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While there are many cataloging texts, very few are written
specifically for library support staff. This is the one and only
book purposefully aligned with the new American Library Association
- Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency standards
for Cataloging and Classification. Written in clear language by
someone who teaches cataloging in a library support staff program
and featuring practical examples, Cataloging Library Resources: An
Introduction will help library support staff become effective
catalogers. Other books on this topic are written for professional
librarians rather than support staff. And although 85% of library
support staff do not hold professional degrees, many are expected
to do the complex and technical work of catalogers. This book
provides many examples that support staff can use to learn how to
catalog all types of library print, media, and digital materials
using the most up-to-date Library of Congress standards. Using this
handbook as a guide, readers will be able to perform the ALA-LSSC
cataloging and classification competencies and the new RDA, FRBR,
and BIBFRAME standards listed below: * Apply and manage the
appropriate processes, computer technology, and equipment for
cataloging and classification. * Apply principles of Resource
Description and Access (RDA) and the Functional Requirements for
Bibliographic Records (FRBR) when creating cataloging records. *
Apply principles of the Bibliographic Framework Initiative
(BIBFRAME) and utilize the BIBFRAME model to create cataloging
records. * Use the basic cataloging and classification tools, both
print and online, including bibliographic utilities and format
standards. * Understand the value of authority control and its
basic principles, and can identify and apply appropriate access
points for personal names, corporate bodies, series, and subjects.
* Explain the value and advantages of cooperative or collaborative
cataloging practices to enhance services. * Know the basics of
standard metadata formats and cataloging rules to select, review,
and edit catalog records, and to generate metadata in various
formats. * And more!
Library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of
print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and
print resources. Support staff are expected to know how to help
patrons select and use digital information services such as
databases, digital collections, digital archives, ebooks, steaming
video, discovery search products, the Internet and user-focused
library interfaces and applications. Yet most library support staff
(LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding, using,
and instructing others in the wide range of digital library
services. Using Digital Information Services in the Library
Workplace: An Introduction for Support Staff is an up-to-date text
for professors who teach digital information use and management in
library support staff programs and a handbook for those working in
libraries who want to keep current as they expand their knowledge
and skills. This book will help support staff members to: -Know and
use terms and concepts used in digital information services. -Use
digital information services effectively -Know how to evaluate and
select databases and services -Understand issues and trends in the
library digital information industry -Distinguish key features and
enhancements found among vendors and providers of digital
libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts; -Plan,
budget, and write grants for digital services; -Understand the
complexity and options of licensing and usage agreements for
digital information services; -Know copyright permissions and
acceptable use guidelines for digital information services. -Use
government databases and other digitized systems and information
sources; -Locate digital collections of museums, universities, and
other sources that librarians can share with patrons. -Understand
the concepts of preservation using digital technologies. -Create
local digital resources of primary and historical materials and
artifacts with metadata and cataloging for searchable access. The
Library Support Staff series is aimed for staff that work in
libraries and want to enhance their skills, college professors who
teach library support staff instruction, and/or students who seek
academic credit. Each book in the series addresses a specific topic
in an academic curriculum for library support staff. Content of
each book in the series is aligned with American Library
Association competencies for accredited programs and learning for
library support staff (ALA-LSSC). The text is written in clear
language with practical examples of how performance can contribute
to exemplary library service.
Library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of
print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and
print resources. Support staff are expected to know how to help
patrons select and use digital information services such as
databases, digital collections, digital archives, ebooks, steaming
video, discovery search products, the Internet and user-focused
library interfaces and applications. Yet most library support staff
(LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding, using,
and instructing others in the wide range of digital library
services. Using Digital Information Services in the Library
Workplace: An Introduction for Support Staff is an up-to-date text
for professors who teach digital information use and management in
library support staff programs and a handbook for those working in
libraries who want to keep current as they expand their knowledge
and skills. This book will help support staff members to: -Know and
use terms and concepts used in digital information services. -Use
digital information services effectively -Know how to evaluate and
select databases and services -Understand issues and trends in the
library digital information industry -Distinguish key features and
enhancements found among vendors and providers of digital
libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts; -Plan,
budget, and write grants for digital services; -Understand the
complexity and options of licensing and usage agreements for
digital information services; -Know copyright permissions and
acceptable use guidelines for digital information services. -Use
government databases and other digitized systems and information
sources; -Locate digital collections of museums, universities, and
other sources that librarians can share with patrons. -Understand
the concepts of preservation using digital technologies. -Create
local digital resources of primary and historical materials and
artifacts with metadata and cataloging for searchable access. The
Library Support Staff series is aimed for staff that work in
libraries and want to enhance their skills, college professors who
teach library support staff instruction, and/or students who seek
academic credit. Each book in the series addresses a specific topic
in an academic curriculum for library support staff. Content of
each book in the series is aligned with American Library
Association competencies for accredited programs and learning for
library support staff (ALA-LSSC). The text is written in clear
language with practical examples of how performance can contribute
to exemplary library service.
In the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a
predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of
digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately
served by support staff that is expected to know how to help
patrons select and use digital resources. Yet most library support
staff (LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding,
using, and instructing others in the abundance of the digital
resources of websites, databases, e-texts, digital libraries and
their related technologies. Library Technology and Digital
Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff is both a text for
professors who teach in library support staff programs and an
introductory reference manual for support staff who work in
libraries. This book will guide the LSS to be able to: *Distinguish
key features and enhancements found among vendors and providers of
digital libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts;
*Plan, budget, fund and write grants for digital resources;
*Understand the complexity and options of licensing and usage
agreements for digital resources; *Know copyright permissions and
acceptable use guidelines for digital resources. *Understand the
basic technologies that support library digital resources including
network structures, software applications, and protocols;
*Distinguish between directories and search engines as they relate
to digital resources as well as be able to employ advance search
skills effectively; *Explore the resources of global, national, and
state digital libraries and their collections; *Use government
databases and other digitized systems and information sources;
*Find exemplary digital resources though other agencies such as
museums, university collections and other sources that librarians
can share with patrons. *Create local digital resources of primary
and historical materials and artifacts with metadata and cataloging
for searchable access. *Interpret meaning from library digital
resources using visual literacy skills. *Promote library digital
resources through a variety of means including social media and
online options.
Libraries today, regardless of their type or location, are reliant
on technology. Almost every process or procedure in the library is
dependent upon skilled use of computers, hardware, and software.
Integrated library and discovery systems enable patrons to manage
activities such as creating lists and holds, to perform
self-checkout, and to search multiple library catalogs and
databases simultaneously. This text is written for the library
support staff who are the backbone of technology success. Each
chapter provides a practical overview of how the technology
advances library services. With abundant examples of how to apply
the technology in real situations, it is an essential handbook for
students entering into the library profession as well as for those
who seek to become more confident and competent with these
technologies and more: -Computer hardware and peripherals
-Integrated Library and Discovery systems -Software applications
-Open Source -Cloud Computing -Mobile applications -Networking
Infrastructure -Online Meetings -Social Media -Mobile Technologies
-Digital media equipment -STEM/STEAM Makerspaces -Coding and
Robotics -Cybersecurity The Library Support Staff series is aimed
for staff that work in libraries and want to enhance their skills,
college professors who teach library support staff instruction, and
students who seek new learning in the library profession. Each book
in the series addresses a specific topic in an academic curriculum
for library support staff. Content of each book in the series is
aligned with American Library Association competencies for
accredited programs and learning for library support staff
(ALA-LSSC). The text is written in clear language with practical
examples of how performance can contribute to exemplary library
service.
Libraries today, regardless of their type or location, are reliant
on technology. Almost every process or procedure in the library is
dependent upon skilled use of computers, hardware, and software.
Integrated library and discovery systems enable patrons to manage
activities such as creating lists and holds, to perform
self-checkout, and to search multiple library catalogs and
databases simultaneously. This text is written for the library
support staff who are the backbone of technology success. Each
chapter provides a practical overview of how the technology
advances library services. With abundant examples of how to apply
the technology in real situations, it is an essential handbook for
students entering into the library profession as well as for those
who seek to become more confident and competent with these
technologies and more: Computer hardware and peripherals Integrated
Library and Discovery systems Software applications Open Source
Cloud Computing Mobile applications Networking Infrastructure
Online Meetings Social Media Mobile Technologies Digital media
equipment STEM/STEAM Makerspaces Coding and Robotics Cybersecurity
The Library Support Staff series is aimed for staff that work in
libraries and want to enhance their skills, college professors who
teach library support staff instruction, and students who seek new
learning in the library profession. Each book in the series
addresses a specific topic in an academic curriculum for library
support staff. Content of each book in the series is aligned with
American Library Association competencies for accredited programs
and learning for library support staff (ALA-LSSC). The text is
written in clear language with practical examples of how
performance can contribute to exemplary library service.
In the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a
predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of
digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately
served by support staff that is expected to know how to help
patrons select and use digital resources. Yet most library support
staff (LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding,
using, and instructing others in the abundance of the digital
resources of websites, databases, e-texts, digital libraries and
their related technologies. Library Technology and Digital
Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff is both a text for
professors who teach in library support staff programs and an
introductory reference manual for support staff who work in
libraries. This book will guide the LSS to be able to: *Distinguish
key features and enhancements found among vendors and providers of
digital libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts;
*Plan, budget, fund and write grants for digital resources;
*Understand the complexity and options of licensing and usage
agreements for digital resources; *Know copyright permissions and
acceptable use guidelines for digital resources. *Understand the
basic technologies that support library digital resources including
network structures, software applications, and protocols;
*Distinguish between directories and search engines as they relate
to digital resources as well as be able to employ advance search
skills effectively; *Explore the resources of global, national, and
state digital libraries and their collections; *Use government
databases and other digitized systems and information sources;
*Find exemplary digital resources though other agencies such as
museums, university collections and other sources that librarians
can share with patrons. *Create local digital resources of primary
and historical materials and artifacts with metadata and cataloging
for searchable access. *Interpret meaning from library digital
resources using visual literacy skills. *Promote library digital
resources through a variety of means including social media and
online options.
Many library support staff (LSS) who do not have management
training will assume supervisory roles in library services during
their careers. This book is written to help LSS understand,
support, and apply the basic principles of library supervision and
management in their work on the topics of regulations and bylaws
hiring, staff performance expectations, leadership and professional
learning. Readers will learn how to engage in effective
decision-making and participate in productive library meetings. The
importance of library policies, and procedures are explained
through many practical examples. The scope of the book addresses
many different aspects and examples of library management and how
LSS can seek supportive roles to enhance library services and
programs. Chapters are written on these topics: *Basic regulations
and bylaws *Principles of management *Hiring *Staff performance
expectations *Leadership, professional learning *Library policies
and procedures The book also addresses budget, fundraising and
grants, partnerships, community demographics, marketing, goal
management, customer service, conducting meetings, and effective
decision-making. This book is aligned with the revised ALA- LSSC
competency standards for management and supervision, and may be
used as a textbook by instructors of Library Science programs or as
a reference manual for library support staff who are learning on
the job about the ever changing environment of working with others.
Support staff in all types of libraries must work together in a
variety of situations. This is both a textbook and on-the-job
manual covering the skills and behaviors necessary for effective
teamwork and communication. Trained library support staff should
know the basic concepts of interpersonal relations, customer
service, teamwork, and communication. The range and diversity of
staff in today's library requires that support staff understand and
implement these basic principles. The chapters of this book are
carefully and purposefully aligned with the new American Library
Association - Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency
standards for Communication and Teamwork. Each chapter begins with
the LSSC Competencies that are to be addressed, a help to
instructors who use this book as a teaching text. This is followed
by a list of topics that will be covered as well as a glossary of
key terms. Chapters are then broken into easily readable sections
that relate back to the key terms. No other book is available that
uses the ALA-LSSC standards as the focus for teaching through
practical examples how library support staff can effectively use
them on the job. Other books on this topic are written at a level
that is aimed for professional librarians and not support staff.
However, 85% of library support staff do not hold professional
degrees. Written in clear language, this book will help library
support staff become effective public service personnel.
While there are many cataloging texts, very few are written
specifically for library support staff. This is the one and only
book purposefully aligned with the new American Library Association
- Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency standards
for Cataloging and Classification. Written in clear language by
someone who teaches cataloging in a library support staff program
and featuring practical examples, Cataloging Library Resources: An
Introduction will help library support staff become effective
catalogers. Other books on this topic are written for professional
librarians rather than support staff. And although 85% of library
support staff do not hold professional degrees, many are expected
to do the complex and technical work of catalogers. This book
provides many examples that support staff can use to learn how to
catalog all types of library print, media, and digital materials
using the most up-to-date Library of Congress standards. Using this
handbook as a guide, readers will be able to perform the ALA-LSSC
cataloging and classification competencies and the new RDA, FRBR,
and BIBFRAME standards listed below: * Apply and manage the
appropriate processes, computer technology, and equipment for
cataloging and classification. * Apply principles of Resource
Description and Access (RDA) and the Functional Requirements for
Bibliographic Records (FRBR) when creating cataloging records. *
Apply principles of the Bibliographic Framework Initiative
(BIBFRAME) and utilize the BIBFRAME model to create cataloging
records. * Use the basic cataloging and classification tools, both
print and online, including bibliographic utilities and format
standards. * Understand the value of authority control and its
basic principles, and can identify and apply appropriate access
points for personal names, corporate bodies, series, and subjects.
* Explain the value and advantages of cooperative or collaborative
cataloging practices to enhance services. * Know the basics of
standard metadata formats and cataloging rules to select, review,
and edit catalog records, and to generate metadata in various
formats. * And more!
Many library support staff (LSS) who do not have management
training will assume supervisory roles in library services during
their careers. This book is written to help LSS understand,
support, and apply the basic principles of library supervision and
management in their work on the topics of regulations and bylaws
hiring, staff performance expectations, leadership and professional
learning. Readers will learn how to engage in effective
decision-making and participate in productive library meetings. The
importance of library policies, and procedures are explained
through many practical examples. The scope of the book addresses
many different aspects and examples of library management and how
LSS can seek supportive roles to enhance library services and
programs. Chapters are written on these topics: *Basic regulations
and bylaws *Principles of management *Hiring *Staff performance
expectations *Leadership, professional learning *Library policies
and procedures The book also addresses budget, fundraising and
grants, partnerships, community demographics, marketing, goal
management, customer service, conducting meetings, and effective
decision-making. This book is aligned with the revised ALA- LSSC
competency standards for management and supervision, and may be
used as a textbook by instructors of Library Science programs or as
a reference manual for library support staff who are learning on
the job about the ever changing environment of working with others.
Support staff in all types of libraries must work together in a
variety of situations. This is both a textbook and on-the-job
manual covering the skills and behaviors necessary for effective
teamwork and communication. Trained library support staff should
know the basic concepts of interpersonal relations, customer
service, teamwork, and communication. The range and diversity of
staff in today's library requires that support staff understand and
implement these basic principles. The chapters of this book are
carefully and purposefully aligned with the new American Library
Association - Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency
standards for Communication and Teamwork. Each chapter begins with
the LSSC Competencies that are to be addressed, a help to
instructors who use this book as a teaching text. This is followed
by a list of topics that will be covered as well as a glossary of
key terms. Chapters are then broken into easily readable sections
that relate back to the key terms. No other book is available that
uses the ALA-LSSC standards as the focus for teaching through
practical examples how library support staff can effectively use
them on the job. Other books on this topic are written at a level
that is aimed for professional librarians and not support staff.
However, 85% of library support staff do not hold professional
degrees. Written in clear language, this book will help library
support staff become effective public service personnel.
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