WHAT'S NEW ON THE L.I.S. SHELF?

by John C. Barrett

• ADULT BASIC EDUCATION. Providence Public Library.
  A listing of materials included in the ABC Collection at the Providence Public Library (RI) that includes "High Interest/Low Reading Level" books and workbooks for adults, audio cassette and VCR reading kits, intergen-erational literacy materials, a weekly adult readers' newspaper and a sizeable professional collection. LIS 016.374/A2441
• THE BEST OF THE LATINO HERITAGE: A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books about Latino People and Cultures. Isabel Schon. Scarecrow Press, 1997.
  Arranged into chapters that explore specific countries of Latino/Hispanic people, this guide includes the best titles to assist librarians, teachers and students to better know and understand these rich and diverse cultures. Annotated with author, title and subject indices. LIS 016.98/S371 1997
• BEST BOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULT READERS. Stephen J. Calvert. R.R. Bowker, 1997.
  Recommends over 6500 fiction and non-fiction titles published between 1990 and 1996. LIS 028.5/C167
• COMPUTER AND INFORMATION ETHICS. John Weckert and Douglas Adeney. Greenwood Press, 1997.
  Intended for those who work with computers to better understand the moral questions and issues faced by information professionals. LIS 174.9/W387
• DIGITIZING HISTORICAL PICTORIAL COLLECTIONS FOR THE INTERNET. Stephen E. Ostrow. Council on Library and Information Resources, 1998.
  This report focuses on how the use of digitized surrogates can differ from, as well as complement, the use of original primary resource materials; criteria for selecting items and collections for digital conversion; associated issues raised by providing digitized access over the Internet, including fair use, reproduction rights, and the creation of bibliographical records for digital images; and implications for preservation. LIS 025.8/C734
• ESTABLISHING A COOPERATIVE LITERACY COLLECTION: A MANUAL Produced by the East Bay Literacy Cooperative, 1993.
  This handbook is a guide for small and medium-sized libraries that need literacy materials in their communities. It serves as an aid to developing consistent policies for cataloging and easy access by tutors and new readers. LIS 021.2/E79
• FROM COVER TO COVER: EVALUATING AND REVIEWING CHILDREN'S BOOKS. Kathleen T. Horning. Harper Collins, 1997.
  The author demonstrates how to think about and critically evaluate different genres of children's books; including practical advice on how to write articulate, clear and reasoned opinions. LIS 028.1/H816
• GETTING POLITICAL: AN ACTION GUIDE FOR LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARY SUPPORTERS. Anne M. Turner. Neal-Schuman, 1997. .
  Learn how to identify the com-munity's power structure, target elected officials and opinion leaders, recruit and train volunteers, and build coalitions. LIS 021.7/T944
• SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST: A READER FOR CHIL-DREN'S, YOUNG ADULT & SCHOOL LIBRARIANS. Neal-Schuman, 1997.
  Articles and columns chosen to have lasting value for today's and tomorrow's specialists in library services for young people. LIS 027.8/S3729
• SERVICE WITH A SMILE: AN OLD-FASHIONED IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME. Stage 1 Video, 1995.
  Your library's reputation will be affected by the quality of service your staff provides. Use this video to learn the seven major aspects of good and poor service. Ideal for in-service training. LIS-VC 021.7/S491
• FOR SEX EDUCATION, SEE LIBRARIAN: A GUIDE TO ISSUES AND RESOURCES. Martha Cornog and Timothy Perper. Greenwood Press, 1996.
  The focus is on books and services for the public of all ages. The authors speak primarily to public and school librarians and their role in the collection of sexuality materials in the library. LIS 026.61/C819
• UNDERSTANDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Produced by the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, 1994.
  Summarizes the law and explains how managers, supervisors, municipal employees and consumers can benefit from it. Other information includes improving access in the workplace; and how to conduct non-discriminatory job interviews. LIS-VC 331.59/U55

There are many useful and current resources for librarians, trustees, and support staff in the N.H. State Library's L.I.S. collection. Materials may be borrowed through the Circulation and Interlibrary Loan subsection.

Titles recommended for purchase to the L.I.S. collection may be submitted to John Barrett at the State Library by van delivery; fax (603) 271-6826; or jbarrett@finch.nhsl.lib.nh.us. Please include the title, author, publisher, year of publication, and the ISBN. Indicate format (print, video, etc.). If at all possible, include the name of the review source, date, and page number(s). A smaller, but comprehensive, professional collection exists at the State Library's North Country Office in Bethlehem. Contact Sue Palmatier or Tom Ladd for information and assistance by calling 1-800-462-1726.