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This sourcebook offers an overview of the accreditation process, focused specifically on contemporary expectations for, and challenges to, libraries, information technologies, and academic computing. It also offers practical advice to those librarians involved with academic accreditation.

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Explores the causes and consequences of recent closures of American library schools at a time when other professional schools have expanded. The authors consider the theory that the closures have come about through poor marketing and management and by neglecting the history of librarianship.

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(Paperback, 7th edition)

This thorough treatment of collection development for school library educators, students, and practicing school librarians provides quick access to information.

This seventh edition of The Collection Program in Schools is updated in several key areas.

(Hardback, 7th edition)

This thorough treatment of collection development for school library educators, students, and practicing school librarians provides quick access to information.

This seventh edition of The Collection Program in Schools is updated in several key areas.

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Common core standards, OER, STEM, and collection development-where to begin This book investigates these critical topics together to give you the power to transform your collection and practice and put your school library at the center of STEM.

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This fascinating journey into the heart of comics connects their unique blend of entertainment and wisdom with school curriculum to invigorate teachers and students alike.

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This book addresses Common Core State Standard curriculum resources to assist the school librarian in collaborating with classroom teachers.

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(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions management.

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This comprehensive book covers the philosophy behind RFPs to prime readers to understand how to most effectively write them and provides instruction on navigating the submission process as it applies to multiple types of libraries.

For many years, only large academic and public libraries and a few library systems regularly used RFPs.

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Library facilitators of art-based creativity sessions will learn how to choose materials and art experiences appropriate for young people from toddlers to teens and for intergenerational groups.

In the modern world, innovative and creative individuals have a distinct advantage: the creative edge.

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Provides a solid, foundational understanding of creativity that enables readers to elicit creative performance from their students.

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A top library consultant offers specific recommendations for helping libraries adapt to their changing role in the community.

What is the future of the public library

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An essential collection of essays for librarians looking to support E-science programs and capabilities to their institutions.

From the frontiers of contemporary information science research comes this helpful and timely volume for libraries preparing for the deluge of data that E-science can deliver to their patrons and institutions.

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A considerable variety of information for libraries planning materials selection policies is relayed in reviews of the relevant literature and in case studies of typical special, public, academic, and school libraries.

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The book ecosystem is radically changing, and libraries must change with it. This book tackles the controversial discussion about eBooks and explores librarian-driven solutions and visions for the future of libraries in the 21st century.

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The authors address the mission of the school library program and how its realization has been shaped by professional organizations, standards and guidelines, accreditation associations, the education of library media specialists, collection development, evaluation, instruction, research, and technology applications.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

For 21st-century entrepreneurs, this book provides the practical guidance they need to overcome the often intimidating challenges of starting, organizing, and running a new business effectively and efficiently.

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Whether you are a veteran library media specialist or new to the profession, this practical reference tool helps you articulate your media program's vision by providing simple and easily accessible definitions.