The Neal-Schuman Guide to Recommended Children’s Books and Media for Use With Every Elementary Subject
The Neal-Schuman Guide to Recommended Children’s Books and Media for Use With Every Elementary Subject

Author: Joy L. Lowe

Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman

Published: 2010-05-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781555706883

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This invaluable new guide is an exhaustive, one-stop resource for any librarian or teacher seeking to meet current national educational standards and integrate high-quality children's literature into everyday learning. Authors Kathryn Matthew and Joy Lowe detail over 1,200 books, videos, software, CDs, DVDs and Web sites.

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management
Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management

Author: Peggy Johnson

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014-03-21

Total Pages: 569

ISBN-13: 0838911919

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In this sweeping revision of a text that has become an authoritative standard, expert instructor and librarian Peggy Johnson addresses the art of controlling and updating library collections, whether located locally or accessed remotely. Each chapter offers complete coverage of one aspect of collection development and management, including numerous suggestions for further reading and narrative case studies exploring the issues.

Colonial America in Literature for Youth
Colonial America in Literature for Youth

Author: Joy L. Lowe

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780810847446

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In this book, Colonial America is defined as the years from 1607 when Jamestown was founded to 1776 when the American Revolution began, following the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The focus of the book is on the English settlements that fought for independence from England and became the United States of America.

Enhancing Teaching and Learning
Enhancing Teaching and Learning

Author: Jean Donham

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2013-06-12

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1555708870

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It is important for school librarians to consider the expertise of classroom teachers, the position of school administrators, and the beliefs and values of the community at large. Striking the balance between collaboration and leadership is a key to successful implementation of an effective library program.

Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, 2002
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers, 2002

Author: ABC-CLIO, LLC

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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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.

Fiore's Summer Library Reading Program Handbook
Fiore's Summer Library Reading Program Handbook

Author: Carole D. Fiore

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13:

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The long-awaited new guide to summer reading programs for children, teens, and families is here. Carole Fiore, who oversees Florida's award-winning summer reading program, has created an expansive and up-to-date handbook for summer reading programs. You will learn how to set goals and objectives; establish themes and schedules; coordinate statewide and regional efforts; market and promote events; and evaluate program success. Up-to-date coverage addresses the No Child Left Behind Act, developmental assets, utilizing the Web, copyright concerns, bilingual programming, online activities, outcome-based evaluations, and more. Fiore also provides an A-Z annotated list of thematic programming ideas and a special illustrated section with twenty-five exemplary programs and numerous best practices from libraries across the country. Special sections serve as a guide to themes and member libraries of statewide and regional cooperative summer programs. Filled with forms, checklists, and sample policies, this is a valuable, comprehensive tool - essential for anyone planning reading programs.

Children's Books
Children's Books

Author: Phyllis Van Orden

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781555705848

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So many books, so little time, so many needs, so little budget: If this describes your situation, here's a new book to help you approach book selection confidently and strategically. If you are new to the library environment, in charge of training new librarians or paraprofessionals, or looking for new ideas in collection development, this resource is a must-have. Phyllis Van Orden, a past president of both the Association for Library Services to Children and the Association for Library and Information Science Education, and Sunny Strong share their advice for: establishing general criteria and following guidelines; choosing diverse material; using selection tools effectively; special selection criteria for specific genres, including picture books, fiction, genre fiction, folk literature, rhymes, and poetry; and, special guidelines for selecting particular subjects.