Archive for September, 2008

NEW MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANSWER BOOK ALLOWS INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS TO ANSWER HEALTH-RELATED QUESTIONS WITH CONFIDENCE

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

New York, NY (September 17, 2008)- Librarians often find themselves filling a unique role: that of health information intermediary for the general public. People often visit or call a library soon after they see their doctor - whether it be for a lay translation of the physician’s diagnosis, a description ...

NEW HANDS-ON LITERACY ACTIVITIES TEACH STUDENTS TO AVOID COMMON PITFALLS WHILE TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES IN THE DIGITAL INFORMATION AGE

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

New York, NY (September 9, 2008)—As anyone who works with students quickly learns, being Web-savvy does not always equate with being information literate. More Hands-On Information Literacy Activities - the fresh new book that Neal-Schuman will publish on October 14th – empowers librarians with tested strategies and proven techniques to ...

NEW BOOK WILL HELP INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS NAVIGATE CHANGE AND SERVE DIGITAL CUSTOMERS

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

11 experts explain how to successfully manage the digital transition New York, NY (September 8, 2008)—The transition to digital formats has affected libraries and information professionals - librarians, archivists, and records managers – perhaps more than any profession. Often, libraries and information centers are no longer the first or preferred ...

NEW BOOK ILLUMINATES CHAIN OF EVENTS CONNECTING AUTHORS AND READERS

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

15 experts offer insight into reader development and practical guidance for librarians New York, NY (August 26, 2008)—Readers have a profound influence on libraries, but do librarians understand what readers want, or how to reach them effectively? Reader Development in Practice: Bringing Literature to Readers explores the link between author ...

NEW SOURCEBOOK FOR LIBRARIES AND FRIENDS PUBLISHED

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Strengthen Library and Community Partnerships and Raise Funds for Your Library New York, NY (August 28, 2008)-The most effective libraries in the world are libraries that reach out and connect with their communities. Even More Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends is the much anticipated sequel to FOLUSA’s breakthrough first ...

NEW LIBRARY DESIGN EXPERT SHOWS HOW TO CREATE LEARNING OASES FOR KIDS

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

New book provides a one-stop resource for librarians seeking to foster a lifelong love of books New York, NY (August 22, 2008)—Years ago, we thought of children’s libraries as merely scaled down adult spaces. Today, we know that library spaces specifically designed for children foster learning, encourage creativity, and promote a ...