The Reader's Shelf, collection development features, collection management articles, and roundups of subjects on the verge.
ALA/ARL Issues Guide to Google Settlement Andrew Albanese - 11/19/2008
For those confused about the recent Google Book Search settlement with publishers and authors, Jonathan Band's new guide emphasizes provisions that apply directly to libraries.
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Reference BackTalk: Crash Course in Copyright By Cheryl Miller Maddox - 11/15/2008
Do your patrons ever ask you why only a portion of the text from an ebook may be copied and printed? Do students want to know why certain databases can be accessed in the library but not remotely? Is a library user surprised to find that 30 copies of a musical score cannot be photocopied for distribution without obtaining permission from the publisher? Because U.
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The Reader's Shelf—Long Ships and Broadswords: Viking Fiction 11/15/2008
Between the eighth and the 11th century, the Vikings swept out of Scandinavia, raiding and trading from the Middle East to North America. It was a turbulent time filled with technological advancements, religious turmoil, cultural mingling, and more than a few military clashes. The turbulence and tension of the period creates the opportunity for great action and engaging characters.
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Music for the Masses Matthew Moyer, Reference Librarian, Popular Media Dept., Jacksonville P.L., FL, November 12, 2008 TV On The Radio (and big screen)
Accidentally catching the band TV on the Radio last week on The Tonight Show With Jay... More
Music for the Masses Matthew Moyer, Reference Librarian, Popular Media Dept., Jacksonville P.L., FL, October 31, 2008 Slipping On Black Ice
Happy Halloween!
A quick seasonal sonic note: It might be a good idea to sna... More
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