In this important book El-Sherbini tackles key questions about how the new cataloging standard will be implemented by cataloging professionals, offering an orientation in the conceptual background and
From the authors of the enormously popular Hipster Librarian’s Guide to Teen Craft Projects comes an all-new selection of innovative ideas. These projects have been chosen especially to engage tweens
Dresang (information studies, Florida State U.) et al. describe planning and evaluation options for all types of library program and service development using their model of outcome-based planning, di
Eighteen contributions concerned with the preservation of library or archival collections written by administrators, archivist, conservators, and educators. The collective thesis of the papers is that
A supplement to the 1980 title of the same name, this reference contains bibliographic information for a selection of titles in art history. The entries include annotation, which is often taken from t
Advocates involving teenagers in the planning and implementation of young adult services, offers numerous successful programs as models, and provides practical suggestions for everything from material
Librarian and theologian Maxwell (Miami Dade College North Campus Library) reflects on the spiritual dimensions of libraries and librarianship in a secular world. She contends that, despite prediction
This resource for teachers and librarians compiles plot summaries and bibliographic data for books for grades 5-8. Books in the first section deal with health issues, including gangs, bullying, sexual
Academic libraries are undergoing rapid changes in both their functions and purposes. Growing out of a year-long study on those serving the University of California system, Conner explores professiona
This is a practical volume aimed at librarians by a librarian who heads audiovisual collection development for a large urban library system. It is primarily a handbook for building a film collection.
Harrington presents this guide to engaging youth in environmental science, geared primarily toward indirect educators such as librarians and parents. The first chapter emphasizes the role of less form
Probably the hardest part of evaluating an academic library is getting started with it. Here, Hernon (library and information systems, Simmons College), Dugan (dean of libraries, U. of West Florida),
Dando, a library information services educational specialist for a public school district and former teacher and librarian, illustrates the use of data to advocate for school and public libraries. She
This guide to library disaster planning, response, and recovery uses a model that focuses on continuity of core resources and services while enhancing the library's role through partnerships with emer
Gunnels, Green, and Butler (all Lone Star College, Tomball and Cypress, Texas) explore the fairly recent concept of "joint libraries"--interlibrary partnerships in which two or more categories of libr
It has always been important for libraries to serve their communities with good programming. But as technology and bookstores pull customers away from traditional library services, programs have becom
