This book examines the role, history and function of public libraries in contemporary societies as motors that drive development. It analyses through case studies, how contemporary libraries have been redesigned to offer a new kind of public space while also reshaping neglected …
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From Alan Bennett's 'Baffled at a Bookcase', to Lucy Mangan's 'Ten Library Rules', here famous writers tell us all about how libraries are used and why they're important.
"Children & Libraries: Getting It Right helps you to create a new vision statement and articulate heartfelt goals, as well as to better serve the children in your communities by understanding their lives and experiences; uncover and analyze emerging trends like Internet service,…
"Children & Libraries: Getting It Right helps you to create a new vision statement and articulate heartfelt goals, as well as to better serve the children in your communities by understanding their lives and experiences; uncover and analyze emerging trends like Internet service,…
While "getting it right" for kids in libraries can be a challengeas rapid technology changes impact both library services and the needs and expectations of childrenit is a goal that warrants serious attention. This visionary book by respected childrens library specialist and adv…
While "getting it right" for kids in libraries can be a challenge--as rapid technology changes impact both library services and the needs and expectations of children--it is a goal that warrants serious attention. This visionary book by respected children's library specialist an…
Connecting teens to books they'll truly enjoy is the aim of every young adult librarian, and the completely revamped guide "Outstanding Books for the College Bound" will give teen services staff the leg up they need to make it happen. Listing nearly 200 books deemed outstanding …
Do we add that edgy urban novel to our teen collection? Should we initiate social networking? What about abandoning Dewey for a bookstore arrangement? Change is risky business, but librarians must be prepared to initiate change to best serve teens. Ya (young adult) service innov…
With their explosive sales and widespread availability over the past few years, e-books have definitively proven that they're here to stay. In this sequel to her best-selling book of the same title, expert Polanka dives even deeper into the world of digital distribution. Contrib…
