books by American Library Association     books:       Our Singular Strengths: Meditations for Librarians3 reviews Michael Gorman American Library Association, 1997 A Professional Inspiration Michael Gorman's book provides an inspiration and rejuvenation for mid-career professionals as well as motivation for anyone just entering the field. The meditations can be considered one at a time, with plenty of time for thought, or read one after another for a deluge of professional wisdom. This book is recommended for all librarians, anyone desiring to learn more about becoming a librarian, ...             Poetry Aloud Here!: Sharing Poetry With Children in the Library3 reviews Sylvia M. Vardell American Library Association, 2006 Poetry Aloud Here! What a wonderful resource for any teacher or librarian. I got the book to use for library school, but it has already helped me out so much in my classroom.             Library's Legal Answer Book3 reviews Mary Minow American Library Association, 2003 Clear, concise, essential Minow and Lipinski have crafted a guide for librarians who need guidance in what might seem to be a hopeless quagmire of potential legal entangelements. Its organization is clear, and an excellent index provides good access to its contents. Most important, perhaps, is the clear and unintimidating style of the writing. Some sections transcend the "library" in the title, and would be useful ...             Connecting Boys with Books: What Libraries Can Do3 reviews Michael Sullivan American Library Association, 2003 Getting Boys to Read... "The author suggests ways that librarians and educators can attract preadolescent boys to library programs that are built on the unique developmental needs and interests of boys in the 'tween years. The goal of these programs is to create and maintain in this age group an interest in books and reading that will last a lifetime." (summary by South TX Library System) This fills a need for ...             Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension: Maximizing Your Impact3 reviews Judi Moreillon American Library Association, 2007 Lessons that take you deeper into the books you share with kids I have been using this book a lot this year (2007-2008) and it has inspired me quite a bit. What particularly has inspired me is the strong case Judi makes for linking the library to literacy. It perhaps is a simple message in the introduction, but one that has guided me this year and given me a steady and sturdy focus. The best part of these lessons is that they dive deep into books, and the ...             Less Is More: A Practical Guide to Weeding School Library Collections3 reviews Donna J. Baumbach, Linda L Miller American Library Association, 2006 School librarians - particularly newcomers to the profession - will find it filled with tips. LESS IS MORE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WEEDING SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTIONS is for professional school librarians seeking a specific routine for weeding. All the basics are here; from getting started and understanding philosophy to breaking down weeding criteria by Dewey Numbers and using automation tools. School librarians - particularly newcomers to the profession - will find it filled with tips. ...             Libraries, the First Amendment, and Cyberspace: What You Need to Know3 reviews Robert S. Peck American Library Association, 1999 Important contribution to libraries & 1st Amendment studies. The First Amendment is an integral philosophical and political concept embedded in academic and community library system operations. The First Amendment And Cyberspace answers the questions librarians and library patrons most often have about the First Amendment and library services. Included the issues of basic First Amendment principles and their application to libraries, the right to ...             Best Bet Internet: Reference and Research When You Don't Have Time to Mess Around3 reviews Shirley Duglin Kennedy American Library Association, 1998 Handy Internet Reference Tool for Libraries...or anyone! As reference librarian at the North Dade branch of the Miami-Dade system, I have found this superior and more up to date than the mass produced guides found everywhere these days including the supermarket. Our two week old copy is already thumbworn as we keep it by our copies of the terminals for patron reference. I think we may order another one and hide for staff use only! Good job Ms. ...             Exploring phenomenology: A guide to the field and its literature3 reviews David Stewart American Library Association, 1974 great intro and summary This is the best text out there for an introduction to Husserl, Heidegger, and the various strands of phenomenology through the first half of the 20th century. Very readable with excellent bibliographies (at least until 1990). Highly recommended for college and graduate students, or anyone interested in continental philosophy.             Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers' Advisory: The Librarian's Guide to Cyborgs, Aliens, and Sorcerers (Ala ...3 reviews Derek M. Buker American Library Association, 2002 A Tremendous Resource After reading through this book, I found that it was as complete a guide to Science Fiction as any previously read. The book is well laid out and the subject matter is complete and accurate. This manual is a "Must Have" for any Science Fiction buff, or any organization that needs to answer questions regarding the various subjects within the Science Fiction world. The various subsections ...             Helping Homeschoolers In The Library2 reviews Adrienne Furness American Library Association, 2008 A Must Have For Every Librarian's Resource Shelf I have been homeschooling for more 13 years. The library is my primary source of educational materials. In fact, according to the National Center for Education, this is true for 78% of homeschooling families. Ms. Furness' book, Helping Homeschoolers in the Library, should be on every public library's resource shelf. The book is broken into two parts. First: Defining Homeschoolers. This ...             The Whole Library Handbook 3: Current Data, Professional Advice, and Curiosa About Libraries and Library ...3 reviews American Library Association, 2000 An amazing collection of library information This book contains a wealth of information on libraries and librarianship! It is an amazing resource for the librarian, containing information on everything from staff development to useful addresses to discussions on library issues. It is especially helpful to the student in a Library Science program; it is answering questions I didn't even know I had! A helpful (and fun) read.             Adaptive Technology for the Internet: Making Electronic Resources Accessible to All2 reviews Barbara T. Mates, Doug Wakefield, ... American Library Association, 2000 A "must" for all academic & community library collections A library's principle mission is to make its resources available to the entire community, including those with disabilities. Recent court decisions affirm that libraries must proactively and deliberately plan for accessability of their electronic resources as well. Adaptive Technology For The Internet: Making Electronic Resources Accessible To All is a handbook that will show librarians how to ...             Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs2 reviews American Library Association, 1988 New edition available. The new edition of Information Power, now titled Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, was released by ALA Editions in June, 1998. These constitute the national guidelines and standards for school library media programs. An essential purchase for schools and libraries.             Creating the Full-Service Homework Center in Your Library2 reviews Cindy Mediavilla American Library Association, 2001 Outstanding Reference Work This book is an excellent guide to establishing homework programs in public libraries; very direct, quite easy to follow and interesting enough to hold the attention of the most jaded library board member. An excellent collection of material around which to center a funding campaign. Half your work has already been done for you by the author.             Basic Internet for Busy Librarians: A Quick Course for Catching Up2 reviews Laura K. Murray American Library Association, 1998 Chanceux d'etre bibliothecaire! Les internautes cherchent en ligne les bibliotheques et les travaux faits par les bibliothecaires. Les derniers journaux sont deja en ligne. Les LawLib-L, Lib-Ref-L, et PACS-L se lisent deja en ligne. Les cours annuaires que suivent les bibliothecaires leur rendent de plus en plus experts des bonnes sources et des renseignements en ligne. Alors pourquoi les bibliothecaires ne mettent-ils pas les ...             Irrepressible Reformer: A Biography of Melvil Dewey2 reviews Wayne A. Wiegand American Library Association, 1996 Well researched book on Melvil Dewey The author, Wayne Wiegand, has written the definitive book on Melvil Dewey. He tells us how Dewey accomplished so much in his lifetime. We also learn of some of the less than admirable qualities of Dewey. I found the following parts fascinating: the rise and fall of the Lake Placid Club; his difficult time at Columbia College; riding his bicycle to work on a regular basis; his ownership of ...             Books in Bloom: Creative Patterns and Props That Bring Stories to Life2 reviews Kimberly K. Faurot American Library Association, 2003 librarians! Storytellers! Study this book! Wow! what a meticulous, thorough job Faurot has done in putting together this book of patterns, props and scripts for the person needing to engage an audience. This is real-life, been-in-the-trenches advice. Some of the patterns are exquisite -- see especially the chapter on a flannel board version of Fish is Fish. Don't try to digest the whole book at once. Read the introduction and the ...             First Have Something to Say: Writing for the Library Profession2 reviews Walt Crawford American Library Association, 2003 Valuable Info for Library Leaders In this practical guide, experienced author and speaker Walt Crawford shows fellow librarians how to make both their writing and speaking inform and entertain their audiences. (summary by South Texas Library System) I've heard it said that a library director should always have an "elevator speech" ready, so you don't miss that opportunity with a city commissioner trapped in an elevator with you ...             Customer Service Excellence: A Concise Guide for Librarians (Ala Editions)2 reviews Darlene E. Weingand American Library Association, 1997 Just What the Title Promises! Customer Service Excellence is a concise, yet thorough, guide for librarians interested in providing outstanding service focused on the patron as customer. A Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Studies, Weingand begins with customer-centered business theories and applies them to libraries, focusing on the needs of the library customer and determining excellent library service. 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