No Shelf Required 2: Use and Management of Electronic Books

Polanka, Sue, ed. No Shelf Required 2: Use and Management of Electronic Books. Chicago: ALA, 2012. 070.573 No ISBN 978-0-8389-11457

With their explosive sales and widespread availability, the past few years have definitively proven that e-books are here to stay. In this sequel to her best-selling book of the same title, expert Polanka dives even deeper into the world of digital distribution. Contributors from across the breadth of the e-book world offer their perspectives on what's happening now and what to expect in the coming months and years. Included in this invaluable resource are

• Guidelines for performing traditional library processes such as cataloging, weeding, archiving, and managing e-book accessibility for patrons with special needs
• Explorations of topics such as the e-book digital divide and open-access publishing
• Case studies from an array of academic, public, and school libraries, offering firsthand accounts of what works, what doesn’t, and why
• Discussions of the emerging model of the electronic-only library and the rich possibilities of enhanced e-books

All librarians will want to familiarize themselves with the wealth of advice in this volume on best practices for use and management of e-books.

Technology and Literacy: 21st Century Library Programming for Children & Teens

Nelson, Jennifer and Keith Braafladt. Technology and Literacy: 21^st Century Library Programming for Children & Teens. Chicago: ALA, 2012. 027.625 Nelso ISBN 978-0-8389-1108-2

Technology may not be a magic wand, but innovative technology programming can genuinely help children become adept at navigating our increasingly wired world while also helping them develop deductive reasoning, math, and other vital literacy skills. One of the simplest and most powerful tools for technology-based public library programming is called Scratch. It s a free, easy-to-use programming language that can be used to create everything from 3-D animation and graphics to music-enhanced presentations and games. This book

• Explains how to use Scratch, and how it has already been used in libraries around the country to create technology workshops for youth
• Guides readers through workshop planning, focusing on targeting youth ranging from teens to younger elementary students
• Presents advocacy tools so that organizers can make the case to their institution s managers, administrators, and other stakeholders
• Provides reliable and field-tested techniques for time management, locating and training volunteers (teen and adult), and identifying and working with community partners
• Includes workshop templates as well as sample participant evaluation checklists

Storytimes for the digital age, technology-based workshops are important opportunities for supplementing and complementing education for all youth; this book fosters a different kind of thinking about what literacy in the 21st century really entails.

Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators: Creative Strategies & Practical Solutions 3rd ed.

Crews, Kenneth D. Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators: Creative Strategies & Practical Solutions 3^rd ed. Chicago: ALA, 2012. 346.7304 Crews. ISBN 978-0-8389-1092-4

Copyright in the world of digital information is changing at a fevered pace, even as educators and librarians digitize, upload, download, draw on databases, and incorporate materials into Web-based instruction. It's essential to stay abreast of the basics of copyright law and fair use. Kenneth D. Crews has completely revised his classic text to remap the territory with fresh, timely insights into applications of copyright law for librarians, educators, and academics. Readers will

• Learn basic copyright definitions and key exceptions for education and library services
• Find information quickly with key points sidebars, legislative citations, and cross-references
• Understand the four factors of fair use and related court interpretations
• Get up to speed on current interpretations of the Digital Millennium Copyright

The ALA Book of Library Grant Money (Big Book of Library Grant Money), 8th ed.

Kepler, Ann, ed. The ALA Book of Library Grant Money (Big Book of Library Grant Money), 8^th ed. Chicago: ALA, 2012. 025.11 ALA ISBN 978-0-8389-1058-0

No institution is immune from the current budget crunch, and sometimes a grant can make the difference between maintaining or cutting services. Completely overhauled since its last edition, this directory of library and school grants remains the gold standard for locating sources of funding. This resource will point you in the right direction with

• Hundreds of new and updated entries, all carefully culled and researched, including grant criteria and application procedures
• Information on ALA grants, state library grants and other public grantors, private foundation grants, and more
• Funding sources for facilities, computers, programs, staffing, initiatives, and other library operations
• Planning and user guides to help you get the most out of the directory
• Multiple indexes to help you quickly find the information you need