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1. The De Gennaro Papers.

Author

Matthews, Joseph R.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Libraries, Technology and the Information Marketplace: Selected Papers,' by Richard De Gennaro.

Published
1987

2. From Print to Pixels.

Author

Magnuson, Nancy and DeCandido, GraceAnne A.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Current Technologies in the Library: An Informal Overview," by Walt Crawford.

Published
1989

3. Library/Academic Excellence.

Author

Serebnick, Judith and DeCandido, GraceAnne A.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Libraries and the Search for Academic Excellence," by Patricia Senn Breivik and Robert Wedgeworth.

Published
1989

4. Selecting Serials.

Author

Brown, Norman B.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book ' Library and Information Science Journals and Serials: An Analytical Guide,' by Mary Ann Bowman.

Published
1985

5. Required for Decision Making.

Author

Maas, Norman L.

Subjects
LIBRARY administration, LIBRARIES, MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION in library administration, LIBRARIANS, LIBRARY science, DECISION making, TEAM librarianship, LIBRARY meetings, PUBLIC administration, PUBLIC libraries, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Decision Making for Public Libraries," by Alice B. Ihrig.

Published
1989

6. The books most borrowed in U.S. libraries.

Subjects
RECOMMENDED books, BOOK selection, BOOKS & reading, LIBRARIES, FICTION, NONFICTION
Abstract

Presents a list of the most borrowed books in U.S. libraries as of May 1, 2005. "The Broker," by John Grisham; "Trace," by Patricia Cornwell; "The Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini; "Echoes," by Danielle Steel; "Northern Lights," by Nora Roberts; "Blink," by Malcolm Gladwell; "My Life," by Bill Clinton; "The South Beach Diet," by Arthur Agatston; "The Purpose Driven Life," by Rick Warren; "A Paper Life," by Tatum O'Neal.

Published
2005

7. Exercise in absurdity.

Author

Harris, Michael H.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Changing Times: Changing Libraries,' edited by George Bonn and Sylvia Faibisoff.

Published
1978

8. Eric Moon (Book).

Author

Williams, Wilda W. and O'Connor, Thomas F.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Eric Moon" The Life and Library Times,' by Kenneth F. Kister.

Published
2002

9. Managing Electronic Reserves (Book).

Author

Williams, Wilda W. and Sylvia, Margaret

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Managing Electronic Reserves,' edited by Jeff Rosedale.

Published
2001

10. Planning Literacy Programs.

Author

Lovejoy, Eunice G.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Libraries and Literacy: A Planning Manual,' by Debra Wilcox Johnson.

Published
1987

11. Original Thought on Libraries.

Author

Margolis, Bernard A.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Libraries, Coalitions, and the Public Good,' edited by E.J. Josey.

Published
1987

12. International miscellany.

Author

Hamlin, Arthur T.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'University Library History: An International Review,' edited by James Thompson.

Published
1981

13. Sci/tech journal.

Author

Jackson, Eugene B.

Subjects
PERIODICALS, LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Science & Technology Libraries,' edited by Ellis Mount.

Published
1981

14. Systems analysis: Q's & A's.

Author

Vagianos, Louis

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Systems Analysis in Libraries: A Question and Answer Approach,' by Chet Gough and Taverekere Srikantaiah.

Published
1979

15. Special Collections in German Libraries (Book Review).

Author

Griffin, L.W.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Special Collections in German Libraries: Federal republic of Germany incl. Berlin (West),' compiled by Walter Gebhardt.

Published
1978

16. Library history.

Author

Hamlin, Arthur T.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'American Library Development, 1600-1899,' by Elizabeth W. Stone.

Published
1978

17. EXPLORING NONFICTION.

Author

Wyatt, Neal

Subjects
NONFICTION, LIBRARIES, FICTION, BOOKS & reading, LIBRARY users
Abstract

The article examines the use of nonfiction titles as a means for libraries to better serve their patrons. The author suggests that readers can be steered toward nonfiction writing by stressing the same narrative elements that are appealing in fiction. A number of classic nonfiction titles are suggested. INSET: GETTING STARTED.

Published
2007

19. Networking guidelines.

Author

Schild, Doris Lee

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Getting Into Networking: Guidelines for Special Libraries.

Published
1977

21. The Romance of Libraries.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

This article reviews the book "The Romance of Libraries," edited by Madeleine Lefebvre.

Published
2006

22. A Lobbyist for the People.

Author

Ragains, Patrick and Williams, Wilda W.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Lobbying for Libraries and the Public's Access to Government Information: An Insider's View," by Bernadine E. Abbott-Hoduski.

Published
2003

23. The Basic Business Library: Core Resources (Book).

Author

Awe, Susan and Williams, Wilda W.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Basic Business Library: Core Resources,' edited by Rashelle S. Karp and Bernard Schlessinger.

Published
2003

25. The Library's Legal Answer Book (Book).

Author

Williams, Wilda W., Martindale, Rob, and Dallas P.L.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reviews the non-fiction book 'The Library's Legal Answer Book,' by Mary Minow and Tomas A. Lipinski.

Published
2003

27. Pulp Friction (Book).

Author

Williams, Wilda W. and Brown, B. Susan

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the non-fiction book 'Pulp Friction,' by Blaise Cronin.

Published
2003

28. The Future as Ancient History.

Author

Williams, Wilda W. and Daniels, Tim

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'A Brief History of the Future of Libraries: An Annotated Bibliography,' by Gregg Sapp.

Published
2003

29. Correcting Cataloging Errors.

Author

Williams, Wilda W. and Ketcham, Susan E.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, CATALOGING, LANGUAGE & languages, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Creation and Persistence of Misinformation in Shared Library Catalogs: Language and Subject Knowledge in a Technological Era,' by David Blade.

Published
2003

30. Fundraising for Libraries (Book).

Author

Farris, Dale and Williams, Wilda W.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Fundraising for Libraries: 25 Proven Ways To Get More Money for Your Library,' by James Swan.

Published
2002

32. Libraries & Democracy (Book).

Author

Williams, Wilda W. and Moon, Eric

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Libraries & Democracy: The Cornerstones of Liberty,' edited by Nancy Kranich.

Published
2001

33. Library Culture Defined.

Author

Williams, Wilda W. and Daniels, Tim

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Changing Culture of Libraries: How We Know Ourselves Through Our Libraries,' edited by Renee Feinberg.

Published
2001

34. Too Little, Too Late.

Author

Neville, Tina and Williams, Wilda W.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Library Construction from a Staff Perspective,' by the staff of the Williamsburg Regional Library in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Published
2001

35. Briefly Noted.

Author

Williams, Wilda W.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, 1991," edited by Ann Harrold.

Published
1991

36. A Core of Classic CDs.

Author

Ryley, Alison

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "A Basic Classical and Operatic Recordings Collection on Compact Discs for Libraries: A Buying Guide," by Kenyon C. Rosenberg.

Published
1990

37. Treasures of the British Library.

Author

Lombardo, Daniel J.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Treasures of the British Library," by Nicolas Barker.

Published
1989

38. A Worldwide Network.

Author

DeCandido, Graceanne A. and Roberts, Justine

Subjects
LIBRARIES, LIBRARY science, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Linked Systems Project: A Networking Tool for Libraries,' by Judith G. Fenly and Beacher Wiggins.

Published
1988

39. The Role of Newspapers.

Author

DeCandido, Graceanne A. and Jackson, Aubrey A.

Subjects
NEWSPAPERS, LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Newspapers in the Library: New Approaches to Management and Reference Work,' edited by Lois N. Upham.

Published
1988

40. Conservation essays.

Author

Dean, John F.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, LIBRARY administration, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Conservation in the Library: a Handbook of Use and Care of Traditional and Nontraditional Materials,' edited by Susan Garretson Swartzburg.

Published
1983

41. WORLD Guide to Libraries (Book).

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'World Guide to Libraries,' edited by Helga Lengenfelder.

Published
1981

42. Selection viewpoints.

Author

Ettlinger, John R.T.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Selection at Work: A Collection of Papers Presented at a Seminar Organised by the South Western Branch of the Library Association and Held at the Durlston Court Hotel, Bournemouth, November 20-22, 1977,' compiled and edited by Frank Baguley.

Published
1978

43. Survival suggestions.

Author

Bloss, Meredith

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Survival '76: Papers Read at the One-Day Conference of the London and Home Counties Branch of the Library Association, held at the Library Association, 12th May, 1976,' edited by Vaughan Whibley.

Published
1977

44. Libraries and People in Melbourne (Book).

Author

Horrocks, Norman

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Libraries and People in Melbourne: A Study for the Library Council of Victoria,' by Carey Handfiled and Elery Hamilton-Smith.

Published
1976

45. Professional vs. managerial.

Author

Kephart, John E.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Studies in Library Management,' vol. 5, edited by Anthony Vaughan.

Published
1980

46. ALA Did It Right on Cuba.

Author

Berry III, John N.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the books "The ALA's Shameful Silence" and "A U.S. Librarian Defends Castro," by Nat Hentoff.

Published
2004

48. The BL Demystified.

Author

Heisser, David and DeCandido, GraceAnne A.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "The British Library: A Guide to Its Structures, Publications, Collections and Services," by Alan Day.

Published
1989

49. School/Professional Libraries.

Author

Sedney, Frances V.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Combining Libraries: The Canadian and Australian Experience ,' edited by L.J. Amey.

Published
1988

50. How Do You Manage?

Author

Gastwirt, Leslie J.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book ' Library Management in Review.'

Published
1987