There are a wealth of resources out there geared towards serving the needs of toddlers, school age children, young adults, and senior citizens. But something's missing. Library users in their 20s and
Helps libraries plan, set up, and maintain virtual libraries, offering step-by-step instructions to help even the smallest institution localize Web resources without costly equipment and phone lines.
Author Higgins offers a guide to RDA and MARC 21 film cataloging. RDA is an abbreviation for "Resource Description and Access," a cataloging standard designed for the digital world.
This book/CD-ROM guide to results-oriented library evaluation explains the most important and popular assessment techniques in straightforward language and gives step-by-step instructions for performi
This reference guide outlines the research process for students and practitioners in information studies, communications, records management, knowledge management, and related disciplines. It covers t
In this guide, academic and other librarians from the US offer 10 chapters meant for librarians starting their careers. They address the role of impressions made during the interview process and the f
Berger, a museum library director, introduces aspects of the rare book and special collections department of libraries at educational institutions. He discusses general aspects of the two fields and t
Burns, a special projects librarian, consultant, and trainer, and Sauers, a technology innovation librarian and trainer, outline strategies librarians can use for effective Google searches. They addre
Cloud computing, in which data is centrally stored, is introduced as enabling libraries to focus on their mission and services rather than on peripheral technical issues. In this Library and Informati
This text outlines metadata schemas and contexts in library and information science and other areas. It covers the fundamentals, including metadata vocabularies and creating descriptions; vocabulary b
The authors offer a guide to the process of designing early learning spaces in libraries that use play to engage children. They review the research behind play and its importance for children and the
Academic and public libraries are much different today than they were even 15 years ago. And with even bigger changes on the horizon, what lies in store? In this systematic attempt to speak to academ
How we talk about what we do is just as important as what we do, and in communicating the value of libraries to our society what our profession needs is confidence, determination, and the will to succ
Libraries and the organizations that provide services to them are devoting more attention to system-wide organization of collections—whether the "system" is a consortium, a region or a count
with Susan M. Mitchell, Cen Campbell, Rolf Grafwallner, Kathleen Reif, and Stephanie Mareck Shauck Collaboration involves a fusion of individual talents and skills through outreach and cooperation. An
This guide for information professionals explains how to conduct effective Internet searches. Coverage includes (for example) index-based search engines, virtual libraries, USENET newsgroups, commerci
Provides professional advice to collection development librarians on developing a business collection, and includes information on discovering user information needs, selecting online databases, and d
Working with at-risk teens is a rewarding and often challenging endeavor. You know there’s a need for library services that specifically reach this underserved population, but you don’t have the backg
