public libraries

Brief text and photographs take young readers on a field trip to a public library where they meet a librarian, enjoy story time, and learn how to search and check out books and other media.

"Pendleton Library is proud to host an exhibit of original manuscripts by the famous horror author Gordon Price. But when a shadowy figure appears and the lights go out, the priceless manuscripts disappear! Did a spooky ghost really steal the scripts, or is something else going on? It's up to the Snoops, Inc., team to solve the case! Will the kid detectives find the clues and discover the truth behind the mysterious phantom of the library? Featuring a diverse cast of inner-city youth, this Snoops, Inc. mystery will be sure to keep struggling readers turning the page to find out!"--Provided by the publisher.

Carnegie believed strongly in sharing his wealth, and one of the ways he did this was by funding the construction of over 2,500 public libraries around the world.

Explains how librarians can make use of the many Internet tools, resources, and procedures that are available and describes how those tools can improve the quality of their library collection.

"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.

Explains principles and standards to librarians and media specialists responsible for cataloging materials for a school library.

"Weeding helps a library thrive by focusing its resources on those parts of the collection that are most useful to its users...[the author's] handbook...[gives] public and school library staff the knowledge...to effectively weed any collection..."--amazon.com.

"Bizzle shows how successful libraries introduce new ideas into their presentations, web presence, and digital services. Marketing campaigns can be a challenge, and Bizzleshares universal concepts to promote a successful social media presence and increase community awareness of your library"--OCLC.

Contains more than five hundred annotations for graphic novels, arranged within approximately seventy thematic lists.

Through 16 timely articles, some of the most noted authorities, outspoken advocates, and stellar practitioners offer their insights and ideas on readers' advisory services.