This reference text provides a complete instructional overview of the workings of the library media center--from the basics of administration, budgeting, facilities management, organization, selection of materials, and staffing to explanations on how to promote information literacy and the value of digital tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasting.
Since the publication of the fourth edition of "Administering the School Library Media Center" in 2004, many changes have altered the landscape of school library administration: the implementation of NCLB legislation and the revision of AASL...
This reference text provides a complete instructional overview of the workings of the library media center--from the basics of administration, budg...
Providing cutting-edge practices and tools in library and information science as well as a historical perspective on science and technology resources, "Science and Technology Resources: A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers" begins with an overview of the nature of sci-tech literature, the information-seeking behavior of scientists and engineers, and an examination of the research cycle. Each of the 12 chapters focuses on a specific format, showcasing specific examples and representative resources in current practice.
This practical guide will be invaluable to...
Providing cutting-edge practices and tools in library and information science as well as a historical perspective on science and technology resourc...
"Public Libraries in the 21st Century" provides an up-to-date picture of what the public library is today, what the public librarian needs to know, and how to apply that knowledge. The book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the social, political, economic, cultural, and technological influences that determine the role of the public library in our society. It also looks at ways in which that role continues to change to meet new challenges, while always keeping true to the mission of bringing people and information together.
Beginning in the latter half of the 20th century, the...
"Public Libraries in the 21st Century" provides an up-to-date picture of what the public library is today, what the public librarian needs to know,...
"Public Libraries in the 21st Century" provides an up-to-date picture of what the public library is today, what the public librarian needs to know, and how to apply that knowledge. The book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the social, political, economic, cultural, and technological influences that determine the role of the public library in our society. It also looks at ways in which that role continues to change to meet new challenges, while always keeping true to the mission of bringing people and information together.
Beginning in the latter half of the 20th century, the...
"Public Libraries in the 21st Century" provides an up-to-date picture of what the public library is today, what the public librarian needs to know,...
Used in library schools worldwide, this is the classic text for gaining a thorough understanding of library technical services. Updated and expanded, this eighth edition covers all aspects of the field, from acquisition to managing the cataloging department. The authors have placed emphasis on automation as it affects technical services. Complete with helpful illustrations, statistical data, and study guide questions, this text is a must for LIS students.
Used in library schools worldwide, this standard provides students with a thorough understanding of technical services. Updated and...
Used in library schools worldwide, this is the classic text for gaining a thorough understanding of library technical services. Updated and expande...
Providing cutting-edge practices and tools in library and information science as well as a historical perspective on science and technology resources, "Science and Technology Resources: A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers" begins with an overview of the nature of sci-tech literature, the information-seeking behavior of scientists and engineers, and an examination of the research cycle. Each of the 12 chapters focuses on a specific format, showcasing specific examples and representative resources in current practice.
This practical guide will be invaluable to...
Providing cutting-edge practices and tools in library and information science as well as a historical perspective on science and technology resourc...
Authoritative, trusted, and timely, "Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts: Sixth Edition" introduces new librarians to the breadth of humanities collections, experienced librarians to the nature of humanities scholarship, and the scholars themselves to a wealth of information they might otherwise have missed.
This new version of a classic resource--the first update in over a decade--has been refreshed to account for the myriad of digital resources that have rewritten the rules of the reference and research world, and been expanded to include significantly increased...
Authoritative, trusted, and timely, "Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts: Sixth Edition" introduces new librarians to the breadth ...
Not many books merit an eleventh edition, but this popular text does. Newly updated, Introduction to Cataloging and Classification provides an introduction to descriptive cataloging based on contemporary standards, explaining the basic tenets to readers without previous experience, as well as to those who merely want a better understanding of the process as it exists today. The text opens with the foundations of cataloging, then moves to specific details and subject matter such as Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), Functional Requirements for Authority Data...
Not many books merit an eleventh edition, but this popular text does. Newly updated, Introduction to Cataloging and Classification provides ...