Meet the challenge of operating a successful art library!
The Twenty-First Century Art Librarian examines the unique challenges and vital administrative issues that are at the forefront of current art librarianship. Librarians working in a variety of settings (art, academics, architecture, visual resources, and museums) address professional change and technological challenges, including inadequate staffing and the need to wear multiple "hats" to cope with day-to-day responsibilities. The book focuses on common practices in the field as well as the individuals who work in art libraries and the collections they maintain.
Instead of the standard primer on art librarianship, this book is an insightful look at how art librarians are unique in terms of the clientele they serve, their subject knowledge, and the variety of environments in which they work. The Twenty-First Century Art Librarian examines pressing everyday issues, including operational management, staff recruitment and training, managing collections, public service and patrons, and developing a "personal care plan."
The Twenty-First Century Art Librarian also addresses setting-specific topics, such as: developing staffing standards at all levels working solo in small art museum libraries integrating digitization into visual resource libraries handling special collections in architecture libraries how culture and mission distinguish academic art libraries from their museum counterparts and much more! The Twenty-First Century Art Librarian provides library professionals and academics with a unique look at current trends in art, architecture, and visual resources librarianship.

Confessions of a Failed Saint can be both hilariously funny and poignantly tender hearted. From a Catholic girlhood to adventures in the New Age, Buddhism, and beyond, Wilson turns a writerly eye to investigate what makes us human. Humor leads to wisdom as Wilson discovers what makes us tick--and what tickles our funny bones. Reading Terry Wilson's work reminds us that food, nature, religion, friends and family are here to enliven us. - Miriam Sagan, author of "GOSSIP" and "Searching for a Mustard Seed."

What or who is the figure in the graveyard? John, Robbie, Alex and Paul find they need Gran's help again. Hiding facts from parents and nosy neighbours makes life difficult. The transporter may be needed again and no one knows where they might end up. Are they brave enough to face enemies with weapons? Does the ruined fortess hold a key to the mystery? Weird! Scary! Luckily, Grandpa has been married to Gran for a long time and should be prepared for anything.

Searching the witchy house, the old fish sheds and the caves- Putting up with the bully, roller-blading Simon, and his unpleasant I'm -very -rich dad. Following weirdly clothed Moses who carries a multi coloured shawl and a black disc that does- what?" The village has changed " Avoiding wild groups who roam the Outside- Helping a new friend to find home, - Having power over the yacht race -----all under the eye of granny who threatens dire punishments but is quite cool really. John, Robbie, Alex and Paul are on the move as they solve the mystery and see wrongs righted.