Kategoria BISAC: Reference >> Bibliographies & Indexes

The goal of the learning-commons strategy is to provide a centralized, "go-to" location for all users seeking help on the complex issues of teaching, researching, and being a global citizen in our changing world. A library organized around the learning-commons construct fosters collaborative work and social interaction between users during research and learning. This paradigm also encourages use of innovative technologies and information resources. Transforming a traditional library into a thriving learning commons does take some planning and effort, however.

Each of the seven chapters...

Do-it-yourself programming is an emerging model in which the librarian does the preparation, then lets patrons take over. "DIY Programming and Book Displays: How to Stretch Your Programming without Stretching Your Budget and Staff" makes it easy for librarians to institute such programs in their own facilities.

Organized around 12 thematic chapters, the book explains how to set up and maintain a do-it-yourself station and offers instructions for a variety of year activities. Reproducible materials and booklists are included as well. Librarians may use the activities as starting points...

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...

In a globalized world, knowledge about non-North American societies and cultures is a must. "Contemporary World Fiction: A Guide to Literature in Translation" provides an overview of the tremendous range and scope of translated world fiction available in English. In so doing, it will help readers get a sense of the vast world beyond North America that is conveyed by fiction titles from dozens of countries and language traditions.

Within the guide, approximately 1,000 contemporary non-English-language fiction titles are fully annotated and thousands of others are listed. Organization is...

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...

Written for librarians in schools that are applying to offer the program as well as those who already work with it, "The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the School Library: Inquiry-Based Education" provides information and strategies specifically relating libraries to the IBDP.

The guide includes information about the IBDP ranging from the subject matrix to unique aspects of the program, such as the Theory of Knowledge course, the Extended Essay requirement, and the Learner Profile. The book also discusses other important features of IB programs, such as internationalism...