ALA Editions

Reducere. These rules apply to the arrangement of bibliographic records of library materials whether displayed in card, book, or online format.

Reducere. Using a topical arrangement with easy-to-read summaries to help readers find information quickly, this manual offers valuable support to library wo...

Reducere. From researching to remixing, library users need your guidance on a wide range of copyright topics. The way to move beyond "yes, you can" or "no, y...

Reducere. It's up to you to measure the value of your academic library and how it delivers on your institution's goals. The question is how to do it efficien...

Reducere. Scribes, Script, and Books, Paperback

Reducere. DescriptionThis new compilation from editor and maker Kroski spotlights a multitude of creative projects that you can tailor for your own library. ...

Reducere. New public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you've always got your hands full--balanci...

Reducere. A library user can't access an article. Your log in credentials won't work. In the realm of electronic resources everything runs smoothly--until su...

Reducere. The digital age has spurred constant technological and sociocultural change. In Conceptualizing 21st-Century Archives, author Anne J. Gilliland exp...

Reducere. The circ stats say it all: graphic novels' popularity among library users keeps growing, with more being published (and acquired by libraries) each...

Reducere. When it's time to start planning for a renovation or construction project, you don't need a book that covers everything from A to Z. Instead you ne...

Reducere. The figures are eye-opening: more than 1.6 billion works on 9 million websites are licensed under Creative Commons (CC). These materials constitute...

Reducere. Technical Services Quarterly declared that the third edition "must now be considered the essential textbook for collection development and manageme...

Reducere. Your library is your classroom, and you are responsible for it no matter what's happening there. Ineffective classroom management can hamper or com...

Reducere. Libraries are community connectors, places where people come together, think together, and learn together. Libraries support and nurture strong, re...

Reducere. In the face of rapid change and an ever-widening constellation of challenges, it's crucial for library leaders to pull back to the question of "why...

Reducere. Inspired by the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program and its applicants, which have showcased and disseminated innovative literacy initiativ...

Reducere. Leadership development requires intentionality and strategy. Leadership skills are best learned by observing and following the examples of leaders-...

Reducere. Of his earlier book, Against the Grain raved, "Reading this book brings a sense of hope, inspiration, and excitement for what the future holds for ...

Futurists predict that in the next ten years the profession of "lawyer" will splinter into job titles like "legal process analyst" or "legal knowle...

Reducere. From master storyteller and storytimes creator Reid comes this delightful assortment of activities ready for use by children's librarians, elementa...

Reducere. We are only now coming to terms with how common trauma really is; a landmark Kaiser study that surveyed patients receiving physicals found that alm...

Reducere. The clich d and vague notions about outreach services for teens that so many librarians encounter in job descriptions and performance evaluations d...

Reducere. This authoritative text will be a trusted reference for library directors implementing new IR programs or overseeing a maturing program, current pr...

Reducere. When you're a solo librarian or only have a few volunteers to rely on (with a tiny budget to match) you've got to make the most of everything. With...

Reducere. DescriptionThe lessons of ALA's Libraries Ready to Code initiative are conclusive: your library can make a difference in developing computational t...

Reducere. A survey from the American Psychological Association shows that money is a more frequent cause of worry than work, family, or health issues. Empowe...

Reducere. When done well, one-shot library instruction allows you to build solid relationships with faculty while also making positive first impressions with...

Reducere. There are a wealth of resources out there geared towards serving the needs of toddlers, school age children, young adults, and senior citizens. But...

Reducere. Based on the groundbreaking research of VIEWS2-the first systematic study of storytimes done to date-this book recommends simple interactive ways t...

Reducere. Like other workplaces, libraries can sometimes be stressful, with library workers bearing the brunt of such problems as uncivil patrons, poor commu...

Reducere. By one count, there are more than 7, 200 escape room environments in 1, 445 cities in 105 countries. So why not in libraries? Sharpening participan...

Reducere. The design of information literacy instruction and the building of it are two distinct skillsets and processes; yet all too often everything gets m...

Reducere. Frankly, it's not something we like to talk about. There is an unfortunate stigma to acknowledging workplace dysfunction, let alone trying to grapp...

Reducere. Library liaisons often have primary jobs that do not involve collection development, but their familiarity with collection practices makes all the ...

Reducere. The ideas in this book are all about helping your library building become a more exciting, interesting, experiential space where people are engaged...

Reducere. Linked data has become a punchline in certain circles of the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) community, derided as a much-hyped ...

Reducere. Melding universities' strategic goals with libraries' teaching and learning mission, the academic library makerspace can be a powerful catalyst for...

Reducere. Since Oliver's guide was first published in 2010, thousands of LIS students, records managers, and catalogers and other library professionals have ...

Reducere. Assisted by social media and other digital tools, today's children and teens are energetic and active participants in a host of social causes, from...

Reducere. Useful, usable, desirable, like three legs of a stool, if your library is missing the mark on any one of these it's bound to wobble. Every decision...

Reducere. As standard-bearers for intellectual freedom, school and children's librarians are in ideal positions to collaborate with educators to not only pro...

Reducere. All too often, in a hurried attempt to "catch up, " diversity training can create division among staff or place undue burdens on a handful of emplo...

Reducere. Get ready to break out of your storytime routine by encouraging children's natural instincts to move, sing, and play Unlike traditional storytimes,...

Reducere. Effectively marketing libraries by persuasively communicating their relevance is key to ensuring their future. Speaking directly to those in senior...

Reducere. The needs and functions of library buildings have certainly changed over the last decade, but the necessity for planning intelligently and thorough...

Reducere. The sheer amount of resources on the subject of information literacy is staggering. Yet a comprehensive but concise roadmap specifically for librar...

Reducere. Planning and assessment are both crucial elements of a public library that functions efficiently and flexibly. So why are they often treated as sep...

Reducere. There are plenty of resources about teen services that focus on YA readers' advisory and programming ideas. But the basics of day-to-day service to...

Reducere. Laying the groundwork for building children's curiosity, openness to learning, ability to persist in the face of failure, and interest in connectin...

Reducere. Every day you strive to ensure that the library is working for its users--but how is it working for you? And what can we all do to make the library...

Reducere. Community engagement isn't simply an important component of a successful library-it's the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initia...

Whether you've been presenting baby storytimes for fifteen years or fifteen minutes, you probably already know that the first five years of life ar...

Reducere. Food is more than just a basic human need--learning about it and enjoying it can be important social activities. With ties to information needs, so...

Reducere. Sharing lessons learned and barriers overcome, this book will spur you towards new ways of serving your patrons during unprecedented times.When the...

Reducere. Does your online instruction program sometimes feel like a constant scramble to keep pace with requests and deadlines? Modular design is the answer...

The insurance industry is among the most highly regulated industries today, and literature on the field is a complex thicket of sources. Compiled b...

Reducere. Public library programmers, marketers, and staff across the country have relied on their previous books for fun and engaging offerings that draw pa...

DescriptionAre you spending money wisely? If you're a technical services manager at an academic library, an administrator, or a dean, you're tasked...

Today's emphasis on metrics and personalization make evidence-based instruction an imperative. In this practice-based handbook, the authors draw on...

Reducere. This time-saving resource includes thematic organization to make programme planning easy, recommended books for each theme, easy-to-follow craft an...

Arguably the most high profile political prisoner in Egypt, if not the Arab world, Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been in prison for most of the last seven...

You know you need to get the word out. But where do you start? How do you keep track of everything? Don't work harder--work smarter. The key is to ...

Cet ouvrage est un texte de r f rence, essentiel la bonne compr hension de la mythologie grecque et romaine dans son ensemble. Apr s une descriptio...

Reducere. In the almost 15 years since "Our Enduring Values" was published, there has been a sea change in the way much of the world thinks about and uses li...

Reducere. Homelessness is a perennial topic of concern at libraries. In fact, staff at public libraries interact with almost as many homeless individuals as ...

The public library is in the perfect position as a community resource to help bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten; however, starting ...

Reducere. DescriptionThere is a rich and varied body of literature for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/allied and intersexed ...

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Reducere. This excellent volume examines the relationship between archives and libraries and how archivists and librarians can work together. It surveys basi...