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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Making content marketing concepts bite-sized and easily digestible, this guide shows libraries how to market effectively by focusing on what library users find useful and relevant.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Cart's up-to-date coverage makes this the perfect resource for YA librarians who want to sharpen their readers' advisory skills, educators and teachers who work with young people, and anyone else who wants to understand where YA lit has been and where it's heading.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A reference guide covering the repair, maintenance and preservation of library or archive collections, providing an analysis of how to plan for and ensure the long-term health of an institution's collection in this digital age.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A reference guide covering the repair, maintenance and preservation of library or archive collections, providing an analysis of how to plan for and ensure the long-term health of an institution's collection in this digital age.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Ex-Library. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A comprehensive reference, covering standard practices in children's services. Part of ALA's Fundamentals Series, this overview provides hands-on, proven strategies for those on the front lines, while addressing questions such as: Why are children's services so important? How do they fit into the library overall. …

Zustand: Very Good. . A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Koury, Jennifer (illustrator).

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. How long does it take to catalogue a book? This latest entry in the PLA Results series should help you to answer that question and others you have related to the output and performance of your staff. By analyzing, in a systematic way, how long work activities take and then assigning steps to each unit of work, you will have a quantifiable measure of the output of your staff. Staffing for Results equips you to not only gauge performance and output but also build on what you learn to maximize and even increase productivity.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A good folktale triggers the imagination, connecting children to a wider world as well as increasing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. In this delightful and easy-to-use book, teacher and storyteller Del Negro gives librarians, teachers, and parents the keys to storytelling success. Including more than a dozen original adaptations of folktales from around the world, tailored specifically for library and classroom use, sheReviews storytelling basics such as selecting a tale and learning the storyOffers tips for dealing with stage fright and reluctant listenersPresents a bibliography of recommended online and print resources, steering readers to more wonderful tales to tellFor young listeners the folktale is a perfect gateway to the exciting worlds of culture and literature, and Del Negro's book invites their engagement with proven techniques and original story scripts that can be used by experienced as well as beginning tellers.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Comprising hundreds of direct quotations culled from George Washington's correspondence, diaries, and speeches, this volume is a delightful, unique, and authoritative source for the beliefs, morals, and insights that guided America's greatest national hero. A selection of quotations about Washington by luminaries throughout the world, an index, and a chronology of Washington's life complete the volume. 31 illustrations. Index. Chronology. Bibliography.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Comprising hundreds of direct quotations culled from George Washington's correspondence, diaries, and speeches, this volume is a delightful, unique, and authoritative source for the beliefs, morals, and insights that guided America's greatest national hero. A selection of quotations about Washington by luminaries throughout the world, an index, and a chronology of Washington's life complete the volume. 31 illustrations. Index. Chronology. Bibliography.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The first of its kind, this readable, hands-on book will help you to see your library and the staff that runs it in a new, more strategic way. Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented game plan for achieving performance excellence from all staff members, from top to bottom, through a coaching style of management. By viewing the people you work with as a team, you can transform the work environment and, ultimately, the services you are providing your customers. Through real world examples, coaching scenarios, and pathways to excellence that are specific to library work, you will learn how to: Be both a coach and a player - the terminology and techniques; Recognize and utilize the abilities and talents of staff at all levels; Guide individuals toward a unified goal; Encourage innovation, flexibility, and problem-solving; Spotlight the big-win opportunities; Complete with reader-friendly tables and annotated references, Coaching in the Library is for any library that wants to put the potential of all staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak performance.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Library services and programs that not only meet goals but can also demonstrate these results are more likely to secure repeat funding. By evaluating and presenting outcomes, libraries can document the positive work they do in a concrete way and gain financial support. According to Planning for Results expert Rubin, outcome measurement lets libraries evaluate how they affect their users' quality of life. This latest addition to the PLA-sponsored Results Series uses familiar task breakdowns along with key terms in a step-by-step, service-oriented format so that readers can master the outcome measurement process as they: enhance library programs using evaluation techniques; use and customize the 14 step-by-step workforms to address unique needs; gather and interpret statistically accurate data to demonstrate outcomes; and measure, evaluate, and present outcomes to attract funding. Applying these concepts in examples and in two running case studies, an Internet class for seniors, and a teen mother-tutoring program brings the model to life. The Toolkit includes tips on creating evaluations, coding data, and selecting a sample. and program managers demonstrate to funding bodies their accountability and the effectiveness of programs, thus positioning their libraries to secure maximum funding. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Ann Bouricius, experienced librarian and romance reader-turned-author, enlightens readers about romance literature and its place in the library. With humor and enthusiasm, Bouricius covers every aspect of the genre, ranging from its subcategories to collection development and cataloging controversies.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Today's young adult literature is every bit as complex as the audience it's written for, unflinchingly addressing such topics as homosexuality, mental illness, AIDS and drug abuse. In this much expanded revision of his 1996 book, veteran author Michael Cart shows how the best of contemporary young adult literature has evolved to tackle such daunting subjects without resorting to sensationalism.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Graphic novels have found a place on library shelves but many librarians struggle to move this expanding body of intellectual, aesthetic, and entertaining literature into the mainstream of library materials. This guide includes: a short course in graphic novels, along with reading lists and professional tools; tips on advising graphic novel readers on what to read next; suggestions for introducing graphic novels to those patrons unacquainted with them; and, advice on promoting your graphic novels collection. With energy and commitment born of professional experience and a deep love for graphic novels, Goldsmith provides the first guide to the genre aimed specifically at readers' advisors, while presenting an abundance of resources useful to every librarian.…

Zustand: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Second ] Publisher: American Library Association Pub Date: 11/1/1997 Binding: Paperback Pages: 248 Second edition.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. To achieve the distinction of National Board Certification, school library media specialists face daunting challenges requiring hard work, teaching knowledge, collaborative skills, organizational ability, and courage. Put a friendly mentor in your corner! This study guide coaches school library media specialists through exam specifics. Author, librarian and educator Gail Dickinson has been on the front lines since the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) introduced library media standards in 2000. Her work has helped bring the rigorous certification process into perspective, answer questions, and allay concerns of those going for certification or considering it. Whether you are considering National Board certification, in the process of achieving certification, or want to stay current on the best practices in teaching, this book is for you. In this hands-on resource, Dickinson breaks down a complex and intimidating process into friendly, bite-sized pieces, and: shows how to get started, be organized, and stay on track with checklists, tips, and exercises; outlines proven approaches to collaborative instruction, literature appreciation, and integrating technology; and highlights practical ways to document accomplishments, a critical requirement. Whether used as a workshop guide, for reference or self-study, this accessible guide prepares current candidates (and those in the process) to face the Board assessment experience. It's filled with inspiring examples and advice from people who have been through it and can cheer you on to success.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. A library handbook covering library history, demographics, folklore, humour, events, and popular wisdom. It is organized in general categories on topics such as types of libraries, the profession, people, materials, special users, operations, technology, promotion, issues and librariana.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Johnson, a librarian at the U. of Minnesota and editor of Technicalities; Information Forum for the Library Services Practitioner , has written a lucid text on the basic concepts of this broad subject. Theoretical concepts are included but not stressed as heavily as information and skills. An initia.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Johnson, a librarian at the U. of Minnesota and editor of Technicalities; Information Forum for the Library Services Practitioner , has written a lucid text on the basic concepts of this broad subject. Theoretical concepts are included but not stressed as heavily as information and skills. An initia.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Learn more about the rise of fake news, particularly those information behaviours that have perpetuated its spread; discover techniques to identify fake news, especially online; and explore methods to help library patrons of all ages think critically about information, teaching them ways to separate fact from fiction. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Designed for librarians undertaking a big-budget, long-term building project, this is a comprehensive road map on everything from blueprints to the final move. It covers communicating library users' needs, budget parameters, safety, security, and practical design considerations.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Home Library Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This text provides ideas for choosing stories, poems and plays to perform with puppets and props in order to lead children to literature. Training, preparation and costs are kept to a minimum and recommendations are given for further reading.