Bøger af Jeannette Woodward

A magical button that vanquishes nightmares, an annoying ghost who helps solve a murder, a charming alien who rewards kindness with an extraordinary gift, and an irritating busybody who knows what she knows. These are just some of the alien, human, and not quite human beings that inhabit this collection.

During these tough economic times, more people are relying on libraries than ever before, even as library funding is being slashed or eliminated altogether. The hard truth is that many seasoned librarians are losing their jobs, and many recent LIS graduates are having a hard time finding one. Being unemployed is potentially devastating; without a clear, well-thought out game plan and considerable attention to their own personal well-being, those affected may find it difficult to recover. In this ALA Editions Special Report, Woodward, a veteran librarian with decades of experience, helps at-risk librarians * Prepare for budget crunches by showing them how to develop versatile skills and plan ahead for potential changes in employment * Educate themselves about which library positions are being phased out and which will hold steady or expand * Adjust their career goals, repurpose their existing skills for non-traditional librarianship, and even search for work in non-library settingsThis Special Report provides the compassionate guidance and pragmatic support that librarians will need to survive possible career crises and reenter the job market with renewed confidence.

Walks you through the process of overseeing the planning and construction of a building project. Containing helpful checklists and worksheets, this title includes: various references, standards, materials, and resources; tips for efficient HVAC systems and evolving rules for LEED certification; and, information on different technological issues.

Library computer users are often novices and may not be aware that even seemingly innocuous information supplied to Web sites can be mined by government agencies, unscrupulous businesses, and criminals.

Computerisation represents an economic commitment that many nonprofit groups with tight budgets have been reluctant to make. However, along with increased cometition, computerisation is no longer optional. Nonprofit Essentials: Managing Technology helps nonprofits take the leap and integrate technology throughout their operations.