Online scholarly publishing is revolutionizing scholarly communication, and the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) is among those protocols leading the way in the transformation process. OAI enables acces
This unique book presents a practical and realistic approach to implementing a school-wide, K–12 Genius Hour program—one that can succeed regardless of budgetary and infrastructure constraints.• Provi
This book is intended to make more usable to librarians and library patrons Henry J. Dubester's standard bibliography of historical US census publications, Catalog of United States Census Publication
In this lighthearted and practical compilation, Weitz collects and updates music cataloging questions and answers featured in OCLC's "MOUG Newsletter."
This comprehensive introduction gives basic how-to information on the use of online systems, discusses topics for which there are no accepted paradigms, and presents alternative points of view within
Do you want your bulletin boards to get noticed? This invaluable guide will get you through several years of attention-grabbing bulletin boards! With hands-on directions for 72 different bulletin boar
Focusing on the North American continent, this book, the first of its kind, identifies and describes major field guides in all scientific subject areas (from plants, animals, and insects to astronomy
A guide to employment law discussing library management and providing information on laws, regulations, executive orders, and court decisions related to employee and employer rights and responsibiliti
Looking for fresh ideas to liven up your storytimes? Here you'll find a wonderfully diverse collection of easy-to-tell tales from around the world, along with tips and profiles of the storytellers fea
Discover the true value and exciting possibilities of oral history in the library: learn new and compelling ways to engage your patrons by sharing personal and community history with them.• Shows libr
Join the world of balloons, pancakes, and musical instruments—just a few items that can help to improve early literacy in the library, in the classroom, and at home. Literacy builders covered range fr
Where did the quote "It is better to bend than to break" originate? What books hold enlightening tidbits about the nature of untruths? Who knows that "The greatest victory is not won with one's streng
This comprehensive book prepares readers for a changing profession in the library and information field, presenting a holistic approach that examines theories and models and utilizes creative problem
As school districts across the United States increasingly question the need for trained librarians, this collection of research-based evidence helps make the case for a state-licensed librarian in eve
Many librarians' job responsibilities increasingly require them to understand and handle data. Learn how to be an effective data librarian—even if you never expected to need data skills.• Acquaints re
"The Handheld Library: Mobile Technology and the Librarian" provides the information and guidance librarians need to adapt themselves and their facilities to the mobile revolution--the fastest, most d
