Archive for the ‘News’ 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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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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Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Flannel and magnetic storyboard programs help librarians save time and add spark to storytime sessions
(New York, NY) February 13, 2009- Developing children’s programming that is effective, engaging and educational can be a time consuming challenge for busy professionals. Teddy Bear Storytimes: Ready-to-go Flannel and Magnetic Storyboard Programs that Captivate ...
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Expert author teaches information professionals to make the most of Web 2.0
New York, NY (January 20, 2009)— From search engines to social networks, the emergence of Web 2.0 has introduced a host of new tools and technologies that are essential to every library’s reference desk. In Searching 2.0., to ...
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
25 complete programs save librarians time and bring teens into the library doors
New York, NY (January 6, 2009)— In Start-to-Finish YA Programs, to be published by Neal-Schuman on February 25, 2009, award-winning librarian and educator Ella W. Jones parlays her 25 years of experience of programming for teens into a ...
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Going Beyond Google: The Invisible Web in Learning and Teaching Unearths a Wealth of Research Resources and Opportunities
New York, NY (December 16, 2008)— Most people use only general-purpose search engines and overlook information that could be very useful to them. Going Beyond Google: The Invisible Web in Learning ...
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
International experts help libraries increase accessibility via virtual tools
(New York, NY) December 2, 2008- The digital age continues to bring tremendous change to libraries and information services. Access, Delivery, Performance: The Future of Libraries Without Walls, to be released by Neal-Schuman Publishers on January 25, 2009, is a timely, ...
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
User-friendly guide offers tools, tips and best practices for developing language and literacy skills
New York, NY (November 25, 2008)— Libraries play a vital role in supporting the development of essential language, communication and literacy skills in young children. Delivering the Best Start: A Guide to the Early Years, ...
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Expert contributors teach libraries to deliver information and resources to users on-the-move
New York, NY (November 19, 2008)— As mobile technology improves, a growing number of people depend on cell phones, PDAs and other handheld devices for instant information acquisition. M-Libraries: Libraries on the Move to Provide Virtual ...
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Using Web 2.0 Tools in the K-12 Classroom makes it easy to master and implement cutting edge technology in practice
New York, NY (November 17, 2008)—From blogs to podcasts and Google to wikis, Web 2.0 (the “two-way” Web) and its many tools holds the potential to transform classrooms across the ...
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008
A new legal advisor for librarians, educators, and information professionals
New York, NY (August 15, 2008)—From the USA-PATRIOT Act and its reauthorization to First Amendment issues dealing with everything from meeting room allocation to perennial concerns such as copyright and licensing, librarians and other information professionals face daily threats from potential ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Guide Features Best Practice Search Techniques That Can Be Applied in Any Discipline
New York, NY (July 11, 2008)—Are expert searchers born or trained? How do they find out what requesters really need? How can an effective and successful search strategy be created? "These are just some of the questions answered ...
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