Cindy Mediavilla annotates over 200 Arthurian novels, specifically focusing upon literature appropriate for young adults. Included in this bibliography are the love stories of Guinevere and Lancelot and Tristan and Isolde; historical fiction about the 'real' Arthur, who led countless battles against the invading Saxons; introspective novels about the extraordinary women of Camelot; fantasy fiction featuring Merlin, maker of kings and world renowned magician; coming-of-age stories about some of the more unlikely heroes of Camelot, including Gawain and Mordred; adventure stories about the quest for the Holy Grail; novels about the return of Arthur; and novels set in contemporary times which celebrate the continuing legacy of Camelot. Each entry is assigned an appropriate reading level and contains a detailed description of the book's plot. An index of titles, authors, characters, and specific themes is appended. The intended audience is young adult readers, grades six through high school, and the youth services professionals who serve them.

Arthurian Fiction

Mediavilla, Cindy

Children's Books

Scarecrow Press

Creating the Full-Service Homework Center in Your Library

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Amer Library Assn.

Planning and assessment are both crucial elements of a public library that functions efficiently and flexibly. So why are they often treated as separate processes? This concise book combines planning and evaluation in a holistic approach, helping public library managers and staff put library resources to work for the community. Based on a series of successful workshops, the workflow presented by the authors is made up of manageable steps for integrating outcome-based planning and evaluation (OBPE) into the routine functions of the public library. Offering step by step guidance that’s transparent and easy to follow, this book introduces the concept of OBPE and explains how it can be a streamlined, effective method of getting library users’ feedback; defines “outcomes” and shows why public libraries should use them to plan and evaluate services; shares methodologies for assessing community needs and interests, including key informant interviews, surveys, focus groups, and environmental scans; demonstrates how to use community assessment data to create outcome statements that not only guide the creation of new library services, but also provide targets for measuring the effectiveness of those services; offers techniques for designing services that directly serve the community while also achieving the outcomes the library has targeted; and provides tips for sharing the results with stakeholders and maximizing successful outcome-based programs to leverage the library’s role in the community.Featuring plentiful examples of how to proceed through each phase of the OBPE model, this book boils down planning and evaluation into an approachable, easy to understand process for public librarians, library managers, and grant writers.

Five Steps of Outcome-Based Planning and Evaluation for Public Libraries

Gross, Melissa

Walter, Virginia A.

Reference

ALA Editions

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Despite the proliferation of online homework websites and tutoring services, public libraries still have an important role to play when it comes to supporting young people's educational needs. Public libraries that take a proactive approach―by setting up organized homework centers―have the potential to become catalysts for better performance in school, improved self-esteem, and engaged learning. Whether readers are investigating the possibility of setting up a center from scratch or are eager to revamp an existing center, this book shows the way forward with
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<li>discussion of the philosophy behind a public library homework center and its many benefits, with useful talking points for getting stakeholders on board;</li>
<li>examples of model programs from across the country;</li>
<li>guidance on assessing the community’s educational priorities and utilizing outcome-based planning and evaluation methods;</li>
<li>pragmatic advice on how to collaborate with schools and educators to coordinate goals;</li>
<li>thorough consideration of such key issues as carving out a space, setting hours, scheduling staff, and selecting and procuring educational resources;</li>
<li>handy tools for a successful homework center, including sample surveys, homework helper application forms and contracts, staff and volunteer job descriptions, and focus group questions;</li>
<li>advice on equipment and technology considerations; and</li>
<li>methodologies for evaluation and improvement.</li>
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This comprehensive resource will help public libraries create and manage a vibrant homework center that effectively serves students while also building community support for the library.

Creating and Managing the Full-Service Homework Center

Roman philosopher Cicero once remarked that "if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." Today, libraries nationwide are beginning to incorporate gardens into their public services. Libraries in the southwestern US, for instance, are creating drought-tolerant gardens as neighborhood demonstration projects, while elsewhere gardens are being used to promote community engagement and even STEM learning. Citing examples of library gardens around the world that are thriving, this first-ever book on the subject not only demonstrates the many benefits of library gardens but also provides a complete overview of issues applicable to all library types and geographical environments. Featuring a full-color photo insert showcasing several beautiful library gardens, among the topics covered in the book are
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<li>a brief history of libraries and gardens, with an overview of such "demonstration gardens" as medicinal and herbal gardens, native plant gardens, xeriscapes, and gardens as wildlife sanctuaries;</li>
<li>the use of plants, such as living walls and rooftop gardens, to create ecologically healthy, sustainable environments;</li>
<li>gardens as learning environments and spaces for storytimes and active play;</li>
<li>food gardens, seed libraries, sensory gardens, outdoor reading areas, prison garden programs, and many other ways that libraries can engage communities;</li>
<li>guidance on designing for inclusivity, planning, funding, staffing, recruiting volunteers, and planting and maintenance, complete with advice on determining the best plants to cultivate; and</li>
<li>ideas on evaluating the effectiveness of library gardens and the program opportunities they offer.</li>
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Readers will not only be inspired to create and nurture their own library gardens and programs, they will receive practical advice on how to proceed and sustain them.

Libraries and Gardens: Growing Together

Scott Banks, Carrie

Outcome-based planning and evaluation (OBPE), with its straightforward approach built on a flexible framework, is the perfect model to enable youth services professionals to deliver effective services regardless of uncertainties. An outcome-based approach can help youth services stay grounded in producing desired outcomes&nbsp;with&nbsp;and&nbsp;for&nbsp;youth through responsive programs, services, and processes that can adapt to changing conditions. Clarifying the relationship between planning, program development, and evaluation, the five simple steps outlined in this book will help youth services staff conduct solid community assessments and integrate OBPE into their work. Inside its pages you will learn <ul> <li>a short history of OBPE and its evolution;</li> <li>why it is crucially important to involve youth in all stages of program development, with guidance on navigating challenges;</li> <li>how to think about planning as the need to react quickly, whether due to natural or human-made disasters, changing demographics, or economic swings;</li> <li>the five steps of OBPE, from gathering information about your community and determining the outcomes that will serve your community to crafting accurate outcome statements, developing an evaluation plan, and maximizing the results of successful outcome-based programs;&nbsp;</li> <li>how to visualize the steps needed to successfully plan, implement, and evaluate an outcome-based program, using the template&nbsp;included in the book;</li> <li>ways to share your data to let people know the library's important role in the community; and</li> <li>additional useful tools to bolster your work, including environmental scan forms and ideas for creating relevant family storytimes.</li> </ul>

Five Steps of Outcome-Based Planning & Evaluation for Youth Services

The Women Who Made Early Disneyland: Artists, Entertainers, and Guest Relations (Studies in Disney and Culture)

Business & Money

Knox, Kelsey

Industries

Lexington Books

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