I Need a Book! : Reader's Advisory for Adults

I Need a Book! : Reader's Advisory for Adults. [DVD] Library Video Network, 2006. 25 min. isbn 1-56641-101-7. 025.54 Need (DVD)

Partnering with Purpose: A Guide to Strategic Partnership Development for Libraries and Other Organizations

Crowther, Janet L. and Trott, Barry. Partnering with Purpose: A Guide to Strategic Partnership Development for Libraries and Other Organizations. Westport, Connecticut, Libraries Unlimited, 2004. isbn 1-59158-090-0. 021.2 Crowt

Crash Course in Collection Development

Disher, Wayne. Crash Course in Collection Development. Westport, Connecticut, Libraries Unlimited, 2007. isbn 978-1-59158-559-6. 025.21 Dishe
“Disher, a seasoned practitioner and part-time instructor in San Jose State Universitys School of Library and Information Science, speaks primarily to public library staff with little, if any, experience in collection development....Chapters describe how a library might analyze its community as well as assess and evaluate its collection. Other chapters address collection development policies, statistics, budget, selection, acquisition, reviewing sources, the publishing industry, collection maintenance, mending and preserving, and promotion and marketing. The final chapter discusses complaints, challenges, and intellectual-freedom issues. This new entry in the Crash Course Series explaining collection development was created for those with little formal LIS training working in small, rural libraries. The guide will also be useful for librarians who are new to this area of service or need to brush up on their skills.

Introduction to Cataloging and Classification, 10th ed.

Taylor, Arlene G. Introduction to Cataloging and Classification, 10th ed. Westport, Connecticut, Libraries Unlimited, 2006. isbn 1-59158-230-x. 025.3 Taylo 10th ed.
This revised edition of Wynar's Introduction to Cataloging and Classification (9th ed., 2000) completely incorporates revisions of AACR2, enhancements to MARC 21, and developments in areas such as resource description and access. Aside from the many revisions and updates and improved organization, the basic content remains the same. Beginning with an introduction to cataloging, cataloging rules, and MARC format, the book then turns to its largest section, "Description and Access." Authority control is explained, and the various methods of subject access are described in detail. Finally, administrative issues, including catalog management, are discussed. The glossary, source notes, suggested reading, and selected bibliography have been updated and expanded, as has the index. The examples throughout help to illustrate rules and concepts, and most MARC record examples are now shown in OCLC's Connexion format. This is an invaluable resource for cataloging students and beginning catalogers as well as a handy reference tool for more experienced catalogers

Managing children’s services in the public library (book)

Fasick, A.M. & Holt, L.E. ( 2008). Managing children’s services in the public library (3^rd ed.). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Everything children's librarians need to know about running a department in the public library! Section I deals with planning services in the context of a community. Section II covers maintaining a productive work environment, recruiting and retaining staff, communicating with colleagues, annual reports, budgeting and fundraising, planning facilities, and keeping the department safe and secure. Section III focuses on collection development, electronic resources, intellectual freedom, and reaching out to the community through programs and special events, working with other youth service organizations, and marketing children's services. Section IV suggests ways in which children's librarians can participate in the larger professional community of librarians. (Book Description)