[WLA-All] New Library Science Publications at the Wyoming State Library

[Jamie Markus]

Visit the New Library Science Publications at the Wyoming State Library webpage, http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/newpubs.html, to view an annotated list of new items added to the State Library's Professional Collection. (Click on the title of each item to put it on hold or to order it through Interlibrary Loan).


This month's additions include:

The big book of library grant money. 
Providing targeted access to the most promising major givers, The Big Book of Library Grant Money 2007 is the largest directory available, pulled from an authoritative and up-to-the-minute database of library-specific funders. This forward-looking edition includes nearly 2,400 private and corporate foundations and givers that have either indicated an interest in giving money to libraries or have already done so.

Gamers-- in the library?!: The why, what, and how of videogame tournaments for all ages. 
As a leading expert on producing videogame tournaments and events, Neiburger explains why videogame programming holds huge potential for libraries. He offers the complete toolkit. Follow these practical and proven guidelines to get answers to all your questions - from convincing the skeptics to getting audience feedback through your blog.

Library collection development policies: School libraries and learning resource centers. 
This work attempts to fill the void in the library literature relating to collection development policies for school libraries and to assist both library school students and professionals in the field with the compilation, revision, and implementation of policies.

Mapping the library landscape: Finding the trends that matter [DVD].
A discussion of how what is happening in the world influences consumer desires and how libraries can be ready to meet patron expectations.

Serving Latino communities: A how-to-do-it manual for librarians.
Chapter coverage helps library staff understand the needs of their library's Latino community; develop successful programs and services; obtain funding for projects and programs; prepare staff to work more effectively with Latinos; establish partnerships with relevant external agencies and organizations; improve collection development; and perform effective outreach and public relations.


For a full list of new items, visit http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/newpubs.html.

Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.


Jamie

Jamie Markus   jmarku at state.wy.us 
Continuing Education Coordinator
Wyoming State Library
516 South Greeley Hwy
Cheyenne, WY 82002
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