Archive for August, 2009

LEADING EXPERTS SHOW LIBRARIANS HOW TO IMPLEMENT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORDS (FRBR) STANDARDS

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Zhang and Salaba explain the benefits and practical implementation of user-friendly cataloging model New York, NY (August 25, 2009) – Current cataloging standards and practices must evolve quickly in order to avoid obsolescence in an increasingly electronic age. Implementing FRBR in Libraries: Key Issues and Future Directions, to be published ...

NEW BOOK OFFERS OVER 2,000 INTERACTIVE IDEAS FOR CAPTIVATING CHILDREN DURING STORYTIME

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Keeping children engaged is the key to storytime success New York, NY (August 12, 2009) – Storytimes that promote active participation and learning capture children’s attention and stimulate their cognitive abilities. More Storytime Action! 2,000+ Ideas for Making 500+ Picture Books Interactive, to be published on October 2, 2009 by Neal-Schuman ...

NEW GUIDE HELPS LIBRARIANS SUCCESSFULLY PLAN, DEVELOP, AND MANAGE ELECTRONIC COLLECTIONS

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Leading expert Diane Kovacs selects and annotates core e-resources in 15 major subject areas New York, NY (August 15, 2009) – Libraries are essential conduits for connecting today’s information-seekers with the electronic and Web-based resources they want and demand. The Kovacs Guide to Electronic Library Collection Development: Essential Core Subject Collections, ...

NEAL SCHUMAN EXPANDS ACCESS TO INFORMATION SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SIGNS ON TO DISTRIBUTE CHANDOS BOOKS

Monday, August 17th, 2009

New York, NY (May 15, 2009) – Neal Schuman Publishers redoubles its commitment to serving the library and information science community through a new alliance with UK-based Chandos Publishing. Effective June 1, 2009, Neal-Schuman will exclusively distribute Chandos books in North America, making over 150 high-quality professional and academic titles ...

NEW BOOK AND DVD IMPART THE ART AND MAGIC OF MAKING STORIES COME ALIVE

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

New York, NY (July 31, 2009)—As one of life’s richest traditions, storytelling remains an essential part of children’s programming and serves as a vital link between the past and present, connects different cultures, fosters vital communication skills and enhances imaginations. Telling Tales: A Guidebook & DVD, to be published by ...