American Library Directory, 2008-2009
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 2140 pages
File Size : 45,3 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781573873185
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 2140 pages
File Size : 45,3 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781573873185
Author : CQ Press
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 40,38 MB
Release : 2008-06-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780872899469
Lists addresses and telephone and fax numbers for federal agencies, Congress, and nongovernmental organizations in Washington, D.C.
Author : Anne Woodsworth
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 34,68 MB
Release : 2010-12-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1849509786
This volume presents international research and exhaustive reviews of literature on a range of issues related to the evolving digital environment. With the growing trend for digital-only access to information, this volume makes an important contribution in both highlighting problems and challenges, and pointing to pathways for future solutions.
Author : Bowker Editorial Staff
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 1278 pages
File Size : 10,47 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780835228336
Author : Guy A. Marco
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 47,16 MB
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1591589118
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.
Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : American Medical Association Press
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 28,18 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781603590051
Author : George M. Eberhart
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 30,84 MB
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838910904
The Whole Library Handbook, now in its fifth edition, is an encyclopedia filled with facts, tips, lists, and resources essential for library professionals and information workers of all kinds, all carefully handpicked to reflect the most informative, practical, up-to-date, and entertaining examples of library literature. Organized in easy-to-find categories, this unique compendium covers all areas of librarianship from academic libraries to teen services, from cataloging to copyright, and from gaming to social media. Selections include Facts and figures on library workers Bookmobile guidelines 100 great libraries of the world Job search and recruitment techniques, and advice on how to deal with tough economic times Tips on writing articles and book reviews Fun with cataloging rules Famous librarians’ favorite books Covering a huge spectrum of librariana, this one-of-a-kind volume is both educational and entertaining.
Author : Elaine Harger
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 19,5 MB
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1476624712
Shattering any idea that librarianship is a politically neutral realm, this insider’s account of seven debates from the floor of the American Library Association Council illustrates the mechanisms the governing body used to maintain the status quo on issues like racism, government surveillance and climate change. At play in each debate are rules of parliamentary procedure, appeals to authority, denial, and chastisement of librarians who pushed the ALA to make real its commitments to human rights and social justice. Providing a fascinating look at the Council’s inner workings, the author parses debates concerning anti-apartheid boycotts; partnerships between ALA, McDonald’s and the Boy Scouts of America; spying by the National Security Agency; censorship in Israel and the Occupied Territories; fossil fuel industry divestment; and the recent revival by ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom of the infamous film The Speaker.
Author : Sybil M. Farwell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 29,65 MB
Release : 2012-06-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
This book presents a curricular framework for students grades 6–12 that school librarians and teachers can use collaboratively to enhance reading skill development, promote literature appreciation, and motivate young people to incorporate reading into their lives, beyond the required schoolwork. Supporting Reading Grades 6–12: A Guideaddresses head-on the disturbing trend of declining leisure reading among students and demonstrates how school librarians can contribute to the development of lifelong reading habits as well as improve students' motivation and test scores. The book provides a comprehensive framework for achieving this: the READS curriculum, which stands for Read as a personal activity; Explore characteristics, history, and awards of creative works; Analyze structure and aesthetic features of creative works; Develop a literary-based product; and Score reading progress. Each of these five components is explained thoroughly, describing how school librarians can encourage students to read as individuals, in groups, and as school communities; support classroom teachers' instruction; and connect students to today's constantly evolving technologies. Used in combination with an inquiry/information-skills model, the READS curriculum enables school librarians to deliver a dynamic, balanced library program that addresses AASL's Standards for the 21st-Century Learner.
Author : David Mauk
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 44,86 MB
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1136021205
This revised and updated edition of the hugely successful American Civilization provides students of American studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life. This sixth edition examines the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, sports, media and the arts. This book: covers all core American studies topics at introductory level. contains essential historical background for American studies students in the twenty-first century analyzes issues of gender, class, race, and minorities in America’s cosmopolitan population. contains color photos, case studies, questions and terms for discussion, bibliographical references and lists of websites central to each chapter. accompanied by a fully integrated companion website featuring extensive references for further reading, links to key primary sources, filmographies and advice for students on how to approach essay questions. Featuring new color illustrations and case studies, this edition includes expanded sections on the environment, immigration, foreign policy, media and the arts, sport and leisure cultures as well as a new section on the LGBT community and detailed coverage of the 2012 election and shifting economic situation.