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What kid wouldn't love literary explorations of the stinky, creepy, and dirty? Yet few story times are designed for elementary school children, who are intent on separating themselves from younger siblings. Why aren't there more events for these kids? It's not a lack of great material insists librarian-humorist Reid, who builds upon his earlier ALA bestseller. Something Funny Happened at the Library (ALA Editions, 2003) to offer 18 new wacky and offbeat programs, guaranteed to delight this discerning younger audience. Each plan opens with a thumbnail overview, then draws on unusual combinations of poetry, picture books, chapter book excerpts, and short stories. The mix varies by theme, but all the programs touch the concerns, interests, and humor (Think: Captain Underpants), for this age group. Audience involvement includes wordplay, reader's theater, dramatics, writing, music, sports, or crafts. Reid also illustrates how to tweak programs to appeal to younger (or older) audiences. Designed to inspire public children's librarians, school media staff, classroom teachers, and anyone who wants to help literature come alive for kids in grades K-4, Cool Story Programs is a proven, adaptable resource, and a must-have for libraries serving kids.

Everyone's favorite guide to fiction that's thrilling, mysterious, suspenseful, thought-provoking, romantic, and just plain fun is back-and better than ever in this completely revamped and revised edition. A must for every readers' advisory desk, this resource is also a useful tool for collection development librarians and students in LIS programs. Inside, RA experts Wyatt and Saricks cover genres such as Psychological Suspense, Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Literary and Historical Fiction, and introduce the concepts of Adrenaline and Relationship Fiction; include everything advisors need to get up to speed on a genre, including its appeal characteristics, key authors, sure bets, and trends; demonstrate how genres overlap and connect, plus suggestions for guiding readers among genres; and tie genre fiction to the whole collection, including nonfiction, audiobooks, graphic novels, film and TV, poetry, and games. Both insightful and comprehensive, this matchless guidebook will help librarians become familiar with many different fiction genres, especially those they do not regularly read, and aid library staff in connecting readers to books they're sure to love.

Combining different aspects of design for the school library media center, this edition addresses: technological needs of the student population; needs of the community library that combines school and public library services; sustainability and conservation issues to help designers and planners ""go green""; and accessibility requirements.

Offers marketing principles to spread the word about your library within the community with: a strategy that works for you, Womb must-haves, tips to effectively deliver your message, and best practices and insightful reviews.

Planning construction of a new library facility or renovation of an existing one can be a daunting task. This book guides librarians and other members of a building design team through the stages of the design process. It contains materials that include: a chapter on sustainable design, including issues of site selection, and air quality.

Two experienced library managers explain how to create a productive work place, as they weave practical advice and expert commentary into an easy-to-use resource. Drawing both from common sense and from the experience and insights of the pros, they address an increasingly turbulent library environment.

This work aims to help you to see your library and the staff that run it in a new, more strategic way. It outlines a results-oriented game plan for achieving performance excellence from all staff members, from top to bottom, through a coaching style of management.

Covering the basics of digital licensing for librarians, this guide covers the basics of digital licensing for librarians. It shows what it takes to negotiate and interpret solid licensing agreements, whether you're buying or selling rights.

Shows how the best of contemporary young adult literature has evolved to tackle such daunting subjects without resorting to sensationalism. The author brings his historical survey of this category fully up to date, covering its explosive growth in the pas

Offers advice about what it takes to make things from meetings to evaluations run smoothly and addresses the critical questions that board members needs to understand: What does it mean to be on a library board of trustees? How does advocacy work and why is it important? And who makes library policy?

Susan Smith is a proponent of using technology to take library educational services to the next level. Following her approach, the reader should be equipped to: evaluate, test, and refine programmes on an ongoing basis; and determine what makes an effective Web-based instruction programme.

This draws on cutting-edge case law in 18 discrete areas of copyright, including specialized and controversial music and sound recording issues. Information professionals will find the tools they need to take control of their rights and responsibilities as copyright owners and users in this succinct, easy-to-use guide.

Addresses the art in controlling and updating your library's collection. This book covers various aspects of collection development, including suggestions for further reading and a narrative case study exploring the issue.

Introduces a series of concepts that will empower readers at any level to become better designers and presenters, as well as building their confidence and satisfaction as library educators. Laying the foundation for effective teaching, the author outlines

From psychological suspense and historical fiction to "gentle reads" and romance, this guide explores the many worlds of fiction. Covering 15 genres, each chapter includes a definition of the genre, its characteristics and appeal elements, and its key authors and subgenres.

With more than one-third of library users under the age of 12, it may be said that children's services drive public libraries. Still, many administrators don't fully appreciate how integral these services are to their institutions. Sullivan conducts a friendly tour in this comprehensive reference, covering both innovative and standard practices in children's services. From the collection and programming, to homework support, reference and reader's advisory, to promoting and budgeting, children's services parallel other library services and are no less important. Part of ALA s Fundamentals Series, this overview provides hands-on, proven strategies for those on the front lines, while addressing questions critical to the long-term success of children's library services: Why are children's services so important? How do they fit into the library overall? What do children's librarians do all day? Why should children's librarians focus on administrative matters? What are the hot issues and cutting-edge trends? Those who want to become children's librarians, experienced and new children's librarians, library administrators and trustees alike will find this new "e;bible"e; of children's services sets the record straight: Children s services are the heart of the library.

In times of recession, the library is more critical than ever for those who want to start a business and need to do research, and academic and public libraries are at the heart of a growing need to research business questions. An "e;accidental business reference librarian by trade,"e; Ross explains how to provide quality reference help on issues from marketing to finance--for business people, students, and even business faculty. Honing in on fundamentals, this practical guide Explains how to conduct the reference interview, with tips for helping clients help themselves Identifies important business resources, both free and fee-based Offers chapters devoted to industry and market information; small-business needs; international business research; investing and the stock market; and marketing and demographics A detailed bibliography functions as both a standing reference for desk use as well as a collection development aid for building a core business collection. Including numerous illustrative case studies, Making Sense of Business Reference takes the guesswork out of doing business.

Audiobooks are now a staple in most public and school libraries, and with good reason, since they have a clear role in the education of today's "e;born digital"e; generation. Burkey, who has been following their rise in popularity for years, combines a fascinating history of the medium and practical tips for using them in a readable guide applicable to school and public librarians as well as classroom teachers. Enriched with reflections and comments from authors, audiobook narrators, producers, reviewers, and librarians, this bookShows how audiobooks not only benefit struggling readers and bring families together but also fit neatly within newly accepted standards for early literacy educationDemonstrates how to use audiobooks as classroom and library tools for learningIdentifies how to locate "e;must-have"e; audiobooks and offers advice for maintaining a collection Including an overview of the major audiobook awards and lists of additional resources, Burkey's guide will help librarians and educators unlock the educational potential of audiobooks for youth.

School librarians and educators have specific copyright questions that are often glossed over in larger books on the subject. Now, thanks to best-selling copyright authority Carrie Russell, there's a resource just for them, offering clear guidance for providing materials to students while carefully observing copyright law. Using whimsical illustrations so well known from Complete Copyright, Russell Offers detailed advice on the distinctive issues of intellectual property in the school setting Explores scenarios often encountered by educators, such as using copyrighted material in school plays, band and orchestra performances, bulletin board displays, and student participation in social media Precisely defines "e;fair use,"e; empowering readers by showing exactly what's possible within the law Balancing intellectual property law with the rights of school librarians and educators will be a snap with an assist from Complete Copyright for K-12 Librarians and Educators.

Library issues are community issues-it's not enough to simply marshal internal library resources to fight cutbacks. When properly harnessed, public engagement can be the most powerful force of all for library advocacy. But rounding up advocates from the wider community and conducting a grassroots effort demands careful planning and commitment. This ALA Editions Special Report cuts through the rhetoric and gets straight to modeling a plan of action, for libraries big and small, byDetailing the lessons learned during the authors' successful campaign to save New York City librariesInstructing readers how to clarify the message, manage volunteers, and plan eventsOffering public relations strategies, including advice for dealing with political leaders and the mediaThis indispensable report goes beyond the "e;what-to-do"e; of library advocacy and explains how to do it right

The all-in-one "e;Reference reference"e; you've been waiting for, this invaluable book offers a concise introduction to reference sources and services for a variety of readers, from library staff members who are asked to work in the reference department to managers and others who wish to familiarize themselves with this important area of librarianship. Written in an accessible style and designed for everyday use, it presents an overview of the basic tools and techniques of reference work, including"e;Reference Services,"e; a section addressing such important topics as telephone reference, the reference interview, and electronic reference"e;Reference Sources,"e; chapters which focus on types of reference tools, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, and almanacsAppendixes with key documents prepared by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and an annotated bibliography An excellent training tool for both new and experienced staff, Fundamentals of Reference will quickly become your fundamental reference!