Theory and Practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification System examines the history, management and technical aspects of the Dewey Decimal Classification system (DDC), the worlds most popular library classification. The main emphasis is on explaining the structure and number building techniques in t...

Librarians and information professionals face many challenges due to recent trends in technology, publishing, and education. The tremendous impact of a globalizing information economy has forced many libraries to re-evaluate everyday library operations, and adjust their strategic directions so as to...

This book provides an up-to-date, practical overview of archives management, and will benefit those who have been tasked by their organization to manage its archives but who have no prior training, those who are starting out as professionals or paraprofessionals in a record keeping environment and n...

A one-stop solution for teaching reference skills in science and social studies. And higher-order thinking skills too! Chock-full of librarian perfected lessons and worksheets, this book and accompanying CD contain ready-to-go lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and more for teaching students how ...

A study of 56 libraries underlies this text on how to combine demographic groups in library programming. It also provides successful model programmes. The book argues that intergenerational programming can create valuable opportunities for generational interaction and can also save money....

Junion-Metz, author of School Library Journal's "Surf For" column, and Metz, Interim Director of University Library at Case Western Reserve University, have created this guide to give you all the information you need to browse the Web, integrate it into your library services, and build an attrac...