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The purpose of this book is to help librarians overcome the problem of stereotypes by explaining how such stereotypes are created and perpetuated, and how they can be defused. Author Pauline Wilson begins with an overview of stereotyping in general, and...

Searching through a resource collection for a particular type of visual image yields little more than frustration if the user lacks the knowledge of the specialized concepts that are the key to the collection's system of classification. With Karen...

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Includes learning concepts that meet national standards for media literacy information overload! With the increased access to all kinds of information, processing it can be overwhelming. This book goes beyond basic reading and writing skills and promotes...

Bring new visibility to your school library media program and promote its strengths to all its constituencies. Learn how to teach video production as a communications tool. Use video-making to encourage reading, writing, and research and for school news...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780313207228Author Charles B. OsburnFormat HardbackPage Count 187Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780837163406Author Vernon E. PalmourFormat HardbackPage Count 127Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781586831486Author Claire MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 47Imprint Linworth Publishing, IncorporatedPublisher ABC-CLIO

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781586831424Author Claire MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Linworth Publishing, IncorporatedPublisher ABC-CLIO

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781586831479Author Claire MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 47Imprint Linworth Publishing, IncorporatedPublisher ABC-CLIO

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781586831431Author Claire MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Linworth Publishing, IncorporatedPublisher ABC-CLIO

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781586831417Author Claire MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Linworth Publishing, IncorporatedPublisher ABC-CLIO

Will American academic and research libraries be able to cope with the current technological, economic, and organizational issues that are bringing about rapid changes in information services or must fundamental changes first take place within these...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780313252884Author Sajjad RehmanFormat HardbackPage Count 158Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

During the last decade, the library profession has been confronted by a serious problem. More than 15 accredited graduate library schools in the United States have closed, including distinguished programs at the University of Chicago, the University of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780313243516Author Gary E. KraskeFormat HardbackPage Count 293Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

Since the mid 1980s academic libraries have established minority residency programs in an effort to increase the representation of librarians of color in their institutions. Now more than a decade later, these programs continue to be developed. Essays...

This study explores the flow of information within and among academic disciplines in the social sciences and humanities through analyses of the patterns of scholarly book reviewing. An elite sample of scholarly monographs published by university presses...

The Alienated Llibrarian is a thoughtful, thorough analysis of the proletarianization of professional work throughout history. . . . What this book does is to present a penetrating investigation of the problem, draw thoughtful conclusions and suggest...

Inventing the Future: Information services for a New Millenium is a sequel to Harris and Hannah's 1998 book Into the Future. In this book they move beyond the rhetorical contests about the future of the library and turn their attention to the more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780837194851Author Patrick WilsonFormat HardbackPage Count 156Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

The school library media center is a relatively recent phenomenon. Its development throughout the 20th century has not always been predictable or peaceful, but neither has it been static or dull. Through personal and objective perspectives, this book...

Public librarians do not usually see themselves as politicians. However, as decision-makers in an institutional setting, affected by a variety of pressures and conflicting interests, they are involved in politics in both the broad and narrow sense...

In the many books and articles written on the subject of librarianship in Japan, some perennial themes appear, such as, What is librarianship? and What should libraries be today? These questions reveal the incessant quest of Japanese librarians to define...

This is the book that high school media specialists have been asking for! Finally, a project-based approach to student learning in high school featuring the school library media specialist in a starring leadership role in the school improvement...

Six exciting titles use well-known works of children's literature as a springboard for learning! Activities, booktalks, and recommended book titles help students connect reading for pleasure with reading for information. Includes relevant McREL,...

This book utilizes a web-based learning model as the basis for professional development and technology training. The model is built around 6 systematic steps: Guided Tours, Scavenger Hunts, Web Page Development, Internet Discoveries, CyberInquiries and...

Lessons feature standards-based, cross-curricular activities, and related resources, plus pre-lesson preparation, procedure, and evaluation. All 107 activities align with McREL standards, and many align with Information Power II and NETS standards...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the Authorsler /f Roy /i P.Book InformationISBN 9780837161341Author Robert H. WalkerFormat HardbackPage Count 207Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher Bloomsbury...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the Authorgoff /f Allan /r ed.Book InformationISBN 9780837160603Author Allan AngoffFormat HardbackPage Count 246Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher Bloomsbury...

Collaboration is much more than just the latest buzzword. It is a worthwhile concept that can greatly benefit library media specialists, teachers, students and administrators alike. And if it is done correctly, collaborating planning and teaching can...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781586831462Author Claire MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 47Imprint Linworth Publishing, IncorporatedPublisher ABC-CLIO

The world has comparatively little knowledge of the Republic of Korea, and only in recent years has the West acquired a knowledge of Korean society and culture. So too, Korean librarianship has been a largely obscure topic. There has been little previous...

Pungitore's timely and important exploration of many of the critical issues affecting public libraries renders a significant service to public library decision makers. By exploring current national trends and views of advocates and detractors concerning...

Academic libraries must frequently interact with state government. This book overviews the role of state government with respect to academic libraries, analyzes the impact of state government on significant functions within the academic library, and...

This volume examining key factors related to successful reference service practices provides librarians with an important and significantly different perspective on the reference process. Author Jo Bell Whitlatch describes the major factors that need to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780313232138Author Charles R. MartellFormat HardbackPage Count 136Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

This comprehensive bibliography provides complete bibliographic and ordering information for over 300 international English-language serials and journals. The titles are arranged alphabetically. Each entry includes extensive bibliographic information and...

This work describes the new role of the librarian as a learners' advisor, guiding independent learners and sustaining a one-to-one relationship with a patron--a revolutionary role in library services.Book InformationISBN 9780313221347Author Jane A...