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Cost Analysis, Cost Recovery, Marketing and Fee-Based Services

A Guide for the Health Sciences Librarian

By: M Sandra Wood

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Cost Analysis, Cost Recovery, Marketing and Fee-Based Services

A Guide for the Health Sciences Librarian

By: M Sandra Wood

This outstanding volume won the 1986 Ida and George Eliot Prize--awarded by the Medical Library Association for the work judged most effective in furthering medical librarianship. Library professionals review the controversy behind fee-for-service programs and provide a rationale for incorporating them into contemporary library philosophies of service. Some fee-based services are necessary for survival in a society that treats information as a marketable commodity; this comprehensive book gives practical advice on cost analysis, cost recovery and marketing of reference services, and presents information on establishing a fee-based information service, as well as examples of successful information service programs.

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1317951298

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Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship

By: M. Sandra Wood

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Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship

By: M. Sandra Wood

Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship covers a wide range of areas beyond traditional medical libraries. This helpful guide provides an overview of the health care environment, academic health sciences, hospital libraries, health informatics, and more. This single volume provides a sound foundation on health sciences libraries to students, beginning, and practicing librarians alike.

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0789035952

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End User Searching in the Health Sciences

By: M Sandra Wood,Ellen Brassil Horak,Bonnie Snow

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End User Searching in the Health Sciences

By: M Sandra Wood,Ellen Brassil Horak,Bonnie Snow

Valuable to both the health professional and information provider, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed look at online biomedical database searching by end users. Experts fully assess the numerous implications of end user searching and synthesize a wide variety of views and successful practices. By examining the types of users, institutional settings, products used, and applications, this important volume probes the specific variations among programs and provides a solid overview of end user searching in the health science field. The volume includes informative chapters on determining content and structure of online educational materials, training the end user, the issues in implementing end user search systems, and much more.

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1317951247

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Bioterrorism and Political Violence

Web Resources

By: M. Sandra Wood

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Bioterrorism and Political Violence

Web Resources

By: M. Sandra Wood

The Internet can be a bewildering maze of information, often from questionable sources. This book points the way to reliable information on bioterror! Since the September 11 attacks, there has been an unparalleled demand for information on bioterrorism. Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resources is an ideal guide for people around the world who are turning to the Internet to find that information. This essential book provides you with comprehensive listings of many helpful websites, focusing on those run by government agencies, professional organizations, and educational institutions. Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resource also gives you tips on searching for other useful sites. It examines sites covering the full spectrum of concerns, from anthrax and hate crimes to nuclear terrorism and disaster preparedness. Bilingual resources and ways to help children cope with our rapidly changing world are also highlighted throughout. It?s been said that ?information is the best defense,? and with this book you?ll be able to find the information you need. Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resources will also show you how to find reliable information on related topics, including: post-traumatic stress disorder terms and issues related to terrorism in the Middle East sites that honor the victims of the September 11 attacks dealing with bereavement and grief the psychological impacts of terrorism

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CRC Press

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0789019655

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9780789019653

Cancer Resources on the Internet

By: M Sandra Wood,Eric P De Lozier

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Cancer Resources on the Internet

By: M Sandra Wood,Eric P De Lozier

Cancer Resources on the Internet shows cancer patients, their families, and oncology health care professionals how the Internet can be used to locate information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of different forms of cancer; to locate specialized treatment centers around the world; to facilitate support groups; and to provide a mechanism for individuals to share experiences and stories. This book includes a discussion of the quality of information on the Net (and how to assess it); evaluations of Web sites in terms of content, clarity, and user-friendliness; and advice on how to conduct a focused, subject-specific search. Arranged in an order that gives a general starting point and then leads to more specific needs, Cancer Resources on the Internet helps you by: providing an overview of cancer resources available on the WWW--how to overcome the sheer quantity of information and find the most relevant sites discussing the National Cancer Institute's CancerNet, including ways to access the network and links to other resources detailing OncoLink, the first multimedia cancer information resource on the Internet offering state- of-the-art, quality information reviewing NCI's comprehensive cancer center's 26 web sites--from patients’and referring physicians’viewpoints showing how to find information on breast cancer on the Internet--Web-based resources on risk factors, early detection, treatment, psychological aspects, and breast cancer in men discussing different types of Internet resources (mailing lists, newsgroups, and real-time communication) and using cancer information to show how health care information can be transferred from physician to patient and back again illustrating a practical use of Internet Relay Chat (IRC)--how it offers accessibility to shut-in and convalescing patients and instant, real-time support guiding you through the process a newly diagnosed Hodgkin's Disease patient might use to find information and support on the Internet reviewing resources found on the Web about alternative and complementary therapies for cancer Information resources on the Internet about cancer, from Web sites to listservs and chat groups, are plentiful. In fact, cancer patients and oncology health care professionals were some of the earliest users of the Internet as a health information resource. Using cancer as the focus of this book provides a helpful overview of the various health care uses of the Net.

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0789003449

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9780789003447

Women's Health on the Internet

By: Janet M Coggan

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Women's Health on the Internet

By: Janet M Coggan

Share the results of 45 years of front-line medical research!This valuable book covers varied organ pathology in a wide range of syndromes induced by viral infection and toxin exposure. Enteroviral and Toxin Mediated Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Other Organ Pathologies discusses such lethal problems as cardiomyopathy, liver failure, pancreatic cancer, brain tumors, and renal disease, as well as the debilitating disorders of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and other post-viral syndromes. This essential text is profusely illustrated with photographs, photomicrographs, charts, EKGs, X-rays, and graphic depictions of other medical test results.With case studies of individual patients and whole families, Enteroviral and Toxin Mediated Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Other Organ Pathologies brings you the benefit of seeing the patients and their illnesses in the context of their lifestyles, work histories, and family medical history. Not a retrospective survey using medical records alone, this unique book is the result of Dr. Richardson's more than 45 years doing research with the prestigious Newcastle Research Group while engaged in General Family Practice. The scope of this book includes: the complex relationship between host and virus the aftereffects of viral illnesses on various systems, including the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine discussions of varied effects of viral syndromes on different family members consideration of viral effects on mother and fetus during pregnancy ideas for treatment and further research Enteroviral and Toxin Mediated Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Other Organ Pathologies provides both powerful case studies and exciting theoretical considerations based on research. It is an essential tool for family physicians as well as researchers into post-viral syndromes and the effects of toxin exposure.

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1000951146

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith

101 Inspirational Stories about Life, Belief, and Spiritual Renewal

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen,Susan M. Heim

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith

101 Inspirational Stories about Life, Belief, and Spiritual Renewal

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen,Susan M. Heim

Everyone’s "faith story" is different. In the book, people of Christian and Jewish faiths share their personal stories about this life-changing and powerful event, providing inspiration and encouragement to readers. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith is filled with inspiring stories about the number of ways people discover, or rediscover, their faith -- whether it’s Christian or Jewish. The inspirational and powerful stories will touch the hearts and souls of readers.

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Simon and Schuster

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1611592178

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Improving Internet Reference Services to Distance Learners

By: William Miller,Rita M. Pellen

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Improving Internet Reference Services to Distance Learners

By: William Miller,Rita M. Pellen

Development of communications technology is enabling reference librarians to enhance the services they provide for distance learners. This book explores the recent developments in this field.

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Psychology Press

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0789027186

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The Creative Imperative

Human Growth & Planetary Evolution

By: Charles M. Johnston

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The Creative Imperative

Human Growth & Planetary Evolution

By: Charles M. Johnston

The Creative Imperative confronts the most critical question of our time: how we must think to have a vital future. It first introduced the thinking of Creative Systems Theory over thirty years ago and remains one of the most important resources for understanding the theory and its contribution. It is also a valued reference for people interested in a deep understanding of creative process. Creative Systems Theory is a comprehensive framework for understanding purpose, change, and interrelationship in human systems. It helps us better understand the past, tease apart current cultural dilemmas, and make sense of what a vital human future will require of us. The theory offers a overarching approach to understanding that reflects the more mature and encompassing kind of thinking that will become more and more essential in times ahead. The Creative Imperative is significant not just for the insights it brings from Creative Systems Theory's beginnings, but also for the particular attention it brings to many of the theory's foundational concepts. In addition, it richly documents ideas with photographs of art and architecture through history. Much in Creative Systems Theory has not been expressed more richly or fully since.

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0974715409

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Becoming a Powerhouse Librarian

How to Get Things Done Right the First Time

By: Jamie M. Gray

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Becoming a Powerhouse Librarian

How to Get Things Done Right the First Time

By: Jamie M. Gray

Becoming a Powerhouse Librarian: How to Get Things Done Right the First Time will help you recognize and implement specific behaviors and actions librarians use to successfully drive projects forward, institute new services or revamp old ones, and establish key relationships both inside and outside of the library. Each behavior or trait covered can be either developed or strengthened within an individual or team. The book features practical tips to build skills in each topic area. Examples of topics found in this book include: lifelong learning, risk-taking, creativity, identifying and leveraging stakeholders, creating balance, knowing when to lead and when to follow, handling setbacks and avoiding burnout. Each chapter includes: • A basic description of the behavior and why it is important for success • Overview of core building blocks/elements necessary within each chapter (ex. engaging external stakeholders vs. internal stakeholders) • Examples of actions that readers can take (ex. establishing agreed upon language everyone can understand) • Sidebar of 5 good and bad habits that can impact success • Personal anecdotes from working librarians Whether you're just beginning your library career or you're a seasoned professional, Becoming a Powerhouse Librarian is sure to have something for you!

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1442278706

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Internet Reference Support for Distance Learners

By: William Miller,Rita M. Pellen

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Internet Reference Support for Distance Learners

By: William Miller,Rita M. Pellen

Development of communications technology is enabling reference librarians to enhance the services they provide for distance learners. This book explores the recent developments in this field.

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0789029383

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Public Opinion

Democratic Ideals, Democratic Practice

By: Rosalee A. Clawson,Zoe M. Oxley

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Public Opinion

Democratic Ideals, Democratic Practice

By: Rosalee A. Clawson,Zoe M. Oxley

In Public Opinion: Democratic Ideals, Democratic Practice, Fourth Edition, Clawson and Oxley link the enduring normative questions of democratic theory to existing empirical research on public opinion. Organized around a series of questions—In a democratic society, what should be the relationship between citizens and their government? Are citizens’ opinions pliable? Are they knowledgeable, attentive, and informed?—the text explores the tension between ideals and their practice. Each chapter focuses on exemplary studies, explaining not only the conclusion of the research, but how it was conducted, so students gain a richer understanding of the research process and see methods applied in context.

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CQ Press

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1544390181

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Understanding How Students Develop

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Hannah Gascho Rempel,Kelly McElroy,Laurie M. Bridges

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Understanding How Students Develop

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Hannah Gascho Rempel,Kelly McElroy,Laurie M. Bridges

Understanding How Students Develop is a one-stop source of practical advice for both librarians who are just beginning to work with students from elementary school through college, as well as helpful tips for seasoned library user services professionals, including school, reference, instruction, and outreach librarians. The book supplies a detailed roadmap for applying key development theories to daily interactions with students. Subjects covered include: Integrating development theories into practice Intellectual development theories Identity development theory Involvement theory Assessing the impact of using development theories Throughout the book sidebars highlight practical applications, important quotations from key texts, and case studies for consideration. After reading this book, librarians who work with a wide range of users will have a practical approach for incorporating development theories into their daily practice, making them more responsive to the varying needs of their users, and more understanding of what elements of their user services programs can be better tailored to meet students at a range of developmental stages.

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1442279222

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Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Women

By: M Sandra Wood

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Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Women

By: M Sandra Wood

Learn to use the Internet to find important information on cosmetic surgery procedures—and the right surgeon to do it! Hundreds of thousands are considering cosmetic surgery of some sort. The question is where can you go to find out what is right for you? The Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Women gives you the advantage of finding out everything you want to know about cosmetic surgery—from the comfort and privacy of your own home. This comprehensive resource guides you through the mountains of information on the Internet, providing a thorough listing of Web sites detailing every aspect of plastic and cosmetic surgery for every body part, as well as presenting strategies for finding specific information you are looking for. The Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Women gives you the tools to find information about a specific procedure, learn the surgery’s advantages as well as risks—even how to locate the best surgeons for the procedure. The book provides screen shots to illustrate Web sites, information on where to find the latest important statistics and data, and helpful definitions for cosmetic surgery terms. The Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Women not only lists Internet addresses and basic sites on cosmetic surgery, but also reveals where to find quality information on: the costs of surgery selecting a cosmetic surgeon liposuction calf implants tummy tucks thigh lifts buttock liposculpture buttock augmentation belt lipectomy breast surgeries, including enlargement, lifts, reconstruction, and reduction cheek implants facelifts jaw augmentation laser skin resurfacing lip augmentation nose surgery cellulite treatment Botox injections hair removal hair transplantation scar revision wrinkle treatment chemical peels cosmetic dentistry and much more! The Internet Guide to Cosmetic Surgery for Women is an essential guide for anyone interested in or considering plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.

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1135413770

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The New Information Literacy Instruction

Best Practices

By: Patrick Ragains,M. Sandra Wood

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The New Information Literacy Instruction

Best Practices

By: Patrick Ragains,M. Sandra Wood

The new ACRL information literacy concepts brings renewed interest in information literacy instruction and skills for librarians. The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices offers guidance in planning for and implementing information literacy instruction programs in a wide range of instructional situations, including: Course-related instruction Freshman composition courses Professional medical education New course development and delivery One-shot sessions Formal, credit courses Distance education Visual literacy and more As librarians take a new look at information literacy instruction, this essential book will help guide you in creating and maintaining a quality instruction program.

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1442257946

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Creating a Tween Collection

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Karen M. Smith

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Creating a Tween Collection

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Karen M. Smith

Specialized collections for tweens, or middle schoolers, are relatively new and becoming increasingly popular. This Practical Guide gives librarians everything they need to create such a collection. Beginning with a brief description of the early adolescent brain and developmental stages, and a history of youth and teen services in libraries, Creating a Tween Collection provides a solid foundation on which librarians can build support for such a collection. In addition, librarians will be given specific criteria for what constitutes “tween literature,” guidelines for forming parameters that will work for their community, and suggestions for using reviews and other sources in selecting appropriate materials and dealing with controversial titles. Finally, readers will learn how to re-allocate spaces and budgets, and how to market their new collection to patrons. This is a must-read for librarians who are looking to build a middle school collection in order to better serve their patrons. This book: - Provides rationale about the importance of a specialized Tween Collection. - Gives specific examples for both fiction and nonfiction books, databases and websites. - Provides guidance for creating diverse collections and tips for dealing with possible challenges. - Includes numerous case studies and booklists

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1538116944

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Systems Librarianship

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Brighid M. Gonzales

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Systems Librarianship

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Brighid M. Gonzales

Systems Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers new systems librarians and interested LIS students foundational knowledge about the field of systems librarianship as well as practical information and strategies for common projects like migrating a library system and technology planning. With up-to-date information based on a survey of 200 practicing systems librarians, the current professional literature, and on-the-job experience, this practical guide covers everything a new systems librarian should know in order to succeed in this field. The first half of the book covers background information about the systems librarian position, hiring trends and job searching tips, as well as essential knowledge on library systems like the ILS, content management systems, and emerging technology. The second half of the book provides how-to information for some of the most common and often daunting projects a new systems librarian might be expected to take on, including systems migration, website redesign, technology planning, and project management. Also included are where to find useful resources and support from the library community, such as pertinent listservs, professional associations, conferences, and journals, blogs, and other professional content. Finally, the book features informational interviews with over a dozen systems librarians working in a variety of library types across the professional spectrum, offering their experienced takes and advice on libraries, technology, and the profession. While new systems librarians can often feel overwhelmed and underprepared for their first professional position, this book will serve as a useful resource for navigating the ins and outs of this dynamic and challenging field.

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1538130750

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Successful Library Fundraising

Best Practices

By: M. Sandra Wood

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Successful Library Fundraising

Best Practices

By: M. Sandra Wood

Obtaining the funding to maintain and grow library services and resources has always been a challenge. Successful Library Fundraising: Best Practices brings together a wealth of information from public, academic, special, and school libraries who share their successful approaches to raising funds through a variety of traditional and “outside-the-box” methods: Library development (cultivating donors) Endowments Corporate financing Special events Friends’ groups and volunteers Grants, and more Fundraising is critical in today’s economic climate. Tips and ideas from this volume will help library professionals gain confidence to begin a fundraising program or improve their current fundraising activities.

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144223170X

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HIV/AIDS Community Information Services

Experiences in Serving Both At-Risk and HIV-Infected Populations

By: M Sandra Wood,Jeffrey T Huber

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HIV/AIDS Community Information Services

Experiences in Serving Both At-Risk and HIV-Infected Populations

By: M Sandra Wood,Jeffrey T Huber

Information forms the basis for education, and currently education is the only weapon available to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS and to foster empathy toward individuals already affected by the disease. HIV/AIDS and Community Information Services provides readers with insight into the information construct within the AIDS arena and how that construct affects the provision of information services to the HIV/AIDS affected population. It will serve as an irreplaceable reference as the number of individuals with AIDS increases, creating a greater demand for information and making that information increasingly difficult to provide. While directories exist to assist with practical approaches to accessing HIV/AIDS-related information, none had served as a comprehensive resource concerning the nature of that information or the provision of information services. HIV/AIDS Community Information Services fills that void. It fosters the enlightenment of the general public concerning the true nature of HIV/AIDS, guides readers in providing information services--both educational and recreational--to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, and encourages the dissemination of instructional materials to those individuals at risk for infection. In doing so, contributors provide readers with information about: the relationship between AIDS and the body of information concerning the disease the complex nature of HIV/AIDS-related information available HIV/AIDS information services information as a means for empowerment suggestions for future programs, potential collaboration efforts, and innovative services An essential guide for information professionals, librarians, health educators, counselors, members of community-based AIDS service organizations, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS Community Information Services foster the creation, accession, collection, organization, dissemination, and sharing of information concerning the HIV/AIDS epidemic and promotes the provision of services to individuals already affected by HIV/AIDS.

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1317950992

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Public Opinion: Democratic Ideals, Democtratic Practice

By: Rosalee A. Clawson,Zoe M. Oxley

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Public Opinion: Democratic Ideals, Democtratic Practice

By: Rosalee A. Clawson,Zoe M. Oxley

In this revision to their lauded core text, Clawson and Oxley continue to link the enduring normative questions of democratic theory to existing empirical research on public opinion. Exploring the tension between ideals and their practice, each chapter focuses on exemplary studies so students gain a richer understanding of the research process and see methods applied in context.

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1608717968

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The ABCs of ERM

Demystifying Electronic Resource Management for Public and Academic Librarians

By: Jessica Zellers,Tina M. Adams,Katherine Hill

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The ABCs of ERM

Demystifying Electronic Resource Management for Public and Academic Librarians

By: Jessica Zellers,Tina M. Adams,Katherine Hill

The ever-shifting landscape of electronic resources challenges even the most tech-savvy information professionals. Now, however, you can surmount those challenges, with the solid backing offered in this practical book. Despite their being visible, valuable, and expensive components of public and academic library collections, electronic resources remain somewhat mysterious to many librarians. How do you deal with vendors, how do you decide which e-resources to buy, how do you optimize access for remote users, and perhaps most importantly, how do you motivate your public to use them? Created by three front-line practitioners, this guide answers all of those questions and more, offering practical advice to information professionals involved in any aspect of electronic resource management—from selecting, acquiring, and activating to managing, promoting, and deselecting. It features clear instructions along with definitions, checklists, FAQs, and sidebars comprising sensible tips and anecdotal asides for the involved librarian. Written in a lively style and brimming with helpful information, this is the guide you'll wish you had in library school, and a resource you will refer to again and again.

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9798216041443

Organizational Communication

By: Gerald M. Goldhaber

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Organizational Communication

By: Gerald M. Goldhaber

A text for business or communications students and people engaged in industrial organizations. Examines the behavior of organizations, the communication process, interaction formats, and the diagnosis and change of dyscommunication. First published in 1974. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

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0697129217

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9780697129215

Developing a Library Accessibility Plan

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Rebecca M. Marrall

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Developing a Library Accessibility Plan

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Rebecca M. Marrall

Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides library professionals with the knowledge, tools and templates, and practical examples necessary for developing a tailored and comprehensive accessibility plan for their institution. Part One provides foundational knowledge about disability experiences in libraries, including an overview of existing legislation and a breakdown of the disability community in the United States. This part also names and defines the impact of different accessibility barriers within online, physical, and instructional settings for different populations. Part Two outlines the initial stages of a developing a comprehensive plan for resolving accessibility issues. These chapters explore how to conduct an environmental scan of existing challenges, strategies for identifying potential partners in the resolution of these problems, and how to prioritize accessibility initiatives and projects. Part Three provides several practical, real life examples of projects and initiatives drawn from the author's professional experiences. These case studies offer a summary of each accessibility project along the corresponding impact, finished by an analysis of "lessons learned" from the experience. A copy of all tools, templates, and other planning documents are available in the chapter itself. The book will help readers understand how to inventory, prioritize, plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive improvement plan for electronic, physical, and instructional and/or programming-related accessibility issues within their library.

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1538131145

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Planning, Renovating, Expanding, and Constructing Library Facilities in Hospitals, Academic Medical

By: M Sandra Wood,Elizabeth Connor

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Planning, Renovating, Expanding, and Constructing Library Facilities in Hospitals, Academic Medical

By: M Sandra Wood,Elizabeth Connor

Get the tools to meet the challenge of building or renovating a library! The challenge of renovating or constructing a library requires organizational skill, resourcefulness, creativity, and willingness to compromise. Planning, Renovating, Expanding, and Constructing Library Facilities in Hospitals, Academic Medical Centers, and Health Organizations presents thirteen insightful case studies revealing how many libraries have been have been built or renovated using innovations designed to meet a specific organization's needs. Each study plainly highlights objectives, methods, results, and conclusions, and reviews the design of the completed library. Ideas and approaches are presented clearly, showing the designing, refurbishing, and refurnishing of existing library space; the merging of library collections and services; and the construction of multimillion dollar library buildings—with each study explaining proven strategies which can be used or adapted to fit the reader’s own circumstances. Planning, Renovating, Expanding, and Constructing Library Facilities in Hospitals, Academic Medical Centers, and Health Organizations explains the steps in the planning process, including needs analysis, goal setting, and public relations, as well as the practical considerations of packing and unpacking. The contributors are noted library authorities intimately involved in every facet of the construction procedure and cost accounting, and the book includes helpful photographs, illustrations, tables, and appendices to clarify and help practicing librarians and library students alike fully understand the strategies needed to create a functional library facility that fulfills expectations. Planning, Renovating, Expanding, and Constructing Library Facilities in Hospitals, Academic Medical Centers, and Health Organizations includes case studies of: a resource library moved into a basement renovations to the Osler Library at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec construction of the Booker Health Services Library at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center a merger of two libraries at Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey the renovation of a small hospital library designing a new library in a historic naval hospital the Hope Fox Eccles Clinical Library Renovation Project expansion and renovation of the Welch Medical Library at Johns Hopkins University and much more! Planning, Renovating, Expanding, and Constructing Library Facilities in Hospitals, Academic Medical Centers, and Health Organizations is an insightful resource for educators, students, and librarians of all types.

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Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship

By: M. Sandra Wood

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McGraw-Hill's Spanish Student Dictionary

By: Regina M. Qualls,L. Sanchez

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McGraw-Hill's Spanish Student Dictionary

By: Regina M. Qualls,L. Sanchez

The words you need, quickly and easily Especially designed for beginning learners, this dictionary will help you master the essential words of Spanish. Inside you'll find entries that include pronunciations and grammatical information in a clear, easy-to-understand format, as well as helpful example sentences to show each word in everyday context.

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