neal schuman publishers us (73 results)

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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Softcover. Green with black top edge; white and black print on front and spine, and back. Pages tight; clean/unmarked. 181 pages. PO's name in ink on title page. A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, Number 30. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc.,U.S. 2003 paperback, A brand NEW BOOK UNUSED still in unopened cello wrapping. Full refund if not satisfied. 24 hour despatch Synopsis This guide to developing a vision and devising plans for changing higher education's information technology infrastructure will help academic librarians create more effectively functional libraries, campus IT organizations, and new classrooms. Seventeen experts share their visions and methodologies for - as well as actual experiences with - achieving campus-wide IT leadership roles. Trends in and strategies for departmental planning, public policy, capital investments, intellectual property, teacher education, reorganization of university staff structures, and integration of IT services throughout the university are all thoroughly examined. This important book will help both librarians and campus administrators rethink definitions, strategies, and expectations for what constitutes success. The collective experiences and advice of the 17 experts guide readers in advancing both IT on their campuses and their careers.

Paperback. Condition: New. Here, you'll find a helpful introduction to public relations basics, from writing good press releases to evaluating PR services to working with internal public relations offices. There is step-by-step guidance for using archival collections themselves as PR tools, like writing press releases, publicizing photographs and writing newsletters, as well as guidance for collaborating and connecting with educational and community groups, college students, historical organizations, donors, and media outlets. Public Relations for Marketing and Archives also includes a timely section to help you make the most of cutting-edge Web 2.0 tools like blogs, websites, and podcasts to further outreach efforts. This stellar manual features customizable templates, sample documents and programs, and screenshots to help you put your marketing plan into practice as quickly as possible. Whether you work in an academic institution, a corporate archive, a public library, or a historical organization, Public Relations for Marketing and Archives will give you the tools essential for creating a first-rate marketing campaign for your archival collections.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Written by librarians working and teaching on the front lines, this guide uses a functional, hands-on approach to lay out the basics of technical services, from acquiring new materials to making them available to library users. Perfect for those just moving into the profession, as well as library staff in need of a brush up, Fundamentals of Technical Services concisely examinesWhat precisely Technical Services are, with a brief history of the fieldCollection development and acquisitions, including budgeting, ordering, and receivingMetadata and cataloging, from MARC to RDADealing with different kinds of materials, including books/monographs, serials, video, audio, and electronic/e-resourcesThe basics of physical processingSystems such as ILS, ERM, and EDICollection maintenance issues such as book repair/preservation and weedingAuthority control and database maintenanceVendors, contracts, workflow, and other administrative functionsForward-looking analysis of important trends and developments such as pricing, consortia/co-ops, languages of materials, and outsourcing. Complete with a handy glossary, this primer provides essential coverage of the broad array of technical services and how the library's back-office operations work together.

Paperback. Condition: New. In clear and concise language Munde cuts through the complicated and complex laws and practices of human resources (HR) policies for the academic library manager. This handbook summarisesPractices that might seem confusing, counterintuitive or even counterproductiveWhen and how these practices might be changed to benefit the libraryPossible perspectives and platforms from which individuals can search for their own answersMunde provides an overview of policy basics for librarians and managers, answers fundamental employment questions, and presents explanations and rationales for common applications of HR management in academic libraries.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Uncover all of the critical information and guidance you'll need to adeptly manage any school library in this valuable new resource. Co-authors Barbara Stein Martin, an experienced professor of school librarianship, and accomplished school librarian Marco Zannier present a practical tool to help you fully understand and confidently master the extensive services and skills involved in this always-evolving profession. Equally effective when read from cover to cover or used as a quick-reference handbook, you'll first learn to build a strong professional foundation through a helpful explanation of the basics, like setting goals, organization and time management, communication with stakeholders and a list of important professional documents. Read on to succeed in each one of the three major roles you'll adopt as a school librarian, including: Administrator, with instruction in budgeting, circulation and inventory; Information Specialist, which covers material selection, ordering, processing and arranging, databases and web sites and references; Teacher and Instructional Specialist, with guidance for teaching your school's curriculum, research assistance, collaboration and programming; and, examples of best practices for each role are accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and images, and a ready-to-reference directory of essential sources and suppliers is packed with forms, resource lists and URL links to use again and again.

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Paperback. Condition: New. This is a worst-case survival handbook for protecting your library's valuable technology assets.A must-have preparedness handbook for every library and information center, this non-technical guide offers you comprehensive strategy for protecting your library's technology assets against the growing array of threats - from viruses and worms to hackers, system failures, and natural disasters. Here is a step-by-step, easy-to-implement guide for securing servers, systems, and networks against both internal and external threats.Beginning with the fundamentals, the authors will guide you through the steps necessary to build a comprehensive security plan. You will learn how to take a detailed inventory of your library's many technology platforms and identify the threats specific to each. Next is a detailed how-to for performing a thorough needs assessment leading to clear and detailed written policies, and finally, an appropriate recovery action plan.The authors explain the relevant technologies, security measures, and available software and hardware tools in simple terms, allowing you to see the big picture and create an effective security plan without getting bogged down in the technical details that are the province of the IT department. A carefully chosen collection of model plans and a glossary of technical terms round out this invaluable guide.

Paperback. Condition: New. This updated and expanded version of the training guide Booklist called one of the most valuable professional publications to come off the presses in a long time is completely revised with new sections outlining the opportunities offered by contemporary communication media. This third edition incorporates updated and expanded references with more resource information on cross-cultural communication, including new applications of communication principles and the latest research-based material on communication in general. Ross, together with new co-author Nilsen, has maintained and updated sections on:Mastering individual skillsSensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and linguistic issuesCommunicating with current technology using presentation softwarePractical tips and skills training exercises, examples of common library situations, interesting research facts, a special section on support staff, and references to other sources are listed throughout this practical guide.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated. Make sure your school district is legal! Use this authoritative guide to set up and maintain a copyright compliance program. You'll learn how to: define copyright compliance and establish procedures; involve/meet with all stakeholders; write or update a copyright policy; conduct training sessions; develop auditing processes and procedures; and, maintain copyright compliance district-wide. Superintendents, school administrators, teachers, technology coordinators, aides, school boards, and especially library media specialists will find this resource invaluable.

Paperback. Condition: New. This book provides innovative, and collaborative tools for teaching with technology that work!Why teach information literacy, technology literacy, and discipline-specific research skills separately when teaching them together fires students' imaginations, improves learning, visibly demonstrates the value of your library's unique services and expertise to faculty, and lets you reach students who might never otherwise walk through the library's doors? The first book on teaching information literacy with technology across the curriculum is full of case studies and lesson plans that will help you put together a cutting-edge, technology-based course for your institution.Each chapter is co-written by a librarian-faculty member team involved in a collaborative teaching-with-technology project. An overview of the literature will help you explain the value of this dynamic approach to faculty and administration. Chapter authors represent a wide range of institutions and disciplines; they give you course goals and organization, the hows and whys of the technologies used, and pitfalls to avoid. Featured technologies include collaborative web tools, presentation software, video and other multimedia, podcasts, blogs, wikis, and more. Every academic library will want to have a copy of this book, as will any faculty member involved in teaching information literacy.

Paperback. Condition: New. How can you successfully lead your library through the changes taking place in today's transitional information environment? What skills must you develop or hone in order to build a confident, comfortable, and capable staff in your institution? In their highly practical new ""How-To-Do-It Manual"", authors Robert D. Stuart, the former Dean Emeritus of Simmons College's Graduate School of Library and Information Science and Maureen Sullivan, a leadership expert with over thirty years experience delivering consulting and training services to libraries and other information services, will help you identify the essential concepts and goals behind great leadership, and effectively implement each one into your library's organizational structure. ""Developing Library Leaders"" covers key strategies and processes for coaching, team building, and mentoring library staff. Following a foreword from James G. Neal, the authors clearly define the major roles and responsibilities of a library leader and offer valuable techniques for persuading and influencing others, building and leading teams and groups, and managing projects. There is step-by-step guidance for developing crucial coaching and mentoring skills, as well as tips for succession planning and facilitating long-term development. Throughout the book, Stueart and Sullivan provide ample models, outlines, examples, and charts for further guidance and to reinforce the practical use of key strategies. The generations-old adage that 'leaders are born not bred' is a myth; it is now commonly accepted that leadership is a skill that can be developed. Stueart and Sullivan show current and future library directors and managers how to develop their institutions' most valuable asset - their staff - and better prepare them to lead.

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Hardback. Condition: New. To connect with and successfully serve the growing generation of native Web 2.0 users, archivists and other professionals responsible for historical collections must learn how to accommodate their changing information needs and expectations. In this clearly written, jargon-free guide, Kate Theimer, highly regarded author of the prominent blog on archives and technology, demystifies essential Web 2.0 concepts, tools and buzzwords, and provides a thorough introduction to the ways in which they offer new ways to interact with traditional audiences and attract new ones. Theimer reviews the fundamental principles of important Web 2.0 tool. She includes plentiful examples of how archives around the world have been successfully using each one, and provides step-by-step tips on what you need to do to implement it in your own institution. There is guidance to help readers assess their current Web presence and evaluate how Web 2.0 tools can fit into an overall outreach plan. Advice for integration and implementation spans the gamut of Web 2.0 tools, including: blogs, podcasting, Wikis, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Mashups, and Widgets.Theimer also includes screenshots and checklists to further clarify each topic, as well as Sidebar QandA's with organizations that have successfully utilized Web 2.0 tools, including the Library of Congress, Florida State Archives, Seattle Municipal Archives and many more. There are also suggestions for developing metrics to evaluate the success of your implementation, as well as appendices that list additional Web resources. If your goals include connecting unique archival material with people interested today, this book is for you.

Paperback. Condition: New. In this clearly written and easy-to-understand guide, Healey explains the threat of potential liabilities, and most importantly, recommends how to avoid them. This vital guide clarifies how liability issues differ not only between institutions - public libraries, academic libraries, museums - but also between varying information related jobs like reference librarianship and cataloguing. The book's introduction covers basic issues - enforcement mechanisms, defenses to claims and more - and follows with specific theories - negligence, malpractice, defamation and material torts, and more. Also covered are potential sources of claims, and suggestions for actions to take should you be faced with one. Audits, checklists, and sample policies are included for those wishing to further enhance their knowledge concerning a top legal issue among today's information professionals.

Paperback. Condition: New. From planning to promoting and everything in between, this new ""How-To-Do-It Manual"" fills the need for a book focused on managing your institutional repository (IR). Author Jonathan Nabe covers every aspect of IR development in detail, and the book's clear and logical organization makes it valuable as a cover-to-cover read or for consulting as a reference. Following an in-depth look into IR uses, benefits, and management practices, there is start-to-finish guidance covering: the librarian's role in IR implementation; planning, budgeting, and staffing; commercial and open source platforms; policy-writing; marketing techniques; collection development and expansion; and, use and assessment. An experienced IR coordinator himself, Nabe also includes real-life examples of IR development from respected academic libraries including Cornell University, Colorado State University, and Macalester College. Each one offers expert advice and best practices that you can replicate in your own project. Whether you are an IR newcomer looking for help at every step of the way, or an experienced coordinator seeking to expand the size and use of your existing IR, this truly unique resource will be an invaluable addition to your professional collection.

Paperback. Condition: New. Whether you re gathering information for a department report or planning a website redesign, easy access to meaningful, actionable data is critical. Farney and McHale address the distinctive needs of libraries educational mission with specific advice on how to use Web Analytics in a library setting. Users are given clear explanations of terminology, a glossary for future reference and effective communication tips for reporting results and recommending changes or improvements. Also included:Eight examples of semi-custom and custom reportingFour case studies showing project-specific applicationsAdvice on how to use tools such as Percent Mobile and Google Analytics to complement one another.

Paperback. Condition: New. From cuneiform, coins, and codices to prints, drawings, photographs, and maps, departments of rare books and special collections are the premier repositories of significant printed and manuscript works and artifacts. Entrusted with the responsibility of preserving the records of history and culture, these institutions enable access to millions of source materials. Berger, a veteran of rare book and special collections, offers a landmark examination of this field, aimed at practitioners in the library field, instructors teaching courses on the subject, booksellers, private collectors, historians, bibliophiles, and others involved in rare and unique materials. Showing readers everything they need to know about rare books and special collections, this wide-ranging book offers coverage of such key topics asThe profession's history and its relevance in the face of an increasingly digital worldArchives' relationship to the special collections department and their role in the wider institutionCollection development, cataloging, processing, physical layout, and other operational functions, with coverage of acquisition sources and methodsWhat everyone needs to know about the physical materials in their care, including preservation, conservation, and restoration, storage, handling, and security Reference and outreach services, including a look at exhibitions and toursFundraising and financial managementLegal and ethical issuesForgeries, fakes, and facsimilesBibliography and its impact on the rare book world, including a look at booksellers, donors, and auctionsThe present state of books in our digital environmentThe vocabulary of the tradeRare Books and Special Collections presents a meticulous and systematic understanding of this growing field.