Language Arts & Disciplines : Library & Information Science

The contributions to the conference held in Geneva in 2003, focus on the very latest approaches to 'e-Learning'. The power and enormous diversity of this medium, becomes apparent as experts from all over the world compare notes and raise a whole new range of issues. The reader can examine the presentations of the various practitioners, or go straight to the discussions at the end, for insights into what the future holds for teachers and students alike. more...

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Research confirms that reading success starts with young children enjoying library storytimes! Preschoolers’ earliest experiences with books and reading are important; parent/caregiver knowledge can build on those experiences, according to research from the National Institute of Child Health & Development, conducted with PLA and ALSC, the co-initiators of the Every Child Ready to Read@your library® program. Author experts Ghoting and Martin-Diaz combine this cutting-edge early literacy research, which is the heart of the Every Child Ready to Read program, with practical implementation tips for busy children’s librarians. Scripts and plans help librarians explain what adults can do to enhance children’s print motivation, phonological awareness, vocabulary, narrative skills, print awareness, and letter knowledge. Proven, step-by-step methods address planning, promoting, and assessing this richly informative new kind of storytime. Children’s librarians and early childhood experts can:. Integrate early literacy research and parental how-to into storytimes. Help parents develop self-sufficiency in nurturing their children’s early literacy skills. Address the developmental needs of early talkers (newborn–2), talkers (age 2–3), and pre-readers (age 4–5). Use the tips, tools, promotional samples, and assessments to build on current programs. Storytime is the perfect time to offer guidance to parents so they can better prepare their children to be successful readers. Here's a proven way for adults to enhance children's reading readiness. more...

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This title is a concise guide to financial planning, with definitions of financial terms and the key processes involved, which also provides tips on how to present your budget most effectively to secure funding. more...

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Health sciences librarians no longer find themselves only staffing reference desks or building collections. Their activities range from being active participants in health-care teams to providing training to the general public. Emerging roles are surfacing in all arenas served by health sciences libraries: educational, clinical, research, and administration. Librarians are meeting new skill demands by re-educating both on the job and through traditional coursework. New types of positions are being explored and new partnerships with health-care colleagues are being forged. This article highlights the reasons why these new opportunities exist and provides references to articles contained within this journal issue. more...

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Librarians are experts at selecting, evaluating, and disseminating the best content in the most appropriate format to meet the needs of library users. And, new technologies can be invaluable tools in these efforts. Taking advantage of these technologies does not, however, change the fundamental mission of libraries everywhere. In this thought-provoking work, one of the library world's leading thinkers discusses the transformative effect communications technology has had on information delivery from past to present to future. By tracing the transformations, Gorman writes a roadmap for achieving balance between the tradition of library service and ever-changing technology. Exploring both opportunities and perils, Gorman points the way to:. Integrating technology into long- and short-term goals. Rethinking reference work, to direct users to the highest quality sources available. Revamping cataloging through technology to improve user access. Reinvigorating the library's role in promoting literacy. Relieving techno-stress to achieve peace of mind, harmony, and stability. For those willing to accept the challenges and opportunities that present themselves to librarians all around the world, this manifesto will help you strike a balance between the ideas of technology dominance and the tradition preservation. more...

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