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Author Archives: Cathy Hatterman
New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
The Repurposed Library; 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life, by Lisa Occhipinti
Lao Folktales, by Lajuppa Tossa with Kongdeuane Nettavong, ed. by Margaret Read MacDonald
Engaging in Evaluation and Assessment Research, by Peter Hernon, Robert E. Dugan, and Danuta A. Nitecki
Contemporary World Fiction; A Guide to Literature in Translation, by Juris Dilevko, Keren Dali, and Glenda Garbutt
More Technology for the Rest of Us; A Second Primer on Computing for the Non-IT Librarian, ed. by Nancy Courtney
Make Mine a Mystery II, A Reader’s Guide to Mystery & Detective Fiction, by Gary Warren Niebuhr
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Technology in Libraries with Challenges
I noticed at the Big Talk from Small Libraries Conference many libraries with challenges where finding ways to offer technology to their patrons. Here are some titles that may inspire projects of your own.
- Without a Net; Librarians Bridging the
Digital Divide, by Jessamyn C. West, Z674.75.I58 W47 2011
- No Shelf Required 2; Use and Management of Eectronic Books, edited by Sue Polanka, Z692.E4 N62 2012
- Public Libraries & the Internet; Roles, Perspectives, and Implications edited by John Carlo Bertot, Paul T. Jaeger, and Charles R. McClure, Z674.75.I58 P84 2011
- Anywhere Library; A Primer for the Mobile Web, by Courtney Greene, Missy Roser, and Elizabeth Ruane, Z680.5 .G74 2010
The supplement to American Libraries Jan/Feb 2012, v. 43, n.1/2, focuses on EBooks, entitled, EBooks Making New Connections.
One of a series of DVDs from College of DuPage, Library futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve: Technology Trends in Libraries: Tools, Skills, Staffing and Training, offers various views on technology, the library, and the future. Other titles in the series can be searched for by using the series title, Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve.
Please email me at cathy.hatterman@nebraska.gov with any topics you’d like to see in a blog.
As always,–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
The Cybrarian’s Web; An A-Z Guide to 101 FREE Web 2.0 Tools and Other Resources, by Cheryl Ann Peltier-Davis
Essential Library of Congress Subject Headings, by Vanda Broughton
How to Fix Copyright, by William Patry
A Book Sale How-To Guide; More Money, Less Stress by Pat Ditzler & Joann Dumas
Graphic Novels In Your School Library, by Jesse Karp, Illus. by Rush Kress
The Information Diet; A Case for Conscious Consumption, by Clay A. Johnson
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Survey of Use of RFID in Libraries, from Primary Research Group, Inc.
Teens, Libraries, and Social Networking; What Librarians Need to Know, ed. by Denise E. Agosto and Junde Abbas
Ready-Made Book Displays, by Nancy M. Henkel
Read on…Horror Fiction, by June Michelle Pulliam and Anthony J. Fonseca
The Customer-Focused Library; Re-Inventing the Public Library from the Outside-In, by Joseph R. Mathews
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Books to Help Stretch the Library Budget
If you need help stretching the library budget, there are a few things in our collection that may help.
I just entered “shoestring” in our catalog in the “Search” blank, with the button set to “Anywhere”, and discovered an interesting selection of titles. Here’s a sample:
- The Frugal Librarian; Thriving in Tough Economic Times, ed. by Carol Smallwood, Z683.2.U6 F73 2011
- The Shoestring Library, by Sheryl Kindle Fullner, Z683.2.U6 F85 2010
- The Small Public Library Survival Guide : Thriving on Less, by Herbert B. Landau, Z678.6 .L36 2008
Here are some new titles we’ve received you might find helpful:
- Cost Control for Nonprofits in Crisis, by G. Stevenson Smith, Z683.2.U6 S655
2011
- Lean Library Management: Eleven Strategies for Reducing Costs & Improving Services, by John J. Huber, Z678 .H84 2011
I found this DVD by searching library finance with the button set to “Anywhere”, and “Sorted” by copyright date: NLC DVD Library futures. Staying ahead of the curve. Making the best of a shrinking budget : creative practices in a new economy, recorded from a College of DuPage Teleconference broadcast.
As always,–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
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Customer Service Books For Before the Patron Says…
After reading about the experiences of public librarians at the service desk I was amazed at the situations they were put through and how well they handled the patrons. I thought maybe some of the following might be helpful as refreshers as well as sources of new ideas for handling situations.
- Defusing the Angry Patron, 2nd ed, by Rhea Joyce Rubin, Z711 .R79 2011
- How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian, by Carol Smallwood & Melissa J. Clapp, Z675.S57 H69 2012
- Listening to the Customer, by Peter Hernon, Z678.85 .H475 2011
- Customer Service Basics , DVD, Library Video Network, 2010 (short online video with catalog entry)
Coming up this month is the free Big Talk from Small Libraries Conference, offered online February 28, 2012. It’s about big things from small libraries, such as the following programs:”Gaming and Game Collection Development”, “Community Partnerships”, and “Training the Public” This conference was organized and is hosted by Michael Sauers and Laura Johnson of the Nebraska Library Commission and is co-sponsored by the Association for Small & Rural Libraries and Library Renewal.
As always,–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Best Practices for Corporate Libraries, ed. by Sigrid E. Kelsey & Marjorie J. Porter
Reading Julia Alvarez, by Alice L. Trupe
Reference Reborn; Breathing New Life into Public Services Librarianship, ed. by Diane Zabel
Reality is Broken; Why Games Make Us Better & How They Can Change the World, by Jane McGonigal
Pre- & Post- Retirement Tips for Librarians, ed. by Carol Smallwood
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New Books on Grants And Grant Writing
They say current economic trends are improving, however, grants are always a welcome addition to a library budget, and we’ve just received The ALA Book of Library Grant Money, 2012, the latest edition of the Big Book of Library Grant Money.
You’ll also find the following new titles in our catalog helpful:
- Winning Grants; a How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians with Multimedia Tutorials & Grant Developement Tools, by Pamela H. MacKellar
- Winning Library Grants; A Game Plan, by Herbert B. Landau
There is also a free webinar, from the Foundation Center, entitled Grantseeking Basics that was shown 1/11/12, the page linked to here has this one and other recorded webinars you may be interested in.
As always, –please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Starting from Scratch; Building a Teen Library Program, by Sarah Ludwig
Cost Control for Nonprofits in Crisis, by G. Stevenson Smith
100 Most Popular Contemporary Mystery Authors; Biographical Sketches & Bibliographies, by Bernard A. Drew
Library Management Tips That Work, edited by Carol Smallwood
Small Public Library Management, by Jane Pearlmutter & Paul Nelson
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Helping Those Experiencing Loss; A Guide to Grieving Resources, by Robert J. Grover & Susan G. Fowler
Humor & Information Literacy; Practical Techniques for Library Instruction, by Joshua Vossler & Scott Sheidlower
Make Mine a Mystery II; A Reader’s Guide to Mystery & Detective Fiction, by Gary Warren Niebuhr
Independent School Libraries; Perspectives on Excellence, edited by Dorcas Hand
Writing a Winning Technology Plan; A LITA Guide, # 17, by Jean V. Morrison
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian, by Carol Smallwood & Melissa J. Clapp
Crash Course in Genealogy, by David R. Dowell
Life Stories; A Guide to Reading Interests in Memoirs, Autobiographies, and Diaries, by Maureen O’Connor
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, & Questioning Teen Literature; A Guide to Reading Interests, by Carlisle K. Webber
The Shoestring Library, by Sheryl Kindle Fullner
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Historical Fiction for Teens; a Genre Guide, by Melissa Rabey
Middle Management in Academic & Public Libraries, edited by Tom Diamond
Instructional Technology Past, Present & Future, 3rd edition, edited by Fary J. Anglin
Practical Strategies for Cataloging Departments, edited by Rebecca L. Lubas
The Flying Dutchman & Other Folktales from the Netherlands, by Theo Meder, illustrations by Minke Priester
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Working in the Virtual Stacks; The New Library & Information Science, by Laura Townsend Kane
Every Child a Reader, 2nd ed., Kit, ALSC and PLA
Book Repair; A How-To-Do-It Manual, 2nd edition, revised, by Kenneth Lavender, revised by Artemis BonaDea
Let the Games Begin! Engaging Students with Field-Tested Interactive Information Literacy Instruction, edited by Theresa R. McDevitt
Shifting Winds; Nebraska’s Weather Story, by Betty Stevens
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Metadata for Digital Collections, by Steven J. Miller
Information Literacy & Information Skills Instruction; Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library, 3rd edition, by Nancy Pickering Thomas, Sherry R. Crow, & Lori L. Franklin
Assistive Technologies in the Library, by Barbara T. Mates
Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success, by Catherine Hakala-Ausperk
Building a Buzz: Libraries & Word-of-Mouth Marketing, by Peggy Barber & Linda Wallace
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New Books Added to the Library Commission Collection
The following books have been added to the collection–please contact the Information Services Team if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks.
Far North Tales; Stories From the Peoples from the Arctic Circle, translated & told by Bonnie C. Marshall, ed, bt Kra Van Deusen
Keep it Simple; a Guide to Assistive Technologies, by Ravonne A Green & Vera Blair
Listening to the Customer, by Peter Hernon & Joseph R. Matthews
Parents of Invention; the Development of Library Automation Systems in the Late 20th Century, by Christopher Brown-Syed
Primary Genreflecting; a Guide to Picture Books & Easy Readers, by Susan Fichtelberg & Bridget Dealy Volz
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New Books added to the Collection
The following books have been added to the collection – please contact the Information Services Team
if you’d like to check out any of these titles. Thanks!
Alone Together; Why We Expect More From Technology & Less from Each Other, by Shery Turkle
Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company that is Connecting the World, by David Kirkpatrick
The Filter Bubble; What the Internet is Hiding From You, by Eli Pariser
In the Plex; How Google Thinks, Works, & Shapes Our Lives, Steven Levy
Lean Library Management: Eleven Strategies for Reducing Costs & Improving Sevices, by John Huber
Practical Stratigies for Cataloging Departments, edited by Rebecca L Lubas
Quiet, Please; Dispatches From a Public Librarian, by Scott Douglas
Workplace Learning & Leadership, by Lori Reed & Paul Signorelli
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