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LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS' GUIDE


Collection Development

Book Repair

Book Care and Repair Resources
http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us/tech/bookcare.htm
Links are given for general book care, book repair and presevation, and specific conditions.

Simple Book Repair Manual
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~preserve/repair/repairindex.htm
A drop-down menu allows you to choose a repair upon which tools needed and method to repair are described.


Cataloging and Classification

Cataloging Internet Resources: OCLC MARC Coding Guidelines
http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/worldcat/cataloging/electronicresources/default.htm
Information regarding the cataloging of Internet Resources is available.

Descriptive Cataloging
http://www.itcompany.com/inforetriever/cat_desc.htm
Links to abbreviated AACR2 information can be found at this Internet Library for Librarians site.

Glossary of Common Library Terms
http://www.lib.utah.edu/science/glossary.html
Library and Computing Terms are listed and definitions are given.

MARC Records
     Library of Congress Online Catalog
     http://catalog.loc.gov
     Search for MARC records using a basic search or guided search.

     OhioLINK Library Catalog
     http://olc1.ohiolink.edu/search/
     Search for MARC records.

     PBS Programming
     http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/library/marc_archive.shtm
     Free MARC records offered for weekly PBS programming can be downloaded.

     Sunlink
     http://sunlink.brodart.com/searchALL.html
     Find MARC records that can be printed out and then input manually into the automation system.
     Dewey call numbers can be found here.

     Understanding MARC
     http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb
     MARC records are explained in easy-to-understand terms.

 
Consideration File

Consideration Form
Use this form to note information regarding books for consideration.

 

Selection Tools

ALAN
http://www.alan-ya.org
Reviews of books from the journal of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE.

amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com
Publication information, reviews for a variety of media, lists such as bestseller and awards can be found at this site.
A corporate account can be set up for easy online ordering.

AudioFile
http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/dbsearch/adv_search.cfm
Reviews of all types of audio materials for a variety of age levels is located at this site.

Booklist
http://www.ala.org/ala/booklist/booklist.htm
Lists on this site include ALA's Best, Editors' Choice, and Reviews of the Month.

Book Hive
http://www.bookhive.org
Reviews are written by staff of the Public Library of Charlotte, NC.

Book Reviews by Frederick Muller

http://www.mullersreviews.com/
This is a collection of book reviews written by a middle school media specialist.

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

http://bccb.lis.uiuc.edu/
This is the online site for one of the leading children's book review journals for school librarians.

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
http://www.carolhurst.com/titles/allreviewed.html
Lists of reviewed children's books are arranged by title, author, or grade level.

The Center for Children's and Young Adult Literature
http://www.lib.utk.edu/refs/ccyal/
This center was created as a cooperative effort of the University of Tennessee Libraries, School of Information Sciences, the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, the Knox County Schools and the Knox County Public Library. The center works to promote the use of literature by providing information about programs and events, newsletters, literature links and more.

Children's Notable Lists

http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/Default1888.htm
Find notable children's books, recordings, videos, and software

Comic Books for Young Adults: A Guide for Librarians
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/comics/pages/index.html
Lots of information including comic book genres, publishers, and recommended comics can be found at this site developed especially for librarians.

Follett's TITLEWAVE
http://www.flr.follett.com/login/
This online resource offers full-text reviews, leveled reading lists, state-specific lists, and the ability to create, store, and print lists.

Horn Book
http://www.hbook.com/
Lists on this site include ALA awards' winners, fanfare list, recommended new paperbacks, and Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards.

Kids@Random
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/
Reviews of children's books published by Random House, author biographies, and other related links are offered.

KidsReads.com Reviews
http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/index.asp
Included in the reviews on this site are ages levels, story annotations, and some excerpts from the books.

Midwest Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/index.htm
Current and back issues of the Children's Bookwatch Newsletter are available.

New Book News
http://www.peggysharp.com
Excerpts from the New Book News newsletter are available.

Notes from the Windowsill
http://www.armory.com/~web/notes.html
Reviews are made by people who love children's books on the basis of how well the book is written and how entertaining it is.

Recommended Reading
http://www.tandemlibrarybooks.com/RecommendedREading/FeaturedLists.aspx
Tandem offers Featured Lists that include National and State Award Books, SLJ Reviewed, Hot Titles, New Deweys and more.

What's New In Children's Books

http://www.peggysharp.com
Dr. Peggy Sharp provides annotated lists of her Top 25 favorite books.

Vendors

Books On Tape
http://www.library.booksontape.com/search.cfm?category=R10&
This source of audio books lists age and reading level guidelines.

Bound to Stay Bound
http://www.btsb.com
BTSB offers books, multimedia for the 21st Century, and services to libraries. The BTSB Bookstore creates lists and assists in customizing orders.

EBSCO Information Services - School Division
http://www.ebsco.com/home/printsubs/defaulte.asp
Find information regarding orders, serials catalogs, and publications.

Follett Library Resources
http://www.flr.follett.com
Library products and services are offered including an electronic ordering capability.

Library Resource Guide
http://www.libraryresource.com/
Information Today, Inc. provides this alphabetical index of library services and suppliers.

Renaissance Learning
http://www.renlearn.com/
Visit this site for Accelerated Reader needs.

 

Weeding

Guidelines for Weeding Library Materials
http://www.sbac.edu/%7Emedia/guid_weeding.html
This site lists general guidelines for weeding.

SUNLINK Weed of the Month Club

http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/weed/
Guidelines and suggestions for weeding collections are offered.

Weeding
http://www.dlapr.lib.az.us/cdt/weeding.htm
Sponsored by the Arizona State Library, this site concisely provides information regarding weeding. Acronyms CREW and MUSTIE are explained.

Updated October 18, 2007