Crash Course In Library Services For Seniors

Author : Ann Roberts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors written by Ann Roberts and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adults—an important and growing user group. Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors provides a refreshingly positive approach to working with older adults—one that focuses on the positive effects of aging on patrons, and the many opportunities that libraries can create for themselves by offering top-notch services delivered with a concierge mindset. The book offers page after page of great programming ideas specifically for reaching out to Baby Boomers and older customers—a population that is predicted to double over the next 20 years. Organized in only six chapters, this easy-to-read book provides practical suggestions for making any library a welcoming place for older adults, covering topics such as assessment, planning, programming, services, marketing, and evaluation. This title will be invaluable to public librarians interested in expanding and improving their current programming for older adults within their community, and for those looking to create entirely new programming for seniors.

Author : Ann Roberts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610690567
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Library Services to People with Disabilities written by Ann Roberts and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps libraries identify and implement new ways to serve their physically or mentally disabled patients. Authors Ann Roberts and Dr. Richard Smith work at the state level with persons with disabilities. They find that very few librarians feel comfortable with providing services addressed to the needs of the disabled, yet those who do offer services and programs other libraries can adopt and adapt. Crash Course in Library Services to People with Disabilities will help librarians get up to speed in understanding disabled persons and what they can do to make library premises and holdings more accessible to them. It provides basic information on the different types of mental and physical disabilities a librarian might encounter, then offers a range of exemplary policies, services, and programs for people with disabilities—efforts that are in place and working across the country.

Author : Bodie Thoene
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780785270164
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Only the River Runs Free written by Bodie Thoene and published by . This book was released on 1998-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Irish village feels suffocated by English rule, until a stranger appears on Christmas Eve, setting off a chain of events that will forever change the lives of the village's inhabitants.

Author : Wayne Disher
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 1598844652
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Public Library Administration written by Wayne Disher and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is intended to present a quick and informative look at public administration principles and how they are often applied in public institutions, particularly the public library environment"--P. xi.

Author : Susan W. Alman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610698711
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Marketing for Libraries written by Susan W. Alman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains effective marketing strategies and identifies the tools needed to boost the visibility and increase the use of your library in the community. Marketing a library's programs or services takes more than sending out a flyer or posting an announcement on the website. Effective marketing is important for every library, as it can lead to a significant increase in library use—which is a major factor in budget justification. Crash Course in Marketing for Libraries: Second Edition will help you develop a strategic direction for your organization and identify methods for employing your best marketing and public relations strategies. Each chapter of this second edition has been updated and expanded, comprehensively addressing the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of the marketing and public relations process in libraries. The rise of social media as a powerful marketing tool is discussed in particular detail. The authors cover topics such as planning, promoting through the use of the existing media or advertising, and assessing the project. The book's appendixes provide examples of marketing plans and projects as well as other helpful marketing resources.

Author : Penny Peck
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610697820
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Children's Services written by Penny Peck and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful for newcomers to the children's library staff as well as longtime children's librarians, the second edition of this popular handbook provides easy-to-follow instructions to make innovations in children's library materials work for you. Addressing everything from the basics of reference to the complex and highly specialized duties of program development, this handbook is perfect for both librarians and support staff who are assigned to the children's department of a library. This second addition of Crash Course in Children's Services covers many of the new issues facing children's library staff, including eBooks, using apps in programming, other online reading options, book trailers, nonfiction and the Common Core curriculum. It also describes expanded programming options such as makerspaces, gaming, dog reading programs, and play at storytime. Ideal for new children's librarians as well as experienced library staff who have not worked with children recently and long-time children's librarians looking to add new skills to their tool kits, the book familiarizes readers with all the new developments of the past few years, from online reading options to the wealth of new programming aimed at youth. You'll learn about subjects such as pop-up and passive programming, offering online homework help, and outreach and services to special needs children, and then quickly implement new practices into use at your library.

Author : Shelley Elizabeth Mosley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610692845
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Dealing with Difficult Library Customers written by Shelley Elizabeth Mosley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries are public places—open to anyone and everyone. This book contains invaluable, practical tips for library staff who sometimes must deal with difficult or even dangerous individuals and situations. Every library experiences difficult patrons. Thorough preparation is the best defense: it's always much better to be proactive than reactive. The authors of Crash Course in Dealing with Difficult Library Customers realized that these kinds of situations are more universal than unique, despite the great variations in library environments and customer bases, and pooled their more than 100 years of experience to offer practical advice that will help library staff prepare for the many kinds of "worst case scenarios"—before they arise. The book identifies the basic types of problem-causing individuals, thoroughly overviews effective strategies for offsetting their actions, and explains how to successfully manage the stressful, emotionally charged situations that can arise. Drawing on their extensive real-world experience, the authors provide instructions for "last resort" options when dealing with illegal activities, acknowledge the rights of employees in difficult situations, and present strategies that will minimize staff members' stress levels when dealing with patrons. While this book will be extremely valuable to public library staff, it addresses common situations that can happen in public service at any type of library. Administrators who need to develop policies to protect their staff and their users will also find this unique work essential reading.

Author : Betsy Diamant-Cohen
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 1598846884
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Library Services to Preschool Children written by Betsy Diamant-Cohen and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2010-08-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book "covers all aspects of library service for preschoolers, including programming, collection management, policies and procedures, child development, dealing with caregivers, community partnerships and events, computer use, storytelling, creating a child-friendly children's room, and working with special populations. This text is especially suited for new librarians or librarians in isolated communities"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Penny Peck
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Children's Services written by Penny Peck and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful for newcomers to the children's library staff as well as longtime children's librarians, the second edition of this popular handbook provides easy-to-follow instructions to make innovations in children's library materials work for you. Addressing everything from the basics of reference to the complex and highly specialized duties of program development, this handbook is perfect for both librarians and support staff who are assigned to the children's department of a library. This second addition of Crash Course in Children's Services covers many of the new issues facing children's library staff, including eBooks, using apps in programming, other online reading options, book trailers, nonfiction and the Common Core curriculum. It also describes expanded programming options such as makerspaces, gaming, dog reading programs, and play at storytime. Ideal for new children's librarians as well as experienced library staff who have not worked with children recently and long-time children's librarians looking to add new skills to their tool kits, the book familiarizes readers with all the new developments of the past few years, from online reading options to the wealth of new programming aimed at youth. You'll learn about subjects such as pop-up and passive programming, offering online homework help, and outreach and services to special needs children, and then quickly implement new practices into use at your library.

Author : Wayne Disher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crash Course in Collection Development written by Wayne Disher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Crash Course in Collection Development is a must-have for librarians just entering the field and professionals in need of a refresher in effective library operations. It now covers all aspects of collection development and management - including inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer service - in all library environments including public, academic, and school libraries. Focusing on collection development basics, it begins with information on gathering statistics and analyzing community needs to design a collection that meets user needs. It goes on to guide users in writing a collection development policy, budgeting, selecting materials, managing vendor relations, understanding the publishing industry, merchandising and promoting the collection, and handling complaints. Newly included in the third edition is a discussion of new purchasing and lending models; information for academic and school librarians; and such new trends as libraries as spaces for users, collection diversity issues, makerspaces, nontraditional collections, pop-up libraries, the digital divide, and noncirculating collections. Author Wayne Disher has once again written a practical and simple introduction to an important, complex, and evolving area of library service.