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Odin L. Jurkowski – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2024
For school librarians, technology is an essential component of their work. To meet the growing need in this area, Odin Jurkowski first wrote Technology and the School Library in 2006. To address the technological advancements, Jurkowski provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Library Automation, Library Development, Library Networks
American Association of School Librarians, 2018
AASL's new integrated standards are designed to empower leaders to transform teaching and learning. The new "National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries" reflect an evolution of AASL Standards, building on philosophical foundations and familiar elements of previous standards while featuring the…
Descriptors: National Standards, School Libraries, Educational Environment, Best Practices
Lankau, Louise – Knowledge Quest, 2015
In this article, Summer Creek High School (Harris County, Texas) librarian, Louise Lankau shares a formula for successfully integrating technology via the school library and reaching every department and teacher in a school of 2,500 students and 170 teachers. The challenge is that the teaching staff at Summer Creek increases each year to…
Descriptors: High Schools, Technology Integration, School Libraries, Library Automation
Peace Corps, 2012
This Sustainable Library Development Training Package supports Peace Corps' Focus In/Train Up strategy, which was implemented following the 2010 Comprehensive Agency Assessment. Sustainable Library Development is a technical training package in Peace Corps programming within the Education sector. The training package addresses the Volunteer…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Library Development, Library Services, Information Sources
Baird, Nicola – Peace Corps, 2012
This book explains how teachers can set up and run a successful school library. In it you will find advice and information on how to: (1) set up a small library and build bookshelves; (2) select books for your library; (3) make a written record of your school's books, pamphlets and other library stock such as newspapers, magazines, audio tapes and…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Library Development, Library Administration, Library Services
Metz, Ruth F. – ALA Editions, 2010
Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented plan for achieving the best results from staff members through a coaching style of management. Real-world examples and coaching scenarios specific to library work will help librarians: (1) Be both a coach and a player by learning the terminology and techniques; (2)…
Descriptors: Textbook Content, Coaching (Performance), Leadership Styles, Performance Technology
Singer, Carol A. – ALA Editions, 2012
Whether a library's reference collection is large or small, it needs constant attention. Singer's book offers information and insight on best practices for reference collection management, no matter the size, and shows why managing without a plan is a recipe for clutter and confusion. In this very practical guide, reference librarians will learn:…
Descriptors: Reference Materials, Library Services, Fundamental Concepts, Reference Services
Wendell, Laura – Peace Corps, 2009
This book is for community leaders, librarians, library committees, volunteers, aid workers and others who are interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library. Throughout the developing world, countless dedicated people respond to the pressing need for information in their communities by helping to start a…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Administration, Library Materials, Library Services
Smallwood, Carol, Ed. – ALA Editions, 2011
Fewer employees, shorter hours, diminished collection budgets, reduced programs and services--all at a time of record library usage. In this book, library expert Carol Smallwood demonstrates that despite the obvious downsides, the necessity of doing business differently can be positive, leading to partnering, sharing, and innovating. This…
Descriptors: Library Services, Employment Interviews, Job Search Methods, Career Information Systems
Higginbotham, Barbra Buckner; Wild, Judith W. – 2001
A complete guide to developing a library-wide preservation program, this book can help library staff to map out a system that is both preventative and curative. By decentralizing preservation activities and integrating them into ongoing library functions, libraries can preserve materials effectively, efficiently, and with buy-in from staff. The…
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Development, Library Materials, Library Networks
Smith, Ruth S. – 1994
Designed as a simple how-to guide, this revised handbook presents guidelines for setting up a church or synagogue library or revitalizing an existing one. The first section, "Begin with a Purpose," advocates preparing a statement of purpose. The second step, "Be Prepared," discusses the importance of the planning process.…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Library Administration, Library Associations, Library Collection Development
Moller, Sharon Chickering – 2001
This book is a guide for librarians and media specialists who recognize the value of bilingual-bicultural education and are looking for ideas to develop library services for their Spanish-speaking patrons. Chapter one gives a brief history of Spanish-speaking people in the United States, as well as cultural characteristics, family role,…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Library Collection Development, Library Development, Library Material Selection
Kolb, Audrey – 1992
This manual is intended as a guide and a resource for staff and volunteers in small public libraries in Alaska. It is for libraries managed by local residents that have not had training in operating and managing a library. Some of the chapters may be useful to other types of libraries, such as a small school library or a church library. The guide…
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Childrens Libraries, Library Administration, Library Collection Development
Bates, Henry; Bolton, Mae; Cady, Steve; Francisco, Grace; Keller, Shelly G.; Arroyo-Neves, Martha; Pinneli, Francisco; Roh, Jae Min; Teval, Charles; Wong, Patricia M. Y. – 1999
From 1988 to 1995, Partnerships for Change (PFC) led the way in developing innovative library service programs and forging new community partnerships. Today, many PFC principles--planning, needs assessment, valuing diversity, community linkages, public relations and evaluation--have been incorporated into how California public libraries plan for…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs, Guidelines, Library Development
Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Austin. – 2000
Throughout the history of public libraries in the United States, great accomplishments have been achieved through the active participation of local community members. This handbook from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is addressed to those citizens who attain appointments to their city or county library advisory boards. Its…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Library Administration, Library Administrators, Library Development
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