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Teen Girls and Technology: What's the Problem, What's the Solution? Review

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(More customer reviews)Girls see technology as a tool and use the Internet more for education and communication and boys use it more for entertainment and games. This book discusses the problems relating to girls and technology. Some of the problems include: how there are few positive role models in the technology field, how girls are not encouraged to take math, science and technology courses, and how many school technology enhanced projects are gender neutral or male oriented. This book also explores many ways to encourage and educate girls regarding technology.
I would recommend this book for educators especially those in the technology field. It addresses and gives good suggestions on how to help girls reach their full potential in our technological world.

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Teen Spaces: The Step-by-Step Library Makeover Review

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(More customer reviews)Now in an updated second edition featuring a companion website with supplemental materials and success stories of YA librarians across the globe, Teen Spaces: The Step-by-Step Library Makeover is a straightforward guide to creating areas sure to appeal to teens in one's library. Black-and-white diagrams offer clear visual layouts and suggested designs; Teen Spaces walks one through designing and proposing a budget, working with architects and designers, visual merchandising ("the effort to make a library attractive and effective in its presentation of materials and services, as a means to increase use and circulation") and much more. Extended appendices, a list of resources, and a recommended vendor list round out this easy-to-use, no-nonsense guide highly recommended for YA librarians. "One important lesson that came out of this research is that, as librarians (and adults), we make the incorrect assumption that kids are web savvy and have the necessary skills to successfully use our websites. Many librarians teach information literacy - helping teens determine so-called bad information, while also assessing resources for high quality information. When working with teenagers in the virtual world, adults must continually focus on the assessment aspect of information literacy because it is consistently where teens fall short. This is especially true of Internet resources."

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Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web Review

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(More customer reviews)OK. Here is the problem. The internet is still rapidly changing. What this means is that a book, no matter how well written, about the Internet is doomed for failure.
This book talks about search strategy, websites, tools, software, etc. The problem is by time the book is researched, written, submitted and then published the data is not only useless it is frustrating.
I ended up being exposed to this text for a Graduate class on research methods. I work in IT so the class itself wasn't bad for myself but it was sad to watch the frustration on the part of the other students part in trying to translate the text in the book to the internet of then. The issue was the reality was 3 years apart. That just doesn't work for the Internet.
A text would be fine for top level studies of the Internet. A paper text is not the best format for a true drill down on Internet usage. Periodicals, Internet Sites and Interactive Media seem the best platform for learning the technical aspects of the Internet.

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Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog Review

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(More customer reviews)As an academic librarian, I found this book to be incredibly useful. It is well-written, easy to read, and covers a hosts of topics for the average library user. This volume will be extremely useful during library orientation for new students. As libraries are experiencing the information revolution, research strategies and resources are changing drastically. Mr. Badke has done a superb job of guiding patrons through new and uncharted territory.

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Do the demands of carrying out research in today's high-tech environment leave you baffled? Did the grade on your last term paper leave you doubting that getting an education was worth the effort? As a student in higher education, do you long for a simple, comprehensive guide to research?
Here it is. Now in its third edition, extensively revised and 32-percent larger than the second edition, Research Strategies is your indispensable guide to informational research.
With his concise, empathetic, witty manner, William Badke shows you that research does not need to be painful. You'll learn the skills that are essential to the success of any research project so that you can take control of the research process and make it work for you. Research Strategies is as friendly as a puppy, as informative as your friend's Facebook account, and as helpful as a personal servant. Don't start your research project without it.

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Introduction to Technical Services (Library and Information Science Text Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)Product arrived quickly and was as described. The text itself is a bit dry, but thoroughly explains the details of cataloging, acquisitions, etc.

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Used in library schools worldwide, this standard text provides students with a thorough understanding of technical services. Updated and expanded, the eighth edition further emphasizes the rapidly changing environment in which technical services are conducted.

The book covers all aspects of the field-from acquisitions to managing the cataloging department-with five new chapters. "Technical Services Issues" includes material related to physical space needs; "E-resources Issues" examines how the growth of e-materials impact technical services work; "Copy Cataloging" reflects the ever increasing need to be more efficient and also to save limited funds for technical services activities; "Overview and Decisions" addresses the issue of why and how the local OPAC has become a gateway to the universe of knowledge; and "Processing Materials" covers the activities involved in making sure items that go into a library's collection are properly identified as belonging to the library and where the item is physically located in the collection. All other chapters have been extensively rewritten and updated to reflect 2010 technical service functions and activities. Complete with helpful illustrations, statistics, and study guide questions, this text is a must for library and information science students!

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The Accidental Library Marketer Review

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(More customer reviews)I do research about "Library Marketing". This book shows well the concepts and practical ideas of "Library Marketing". I think every librarian, researcher, and professor in Library Science needs to read this book. As the author says, the class of "Library Marketing" is needed at Library and Information School. This book can be read easily. The author writes like narration with simple and easy expressions. Library is a treasure from ansient world. It keeps growing. And librarians can know how to make the libraries better, central in community, core in any organization with this book.

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The Accidental Library Marketer fills a need for library professionals and paraprofessionals who find themselves in an awkward position: They need to promote their libraries and servicesin the age of the internet, but they venever been taught how to do it effectively.This results-oriented A-to-Z guide by Kathy Dempsey longtime editor of the Marketing Library Services newsletter reveals the missing link between the everyday promotion librarians actually do and the real marketing that sguaranteed to assure funding, excite users, and build stronger communityrelationships. Combining real-life examples, expert advice, and checklists in a reader-friendly style, this is the complete how-to resource for successful library marketing and promotion.

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The Portable MLIS: Insights from the Experts Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently completed my MLIS and used this book as one of many tools to review for my comprehensive exam. I found the text most useful in summarizing and highlighting ethics issues, especially those discussed in the ALA's labyrinthine Intellectual Freedom Manual. Still, if you're looking for depth and substantial context, you're better off using the authors' original works (especially Rubin and Taylor). If you're thinking about going to library school, this is a good overview of what you'll be learning in the core courses. You may find it to be very relevant material, especially if you've never worked in a library before (which, personally, I HIGHLY recommend before you commit to a graduate school program). Overall, I'd recommend checking this book out from the library before committing to buying it at such a steep cover price.

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Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data Review

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(More customer reviews)Libraries are compendiums of data, but what point is there to the data if it's not presented in a good way? "Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data" is a guide for librarians on how to use the internet and all of the applications that have spawned out of it to improve their library as it serves for a vault of information. Featuring contributions from countless professional librarians, "Library Mashups" is a collection that should not be ignored.

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Developing Library and Information Center Collections (Library and Information Science Text Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)This volume by Evans and Sapanaro was a textbook in my collection development class. Given the very pragmatic approach of my instructor, I'm not surprised she selected this book.
First of all, collection development can be a very politically charged responsibility, especially in a public library. While this book may not give you all the nitty gritty details of how to deal with every situation that can threaten your library or your career, it can certainly provide helpful introduction on how to write a comprehensive and useful collection development policy that will guide the selection and deselection process, and insulate your library from a public relations fiasco.
In chapter 2, the authors provide a thorough but not overwhelming chapter on different approaches to assessing the information needs of your patrons, depending on the library you work (i.e. Public, academic, special library). Thankfully, they spare you from the fine grained details of research methods and statistical methods. In fact, they recommend hiring a consultant to help out with such procedures, since it might not always be practical to hire such a specialized staff member full time.
Chapter 4 provides a hefty and substantive overview of how to select materials for your library and how to evaluate these materials. Other chapters discuss the unique issues of evaluating and selectings serials and electronic resources.
While just about every chapter appeared to have very useful information, some noteworthy (personally speaking) chapters address legal issues, fiscal management, and deselection.
If you have been assigned this text consider yourself lucky. If not, it could be a good supplementary text. Professionals new to collection management will probably find this text to be a useful resource. Veterans of the field might not find much in this text, but it could serve as a good refresher to collection development practices.

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Using the Engineering Literature (Routledge Studies in Library and Information Science) Review

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(More customer reviews)The coverage in this reference is very thorough and covers all the disciplines of engineering. The sources include dictionaries, handbooks, textbooks, journals, online databases, online subject sites and associations. This resource will aid anyone who is starting out in an engineering discipline and the experienced engineer who needs help on a particular subject. I would recommend it for academic, special libraries and large public libraries where there is an interest in engineering. The only caveat I have is that it is already out of date. There are newer editions of some of the recommended sources available.

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The field of engineering is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary, and there is an ever-growing need for engineers to investigate engineering and scientific resources outside their own area of expertise. However, studies have shown that quality information-finding skills often tend to be lacking in the engineering profession. Using the Engineering Literature is a guide to the wide range of resources in all fields of engineering. The information age has greatly impacted the way engineers find information. While print is still important, resources are increasingly being made available in electronic formats, and the Web is now a major resource. Engineers have an effect, whether direct or not, on almost all aspects of our lives, and it is vital that they find the right information at the right time to create better products and processes.The book takes an engineering sub-discipline approach, detailing those resources that are most important for the practicing engineer and the librarians who work in engineering. Each chapter provides a short history and description of the discipline, then lists the most important resources by format: handbooks, dictionaries, texts, journals, websites, etc. Most references include a short annotation. The authors of each chapter are well-known, experienced librarians or faculty in the appropriate engineering discipline, sharing their expertise and experiences with engineering information.This is a guide to resources that are often unknown to the practicing engineer. It also serves as a textbook for the library school student or new engineering librarian, as well as a time-saving handbook for current librarians. The arrangement of materials provides easy and logical access to evaluated resources in engineering and supporting disciplines, providing a tool that is useful in reference services and collection development.

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I Found It on the Internet: Coming of Age Online Review

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(More customer reviews)Young adults, Internet ethics, and digital information are the intense focus of communities all across the U.S. Frances Jacobson Harris is a widely published librarian/author who addresses issues that concern library boards and parents. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are examined with clarity. Every library serving young adults in public libraries and schools should read this book and deliberate on the issues. This book is especially important for private and charter school staff who often struggle with little context. I believe I Found It on the Internet will broaden understanding and lead to fewer unfounded fears.

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I Found It on the Internet, Coming of Age Online, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I Found It On the Internet: Coming of Age Online is an outstanding introduction to the world of electronic interaction possibilities, and the influence they have on youngsters growing up in an environment where electronic interaction is often THE mode of communication. This is an authoritative, up to date resource includes citation of numerous significant studies, is conversational in tone, and always an enjoyable read.
Interested in delving into background/current status of instant messaging, chat services, e-mail, online media sharing services, web forums, collaborative work spaces, tagging and/or RSS feeds? Chapter 3, Information Technology Meets Communication Technology, does a superb job of introducing these topics.
The second part of the book, Consequences, deals with social implications within the student community, impacts on parent-student interactions, inclusion, exclusion, privacy and collaboration. These topics are followed by discussion and findings regarding moral development, cheating, improper use of intellectual property, hacking, and even hones in on special areas of focus such as issues regarding Facebook photos.
The final section of the book, Next Steps, focuses on establishment of appropriate home and school behaviors and development of critical evaluation skills. It culminates with discussion of the changing roles of libraries, librarians, and practices that enable librarians (and teachers!) to be more effective leaders in working effectively with students in best understanding and utilizing the new technologies/literacies.
I Found It On the Internet: Coming of Age Online has outstanding potential for inclusion in the National Writing Project Invitational Summer Workshops reading list, particularly as a pragmatic follow-up resource for those introduced to the new technologies by Herrington's Teaching of the New Writing. I just need to figure out how to do that...

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