Archive for the ‘General Announcements’ Category
Saturday, July 18th, 2009
New York, NY (July 17, 2009) – Rapidly expanding to-do-lists and an increasingly frantic work pace often prevent today’s public library directors and managers from finding enough time to stay abreast of their field’s most pressing topics.
The PLA Reader for Library Directors and Managers, to be co-published by Neal-Schuman and ...
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Friday, June 5th, 2009
New York, NY (June 10, 2009) – Effective reference transactions depend on a librarian’s keen ability to understand exactly what the user wants to know. Conducting the Reference Interview: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, Second Edition, to be published by Neal-Schuman on August 5, 2009, translates two decades of authoritative ...
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Twenty-eight experts demystify unique Gen M learning styles and offer best practices for developing a successful curriculum
New York, NY (May 27, 2009)—Devising quality educational resources for “Gen M”— today’s ethnically and socio-economically diverse group of young adults born in the early 1980s through the mid 1990s—requires a thorough understanding of ...
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Totally revised and expanded with over 50 programming, collection development, planning, and assessment tools on a CD that librarians can customize, plus a new two-color layout emphasizing key points for quick reference
New York, NY (May 27, 2009) – While a recent study from the American Library Association reported that 78% ...
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
New book helps librarians deliver superior gaming resources and programs
New York, NY (April 10, 2009) – Video games have become a permanent part of mainstream popular culture, and libraries that value excellence in service must provide their customers with access to the best selection of games, gaming services and related ...
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
New York, NY (May 7, 2009) – Today’s fast-changing medical environment requires health information professionals to fully grasp the relationship between the health sciences and information technology. Health Informatics for Medical Librarians, to be released by Neal-Schuman Publishers on June 1, 2009, is a complete introduction to health informatics, a ...
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
Congratulations to author Philip C. Bantin, whose book Understanding Data and Information Systems for Recordkeeping is the recent recipient of the Society of American Archivists' Waldo Gifford Leland Award. Created in 1959, this prize encourages and rewards writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the field of ...
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
RFID expert outlines advantages and challenges in RFID implementation
New York, NY (April 3, 2009)- Although RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology has helped libraries of all types and sizes substantially improve and modernize customer service, its numerous variables and ongoing, rapid development make it a risky investment that does not suit ...
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Experts help professionals manage time and impact achievement
(New York, NY) April 3, 2009 – School library media specialists frequently confront new and challenging demands for their skills and services. Fundamentals of School Library Media Management, to be published on May 20, 2009, launches a new, two-color interior design that makes ...
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Rapidly-expanding field requires new book to guide best practices of electronic records management
New York, NY (March 10, 2009)— As the widespread use of information processing devices increases and the amount and variety of electronically recorded information evolves, information professionals require an increasingly sound understanding of records management concepts and methods ...
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Provides essential guidelines for creating, enforcing and maintaining copyright compliance in the 21st century
New York, NY (February 18, 2009)—Educational materials are copied and distributed daily in schools nationwide, and it is essential that school districts understand and adhere to current copyright laws. Smart Copyright Compliance for Schools: A ...
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