[Libs-Or] new library science titles available from OSL

Thu May 13 16:10:42 PDT 2010

The following new titles are available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library. If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us<mailto:library.request at state.or.us> or (fax) 503-588-7119.  Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos).  Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way.

[cid:image007.jpg at 01CAF2B6.D60DF8D0] Kovacs, Diane K.   The Kovacs Guide to Electronic Library Collection Development: Essential Core Subject Collections, Selection Criteria, and Guidelines, Second Edition   New York: Neal-Schuman, 2009.  025.284 KOVAC 2nd ed.  ISBN 978-1555706647

First published in 2004, this second edition provides updated and enhanced information on "how to build, expand, improve, and maintain an e-library collection." Chapters cover general collection guidelines and licensing basics; especially useful are individual sections citing specific Web sites for e-collection sources in ready reference, business, medicine, biology, engineering, physical and earth sciences, and the social sciences and humanities. Kovacs, who co-compiled a few editions of the invaluable print Directory of Electronic Journals, Newsletters, and Academic Discussion Lists, among other works, is a very diligent researcher, and her latest title again offers librarians much useful information.

[cid:image002.jpg at 01CAF2B6.62B2B8D0]Ross, Catherine Sheldrick, Kirsti Nilsen and Marie L. Radford.  Conducting the Reference Interview; A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians 2nd edition.  New York: Neal-Schuman, 2009.  025.52 Ross 2nd ed.   ISBN 978-1555706555

This second edition is completely updated, with an all-new section on virtual reference. The section on the readers'-advisory interview is now a full chapter. Marie Radford joins authors Ross and Kirsti Nilsen, bringing her expertise and research on virtual-reference services. All three authors have been involved in large and long-term research projects on reference and readers'-advisory interviews, virtual and face-to-face, and their work informs all chapters of this book. Scenarios based on real library transactions illustrate many important ideas, and most also include comments and discussion questions, making it easy to adapt them for classes or workshops. Sidebars appear on nearly every page, with "Did you know?" research facts, short exercises, and "Quick Tips." This outstanding work is highly recommended for all libraries and is essential reading for all LIS educators and librarians involved in staff training.

[cid:image008.jpg at 01CAF2B6.D60DF8D0]Hunter, Gregory S.  Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives: A How-To-Do-It Manual; a How-to-Do-It Manuals for Libraries, Second Edition.   New York: Neal-Schuman, 2009.  027 Hunte 2nd ed.  ISBN 978-1555704674

If you have to do archives, this is a very good book. Eminently practical and readable, it discusses everything from undertaking a records survey to issues involved in electronic archives. An extensive bibliography presents many articles by leaders in the archival profession. Extremely useful are charts that organize important information succinctly?for example, characteristics of records with intrinsic value and a convenient table providing cubic foot equivalents for physical items. Anecdotal vignettes such as Alex Haley at the National Archives and Stanford University's purchase of Allen Ginsberg's manuscripts and "old electric bills" make for lively reading, sharpening what Richard Cox once called "the cutting edge of a dull profession." Hunter, an associate professor at the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University, was the first president of the Academy of Certified Archivists and is a former chair of the Society of American Archivists' Committee on Education and Professional Development. Highly recommended for those just starting out and as a useful refresher for established archivists as well.

[cid:image009.jpg at 01CAF2B6.D60DF8D0]Martin, Millias J. Jr. and James R. Murdock. Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.  New York: Neal-Schuman, 2007.  027.63 Marti  ISBN 978-1555705664

This volume offers abundant useful guidance not only for reaching the target audience, but also for planning and promoting library services to teens in general. Martin and Murdock also discuss exemplary and appropriate interactions between library staff and teens, all with the intent of providing a library that functions well for LGBTQ youth. While the authors' sources include historical as well as recent professional discussions and literature, the tone is friendly and largely free of jargon. Chapters on collection building and promotion include both generous title lists and booktalk scripts; those on program planning and production include suggestions of each program's likely reception in varying communities, from the cautious to the most liberal, as well as complete lists of equipment needed to bring each idea to fruition. The audience addressed is assumed to include school as well as public librarians, and the authors spell out when distinctive differences in the roles and responsibilities of these two groups might require differences in collection or programming. All librarians should turn to this book for pertinent insight on the needs of 5 to 10 percent of the teen population and sound suggestions for providing excellent service to all local teens.

[cid:image010.jpg at 01CAF2B6.D60DF8D0]Durrant, Fiona.  Negotiating Licenses for Digital Resources.  London:  Facet, 2006. 346.4207 Durra.  ISBN 1856045862

With the increasing availability of digital resources, it is vital for those involved in purchasing them to get to grips with the complexities of contracts, costs and the relationships that exist between subscriber and publisher. "Negotiating Licences for Digital Resources" is a practical guide on how to get the best deal for online subscriptions. The processes outlined in this book can be applied to a wide range of electronic products, ranging from e-journals to multi-modular databases. There are practical tips and guidance on what to focus on during the course of the negotiation and, most importantly, what preparation is needed to ensure that you gather the necessary amount of information to achieve the best outcome. The text guides you logically through the stages of negotiation, from initial awareness of your organization's needs to making the contract more understandable, and offers advice on the skills and techniques of negotiation, whether in written or face-to-face scenarios. This book can act as a reference tool for experienced negotiators, or as a primer for those who have never before been involved in the process. It is essential reading for information professionals, knowledge managers, online resource buyers and procurement officers across all sectors, and will also be of interest to publishers, e-journal agents and vendors of online resources.

[cid:image006.jpg at 01CAF2B6.62B2B8D0]Piotrowicz, Lynn M.  and Scott Osgood.  Building Science 101: A Primer for Librarians.  Chicago: ALA, 2010. 022.31 Piotr  ISBN 9780838910412

Take care of your library and it will take care of you!  In this practical, concise volume the authors provide a tour of the library building from foundation to roof.  In a time of rapidly inflating energy prices and tight public budgets, many libraries are faced with older physical facilities that are not up to modern standards of efficiency.  Designed for libraries where construction of a whole new building is not feasible, this book offers step-by-step instructions for 1) improving energy use of existing structions 2) identifying ways to enhance building maintenance 3) investing resources for future savings.

For more information, check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) Discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community.  The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us!

This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library made available through the IMLS.

Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator
Library Development Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St.
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-5027
fax (503) 378-6439
ann.reed at state.or.us<mailto:ann.reed at state.or.us>
http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/

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