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National Archives store materials relating to the history of a
nation, usually operated by the government of that nation. This is
the first ever comprehensive source of information about national
archives around the world covers the national archives of all 195
countries recognized by the United Nations (the 193 member states
and the 2 that non-member observer states: The Holy See and the
State of Palestine) as well as Taiwan (Republic of China). Of the
196 countries, 54 are in Africa, 49 in Asia, 44 in Europe, 33 in
Latin America and the Caribbean, 14 in Oceania, and 2 in Northern
America. All countries maintain a repository for government and
historical records; whether all allow public access will be
determined through research for this work. The National Archives of
all 196 countries will be included in this work (see Appendix A).
Each entry contains: *general information about the archive and
when it is open to researchers (if applicable), * historical
information about the institution and how it developed,
*information about the archives today (its mission, functions,
organization, services, and a description of its physical and
digital infrastructures), and *a current focus section spotlighting
one part of the collection's holdings.
Foreword by John M. Budd with contributions from Denise E. Agosto,
Jamie Austin, Michael Cart, Mary K. Chelton, Karen Coats, Kate
McDowell, Cherie Givens, Mary Ann Harlan, Kafi D. Kumasi, Wendy
Schaetzel Lesko, Mike Males, Paulette Rothbauer, Lucia Cedeira
Serantes How should LIS envision its young adult users? Now
showcasing an even more rigorous debate about the theory and
practice of YA librarianship than its first edition, this
""provocative presentation of diverse viewpoints by leaders in the
field"" (Catholic Library World) has been updated and expanded to
incorporate recent advances in critical youth studies. A
comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that offers LIS
instructors, students, and practitioners a valuable tool for
aligning YA services to more fully reflect our diverse populations
of young people, this collection discusses such topics as the
historical roots for current theories and practice; how
intellectual freedom, storytelling, library collections, and other
service topics can connect with the library's notion and vision of
young adults ; diverse YA identities, including critical theory
regarding youth of color; competing perspectives on young adults'
rights in libraries; envisaging YA librarianship from a
teen-centered perspective; youth identities and the school library;
and moving beyond coaching to copilot with young adults. The broad
range of topics and arguments in this volume invites and challenges
readers to see critical theory as a means to effect true
transformations in young adult services.
The clichéd and vague notions about outreach services for teens
that so many librarians encounter in job descriptions and
performance evaluations do not reflect the importance or day-to-day
realities of this undertaking. In this primer for those new to the
profession, Snow demonstrates how youth librarians can approach
outreach systematically and mindfully to ensure success. Readers
will learn how to apply a full complement of professional skills,
creativity, analysis, and resourcefulness to the conception,
delivery, and evaluation of teen outreach. With a special focus on
effectively serving marginalized youth, in this book Snow: defines
in practical terms what constitutes outreach services for teens and
advises on how to plan and advocate for providing those services;
discusses steps for creating and maintaining partnerships, both
within the library and externally; guides readers through
identifying outreach goals and measuring outcomes; details numerous
examples of well-executed outreach efforts that can serve as
models; shares ways to incorporate technology; provides suggested
core titles for teen outreach, book talks to hook teens, selection
tools, and a sample book checkout sheet; and includes
nuts-and-bolts tools such as an outreach plan for teen librarians,
staff training resources, and information about national
organizations serving teens. New youth librarians, middle managers
and directors, and other library staff will all benefit from Snow's
candid and straightforward exploration of what it takes to develop
and deliver powerful outreach efforts.
In this provocative call to action that encourages LIS students,
researchers, and practitioners to question some of the underlying
assumptions of their discipline, Bernier initiates an open
discussion about how YA professionals perceive young adults.
Exploring the question of what an LIS-specific vision of young
adults should be, this book offers a wide array of provocative
positions with implications for libraries in literacy initiatives,
YA space, intergenerational interactions, and civic life.
Research-based articles and essays from leading scholars and
practitioners examine young adults in historical and conceptual
contexts, such as the ways in which social theory is rapidly
changing the essence of YA librarianship. The variety of
perspectives and analyses offered will launch a vigorous new debate
on how libraries and those in the field think of and serve young
adults.
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