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Whether used as a text for library and information science students, as a resource for professional librarians needing to access the information produced by or for the federal establishment, or as a guide for researchers, this acclaimed title is an...

Every moment has the potential to be a "learning moment." Use these quick, imaginative, curriculum-based activities with 4th-6th grade students to get them thinking while having fun at the same time!Book InformationISBN 9781586831028Author Mary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783743179134Author Mary C EdsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Books on DemandPublisher Books on DemandWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780313206405Author Alan FusonieFormat HardbackPage Count 127Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Selected Areas in Cryptography, SAC 2022, held in Windsor, Canada, during August 24–26, 2022. The 21 full papers presented in this volume were...

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 is a terrific new addition to the Big6 line! Rich with ideas and applications, this volume is a comprehensive guide for using the Big6 in elementary schools. * This current, up-to-date resource has everything needed to apply the Big6 to the...

Convey the magic found in fantasy literature. Enhance your skills in working with and presenting the often overlooked genre of fantasy. This valuable resource offers specific guidelines and examples to help teachers and librarians promote fantasy...

These practical, easy-to-use books provide insights into examining web resources for their motivational potential-the potential to engage students in the learning process. The motivational assessment tools may be used in several ways: * As a teaching...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780313221514Author Charles H. DavisFormat HardbackPage Count 129Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781634000185Author Maria T AccardiFormat PaperbackPage Count 410Imprint Litwin Books, LLCPublisher Litwin Books, LLCWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

If your students love the Magic Tree House books, you will love this book! Cross all curricular areas and engage students in meaningful and stimulating learning experiences. Guide students on thrilling trips through time to Magic Tree House locations...

Drawing upon data published in a variety of scholarly journals, monographs in education, cultural studies, media studies, and libraries and information studies, as well as their own research findings, these authors shatter some of the popular myths about...

Learn how to promote your library and become an influential player in your school and district. As the school librarian, you play a critical role in impacting student achievement. Learn how to develop your influence and make an even bigger difference...

Today's research librarian exists within an environment of rapid and unrelenting change. A wide and increasing variety of technological advances are transforming the communication, organization, and storage of information -- and the librarian's...

In this first book-length study of collective bargaining by library support staff employees, Professor Kusack addresses issues that will help to determine the future of the nation's academic libraries. He begins by discussing current trends and the...

Provides a classified collection of sample notes for use on catalog cards which will help catalogers phrase quickly and keep relative consistency in expression.Book InformationISBN 9780313232251Author Olive SwainFormat HardbackPage Count 82Imprint...

With more than 80 activities in each book, these valuable resources will enrich your curriculum. For each activity, literature links promote reading, while Internet links encourage the best use of technology. Individual and team projects for K-5...

Through information theory, problems of communication and compression can be precisely modeled, formulated, and analyzed, and this information can be transformed by means of algorithms. Also, learning can be viewed as compression with side information...

With the increasing prevalence of big data and sparse data, and rapidly growing data-centric approaches to scientific research, students must develop effective data analysis skills at an early stage of their academic careers. This detailed guide to data...

A quick, easy-to-read synthesis of theory, guidelines, and evidence-based research, this book offers timely, practical guidance for library and information professionals who must navigate ethical crises in information privacy and stay on top of emerging...

Inspire the next Emily Dickinson! These workshops will help younger students develop their passion for the written word and expand their writing ability. Meant for use throughout the entire school year, the workshops steadily become more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783746014319Author Hartmut WalravensFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Books on DemandPublisher Books on DemandWeight(grams) 712g

Digital what?! Bring your storytelling into the 21st century! This exciting teaching tool includes tutorials with a step-by-step guide for building personal stories and creating digital videos, sounds, and images. Projects are easily adaptable for...

Here's how to encourage reading, develop programs, and make connections. This book offers librarians, media specialists, and others who work with adolescents sound ideas for offering support and encouraging them to become leaders in their communities and...

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This volume presents international research and exhaustive reviews of literature on a range of issues related to the evolving digital environment. Topics addressed include: the educational impact of the digital environment on LIS education curricula and...

Supporting tomorrow's doctors involves preparing them for the technologies that will be available to them. 3D printing is one such technology that is becoming more abundant in health care settings and is similarly a technology libraries are embracing as...

Here is an engaging introduction to all aspects of integrating universal design and accessibility principles into online library instruction. In light of new legislation, it is vital that library instructors in school, public, special, and academic...

This book shows in detail how to plan crowd-attracting and crowd-pleasing programs with step-by-step instructions from librarians who have done it successfully. Concrete examples and proven methods for planning will appeal to librarians and other...

When students start using computers and networks, they start operating in a new, virtual world. Suddenly, behavioral lines blur: is it OK to download text from a website right into a term paper? What should you say about computer chat rooms or copying...

Got 60 minutes or less? Here's a treasure trove of hands-on technology based projects you can pick up and use immediately. Projects in this book are ideally suited for use by library media specialists and classroom teachers in grades K-8, and can also be...

Lesson plans and examples will help you incorporate the national language arts standards covered by standardized tests and implement the Information Power II standards into your next storytime. Specific content areas and lesson plans are included and...

Regardless of what educators maintain, the general public believes test scores accurately reflect student performance and school success. This situation places enormous pressure on schools to improve, but it also offers opportunities for library media...

In order for school librarians to continue to play a crucial role in improving student achievement, their leadership skills must be evident to administrators, teachers, students, and to the community. This book identifies the librarians' leadership role...

This comprehensive guidebook is useful for all library media specialists who are seeking national board certification. The book provides a blend of informational resources and personal experiences to provide you with practical approaches to the process...

Rural and small public libraries provide invaluable services to their communities. These information institutions operate in areas that, when compared to national averages, have poor broadband accessibility and weaker connection speeds, low home internet...

The goal of this book is to improve reference service in libraries and information centers, by improving the accuracy of answering capabilities. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the question-answering process and methods of evaluating the...

The consortial environment provides librarians with new ways to manage collections at their home institutions. Academic libraries in Ohio have been participating in OhioLINK since 1988, and the consortium has had an effect on shaping local collections...

The amount of digital information that libraries need to manage effectively for the benefit of users is constantly increasing. This book discusses in detail how library administrators can better handle this growing abundance of information, as well as...