Dictionary for School Library Media Specialists
Title | Dictionary for School Library Media Specialists PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Maude McCain |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 234 |
Release | 2001-04-15 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0313009163 |
Changes in technology, in society, and in your role as a library media specialist have spawned hundreds of new words, phrases, and acronyms. Where can you find their meanings? This dictionary was created to provide a single source of definitions for the language specifically associated with your profession. It covers all the basic terminology-words, phrases, and acronyms-you need for the daily operation of a K-12 school library media center. There are terms related to librarianship and publishing (access point, inquiry learning, incunabula, taxonomy), technology (gigabyte, microLIF), awards (Edwards, Alex, Children's Choices), organizations (Children's Book Council, LITA), celebrations (Children's Book Week), and more. Practical, thorough, and easy to use, this book is a ready-reference you'll use again and again.
Dictionary for Library and Information Science
Title | Dictionary for Library and Information Science PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Reitz |
Publisher | Libraries Unlimited |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004-04-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1563089629 |
This dictionary is an english-language resource for terminology used in all types of libraries. With more than 4,000 terms and cross-references, the dictionary's content has been carefully selected and includes terms from publishing, printing, literature, and computer science.
The Teacher's Handbook on the School Library Media Center
Title | The Teacher's Handbook on the School Library Media Center PDF eBook |
Author | Betty Martin |
Publisher | Hamden, Conn. : Library Professional Publications |
Pages | 408 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
The Greenwood Dictionary of Education
Title | The Greenwood Dictionary of Education PDF eBook |
Author | John William Collins |
Publisher | Greenwood |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780313361548 |
The first of its kind since the 1980s, this book provides authoritative definitions for more than 2,600 terms that apply to educational research, practice, and theory. The overall focus is on the most critical terms in education as used by current practitioners, yet references to significant historical events in education are also included. Each of the definitions is 25-250 words and has been written by a knowledgeable practitioner or researcher in the field. Included are acronyms and initialisms commonly used in the field, names and descriptions of relevant organizations, and important legal decisions relating to education. An extensive bibliography provides useful sources for further research. This reference work will be valuable for professionals in the K-12 setting, students of education, and educators and researchers in colleges of education. Librarians at academic, public, and school libraries will find the dictionary immensely useful in interpreting education terminology.
The Librarian's Book of Lists
Title | The Librarian's Book of Lists PDF eBook |
Author | George M. Eberhart |
Publisher | American Library Association |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 2010-05-10 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0838990835 |
The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift.
The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science
Title | The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science PDF eBook |
Author | Heartsill Young |
Publisher | Ediciones Díaz de Santos |
Pages | 498 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 9780838903711 |
Glossary of library and information.
The Essential School Library Glossary
Title | The Essential School Library Glossary PDF eBook |
Author | Jo Ellen Priest Misakian |
Publisher | Linworth |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 158683150X |
Whether you are a veteran library media specialist or new to the profession, this practical reference tool helps you articulate your media program's vision by providing simple and easily accessible definitions.