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Book Synopsis Integrating the Web into Everyday Library Services by : Elizabeth R. Leggett
Download or read book Integrating the Web into Everyday Library Services written by Elizabeth R. Leggett and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrating the Web into Everyday Library Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is designed to introduce the reader to advanced online research techniques by explaining the concepts behind a variety of modern technological innovations. It is written with the idea that the reader will need to conduct advanced research, help patrons conduct research, or teach classes about a variety of Internet-related topics.
Book Synopsis E-Textiles in Libraries by : Carli Spina
Download or read book E-Textiles in Libraries written by Carli Spina and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From light-up scarves to solar-powered backpacks to health monitoring fabric, innovative combinations of electronics and textiles are becoming more prevalent and impressive all the time, making appearances everywhere from the runway to medical settings. In the near future, these wearable technologies will be a standard part of daily life. E-textiles, including soft circuits, conductive fabrics, and sewable electronics, may not be familiar to all library patrons now, but the way that e-textile projects combine STEM topics with fun, familiar crafts make them popular for library programs, interesting to diverse groups, and a great tool for teaching new skills and techniques. Best of all, e-textile projects can be designed to fit into budgets of all sizes and to appeal to patrons of any age and level of technical proficiency. In this book, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the tools, supplies, techniques, and science behind e-textiles and find out how your library can design successful collections and programs around this hot new topic. The book features key information about the materials and techniques you’ll need to know, examples of libraries that have found success with e-textiles, step-by-step advice on program creation, and projects that can be used for fun and engaging library programs. By the time you finish reading, you will have everything you need to develop a program that will generate excitement within your community and introduce your patrons to new and useful skills. Keep your library on the cutting edge of technology with exciting and engaging e-textiles programming!
Book Synopsis Making Library Websites Accessible by : Laura Francabandera
Download or read book Making Library Websites Accessible written by Laura Francabandera and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-25 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every person has the right to access information and the right to succeed, regardless of their capabilities or the challenges they face. These challenges can be even more difficult when accessing information online. Libraries often adopt new web technologies in an effort to quickly and widely promote information access and education, but they must always be aware that not all patrons are able to access those technologies in the same manner and at the same level. Making Library Websites Accessible provides practical information on web accessibility, specific to the processes and concerns of libraries. It includes the basics of web accessibility standards, laws and regulations, as well as accessibility testing templates. Features include: Real-life scenarios Checklists for accessibility testing Accessibility testing forms Guidelines for negotiations with library vendors
Book Synopsis Library Volunteers by : Allison Renner
Download or read book Library Volunteers written by Allison Renner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps the library get the most from volunteers, whether creating a program from scratch, or just refreshing what has been created for the library. It looks beyond the scope of the library to include information on partnering with community organizations to provide volunteer opportunities to library volunteers on a broader scale.
Book Synopsis Developing a Library Accessibility Plan by : Rebecca M. Marrall
Download or read book Developing a Library Accessibility Plan written by Rebecca M. Marrall and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides library professionals with the knowledge, tools and templates, and practical examples necessary for developing a tailored and comprehensive accessibility plan for their institution. Part One provides foundational knowledge about disability experiences in libraries, including an overview of existing legislation and a breakdown of the disability community in the United States. This part also names and defines the impact of different accessibility barriers within online, physical, and instructional settings for different populations. Part Two outlines the initial stages of a developing a comprehensive plan for resolving accessibility issues. These chapters explore how to conduct an environmental scan of existing challenges, strategies for identifying potential partners in the resolution of these problems, and how to prioritize accessibility initiatives and projects. Part Three provides several practical, real life examples of projects and initiatives drawn from the author's professional experiences. These case studies offer a summary of each accessibility project along the corresponding impact, finished by an analysis of "lessons learned" from the experience. A copy of all tools, templates, and other planning documents are available in the chapter itself. The book will help readers understand how to inventory, prioritize, plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive improvement plan for electronic, physical, and instructional and/or programming-related accessibility issues within their library.
Book Synopsis Gaming Programs for All Ages at the Library by : Tom Bruno
Download or read book Gaming Programs for All Ages at the Library written by Tom Bruno and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join librarian and lifelong gamer Tom Bruno on his quest to bring gaming to his library community, from bringing back classic board games such as Fireball Island to offering free play in the latest virtual reality games using the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive! Gaming Programs for All Ages at the Library shows you how you can launch and support gaming programming in your library, including: how to make the case for library gaming with your administration, how to acquire and loan gaming materials (whether or not you have the budget for them!), how to publicize your library gaming programming, and how to incorporate other library units into the gaming experience. Everything from acquisitions to budgeting to circulation is covered in this practical guide --- you’ll also learn about promotion, assessment, and experiential learning opportunities
Book Synopsis Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web by : Rebecca Blakiston
Download or read book Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web written by Rebecca Blakiston and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The written word is our primary tool for communication – with colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, and users. Poor use of words can lead to misunderstandings and inefficiencies. Writing effectively will help you be a stronger colleague, manager, and librarian. In this book, you will learn how to: Define your audience and your primary messages Simplify your writing so that it is succinct and understandable Structure your written content so that it is most usable and accessible to your audience Approach different forms of writing in a way that is most effective to getting your message across Establish a voice and tone that reflects the identity of your organization and yourself as a professional The book covers writing for both print and Web-based publications and is aimed at all types of libraries.
Book Synopsis Library Programming Made Easy by : Michelle Demeter
Download or read book Library Programming Made Easy written by Michelle Demeter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides in-depth practical advice and examples of public and academic library programming activities. Included in this volume are methods for identifying target audiences, activities and ways to find and generate even more ideas, tools for assessment and budgeting, and tips on planning programs from inception to execution.
Book Synopsis Yoga and Meditation at the Library by : Jenn Carson
Download or read book Yoga and Meditation at the Library written by Jenn Carson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga and meditation have a proven track record of lowering stress levels, helping to treat mental health issues such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, building community, and contributing to an overall sense of wellbeing in their practitioners. According to recent surveys, 1/4 of North American libraries have offered meditation programs and 2/3 have offered yoga classes. Carson, a professional yoga teacher and library director, has been leading yoga and meditation programs in schools and libraries for over a decade, and she presents this guidebook to give others the tools for serving library patrons of all ages and abilities. Inside Yoga and Meditation at the Library, you will find 21 program models, including choreographed yoga sequences complete with pictures, passive program ideas, alternative collections suggestions, budget considerations, literacy tie-ins, and checklists for prep, teardown, and follow-up, as well as advice from real-world program delivery. Chapters include: What are Mindfulness and Meditation? What is Yoga? Implementing Yoga and Meditation Programs in Your Library Choosing Resources and Designing Spaces Passive Programs and Alternative Collections Policies and Procedures for Avoiding and Handling Problems Yoga and Meditation for the Early Years Yoga and Meditation for Elementary-Age Students Yoga and Meditation for Teens and Young Adults Yoga and Meditation for Adults and Seniors Yoga for Every Body: Inclusive Programming through Outreach and Inreach This book is for any programming librarian, administrator, yoga and meditation teacher, or outreach coordinator looking to boost circulation stats, program numbers, literacy rates, and foster health and wellness in their community.
Book Synopsis Coding for Children and Young Adults in Libraries by : Wendy Harrop
Download or read book Coding for Children and Young Adults in Libraries written by Wendy Harrop and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coding for Children and Young Adults in Libraries is an all-inclusive guide to teaching coding in libraries to very young learners. This book will provide all librarians, whether they are brand new to the idea of coding or fairly experienced with it, with both the foundation to understand coding and tools they can use
Book Synopsis Video Marketing for Libraries by : Heather A. Dalal
Download or read book Video Marketing for Libraries written by Heather A. Dalal and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s libraries need to market their resources and services more than ever. Libraries can strengthen their relationships with their users and gain new audiences by creating their own promotional videos. However, creating marketing videos can be intimidating for beginners and challenging for even seasoned pros. Video Marketing for Libraries provides step-by-step instructions on how to produce videos designed to market your library and strategies to assess their impact. You too can increase awareness of your library’s resources & services by producing your own videos. This book will guide you through: ·gaining internal support ·crafting a clear message ·building the library’s audience ·writing storyboards and scripts ·casting and rehearsing actors ·filming and recording voiceover, editing, publishing, promoting ·using online tools & animation software ·and assessing impact
Book Synopsis Providing Reference Services by : John Gottfried
Download or read book Providing Reference Services written by John Gottfried and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-05-19 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing Reference Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians was written with the working librarian in mind; it focuses on specific methods and information to help foster effective, exceptional results. Topics covered include: Reference services: basic information and background Reference resources and tutorials Organizing and providing services Staffing and performance management Forming helpful partnerships (internal and external) The future of reference Readers will come away with a solid foundation in reference services. They will have the knowledge to update or restructure an existing reference program, or to create a program from the ground up. Individual chapters and subsections provide constructive tips and advice for specific reference issues. Taken as a whole, this book provides a valuable, inclusive source of information for all major aspects of reference service. Providing Reference Services is an appropriate resource for nearly all librarians in public-service positions, especially those with reference responsibilities, whether they are working reference librarians at any level of experience, reference supervisors, or administrators with oversight of reference services. The content is relevant to academic, public, school, and special libraries—any library or organization, in fact, that offers reference or research assistance.
Book Synopsis Teen Services Today by : Sara K. Joiner
Download or read book Teen Services Today written by Sara K. Joiner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two authors with more than 20 years of combined experience share their practical experience serving teens in public libraries. Teen Services Today highlights best practices, including resources and references, to quickly implement programs and services to young adults. Although teen services covers ages 12 to 18, a world of developmental changes and interest levels exist within those six short years. Teens offer a range of opportunities for public libraries, not simply as patrons, but also as advocates and volunteers. Special features of the book include: Basic information on the fundamental services and programs for teens Reasons for providing services to teens Examples of successful teen programs, complete with lists of needed supplies and potential costs, that can generally be performed by one or two staff members Checklists and forms Teen Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians gives all library staff the tools they need to work with teens. Whether you are the teen librarian, the clerk who’s been assigned to ‘do something’ about teens or the branch manager who sees an underserved population, this book will provide you with the building blocks to create successful relationships with the teens who use your library.
Book Synopsis How to Write and Get Published by : Tammy Ivins
Download or read book How to Write and Get Published written by Tammy Ivins and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-22 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will get librarians writing by dispelling the mythos surrounding “scholarly writing” by providing practical tools and advice. Though the authors have extensive experience as scholars, this book is written in a friendly, approachable, non-intimating manner.
Book Synopsis Intentional Marketing by : Carol Ottolenghi
Download or read book Intentional Marketing written by Carol Ottolenghi and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: User-friendly, cost-conscious, and filled with examples from libraries of all types, Intentional Marketing: A Practical Guide for Librarians helps you maximize the return on your marketing investment (ROMI) by showing ways to combine marketing theory with in-house data, creating a global strategy that will drive all of your library marketing.
Book Synopsis Comic Book Collections and Programming by : Matthew Z. Wood
Download or read book Comic Book Collections and Programming written by Matthew Z. Wood and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comic Book Collections and Programming will help librarians build a collection that’s right for their library, including specialty collections for kids, teens, and adults. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting. It also address advanced topics like comics and pedagogy, bringing comics artists and authors into the library, and using comics as a community outreach tool – even hosting comic conventions in libraries. The guide covers: Comics for kids, teens, and adults. Comics genres from superheroes to fantasy to Manga; from memoirs and biographies to science texts to Pulitzer Prize winning literature. Comics publishers and distributors. Comics history and influential contemporary creators. Online resources and communities. After reading the guide, librarians will be able to: Organize creator visits and events. Plan and produce community anthologies. Host drawing parties and comic discussion groups. Preserve comics in a library environment Develop, run, and grow a library-based comic convention. This is an essential reference for collections librarians, children’s librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. The guide is aimed at public, academic, and school libraries.
Book Synopsis Creating a Learning Commons by : Lynn D. Lampert
Download or read book Creating a Learning Commons written by Lynn D. Lampert and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating a Learning Commons: A Practical Guide for Librarians also includes useful case studies, interviews, descriptions of equipment and new technologies, and models for planning, marketing, and assessing projects.
