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Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Fewer employees, shorter hours, diminished collection budgets, reduced programs and services―all at a time of record library usage. Don’t fret and fritter away scarce resources. Be frugal! In this book, library expert Carol Smallwood demonstrates that despite the obvious downsides, the necessity of doing business differently can be positive, leading to partnering, sharing, and innovating. This collection speaks to universal concerns, presenting...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
These days, many libraries are serving more patrons through their websites than they are through the doors of their physical buildings. Lear shows how to get patrons engaged with the programming that we can offer; the importance of attracting niche audiences; and how to use the technology necessary to plan, promote, produce, and evaluate your programs.
Author
Publisher
ALA Neal-Schuman
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Guided by a national advisory board of educators and practitioners, this thoroughly updated text expertly keeps up with new technologies and practices while remaining grounded in the basics of reference work. Chapters on fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics provide a solid foundation; the text also offers fresh insight on core issues, including ethics, readers' advisory, information literacy, selecting and evaluating...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The convergence of the Internet with local history archives in public libraries aids researches, gives new tools to librarians and archivists, and points to continued improvements in saving and sharing local history. Phillips provides a comprehensive manual and a guide for anyone who is searching for guidelines for the administration of non-traditional library materials.
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Escape rooms are live, interactive, adventure games in which participants must team up to solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and challenges in order to win. "Immersive experiences" are a sort of Escape-Room Lite, more casual, no timers or lockdowns. Escape Rooms worldwide have quadrupled in the past three years, and libraries are getting in the act. Scavenger hunts have been a library orientation staple, puzzles, clues, and team competitions add...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Homelessness is a perennial topic of concern at libraries. In fact, staff at public libraries interact with almost as many homeless individuals as staff at shelters do. In this book Dowd, executive director of a homeless shelter, spotlights best practices drawn from his own shelter's policies and training materials"--
Author
Series
Practical guides for librarians volume no. 46
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This concise volume covers major fandom and program themes, as well as real-world event, club, and program ideas to help librarians provide this type of programming to their communities. Use the tips and how-to knowledge in this practical guide to get more teens into your library"--
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Librarians and makers from across the country present projects as fun as an upcycled fashion show, as practical as Bluetooth speakers, and as mischievous as a catapult. Included are projects for artists, sewers, videographers, coders, and engineers. The handy reference format will help you quickly identify the estimated costs, materials, and equipment; and because several projects don't even require a dedicated makerspace, every library can join...
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
While serving the senior population is a standard service in public libraries, it has traditionally focused on in-house programs and homebound services. On the Go with Senior Services is different. With this inspiring and practical guide, your library can rejuvenate its in-house services with new programs and also take them on the road--to retirement and assisted living communities, adult day care programs, and nursing homes and rehab centers. With...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Your library has collected massive amounts of data, and the decision-making process requires that you analyze it. Digital analytics focuses on the digital data: from library websites, electronic resources, online collections, and even social media. Farney presents technical advice that you can use to develop your own digital analytics projects, and includes contributed essays that tackle the challenges your library will face.
Author
Publisher
ALA Neal-Schuman
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Put simply, there is no text about public librarianship more rigorous or comprehensive than McCook's survey. Now, the REFORMA Lifetime Achievement Award-winning author has teamed up with noted public library scholar and advocate Bossaller to update and expand her work to incorporate the field's renewed emphasis on outcomes and transformation. This essential tool (Library Journal) remains the definitive handbook on this branch of the profession.
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"We have done our best to gather a wide cross-section of ideas to inspire you to rethink your book club offerings and come up with new directions to better meet your library's and community's needs. We began compiling this collection in early 2018 by putting out a call to the library field. Drawing on social media, electronic mailing lists, e-newsletters, and websites, we invited library professional and others to complete an online survey telling...
Author
Series
Practical guides for librarians volume no. 38
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Makerspaces are a growing service in libraries. They are places to invent, tinker, build, and explore; access to the tools and equipment fosters a spirit of creativity and the pursuit of knowledge. Burke and Kroski profile successful library makerspaces, and help readers spot new trends, offer inspiration, and find grant and funding sources.
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited, An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A dive-right-in, quick-start guide for busy library professionals who want to build literacy, STEAM, and other 21st-century skills using simple robots in a fun, collaborative environment. Provides the only guidebook currently available about robotics written by a librarian, for librarians--a simple, practical guide that virtually any librarian can use, no prior tech experience necessary. Guides librarians in using their knowledge of literacy, youth...
Author
Series
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"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. Both insightful and comprehensive, this matchless guidebook will help librarians become familiar with...
19) Marketing plans in action: a step-by-step guide for libraries, archives, and cultural organizations
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In her job managing a public library's marketing needs, Goodman found books with tips on writing marketing plans, but nothing on how to set up her process, or what to consider in the project. Her goal in this book is to help the reader manage any aspect of marketing work in a library, archive, or other cultural organization. In the face of changing technology, she does not recommend software or websites, but explains the concepts and suggests of functionality...
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When teens volunteer at the library, they gain new skills, make connections, and build their resumes, while libraries benefit from a new generation of advocates. This guide shows librarians how to establish or develop a teen volunteer program"--
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