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Book Synopsis Creating the Full-service Homework Center in Your Library by : Cindy Mediavilla
Download or read book Creating the Full-service Homework Center in Your Library written by Cindy Mediavilla and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2001 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to setting up a homework centre in your library. It describes what constitutes an effective homework centre and features real-life examples, sample surveys, publicity and recruitment flyers, and practical advice on grant applications and collaborating with schools and educators.
Book Synopsis Creating and Managing the Full-Service Homework Center by : Cindy Mediavilla
Download or read book Creating and Managing the Full-Service Homework Center written by Cindy Mediavilla and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the proliferation of online homework websites and tutoring services, public libraries still have an important role to play when it comes to supporting young people's educational needs. Public libraries that take a proactive approach have the potential to become catalysts for better performance in school and more.
Book Synopsis Crash Course in Children's Services by : Penny Peck
Download or read book Crash Course in Children's Services written by Penny Peck and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful for newcomers to the children's library staff as well as longtime children's librarians, the second edition of this popular handbook provides easy-to-follow instructions to make innovations in children's library materials work for you. Addressing everything from the basics of reference to the complex and highly specialized duties of program development, this handbook is perfect for both librarians and support staff who are assigned to the children's department of a library. This second addition of Crash Course in Children's Services covers many of the new issues facing children's library staff, including eBooks, using apps in programming, other online reading options, book trailers, nonfiction and the Common Core curriculum. It also describes expanded programming options such as makerspaces, gaming, dog reading programs, and play at storytime. Ideal for new children's librarians as well as experienced library staff who have not worked with children recently and long-time children's librarians looking to add new skills to their tool kits, the book familiarizes readers with all the new developments of the past few years, from online reading options to the wealth of new programming aimed at youth. You'll learn about subjects such as pop-up and passive programming, offering online homework help, and outreach and services to special needs children, and then quickly implement new practices into use at your library.
Book Synopsis Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future by : Rolf Erikson
Download or read book Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future written by Rolf Erikson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2007-04-02 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to designing school library media centers that provides information on addressing the unique ergonomic and technology needs of children, controling costs using proven bidding and evaluation methods, understanding the technical drawings and language used in architecture, and other related topics.
Book Synopsis School and Public Libraries by : Natalie Reif Ziarnik
Download or read book School and Public Libraries written by Natalie Reif Ziarnik and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2003 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the untapped potential that exists between schools and libraries, discusses the importance of school and public library interaction, and addresses the challenges and rewards of cooperation.
Book Synopsis Library and Information Science by : Michael F. Bemis
Download or read book Library and Information Science written by Michael F. Bemis and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance. In addition to compiling an invaluable list of sources, Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works. A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloging, reference work, and library architecture Encompasses encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature This comprehensive bibliography of English-language resources on librarianship, the only one of its kind, will prove invaluable to scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.
Book Synopsis Five Steps of Outcome-Based Planning and Evaluation for Public Libraries by : Melissa Gross
Download or read book Five Steps of Outcome-Based Planning and Evaluation for Public Libraries written by Melissa Gross and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning and assessment are both crucial elements of a public library that functions efficiently and flexibly. So why are they often treated as separate processes? This concise book combines planning and evaluation in a holistic approach, helping public library managers and staff put library resources to work for the community. Based on a series of successful workshops, the workflow presented by the authors is made up of manageable steps for integrating outcome-based planning and evaluation (OBPE) into the routine functions of the public library. Offering step by step guidance that’s transparent and easy to follow, this book introduces the concept of OBPE and explains how it can be a streamlined, effective method of getting library users’ feedback; defines “outcomes” and shows why public libraries should use them to plan and evaluate services;shares methodologies for assessing community needs and interests, including key informant interviews, surveys, focus groups, and environmental scans;demonstrates how to use community assessment data to create outcome statements that not only guide the creation of new library services, but also provide targets for measuring the effectiveness of those services;offers techniques for designing services that directly serve the community while also achieving the outcomes the library has targeted; andprovides tips for sharing the results with stakeholders and maximizing successful outcome-based programs to leverage the library’s role in the community.Featuring plentiful examples of how to proceed through each phase of the OBPE model, this book boils down planning and evaluation into an approachable, easy to understand process for public librarians, library managers, and grant writers.
Book Synopsis Homework Help from the Library by : Carol F. Intner
Download or read book Homework Help from the Library written by Carol F. Intner and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011-02-21 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with nuts-and-bolts advice on the best ways to help young people with their homework, the author concentrates on the practical, covering how students' different learning styles and current technology inform the homework process, on staff training and community outreach, and on options for working more closely with both students and teachers.
Book Synopsis Fundamentals of Children's Services, Second Edition by : Michael Sullivan
Download or read book Fundamentals of Children's Services, Second Edition written by Michael Sullivan and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those studying to become children's librarians, experienced and new children's librarians, library administrators, and trustees alike will find Sullivan’s book a definitive guide to the fundamentals of children's services.
Book Synopsis Reference and Information Services by : Kay Ann Cassell
Download or read book Reference and Information Services written by Kay Ann Cassell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences by : John D. McDonald
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences written by John D. McDonald and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 5538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.
Book Synopsis New Directions for Library Service to Young Adults by : Patrick Jones
Download or read book New Directions for Library Service to Young Adults written by Patrick Jones and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2002-05-22 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how libraries and communities can work together to strike a true partnership with the young adults in their community to develop services for teens that are both collaborative and outcome-driven.
Book Synopsis Fundamentals of Children's Services by : Michael Sullivan
Download or read book Fundamentals of Children's Services written by Michael Sullivan and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's services are the heart of the library. This overview provides hands-on, proven strategies for librarians, addressing questions critical to the long-term success of children's library services. Experienced, new and trainee children's librarians, library administrators & trustees will all welcome this new 'bible'.
Book Synopsis The American Public Library Handbook by : Guy A. Marco
Download or read book The American Public Library Handbook written by Guy A. Marco and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed reference work that documents every aspect of the American public library experience through topical entries, statistics, biographies, and profiles. The American Public Library Handbook is the first reference work to focus on all aspects of the American public library experience, providing a topical perspective through comprehensive essays and biographical information on important public librarians. Based upon the author's own notes and extensive experience, as well as library periodicals, library reference books, monographs, textbooks, Internet sources, and correspondence with individual libraries, this book comprises nearly 1,000 entries addressing all aspects of public library service. Each topical essay considers terminology of the area covered, its historical context, and current concerns and issues. Biographies highlight the philosophical perspective of the individuals covered, while entries on specific libraries present timely data and interesting facts about each facility. This unique handbook also offers up-to-date statistics, historical highlights, and information about programs and events of individual libraries.
Book Synopsis Children's Services Today by : Jeanette Larson
Download or read book Children's Services Today written by Jeanette Larson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, one of America’s foremost experts in public library services to children cover the basics of library services for children. Jeanette Larson highlights best practices and "toolkits" that provide tools and resources to quickly implement programs and services. She includes model programs, checklists and forms, and ready-to-use examples of programs, with an emphasis on programs that are inexpensive to implement and simple to replicate. From start to finish, learn how to plan, implement, and manage public library programs and services for children, ages birth to twelve years old. Children's services are a critical part of today's library services and staff need basic background information, practical advice, and specific examples of how to perform the fundamental duties required of them. Special features of the book include: Basic information on how to implement the fundamental services and programs of library services to children Background and rationale for the provision of these services and programs Enhancements for children's programs and services that support literacy and learning Templates for successful programs Examples of inexpensive and ready-to-use programs ranging from simple to on-going and more elaborate programs Children’s Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers basic background, practical experience, and best practices necessary for the successful provision of children's services in today's public library. Whether you are a part-time children's librarian in a small, rural library, a generalist assigned to provide children's programming in a medium-sized library, or a paraprofessional working in the children's department in a large urban library, this practical guide will help you implement dynamic programs and services that meet the needs of today's children and families
Book Synopsis Transforming Young Adult Services by : Anthony Bernier
Download or read book Transforming Young Adult Services written by Anthony Bernier and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now showcasing an even more rigorous debate about the theory and practice of YA librarianship than its first edition, this "provocative presentation of diverse viewpoints by leaders in the field" (Catholic Library World) has been updated and expanded to incorporate recent advances in critical youth studies.
Book Synopsis Twenty-First-Century Kids, Twenty-First-Century Librarians by : Virginia A. Walter
Download or read book Twenty-First-Century Kids, Twenty-First-Century Librarians written by Virginia A. Walter and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2010 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a new generation of librarians and children, the author reconsiders the legacy of children's services and examines more recent trends and challenges that have grown out of changes in educational philosophy and information technology.
