Language Arts & Disciplines : Library & Information Science

Translators, system designers, system operators and researchers present a comprehensive guide to machine translation: its history, its successes, its limitations and its potential. more...

Price: $190.00

Librarians and information workers the world over are faced with the constant challenge of remaining abreast of developments in their field. Rapid changes in technology and workplace roles threaten to make their skills obsolete unless they undertake constant professional development. This international collection presents a comprehensive overview of current continuing professional development theory and practice for those who manage and work in library and information services. Papers by academics and practitioners describe numerous innovative responses to emerging continuing education and training needs, including workplace learning; individual learning and learning organisations. more...

Price: $139.00

Designed to inspire public children's librarians, school media staff, classroom teachers, and anyone who wants to help literature come alive for kids in grades K-4, Cool Story Programs is a proven, adaptable resource for libraries serving kids. more...

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Copyright in the world of digital information is changing at a fevered pace, even as educators and librarians digitize, upload, download, draw on databases, and incorporate materials into web-based instruction. It's essential to stay abreast of copyright law and fair use without information overload. For fresh, timely insights and application of copyright law for librarians, educators, and academics, Professor Crews maps the territory in a dramatically revised edition of Copyright Essentials.Readers will:. Learn basic copyright definitions and key exceptions for education and library services. Find information quickly with key points sidebars, legislative citations, and cross-references. Understand the four factors of fair use and related court interpretations. Get up to speed on current interpretations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act from a librarian-educator viewpoint. Highly praised in its 2000 edition, the new Copyright Essentials draws on cutting edge case law in 18 discrete areas of copyright, including specialized and controversial music and sound recording issues. Information professionals will find the tools they need to take control of their rights and responsibilities as copyright owners and users in this succinct, easy-to-use guide. more...

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At some point in their careers, most librarians will find themselves in the midst of a new building project, renovation, or addition. Many will even be in the position of either managing the building process or reacting to its effects. Countdown to a New Library presents all of the need-to-knows for designing and constructing a library for the future. Writing from the perspective of a librarian who has been through the building wars and survived to tell about it, Jeannette Woodward uses laymen’s terms to walk you through the process of overseeing the planning and construction of a building that meets the changing needs of both users and staff. Packed with helpful checklists and worksheets, this “hard hat” book is an indispensable resource for learning how to:. “talk the talk” constructively with architects and builders;. plan expertly for technology access;. identify key building areas for security, electrical, HVAC, lighting, roofing, and ADA requirements; and. keep the project on track and on budget. Using the hands-on tools and real-life insider stories from librarians around the country, Countdown to a New Library is a crash course in planning and building the modern library! more...

Price: $48.00