Author: Mary Maude McCain
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313009163
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Changes in technology, in society, and in your role as a library media specialist have spawned hundreds of new words, phrases, and acronyms. Where can you find their meanings? This dictionary was created to provide a single source of definitions for the language specifically associated with your profession. It covers all the basic terminology-words, phrases, and acronyms-you need for the daily operation of a K-12 school library media center. There are terms related to librarianship and publishing (access point, inquiry learning, incunabula, taxonomy), technology (gigabyte, microLIF), awards (Edwards, Alex, Children's Choices), organizations (Children's Book Council, LITA), celebrations (Children's Book Week), and more. Practical, thorough, and easy to use, this book is a ready-reference you'll use again and again.
Dictionary for School Library Media Specialists
Author: Mary Maude McCain
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313009163
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Changes in technology, in society, and in your role as a library media specialist have spawned hundreds of new words, phrases, and acronyms. Where can you find their meanings? This dictionary was created to provide a single source of definitions for the language specifically associated with your profession. It covers all the basic terminology-words, phrases, and acronyms-you need for the daily operation of a K-12 school library media center. There are terms related to librarianship and publishing (access point, inquiry learning, incunabula, taxonomy), technology (gigabyte, microLIF), awards (Edwards, Alex, Children's Choices), organizations (Children's Book Council, LITA), celebrations (Children's Book Week), and more. Practical, thorough, and easy to use, this book is a ready-reference you'll use again and again.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313009163
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Changes in technology, in society, and in your role as a library media specialist have spawned hundreds of new words, phrases, and acronyms. Where can you find their meanings? This dictionary was created to provide a single source of definitions for the language specifically associated with your profession. It covers all the basic terminology-words, phrases, and acronyms-you need for the daily operation of a K-12 school library media center. There are terms related to librarianship and publishing (access point, inquiry learning, incunabula, taxonomy), technology (gigabyte, microLIF), awards (Edwards, Alex, Children's Choices), organizations (Children's Book Council, LITA), celebrations (Children's Book Week), and more. Practical, thorough, and easy to use, this book is a ready-reference you'll use again and again.
Dictionary for Library and Information Science
Author: Joan Reitz
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN: 1563089629
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This dictionary is an english-language resource for terminology used in all types of libraries. With more than 4,000 terms and cross-references, the dictionary's content has been carefully selected and includes terms from publishing, printing, literature, and computer science.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN: 1563089629
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This dictionary is an english-language resource for terminology used in all types of libraries. With more than 4,000 terms and cross-references, the dictionary's content has been carefully selected and includes terms from publishing, printing, literature, and computer science.
Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools
Author: Faye Ong
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Provides vision for strong school library programs, including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate. Includes recommended baseline staffing, access, and resources for school library services at each grade level.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Provides vision for strong school library programs, including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate. Includes recommended baseline staffing, access, and resources for school library services at each grade level.
The Girl With 500 Middle Names
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442457805
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
JANIE WHO? It's hard enough being the new kid in school. It's even tougher when all of your new classmates live in big houses and wear expensive clothes, while your parents have little and are risking everything just to give you a chance at a better life. Now Janie's about to do something that will make her stand out even more among the rich kids at Satterthwaite School. Something that will have everyone wondering just who Janie Sams really is. And something that will mean totally unexpected changes for Janie and her family.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442457805
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
JANIE WHO? It's hard enough being the new kid in school. It's even tougher when all of your new classmates live in big houses and wear expensive clothes, while your parents have little and are risking everything just to give you a chance at a better life. Now Janie's about to do something that will make her stand out even more among the rich kids at Satterthwaite School. Something that will have everyone wondering just who Janie Sams really is. And something that will mean totally unexpected changes for Janie and her family.
Dictionary of Mass Communication and Media Research
Author: David P. Demers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780922993352
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This is a clothbound version of the original paperback book (ISBN 0-922993-25-4). The dictionary contains more than 1,400 concepts and terms associated with mass communication--two-thirds of which are not found in other comparable dictionaries. This dictionary provides more comprehensive of most terms than other dictionaries.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780922993352
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This is a clothbound version of the original paperback book (ISBN 0-922993-25-4). The dictionary contains more than 1,400 concepts and terms associated with mass communication--two-thirds of which are not found in other comparable dictionaries. This dictionary provides more comprehensive of most terms than other dictionaries.
Dictionary of Library & Information Science
Author: Pandey Ravindra
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House
ISBN: 9789350126646
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This immensely useful book 'Dictionary of Library & Information Science' has been designed as an easy and just-in-time reference and collection of frequently used terms and definitions from a wide spectrum of topics in this specialised subject. Dictionary of Library & Information Science is a glossary of terms and acronyms of librarianship, library science, information science, information technology, and knowledge organization & management. Alphabetical presentation used in the book will greatly help readers in quick-search of the desired words and terms. All the meanings and definitions are explained in a lucid and reader-friendly manner. Cross-references in the book will clear all confusion in the mind of readers and enhance the understanding of various technical terms. Dictionary of Library and Information Science is expected to become an essential part of every library's and librarian's reference collection and will also be helpful to librarians, Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) & Ph.D. students, scholars, researchers, and IT professionals.
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House
ISBN: 9789350126646
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This immensely useful book 'Dictionary of Library & Information Science' has been designed as an easy and just-in-time reference and collection of frequently used terms and definitions from a wide spectrum of topics in this specialised subject. Dictionary of Library & Information Science is a glossary of terms and acronyms of librarianship, library science, information science, information technology, and knowledge organization & management. Alphabetical presentation used in the book will greatly help readers in quick-search of the desired words and terms. All the meanings and definitions are explained in a lucid and reader-friendly manner. Cross-references in the book will clear all confusion in the mind of readers and enhance the understanding of various technical terms. Dictionary of Library and Information Science is expected to become an essential part of every library's and librarian's reference collection and will also be helpful to librarians, Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) & Ph.D. students, scholars, researchers, and IT professionals.
The Librarian's Book of Lists
Author: George M. Eberhart
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838990835
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838990835
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift.
Historical Dictionary of Librarianship
Author: Mary Ellen Quinn
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810875454
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Although the history of librarianship as an organized profession dates only as far back as the mid-19th century, the history of libraries is much older, and people have been engaged in pursuits that we recognize as librarianship for many thousands of years. This book traces librarianship from its origins in ancient times through its development in response to the need to control the flood of information in the modern world to the profound transformations brought about by the new technologies of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The Historical Dictionary of Librarianship focuses on librarianship as a modern, organized profession, emphasizing the period beginning in the mid-19th century. Author Mary Ellen Quinn relates the history of this profession through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, libraries around the world, and notable organizations and associations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about librarianship.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810875454
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Although the history of librarianship as an organized profession dates only as far back as the mid-19th century, the history of libraries is much older, and people have been engaged in pursuits that we recognize as librarianship for many thousands of years. This book traces librarianship from its origins in ancient times through its development in response to the need to control the flood of information in the modern world to the profound transformations brought about by the new technologies of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The Historical Dictionary of Librarianship focuses on librarianship as a modern, organized profession, emphasizing the period beginning in the mid-19th century. Author Mary Ellen Quinn relates the history of this profession through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, libraries around the world, and notable organizations and associations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about librarianship.
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, 2002
Author: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Essential for reference work and indispensable for collection development, this classic guide helps you quickly identify the best, most affordable, and most appropriate new reference titles in any given field. The approximately 500 books reviewed in this edition have been selected from American Reference Books Annual (Libraries Unlimited) as the best works for smaller libraries. A must if your budget precludes ARBA, this cost-effective, time-saving tool also makes an excellent supplement.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Essential for reference work and indispensable for collection development, this classic guide helps you quickly identify the best, most affordable, and most appropriate new reference titles in any given field. The approximately 500 books reviewed in this edition have been selected from American Reference Books Annual (Libraries Unlimited) as the best works for smaller libraries. A must if your budget precludes ARBA, this cost-effective, time-saving tool also makes an excellent supplement.