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Creating the Full-Service Homework Center in Your Library

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Public libraries that take a proactive approach to homework help – by setting up organized, public library homework centres – have the potential to become catalysts for better performance in school, improved self esteem, and engaged, co-operative learning. In this volume, Cindy Mediavilla describes what constitutes an effective homework centre – a separate space in the library, with set hours, clearly defined services, and an assigned staff member. Computers are hel… More >>

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Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries: A Guide and Annotated Bibliography

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Detailed annotations (100-150 words) on some 500 items focus on articles, books, and book chapters published from 1980 through 1991 and important classic items published prior to 1980. With both scholarly/theoretical and practical how-to perspectives, the book covers material concerning research, university, college, community college, and special libraries. Major chapters discuss an overview of the collection evaluation process, methods and methodology, use studies… More >>

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Classification: Options and Opportunities

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This new book explores a wide range of options surrounding the choice and application of library and bibliographic classification systems. It provides detailed descriptions of alternative provisions in the much-used Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems, as well as descriptions and discussions of several alternative systems, such as Bliss Bibliographic, Universal Decimal, and Reader-Interest. The book also treats the use of multiple classifica… More >>

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