The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices (Best Practices in Library Services)

The new ACRL information literacy concepts brings renewed interest in information literacy instruction and skills for librarians. The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices offers guidance in planning for and implementing information literacy instruction programs in a wide range of instructional situations, including:Course-related instructionFreshman composition coursesProfessional medical educationNew course development and deliveryOne-shot sessionsFormal, credit coursesDistance educationVisual literacyand moreAs librarians take a new look at information literacy instruction, this essential book will help guide you in creating and maintaining a quality instruction program.

Ragains, Patrick

Wood, M. Sandra

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Lexicon: American Style 2: Exercising Our English Language, Our 'Flexicon'
 Entertaining as well as educational, Patrick Ragains' Lexicon: American Style 2 is a comprehensive eighty-one chapters. Each one discusses a unique element of American English and American lifestyles and his introduction pays tribute to America's greatest lexicographer Noah Webster, Jr. Through Ragains sharp, often humorous, breakdown of words, names, and phrases, he encourages others to be able to communicate more effectively. By separating each segment of American English for thorough examination, Ragains hopes to help readers better understand and articulate their common language.

Lexicon: American Style 2: Exercising Our English Language, Our 'Flexicon'

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Outskirts Press

Adult humor with remarkable insight into our American lexicon...the words, names and phrases we use to communicate on a daily basis. Author Patrick Ragains has utilized his great passion for humor to pay homage to legendary comedian George Carlin. The author presents readers with a wealth of information about the way people express themselves in a great narrative voice that a wide audience will enjoy reading about and learning from. Described by one publisher's manuscript review specialist as "honestly one of the most useful manuscripts I have picked up in some time" Ragains has proved beyond a doubt that the English language is more flexible than Silly Putty...that words can be molded and created and bent and turned inside out and reborn. The material is well-researched, thoroughly presented and includes details that add to the credibility of this writer.In addition to providing laughter and insight about our English language, this book can also be used as a compelling learning tool for those learning our language or looking to improve their verbal communications.

Lexicon: American Style

Public Library Administration Transformed: Developing the Organization and Empowering Users

Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed mannerChapters cover:administrative functions of the librarypublic financeadministrative lawlibrary governancehuman resourcesleadershipstrategic planningprogram management and evaluationmarketing and public relationsintergovernmental relationscooperative governmentThe discipline of public administration develops skills that are vital to successful libraries. Grounded in the context of public administration, this book provides a framework for future library services, focusing on effective public sector skills, organizational and service innovation, information technology, readers, and the full range of library constituents. Suitable for use in public library classes, exam copies are available to qualified instructors of such courses upon request.

Starr, Karen

Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner Chapters cover: 
<ul>
<li>administrative functions of the library</li>
<li>public finance</li>
<li>administrative law</li>
<li>library governance</li>
<li>human resources</li>
<li>leadership</li>
<li>strategic planning</li>
<li>program management and evaluation</li>
<li>marketing and public relations</li>
<li>intergovernmental relations</li>
<li>cooperative government</li>
</ul>
 The discipline of public administration develops skills that are vital to successful libraries. Grounded in the context of public administration, this book provides a framework for future library services, focusing on effective public sector skills, organizational and service innovation, information technology, readers, and the full range of library constituents. Suitable for use in public library classes, exam copies are available to qualified instructors of such courses upon request.

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The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices (Best Practices in Library Services)

The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices (Best Practices in Library Services)

Lexicon: American Style 2: Exercising Our English Language, Our 'Flexicon'

Lexicon: American Style

Public Library Administration Transformed: Developing the Organization and Empowering Users

Public Library Administration Transformed: Developing the Organization and Empowering Users