We Need Librarians

Author : Neal Wyatt,Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838917817

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, Third Edition by Neal Wyatt,Joyce G. Saricks Pdf

Everyone’s favorite guide to fiction that’s thrilling, mysterious, suspenseful, thought-provoking, romantic, and just plain fun is back—and better than ever in this completely revamped and revised edition. A must for every readers’ advisory desk, this resource is also a useful tool for collection development librarians and students in LIS programs. Inside, RA experts Wyatt and Saricks cover genres such as Psychological Suspense, Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Literary and Historical Fiction, and introduce the concepts of Adrenaline and Relationship Fiction; include everything advisors need to get up to speed on a genre, including its appeal characteristics, key authors, sure bets, and trends; demonstrate how genres overlap and connect, plus suggestions for guiding readers among genres; and tie genre fiction to the whole collection, including nonfiction, audiobooks, graphic novels, film and TV, poetry, and games. Both insightful and comprehensive, this matchless guidebook will help librarians become familiar with many different fiction genres, especially those they do not regularly read, and aid library staff in connecting readers to books they’re sure to love.

Author : Nicholson Baker
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781400033041

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Double Fold by Nicholson Baker Pdf

The ostensible purpose of a library is to preserve the printed word. But for fifty years our country’s libraries–including the Library of Congress–have been doing just the opposite, destroying hundreds of thousands of historic newspapers and replacing them with microfilm copies that are difficult to read, lack all the color and quality of the original paper and illustrations, and deteriorate with age. With meticulous detective work and Baker’s well-known explanatory power, Double Fold reveals a secret history of microfilm lobbyists, former CIA agents, and warehouses where priceless archives are destroyed with a machine called a guillotine. Baker argues passionately for preservation, even cashing in his own retirement account to save one important archive–all twenty tons of it. Written the brilliant narrative style that Nicholson Baker fans have come to expect, Double Fold is a persuasive and often devastating book that may turn out to be The Jungle of the American library system.

Author : Lauren Pressley
Publisher : Library Juice Press, LLC
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781936117291

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So You Want To Be a Librarian by Lauren Pressley Pdf

"Provides information about librarianship as a career, including types of libraries, types of jobs within libraries, professional issues, and educational requirements"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Ariel Sacks
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118526507

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Whole Novels for the Whole Class by Ariel Sacks Pdf

Work with students at all levels to help them read novels Whole Novels is a practical, field-tested guide to implementing a student-centered literature program that promotes critical thinking and literary understanding through the study of novels with middle school students. Rather than using novels simply to teach basic literacy skills and comprehension strategies, Whole Novels approaches literature as art. The book is fully aligned with the Common Core ELA Standards and offers tips for implementing whole novels in various contexts, including suggestions for teachers interested in trying out small steps in their classrooms first. Includes a powerful method for teaching literature, writing, and critical thinking to middle school students Shows how to use the Whole Novels approach in conjunction with other programs Includes video clips of the author using the techniques in her own classroom This resource will help teachers work with students of varying abilities in reading whole novels.

Author : Neil Gaiman,Chris Riddell
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780062942654

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Art Matters by Neil Gaiman,Chris Riddell Pdf

A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell. “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.”—Neil Gaiman Drawn from Gaiman’s trove of published speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, Art Matters is an embodiment of this remarkable multi-media artist’s vision—an exploration of how reading, imagining, and creating can transform the world and our lives. Art Matters bring together four of Gaiman’s most beloved writings on creativity and artistry: “Credo,” his remarkably concise and relevant manifesto on free expression, first delivered in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings “Make Good Art,” his famous 2012 commencement address delivered at the Philadelphia University of the Arts “Making a Chair,” a poem about the joys of creating something, even when words won’t come “On Libraries,” an impassioned argument for libraries that illuminates their importance to our future and celebrates how they foster readers and daydreamers Featuring original illustrations by Gaiman’s longtime illustrator, Chris Riddell, Art Matters is a stirring testament to the freedom of ideas that inspires us to make art in the face of adversity, and dares us to choose to be bold.

Author : Jane Scoggins Bauld
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736887156

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We Need Librarians by Jane Scoggins Bauld Pdf

Simple text and photographs present librarians and their role in elementary schools.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : PURD:32754064459690

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Federal Librarians in the 21st Century by Anonim Pdf

Author : Karen Munro
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838915844

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Tactical Urbanism for Librarians by Karen Munro Pdf

Tactics like "start small," "value intangibles," and "bundle pragmatics with delight" can help libraries engage with their users while also solving immediate problems. Best of all, these projects can be lightweight, inexpensive, and quick to realize.

Author : Ruth V. Small Ph.D.,Marcia A. Mardis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440849633

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Research Methods for Librarians and Educators by Ruth V. Small Ph.D.,Marcia A. Mardis Pdf

Using an innovative, real-world approach that makes the research problem and method relevant and valuable to the reader, this book provides a broad overview of research methods used in library and information studies and associated fields. Research remains a core purpose of every library. This book provides a text for LIS students and a practical handbook to librarians and other educators who need to conduct research in their libraries. In Research Methods for Librarians and Educators, contributors reinforce the essential nature of research and provide readers with the confidence that they can conduct research to find solutions to various problems and improve their libraries and library programs. The book details various research methodologies and uses a unique perspective on research that presents authentic scenarios to immediately make the research problem and method relevant and valuable to the reader. It covers topics ranging from various research methods, including Causal, Collaborative, Design-Based Research, Longitudinal, and Mixed Methods, as well as interview methods, learning assessment, literature review, and observation and survey methods. Each chapter includes questions intended to spark discussion and deeper reflection that make the book more useful in learning settings. The summary charts throughout provide a handy and easy reference for readers who want a quick refresher on the research method without rereading the entire chapter.

Author : Penny Dale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317048732

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Subject Librarians by Penny Dale Pdf

The university subject librarians' role is at the centre of new models of teaching and learning, yet further debate and published contributions are still needed to shape its future direction. Subject Librarians: Engaging with the Learning and Teaching Environment assesses trends and challenges in current practice, and aims to encourage renewed thinking and improved approaches. Its editors and authors include experienced practitioners and academics. At a time of great change and increasing challenges in higher education this book offers directors of academic services, library managers, librarians and lecturers a chance to reflect on the key issues and consider the needs of the learning community. Subject Librarians: Engaging with the Learning and Teaching Environment also provides a perspective on current practice and a reference source for students of Information Management and Information Studies.

Author : Patricia A. Kreitz,JoAnn DeVries
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136457432

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Recruiting, Training, and Retention of Science and Technology Librarians by Patricia A. Kreitz,JoAnn DeVries Pdf

Since the 1950s there has been a persistent shortage of sci-tech librarians, and as more librarians retire or change positions, the prospect looms that the profession will only depopulate further. Tackling this difficult challenge, Recruiting, Training, and Retention of Science and Technology Librarians gathers together into one source the perspectives of top library administrators and managers as well as front-line librarians who present the latest research and practical strategies to find, train, and keep those valuable specialized professionals. This book explores in depth timely issues and presents creative perspectives and innovative solutions to this persistent problem in subject-specialized libraries. As the baby-boom generation of science and technology librarians begins to retire, training and keeping sci-tech librarians will become even more crucial. Recruiting, Training, and Retention of Science and Technology Librarians discusses the “replacement gap” problem in libraries, including who should be recruited, how they should be trained, and how to retain them once hired. Several authors address the field’s long-standing specialist vs. generalist debate, bringing new data and experience-driven perspectives to this challenging issue. Topics in Recruiting, Training, and Retention of Science and Technology Librarians include: updating the cultural image of librarians to make the profession more appealing a comprehensive literature review how to cultivate candidates who are dedicated to service and love research and learning practical approaches to improve the visibility and attractiveness of science librarianship the skills and support needed to become a successful science librarian an innovative program to recruit undergraduates an in-depth survey of practicing science and technology librarians the challenges of science librarianship in Africa library and information science educators as recruiters for sci-tech librarians creative strategies to recruit and retain librarians adapting aspects of first-year student retention programs as a model for library retention programs how professional competencies can be used for recruitment, training, and retention and more Recruiting, Training, and Retention of Science and Technology Librarians is a timely, important resource for college and university administrators, and public, special, academic, and government librarians.

Author : Bill Katz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317948292

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Readers, Reading, and Librarians by Bill Katz Pdf

This vital book reaffirms librarians’enthusiasm for books and readers in the midst of the evolution of libraries-from reading centers to information centers where librarians are now Web masters, information scientists, and media experts. Readers, Reading, and Librarians explores the future of the book as a medium. With nearly two hundred open-ended interviews with readers who read for pleasure, this book looks at how and why they choose or reject certain books. Readers, Reading, and Librarians examines: reasons for the current decline in pleasure reading the need for librarians to sponsor book groups the current focus on “electronic wonders” balancing the missions of acting as an advisory service for readers and maintaining your library's technological services and much more!

Author : William A. Katz
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Book selection
ISBN : 0789006995

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Readers, Reading, and Librarians by William A. Katz Pdf

Readers, Reading, and Librarians reaffirms librarians' enthusiasm for books and readers in the midst of the evolution of libraries from reading centers to information centers where librarians are now Web masters, information scientists, and media experts. It explores the future of the book as a medium and examines reasons for the decline in pleasure reading and the need for librarians to sponsor book groups. With nearly two hundred open-ended interviews with readers who read for pleasure, this book looks at how and why they choose or reject certain books.

Author : Joe Eshleman,Richard Moniz,Karen Mann,Kristen Eshleman
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838914793

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Librarians and Instructional Designers by Joe Eshleman,Richard Moniz,Karen Mann,Kristen Eshleman Pdf

With a firm foundation on best practices drawn from a variety of institutions, this book maps out a partnership between academic librarians and instructional designers that will lead to improved outcomes.

Author : Mohamed Ally,Gill Needham
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781856047760

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M-Libraries 3 by Mohamed Ally,Gill Needham Pdf

This title draws together international authorities to explore the variety of work that libraries are doing across the world to deliver resources to users via mobile and hand-held devices. Based on the proceedings of the Third International M-Libraries Conference held in Brisbane in May 2011, this draws together cutting-edge international contributions from the leading authorities in the field. The main strands of discussion include: • mobile services and their development • mobile users, their behaviour and requirements • emerging technical developments including new platforms, devices and applications • strategy and infrastructure developments at national level • reflections and feedback on new service models • local innovation. Readership: Information professionals in all sectors, policy makers, researchers, developers, publishers, suppliers, LIS students and new professionals.