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This volume, the second in the series Creating the 21st-Century Academic Library dealing with the topic of open access in academic libraries, focuses on the implementation of open access in academic libraries and examines the legal and practical obstacles that must be overcome in a successful transition to more open forms of scholarship.

(Paperback)

This volume, the second in the series Creating the 21st-Century Academic Library dealing with the topic of open access in academic libraries, focuses on the implementation of open access in academic libraries and examines the legal and practical obstacles that must be overcome in a successful transition to more open forms of scholarship.

(Hardback)

This volume of Creating the 21st-Century Academic Library looks closely at issues of policy and infrastructure for libraries that wish to provide leadership on their campus in the transition to more open forms of scholarship. The authors discuss how to make the case for open ...

(Paperback)

This volume of Creating the 21st-Century Academic Library looks closely at issues of policy and infrastructure for libraries that wish to provide leadership on their campus in the transition to more open forms of scholarship. The authors discuss how to make the case for open ...

(Paperback)

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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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.

(Hardback, Fourth Edition)

Organizing Archival Records has equipped non-professional archivists to tackle the challenging task of arranging and describing archival materials. The 4th edition preserves the practical, easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach of earlier editions while updating its content to reflect current archival practices.

(Hardback)

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.

(Paperback)

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.

(Paperback)

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

(Paperback)

You'll appreciate the time-saving assistance this guide gives you, including background and publication information about picture books by Latino writers, summaries of titles, and biographical information on the authors, illustrators and translators.

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This book describes techniques for evaluating services provided through library networks, including collection development, group purchases, and reference services. Providing guides for developing evaluation instruments, testing them and applying them, it is comprehensive in its treatment of evaluating network services.

(Hardback)

Comprehensive planning has become an essential element in the management of the modern university library.

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This book presents a proven year-long program to boost student productivity and train high school library aides while offering services to all patrons of the school library.

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Capture the hearts, minds, and attention of your digital-age listeners using read-aloud experiences that engage technology.

I wish my learners would be as excited about reading as they are about technology is a lament frequently sung by those who seek to support reading development.

(Hardback)

Your one-stop guide to managing small, mid-size, and large-scale projects.

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Several examples of successful programs from across the nation provide the necessary inspiration to create your own imaginative and memorable events-events that motivate young students to fully take advantage of media center resources.

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This work employs international perspectives for analyzing existing models of information education in 2000, defining the level of competency required by the future professional.

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As collections deteriorate and libraries have less money to replace them, their longevity becomes a management issue. This volume uses case studies to show librarians how to minimize harm to collections and teach proper handling.

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This LITA Guide offers readers guidance on a wide range of topics, including foundations of privacy in libraries; data collection, retention, use, and protection; laws and regulations; privacy instruction; contracts with third parties; and use of in-house and internet tools including social network sites, surveillance video, and RFID.

(Hardback)

This LITA Guide offers readers guidance on a wide range of topics, including foundations of privacy in libraries; data collection, retention, use, and protection; laws and regulations; privacy instruction; contracts with third parties; and use of in-house and internet tools including social network sites, surveillance video, and RFID.