libraries

Overseeing a "zoo-brary" is a lot of work, and when the head zoobrarian comes along with her new friend, she must set out to solve an amusing mystery.

An introduction to technological issues facing school librarians today, including networks, computer hardware and software, school library web sites, online materials, integrating technology into the curriculum, and social networking and other Web 2.0 related issues.

A collection of essays that examines the significance of libraries in Western culture, from ancient Greek and Roman times to the twenty-first century.

"Traces the history of the public library, featuring records and testimonies from as early as 1850 ... [and] paints a clear and engaging picture of Americans who value libraries not only as civic institutions, but also as social spaces for promoting and maintaining community."--Provided by publisher.

Traces the history of libraries from the clay-tablet collections of Mesopotamia to the electronic libraries of the twenty-first century.

"When supernatural phenomenon start following Marcus O'Mara around, he discovers a key that leads to The Library, a place where all the stories of the living and dead are kept that will help him and his friends solve a terrifying mystery"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations show why libraries are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there.

"Alice and five other apprentice Readers face the fight of their lives when they are sent into the magical library of a late rival Reader--a library that's still protected by a vicious guardian"--Provided by publisher.

Bulletin board designs for schools and libraries created around three major topics: popular literature, leisure time activities, and heritage and cultural events.

Contains a collection of booktalks arranged by age level. Includes a bibliography by age level, theme and genre, and an index.