Buy Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Reference > Library and information sciences / Museology > Library and information services > Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library
Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library

Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



International Edition


X
About the Book

Students come to the school library every day with questions ranging from “How many people live in China?” to “I need to find out how the Sun began for my science paper.” Helping students find the answers to their questions is one of the most important responsibilities school librarians have.

In Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library, one of America’s premier school library educators covers the A-Z of both reference and information services for today’s library.

Everything from teaching students how to use sources to both in-person and virtual reference service is covered. A key feature of the text is an annotated bibliography of core print and electronic sources for elementary, middle, and high school collections.

Yes, reference and information services are vital library functions in the digital age. Even students who appear to be tech savvy have trouble finding the right information efficiently - and knowing what to do with it. This book examines information needs and behaviors, and provides strategies for assessing and meeting the informational needs of the school community. The book also addresses the conditions for optimum service: physical access (including virtual access), effective interaction and collaboration, instructional design, and systematic planning. Newer issues such as embedded librarianship, curation,collective intelligence, and web 2.0 intellectual property are also addressed. This book introduces the entering professional, and updates practitioners, to current standards and useful strategies.



Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: What Does Reference and Information Service in Today’s School Look Like?
Today’s World
Sidebar: Inventing Reference and Information Services
Defining Terms
Reference and Information Services within the School Library Program
Sidebar: Gathering RIS Baseline Data
References

Chapter 2: Determing Your Community’s Needs
Environmental Scan
User Populations
Developmental Issues
Special Populations
Adult Needs
SWOT Analysis
Conclusions
References

Chapter 3: Assessing Information Behaviors
Interacting with Information
The Added Task of Information Seeking
Intermediaries
Youth’s Information Behaviors
Children’s Information Behaviors
Teens’ Information Behaviors
Ethical Issues in Teens’ Information Behavior
General RIS Implications
Theories of Information Behavior
Optimizing Information Seeking Strategies
A Question of Behavior Quality
A Note about Information Architecture
Searching Print Resources
Searching the World Wide Web
Searching Database Aggregators
Considering Other Literacies
Manipulating Information
Sidebar: Constructing Questions
Assessing Information Behaviors
References

Chapter 4: Developing Resource Collections
What is a Reference Resource?
Profile of the Typical Reference Resource
Types of Reference Sources
Encyclopedias
Dictionaries
Almanacs and Yearbooks
Atlases
Handbooks and Manuals
Biographical Sources
Guides to Other Sources
Selecting Reference Sources
Generic Reference Selection Criteria
Selecting Electronic Reference Sources
Factors in Choosing Formats
Sidebar: Humans as Reference Sources
Selection Processes
Selection Steps
Selection Tools
Reference Sources Life Cycle
Core Reference Collection Suggestions
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Professional
Resource Sharing
References

Chapter 5: Providing Physical Access
Cataloging and Organization
Digital Reference Resource Access
The Big Picture about Library Portals
Sidebar: The Merits of Browsing
References

Chapter 6: Conducting Reference Interactions
Standards
Librarian Standards
Reference Service Standards
Youth-Specific Standards
The Physical and Virtual Context of Reference Interaction
Interacting with Populations with Special Needs
Purposeful RIS Interaction
Types of Reference Questions
Reader’s Advisory
Sidebar: What is the Real Question?
RIS Interactions in Online Environments
Online Visual Interaction
Online Interactive Skills
Collaboration
Basics of Collaboration
Partnerships
Collaborative Activities
Sidebar: Student iSquads
References

Chapter 7: Providing Reference and Information Services Instruction
Information Literacy and Learning Standards
Instruction to Improve Information Behaviors
Side Bar: Mapping the Curriculum
Instructional Design
Side Bar: Research Presentation Rubric
Resources
Instructional Delivery
Time Issues
Space Issues
Staffing
Instructional Method
Student Participation
Side Bar: Learning Activity Collaborative Planning Checklist
Dealing with Major Research Projects
Side Bar: Sample Social Justice Learning Activity
References

Chapter 8: Curating Reference and Information Services
What is Curation?
Packaging Information
Purpose-Specific Information Packaging
Format-Specific Information Packaging
Dynamic Packaging of Information
Branding
References

Chapter 9: Dealing with Legal and Ethical Issues
Legal Issues
RIS Ethics and School Librarians
Library Position Statements Dealing with Ethics
Sidebar: Equity in the Library/ Media Center
Research Ethics
Teaching Legal and Ethical Information Behavior
Ethics Isn’t Easy
References

Chapter 10: Managing Reference and Information Services
Facilities for RIS
RIS Technology Issues
RIS Staffing Issues
RIS Policies and Procedures
RIS Finances
School Library Public Relations and Marketing
Strategic Planning and Assessment
Comparative Assessment
Sidebar: RIS Planning Guide
Planning for the Future
References
Index
About the Author



About the Author :
Lesley S. J. Farmer, professor at California State University Long Beach, coordinates the librarianship program. She earned her M.S. in library science at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and received her doctorate in adult education from Temple University. Dr. Farmer is the author of more than twenty books. She was chair of the education section of the Special Libraries Association in 2012, and was the vice president of association relations for the International Association of School Librarianship.

Review :
This school library reference resource is a valuable tool for both current school librarians, as well as for use in school library courses. Farmer argues that the need for school librarians to assist patrons as they work to navigate through the abundance of digital content and information available to them is more crucial than ever. The author examines the reference and information services provided by school libraries in the context of the current digital and information age. School librarians are afforded with the tools and strategies to examine and assess the needs of the information seeker, in addition to helping students find and use the information they need in an efficient and effective manner. Authored by the coordinator of the librarianship program at California State University Long Beach, this work is geared specifically to librarians and media specialists working in the K-12 setting, as well as children’s librarians in public libraries. . . .The individual bibliographies in the chapters can be used separately in classes for future school media specialists, while the compiled bibliography for the book as a whole at the end serves as an excellent resource for future needs. The index helps readers to find specific areas of needed information as well. This volume describes library reference and information services in schools in the context of the current digital age, emerging technologies, informational needs, and students. It discusses information, information seekers, and the role of school librarians in providing these services, then specific aspects: determining the school's needs, what can be provided with the existing resources, and what can be added; assessing information behaviors and techniques for researching and retrieving information from print, nonprint, and digital resources; developing resource collections, criteria for specific formats and populations, and core resources at different school levels; providing access, including arranging, cataloging, virtual access, and disability requirements; standards and strategies for conducting face-to-face and virtual reference interactions, as well as consortia and outsourced digital reference services; providing reference and information services instruction, including information literacy standards, instructional design, different modes of instruction, and embedding instruction into the curriculum; selecting and organizing services, and content and format issues; dealing with legal and ethical issues; and managing services and strategic planning. Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today’s School Libraryis very suitable for courses that prepare students for work in school libraries. The writing style is very clear and students will find the book accessible. Everything a new school librarian needs to know is in this book.


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780810887183
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
  • Height: 230 mm
  • No of Pages: 196
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Width: 153 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0810887185
  • Publisher Date: 27 Mar 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 326 gr


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC -
Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!