Language Arts & Disciplines : Library & Information Science

This is the third in a series devoted to the research output of British library and information schools. This e-book focuses on the School of Information Management at London Metropolitan University. Information and Knowledge Management at London Metropolitan University is well grounded in the Social Sciences and the slant of work by the authors in this special edition of Aslib Proceedings is testament to this. The articles in this e-book show that Information, knowledge, and the effective management of them, are impossible to divorce from the social structure and the global web of networks. more...

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Library catalogs are doorways to accessing the information treasures available within. To provide excellent service for all who wish to enter, especially children, this classic cataloging reference has provided the key for almost two decades. Since 1998, when the third edition of Cataloging Correctly for Kids was published, library cataloging has experienced explosive changes in practices, technological tools, scope of services, and available materials. The new fourth edition, again published in conjunction with the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), addresses those changes and continues to make catalog data accessible to children while following consistent and universal standards. Starting with updated “Guidelines for Standardized Cataloging of Children’s Materials,” this definitive edition calls on the foremost experts in cataloging to:. Explain the unique ways children search so catalog informationis accessible to them. Identify. Show how to use standard heading forms including LC’s children’s headings. Illuminate the challenges of cataloging nonprint materials and automating the process. Children’s service librarians, school media specialists, and all public, school, and academic librarians responsible for children’s cataloging will find a comprehensive, authoritative one-stop guide to better serving the youngest library users at the catalog. more...

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Censorship! The word itself sparks debate, especially when the context is the public school. Since the publication of the second edition of this landmark book in 1993, wired classrooms, legal challenges, and societal shifts have changed the landscape for the free exchange of ideas. Completely revised and updated, this new edition remains the most comprehensive guide for protecting the freedom to read in schools. For school librarians and media specialists, teachers, and administrators, Reichman covers the different media (including books, school newspapers, and the Internet), the important court cases (including recent litigations involving Harry Potter, the Internet, and Huck Finn), the issues in dispute (including violence, religion, and profanity), and how the laws on the books can be incorporated into selection policies. An entire chapter is devoted to troubleshooting and answering the question of ''What do we do if . . . ?''. Look no further for the best and most specific information on providing access and facing challenges to intellectual freedom. You'll find answers if you are asking questions like these:. What is the distinction between making selection decisions and censoring?. What are the legal constraints on schools offering electronic information sources and the Internet?. What rights and responsibilities does a school administration have when faced with censorship challenges?. What are the legal precedents that have been set in recent cases relating to popular fiction (e.g., Stephen King, R. L. Stine, J. K. Rowling)? more...

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With its no-nonsense checklist format, this completely revised manual literally walks readers through their buildings and facilities, spotlighting critical design and safety points along the way. A must-have resource for library planners, librarians, architects, and all members of the design team, Checklist will help you to evaluate your current space, analyze each design element as it relates to space and function in the library, make decisions ranging from shelving finishes to technology equipment, and satisfy the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. New to this edition are sections on 'green' (environmentally correct) design approaches, assessment of current facilities and alternatives to new construction, young adult and children's spaces, remote storage, and technology advancements. more...

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The first of its kind, this readable, hands-on book will help you to see your library and the staff that runs it in a new, more strategic way. Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented game plan for achieving performance excellence from all staff members, from top to bottom, through a coaching style of management. By viewing the people you work with as a team, you can transform the work environment and, ultimately, the services you are providing your customers. Through real world examples, coaching scenarios, and ''pathways to excellence'' that are specific to library work, you will learn how to:. Be both a coach and a player—the terminology and techniques. Recognize and utilize the abilities and talents of staff at all levels. Guide individuals toward a unified goal. Encourage innovation, flexibility, and problem-solving. Spotlight the big-win opportunities. Complete with reader-friendly tables and annotated references, Coaching in the Library is for any library that wants to put the potential of all staff on the playing field in order to achieve peak performance. more...

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