Author: Patrick R. Dewey Publisher: Chicago : American Library Association ISBN: Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
Designed as a reference tool of many uses to librarians in all types of libraries, this second edition offers information on more than 250 recommended software packages. They comprise library skills, CD-ROMS disks, accounting, online catalogue programs, and other specialized categories that go beyond the automation of routine record keeping.
Author: Claire Gatrell Stephens Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 161069452X Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 250
Book Description
This professional primer provides the blueprint to help you create a school library program, covering all aspects of library management such as budgeting, eBook use, purchasing, and teacher collaboration. Advice and strategies from experts in the field will help you master collection development, library administration, recruitment, and staffing. This handbook is the perfect introduction to school library management for both novice and seasoned professionals. The authors—both experienced school librarians—provide basic guidelines for overseeing an effective library program, practical examples that can be used to implement quality lessons, comprehensive coverage of key topics including daily tasks and human resource management, and ideas for the future of school library management. The provided strategies make setting up and running a program easy for professionals at any level. The second edition includes updated information on the latest trends, terminology, and technologies current in the field. The book is organized into three sections: focusing on daily operations; your role as a teacher collaborator and visionary; and methods for managing a collection. Included resource lists, sidebars, charts, and pictures offer tips and ideas for successfully implementing your plans.
Author: Barbra Buckner Higginbotham Publisher: American Library Association ISBN: 9780838906071 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
1- Introduction. 2- A Point of Embarkation: "What's Past Is Prologue". 3- Cooperative Relationships: "We Band of Brothers". 4- Reciprocal Agreements: "He That Runs May Read". 5- Interlending: "Friends Share All Things". 6- Commercial Document Suppliers: " For All We Take We Must Pay, But the Price Is Cruel High". 7- Approaches to Documents Delivery: Deliberate Speed, Majestic Instancy". 8- Making Decisions for Access: "A Mighty Maze! But Not without a Plan". 9- Shaping Our Future: "Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On". Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
Author: Patrick R. Dewey Publisher: ISBN: Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
You want to offer your patrons high-quality information on CD-Roms, but how do you choose from well over 10,000 product on the market when budgets allow for only a few? Librarian and acclaimed software expert Patrick Dewey personally tested several hundred CD-ROMs to develop his evaluative description of more than 300 packages and series serving a range of library needs. He also references dozens more CD-ROM products.
Author: Roger L. Kemp Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786458216 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 471
Book Description
This work describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. Much of the focus is on the increasing need for planning in city government to ensure that productivity goals are met. It thoroughly examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. It then looks at such municipal departments as legal, finance, fire, human services, library, police and public works, demonstrating proven techniques and structures in each that improve service. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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