Tag: Librarians

Free Download The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann
English | April 8, 2024 | ISBN: 0316567531, 0316572829 | True EPUB | 352 pages | 2.2 MB
This "celebration of the world of books" (Kirkus) is filled with true stories from the booksellers and librarians-the superheroes of reading-as told to the greatest storyteller of our time, James Patterson.

Free Download Joshua Hammer, "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1476777411, 1476777403 | EPUB | pages: 288 | 6.9 mb
To save ancient Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean’s Eleven in this "fast-paced narrative that is…part intellectual history, part geopolitical tract, and part out-and-out thriller" (The Washington Post) from the author of The Falcon Thief.

Free Download Alain Park, "Requirements for Certification of Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools,"
English | ISBN: 0226830128 | 2023 | 160 pages | PDF | 542 KB
The authoritative annual guide to the requirements for certification of teachers.

Free Download Marie Kelsey, "Cataloging for School Librarians"
English | 2018 | ISBN: 1538106086, 1538106078 | EPUB | pages: 412 | 9.2 mb
Cataloging for School Librarians, Second Edition presents the theory and practice of cataloging and classification to students and practitioners needing a clear sequential process to help them overcome cataloging anxiety. By following the instructions in this book, the new cataloger will become proficient at creating bibliographic records that meet current national standards, and make library materials accessible to students and faculty.

Free Download Educating Librarians in the Contemporary University: An Essay on iSchools and Emancipatory Resilience in Library and Information Science by Joacim Hansson
English | July 15, 2019 | ISBN: 1634000587 | 218 pages | PDF | 3.14 Mb
Library education is changing. At a time when librarianship is increasingly seen as part of the information industry, Library and Information Science is also searching for its place in a new and rapidly developing university landscape.

Free Download Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco, "Gamification: A Practical Guide for Librarians"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1442279133 | EPUB | pages: 148 | 2.1 mb
Games can seem to do the impossible: reach patrons and drive traffic to projects and services. But how can libraries use gamification and game elements to improve instruction and outreach, or to encourage the use of particular areas and services? In this guide, readers will learn about how to structure game activities in order to best reach their patrons. Chapters devoted to topics such as personalization, goal setting, working with partners, games in instruction, and assessment illustrate some of the many ways games can have an impact in libraries. Everything in this book is presented from a practical point of view – email templates, real-life examples, and scenarios are included. Games have a lot of potential for use in many different library services, and this book will help you decide how they might work best for you. From the first seeds of a project’s beginning to its eventual maturation, this book will help you develop, implement, and evaluate game-style projects at your library.

Free Download Robert Richmond Ellis, "Bibliophiles, Murderous Bookmen, and Mad Librarians: The Story of Books in Modern Spain "
English | ISBN: 1487542364 | 2022 | 320 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
The word "bibliophilia" indicates a love of books, both as texts to be read and objects to be cherished for their physical qualities. Throughout the history of Iberian print culture, bibliophiles have attempted to explain the psychological experiences of reading and collecting books, as well as the social and economic conditions of book production.