Mentoring A to Z examines the mentoring process in the professional world, both in-person and face-to-face, and how that process is used effectively in order to grow and build skills in employees. It
Local History Reference Collections for Public Libraries is a one-stop resource designed to support library staff who seek to create, improve, and effectively maintain easy-to-manage reference collect
Public librarians in Schaumburg, Illinois describe programs that libraries can conduct for people ranging in age from their late teens into their 40s. They include suggestions on how to reach out to t
Baker, a youth services specialist at a library, former teacher, and specialist in early childhood education, early literacy/school readiness programs, and public libraries, draws on the Countdown to
Alessio and Booth describe 13 clubs that libraries can establish for teenagers and 100 activities that club members can participate in. They begin with "read-a-latte books and media club&
Using real-world examples and emphasizing the perspective, expectations, and needs of the teen user, this guide helps librarians understand the challenges associated with teen services. It addresses t
MacMillan, a freelance writer, American Sign Language interpreter, storyteller, and former library/media specialist and children's librarian, and Kirker, a librarian, offer ideas for infant and toddle
Walker compiles an annotated list of approximately 400 books in two sections--books and series--and categorizes them by genre. Annotations consist of publication information, summaries, and excerpts f
Science fiction and fantasy and their various subgenres are summarized, and recommended books in each subgenre are described, in this guide for librarians unfamiliar with science fiction and fantasy.
Each primary-grade art project presented here is based on a picture book. Each picture book is briefly summarized, info is given on the illustrator and the art techniques used in the book and sugge
This brief guide details the process of conceiving, designing, and executing an online exhibition. It offers advice on selecting materials, developing a theme, and creating a narrative presentation,
Hassell and Mancall, both professors of information science at Drexel University, recommend a plan for operation of school media centers. The plan will help youth librarians develop and manage collect
Keogh (Long Island U.) and Crowley (Briar Cliff U.) present a survey on copyright policy documents meant to assist libraries and college campuses in creating and updating them, with policy documents f
This reference helps librarians answer questions about legal topics. It explains the legal and ethical issues involved in reference interactions, including the status of users, the threat of liability
Despite a growing response of librarians to an aging population, this has not been reflected in the library literature, librarian training, or financial resources. This work provides a variety of exam
