Public Library Core Collection Nonfiction

Miller, Eve-Marie, et al., editors. Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction. 16th ed., Grey House Publishing, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-68217-071-7

Note: The State Library has all print editions of the Core Collection series.

Publisher's Description
Wilson's Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction (16th Edition, 2017) is designed for acquisitions librarians, reference librarians and catalogers. Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction is a reliable guide to building and maintaining a well-rounded collection of the most highly recommended reference and nonfiction books for adults.

The Core Collection is intended to serve the needs of public and undergraduate libraries and stand as a basic or “opening day” collection. The newer titles help in identifying areas that can be updated or strengthened. Retention of useful material from the previous edition enables the librarian to make informed decisions about weeding a collection.

Easy-to-use Arrangement

Arranged for ease-of-use by Dewey Decimal Classification, this helpful guide provides immediate access to over 12,000 highly recommended nonfiction titles. All areas of reference and non-fiction are covered. Plus, starred entries highlight the “most highly recommended” title within a particular subject area.

1. Science, Technology & Computer Science
2. Health & Medicine
3. Religion & Philosophy
4. Political Science, Economics & Law
5. Literature & Language
6. History, Travel & Biography
7. Arts & Architecture and so much more

Created for Librarians, by Librarians

Books included in this edition were selected by experienced librarians representing public library systems and academic libraries across the United States. With their helpful guidance, librarians nationwide rely on Core Collections for:

1. Collection Development
2. Weeding their collection
3. Curriculum Support
4. General Reference
5. Title Selection & Purchasing
6. Readers’ Advisory
7. Librarian Instruction

Information-packed Entries

In these pages, librarians can collect much-needed data on over 12,000 recommended titles. Entries include:

1. Complete Bibliographic & Cataloging Information
2. Price, ISBN & Publisher to aid in purchasing
3. Subject Headings and Dewey Classification
4. Content Descriptions and Excerpts from Reviews provide helpful information when evaluating books for selection and in determining which of several books on the same subject is best suited for the individual reader
5. Additional notes highlight sequels and companion volumes, editions available, awards, and publication history, plus information on electronic editions
6. “Most Highly Recommended” titles within subject areas are easily identified with a starred listing

In-depth Indexing

A highly-detailed Author, Title, and Subject Index provides easy navigation through the hundreds of subject areas and thousands of authors and titles in this informative resource. The Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction is an essential resource for library and media specialists looking to enhance and enrich their collection with the most important and highly recommended titles currently available.

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The Discovery Tool Cookbook

The Discovery Tool Cookbook: Recipes for Successful Lesson Plans, edited by Nancy Fawley and Nikki Krysak. ACRL, 2016. 978-0-8389-8891-6.

Publisher's Description

The Discovery Tool Cookbook: Recipes for Successful Lesson Plans, edited by Nancy Fawley and Nikki Krysak, showcases tested lessons by librarians and practitioners for teaching information literacy using a discovery tool. The third volume in the successful ACRL Cookbook series features “recipes” sorted by lesson type and level of student preparedness, including all the information needed to replicate (or customize) each dish at your own institution. The IL Framework is infused in each of the 49 lessons, which suit a mix of abilities, learning outcomes, and patron types, including K-12 and ELL students, with options for flipping instruction to maximize learning outside of the classroom.

The Discovery Tool Cookbook is essential for all academic and school librarians wanting to create fun lesson plans that incorporate a discovery layer.

More Information
See the publisher's website for Table of Contents and editor information.

The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook

Kroski, E. (2017). The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions.978-0-8389-1504-2.

Note from Katie: This books is a good resource for anyone who does technology programming (STEAM), even if they do not have a dedicated makerspace. It provides background information on Legos, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and more so is relevant for all ages and types of libraries.

Publisher's description:

Library makerspaces continue to thrive, drawing new patrons in and engaging them as never before. This hands-on sourcebook edited by technology expert Kroski includes everything libraries need to know about the major topics, tools, and technologies relevant to makerspaces today. Packed with cutting edge instruction and advice from the field's most tech-savvy innovators, this collection

• leads librarians through how to start their own makerspace from the ground up, covering strategic planning, funding sources, starter equipment lists, space design, and safety guidelines;
• discusses the transformative teaching and learning opportunities that makerspaces offer, with tips on how to empower and encourage a diverse maker culture within the library;
• delves into 11 of the most essential technologies and tools most commonly found in makerspaces, ranging from 3D printers, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and wearable electronics to CNC, Legos, drones, and circuitry kits; and
• includes an assortment of project ideas that are ready to implement.

As useful for those just entering the “what if” stage as it is for those with makerspaces already up and running, this book will help libraries engage the community in their makerspaces.

Sex, Brains, & Video Games

Pierce, J. B. (2017). Sex, Brains, & Video Games: Information and Inspiration for Youth Services Librarians (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions. 978-0-8389-1548-6.

Publisher's description:

How do we break through and truly reach our young adult patrons? It begins with understanding them. Librarians who work with teens need information and a big-picture perspective on adolescence that reflects the latest knowledge of cognate fields and the contemporary realities of young people’s lives. In this greatly revised and updated edition of her popular guide Burek Pierce provides exactly that, selecting and synthesizing emerging information from multiple fields of research to effectively support librarians’ work with teens. Far-reaching but pragmatic, this book

• discusses such important topics as identity and community, sex and sexualities, what experts can tell us about the adolescent brain, and how teens use technology to mediate the world;
• replaces outdated developmental theories that have been discarded in their home fields but are still sometimes used in the LIS world;
• looks at how to blend what research tells us about teens with day-to-day work in libraries;
• reflects new norms of professional practice, such as the increased importance of community
• engagement and partnerships, offering librarians a path towards cooperation and collaboration with peers outside the library world; and
• includes a bibliography of essential reading for YA librarians.

Educators and practitioners, as well as students preparing to enter the field, will all benefit from this compact overview of contemporary research on adolescence.

Creating Literacy-Based Programs for Children

Baker, R. L. (2017). Creating Literacy-Based Programs for Children: Lesson Plans and Printable Resources for K-5. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions. 978-0-8389-1500-4.

Publisher's description:

The all-in-one resource you’ve been clamoring for, this book presents a comprehensive package of literacy-based public library programming ideas designed for children in kindergarten through the early tweens. Chock full of strategies and best practices for promoting literacy and reading skill development, it also features numerous planning templates and other materials ready to print and adapt as needed. With specific guidance for improving and streamlining each step of program planning and implementation, this book

• defines literacy and reading skills by grade levels, in addition to information on other developmental stages;
• explains multiliteracies and connects them to programming practices;
• provides step-by-step program planning guides, arranged by grade level, which include book-based programs, clubs, makerspaces, afterschool/study programs, author/guest visits, family/all age programs, impromptu programming, and many others;
• offers STEAM-based programs which connect to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics;
• gives advice on collaborating effectively with school librarians and teachers to plan school field trips;
• addresses large event and summer reading program planning;
• shows how to program for children with special needs; and
• shares tips and suggestions for getting the word out through advocacy and marketing.

Helping public libraries build outstanding programs from the ground up, this resource will prove valuable a tool for children’s librarians and other programming staff.

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