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Offers a comprehensive introduction to online systems that primarily provide information in the form of bibliographic citations. Walker and Janes give basic how-to information on the use of online systems, discuss topics for which there are no accepted paradigms, and present alternative points of view within a framework of previous research.

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This book contains 20 themes that relate directly to literature, social studies, science, math, art, and music curriculum. 14 focus picture books include summaries of books and ideas and suggestions for cross-curriculum activities.

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Cultural institutions must reimagine their roles as education facilities for their communities and address the public need for conversations in safe and fair places, thereby renewing their essential place in democratic society.

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An informed citizenry, capable of informed participation, is one of the principles on which U.S. democracy is based, its premise represented in Constitutional principles of intellectual freedom.

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Discover the true value and exciting possibilities of oral history in the library: learn new and compelling ways to engage your patrons by sharing personal and community history with them.

Have you thought about creating a collection to capture the experiences of your community

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For readers interested in theoretical aspects of complex decision making, or in research in decision making and information, the book builds on the two theories of decision making with the highest profiles in the organizational literature.

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Basic topics include the principles of organization, the cataloging process, sound recordings, video recordings, electronic resources, resource integration, remote access electronic serials, and the challenges of organizing information in a digital environment.

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Covering both classification and cataloging principles as well as procedures relevant to school libraries, this book provides a teaching kit for a course on this critical subject that includes content and practice exercises.

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Each offers practical experience and advice which, regardless of type of library, is adaptable to all.

For managers and would-be managers of libraries everywhere, and anyone who provides service to a younger demographic.

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As outsourcing becomes more commonplace in libraries, the need for a authoritative guide becomes indisputable. This book, designed to give librarians a broad understanding of outsourcing issues in academic libraries, synthesizes prevailing theories on the topic and describes current outsourcing practices in all areas of librarianship.

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What is the future of paper in the Digital Age

Based on extensive statistics and six separate surveys, Paper to Digital explores the evolution and changing characteristics of documents in the Information Age.

This timely book represents a useful and scholarly exploration of a major concern in our society.

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This fascinating tale of the rise and fall of mini-computer-based integrated library systems (ILS) offers both an explanation of the technical workings-still being used daily-and a historical investigation.

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Drawing on their experiences in developing successful partnerships with a variety of organizations, these authors show you how to go about creating productive and mutually beneficial community partnerships.

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

By exploring the issue of partnerships, as well as current educational challenges and their impact on the roles of school community members, Farmer shows how to deal with contemporary educational goals and gaps. The entire school community needs to work collaboratively in order to meet the educational challenges of the 21st century.

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Pascal Programming for Libraries is a practical introduction to computer programming designed specifically for library and information center applications. The examples begin with relatively simple computer code and progress to more complex examples using the highly acclaimed language TURBO Pascal, now widely used on personal computers.

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Supplying contributions from Latino librarian practitioners across the nation, this anthology provides broad coverage of the subject of Latino/Spanish speaking library service in the United States.

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Designed for library school graduates, paraprofessional librarians, and aides who have the responsibility of managing school or small public libraries, this publication focuses on skills that are not part of a librarian's technical training.

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Lindsey has identified and collected the best recent articles on the subject, drawing from both business and management journals as well as from library literature.

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Most school librarians are solo librarians working with little direct contact with their counterparts in schools or in other types of libraries.