist, Barnard Coll.; Web 2.0 for Library and Information Professionals) has loosely modeled this efficient Tech Set after the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenberg County’s 23 Things. Each of the ten volumes explores a specific tool and/or tech trend, not only defining in lay terms what the technology is but also explaining why it’s perceived to be important to the future of libraries. The books share a common structure that starts by providing a thorough history of the topic and follows with chapters on applicable planning, implementation, marketing, best practices, and measurements of success. Each volume has its own index, bibliography, and recommended reading. This set will most likely appeal to system administrators, webmasters, and electronic resource librarians; however, anyone involved in planning future library services and initiatives would surely benefit as well. Whether acquired individually or as a set—and regardless of library type or size—these books will become well-thumbed, dog-eared references for anyone charged with determining or implementing the next generation of patron services.”

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July 20, 2010 (New York, NY)— From sorting Lego blocks by color when we’re two to arranging files on our office computer networks, organization is a fundamental part of life and crucial to avoiding chaos. What organizational techniques – like color – are innate? Which are learned? How do we organize objects so that they make sense and are useful? What role do categories, classifications, taxonomies, and other structures play in the process of organizing? What do information professionals need to know about organizing behaviors in order to design useful structures for organizing knowledge?  Structures for Organizing Knowledge: Exploring Taxonomies, Ontologies, and Other Schema, to be published by Neal-Schuman on August 30, 2010, answers these key questions and provides both theoretical background and practical guidance on ways to arrange and classify information.

June Abbas, an expert in the field of information science and technology, has compiled her extensive research into this thorough three-part guide. Part I, Traditional Structures for Organizing Knowledge, explores structures libraries use, like MARC records, subject headings, and classification schemes, as well as less familiar structures, such as those devised from natural science. She also discusses national and international standards for organizing knowledge, and lists the best practices in a variety of disciplines. Part II, Personal Structures for Organizing Knowledge, distinguishes systems in people’s personal and professional lives. Abbas overviews systems in library and information science and explains how computers facilitate research. She describes categories, taxonomies, and other important systems that allow people to access information in their daily lives. Part III, Socially Constructed Structures for Organizing Knowledge, identifies Web 2.0 tools that facilitate the classification of knowledge, using examples like LibraryThing, Delicious, and Flickr. Abbas outlines a wealth of research and perspectives on these socially-constructed organizing tools. Finally, Abbas looks at the future of organizing systems. Every chapter includes a box of focus points and illustrations that provide a “snapshot” of the structure in the text.

Structures for Organizing Knowledge is an essential guide for understanding and arranging concepts in manageable ways. It will appeal to any LIS professional, student, or researcher who wants to design a useful structure for organizing knowledge.

Structures for Organizing Knowledge: Exploring Taxonomies, Ontologies, and Other Schemas

ISBN 978-1-55570-699-9.
2010. 6 x 9. 275 pp.   $85.00.

About the Author

June Abbas is an Associate Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on the intersection of users, technology, and structures for organizing knowledge.

About Neal-Schuman Publishers

Neal-Schuman Publishers is a leading publisher of professional books for librarians, archivists and knowledge managers. Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City, with offices in London, UK.

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U.S. academic library case study emphasizes caution when applying fair use principles.

July 20, 2010 (New York, NY)—Interactive whiteboards, laptops, cell phones, recording devices, and other digital tools offer educators and students new ways to access, create, and share materials. Copyright laws are an important but often neglected facet of digitized education. Copyright and E-Learning: A Guide for Practitioners, to be released in North America by Neal-Schuman Publishers on August 30, 2010, will give educators the background they need to teach confidently in a digital learning environment without breaking the law.

Learning Technology Librarian, Jane Seeker, offers expert guidance in this practical guide. In chapter 1, she provides an overview of copyright and intellectual property rights and how they function with e-learning. She also discusses the evolution of e-learning and its relationship with other types of teaching, including face-to-face and distance education. Chapter 2 addresses the use of previously published material in e-learning. A detailed case study examines the use of texts and multimedia files in a university setting, and demonstrates how educators can teach effectively with proper copyright compliance. Chapter 3 looks at the use of multimedia content in e-learning, using examples such as lecture capture and podcasts. Secker also provides lists of multimedia resources for the academic community. In chapter 4, she discusses the use of original digital resources, emphasizing digital rights management (DRM) procedures and licenses for websites. Chapter 5 examines Web 2.0 tools and copyright issues, using examples like Flickr, Facebook, and Wikipedia. In chapter 6, Secker offers a copyright training program for educators with specific support and techniques.

An essential guide for librarians, educators, learning technologists, educational product developers, instructional designers and information technologists, Copyright and E-Learning provides valuable information to the e-learning community and will serve as an indispensable resource for increasing the effective and legal use of digital resources.

Copyright and E-Learning: A Guide for Practitioners

ISBN 978-1-85604-665-7.
2010. 6 x 9. 192 pp.  $105.00.

Facet Publishing

About the Author

Jane Secker is Learning Technology Librarian at the London School of Economics and Political Science’s Centre for Learning Technology.

About Neal-Schuman Publishers and Facet Publishing

Facet Publishing titles are exclusively available in the United States through Neal-Schuman Publishers, a leading provider of library management, Internet, and information technology resources. Facet is the imprint of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (formerly the Library Association). Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City with offices in London, UK.

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July 10, 2010 (New York, NY) — “Academic art libraries today, given their users’ predilection for creativity, are presented with new opportunities to redesign their sense of place to become a centre of dynamic interaction and learning in ways that were not possible or even imaginable in the past,” Thomas F. Schutte, President of Pratt Institute, writes in the foreword to The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship.

Art and design librarians have some of the most unique and challenging roles in the world of academic librarianship. Because their patrons constitute such a distinct and specialized group, these librarians must have top-notch skills and resources at their disposal. The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship, to be released in North America by Neal-Schuman Publishers on August 25, 2010, combines key philosophies with practical skills and real-life examples to help readers deliver the most up-to-date innovations in their academic or art-school library.

Amanda Gluibizzi and Paul Glassman have assembled an extensive four-part collection of essays from some of the best experts across the globe. Part I, Roles and Responsibilities, provides instructions for running and maintaining a library. The authors describe the differences between art libraries and general academic libraries, the role of the art librarian, and other developments and demands of the field. Part II, Materials and Collection Management, focuses on the use of unique materials as teaching tools. Highlights include media, digitization, and keeping collections current. Part III, Teaching and Learning, examines different techniques and styles of teaching art and design students, who exhibit a diverse array of learning styles across a spectrum of disciplines within the field. Chapters range from art historians in the art library to design students in a conservative Middle Eastern setting. Part IV, Learning Spaces, Promotion and Sustainability, turns to the function of art libraries in larger contexts, such as universities and communities. The thorough topic coverage includes creating usable spaces, using art libraries for community art outreach, the philosophy of space construction, and applying theoretical models to actual situations. An appendix includes detailed profiles of each of the libraries mentioned in the book.

The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship will serve as a comprehensive field guide for all art and design information professionals. It will also be useful to LIS students learning about this professional specialization.

The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship

ISBN 978-1-85604-702-9.
2010. 6 x 9. 330 pp.  $115.00.

About the Editors

Amanda Gluibizzi is Assistant Professor and Fine Arts Librarian, Wexner Center for the Arts, Ohio State University.

Paul Glassman is Associate Professor and Director of the Library at Felician College, New Jersey.

About Neal-Schuman Publishers and Facet Publishing

Facet Publishing titles are exclusively available in the United States through Neal-Schuman Publishers, a leading provider of library management, Internet, and information technology resources. Facet is the imprint of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (formerly the Library Association). Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City with offices in London, UK.

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One-stop source includes guidebook, companion CD-ROM, anti-plagiarism wiki, videos, sample exercises, and interactive tools.

July 5, 2010 (New York, NY) – Term paper mills and the ease of cutting-and-pasting text from the Web have further complicated the already complex — and rampant — problem of plagiarism. Stop Plagiarism: A Guide to Understanding and Prevention, edited by Vibiana Bowman Cvetkovic and Katie Elson Anderson from Rutgers University and to be published by Neal-Schuman Publishers on August 20, 2010, will help educators and librarians deter students from plagiarizing.

This new guidebook features three crucial parts. Part I, “Understanding the Problem,” examines the current state of plagiarism, including  the background and history of academic dishonesty, and why factors such as technological advances have led to ambiguities in the definition of originality and have spurred academic dishonesty. Part II,  “Finding Remedies,” focuses on solutions, such as Cvetkovic’s award-winning online tutorial that librarians and educators can use to address the problem. Topics also include a discussion of the “first-year” experience, policies at colleges and universities, and plagiarism and the nontraditional student. Part III, “A Practitioner’s Toolkit,” provides resources for creating policies. This section also lists print and online resources educators can use with their students.

The multimedia components of this new resource include a companion CD-ROM with one-click access to the websites discussed in the book and  interactive plagiarism tutorials.  A companion antiplagarism wiki keeps the book current and allows readers to engage in further dialogue.

Stop Plagiarism: A Guide to Understanding and Prevention will provide a comprehensive foundation for learning about and instilling academic honesty. It will prove invaluable to librarians and educators from high school to post-graduate.

Stop Plagiarism: A Guide to Understanding and Prevention

ISBN 978-1-55570-716-3.
2010. 6 x 9. 285 pp.

Book and CD-ROM: $65.00.

About the Editors

Vibiana Bowman Cvetkovic is a Reference Librarian and the Web Administrator at the Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University. Her previous books include The Plagiarism Plague: A Resource Guide and CD-ROM Tutorial for Educators and Librarians (Neal-Schuman, 2004) and Teaching Generation M: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators (Neal-Schuman, 2009).

Kate Elson Anderson is a Reference and Instruction Librarian at the Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University. She is the author of several publications, including chapters in Teaching Generation M: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators (Neal-Schuman, 2009).

About Neal-Schuman Publishers

Neal-Schuman Publishers is a leading publisher of professional books for librarians, archivists and knowledge managers. Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City, with offices in London, UK.

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