Language Arts & Disciplines : Library & Information Science

Information services are currently going through the most significant period of change in their history. Since the first edition of this highly regarded book was published in 2000 the pace of change has accelerated because of the influence of digitisation and technological developments in general. This second edition is fully updated with the inclusion of a number of new chapters and new case studies. more...

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While “getting it right” for kids in libraries can be a challenge—as rapid technology changes impact both library services and the needs and expectations of children—it is a goal that warrants serious attention. This visionary book by respected children’s library specialist and advocate Virginia Walter is a call to action for libraries...to consider children as vital participants in the community, as well as serious readers and technology users. Children & Libraries: Getting it Right helps you to create a new vision statement, articulate heartfelt goals, and create glorious kid spaces in the library, all in the face of tight budgets, and to:. Better serve the children in your communities by understanding their lives and experiences. Uncover and analyze emerging trends like Internet service, homework assistance, and parent interaction. Adapt strategies from top children’s library programs around the country. Create tangible outcomes to justify funding proposals. Walter’s “10 Steps to Getting it Right” and “Five Laws of Children’s Librarianship” (adapted from Ranganathan's definitive Five Laws of Librarianship) are just two examples of how this book will motivate readers to create superior library services for children. more...

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The first of its kind, this readable, hands-on book will help you to see your library and the staff that runs it in a new, more strategic way. Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented game plan for achieving performance excellence from all staff members, from top to bottom, through a coaching style of management. By viewing the people you work with as a team, you can transform the work environment and, ultimately, the services you are providing your customers. Through real world examples, coaching scenarios, and ''pathways to excellence'' that are specific to library work, you will learn how to:. Be both a coach and a player—the terminology and techniques. Recognize and utilize the abilities and talents of staff at all levels. Guide individuals toward a unified goal. Encourage innovation, flexibility, and problem-solving. Spotlight the big-win opportunities. Complete with reader-friendly tables and annotated references, Coaching in the Library is for any library that wants to put the potential of all staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak performance. more...

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It's no longer about just about having the ''best'' collection. As education shifts to a learner-centered environment, collection development must address the dynamic interplay between all stakeholders in the wider school community. Based on the latest educational theory and research, Hughes-Hassell and Mancall recommend a plan to operate school media centers in the midst of radical flux, while meeting students' information needs in a holistic context. Connecting to the guidelines of Information Power, the premier learner-focused model for library media centers, Collection Management for Youth is grounded in educational theory to help connect the ''whys'' to the ''hows''. The authors pose a challenge to school library media specialists and supervisors, youth librarians in public libraries, and educators: Given these tools, are you willing to become learner-centered collection managers, to wear the hats of change agents, leaders, learners, and research guides?. This ground-breaking guide will help youth librarians:. Develop and manage collections that meet the changing needs of learners. Address a dynamic educational process and ever-changing resource base. Become an informed teacher and information guide. Tap into the school’s broadest learning community to build partnerships. Addressing both print and electronic information sources, this must-have manual is filled with eleven field-tested tools to encourage collaboration and help put the concepts to work. more...

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The Second Edition of Computerization and Controversy: Value Conflicts and Social Choices is a collection of 78 articles that examine the social aspects of computerization from a variety of perspectives, many presenting important viewpoints not often discussed in the conventional literature. A number of paired articles comprise thought-provoking head-on debate. Fields represented include computer science, information systems, management, journalism, psychology, law, library science, and sociology. This volume introduces some of the major controversies surrounding the computerization of society and helps readers recognize the social processes that drive and shape computerization. Division into eight provocatively titled sections facilitates course planning for classroom or seminar use. A lead article for each section frames the major controversies, locates the selections within the debates, and points to other relevant literature. more...

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