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

by John C. Barrett

• ACCESS, RESOURCE SHARING AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT. Sul H. Lee, Editor. Haworth Press, 1996.
  Explores the role of libraries in acquiring, storing, and disseminating information in different formats to help you better use technology to connect users with collections. Shows you how to discover and evaluate Internet resources and using them by developing selection criteria, looking at cataloging options, and working in cooperation with others. LIS/025.21/A169
• BEST OF THE INTERNET INSIDE LIBRARIES. ALA Video/Library Video Network, 1997.
  Six informative features about the use of technology and what libraries are doing to make the Internet useful to staff and customers. LIS/VC/004.67/I61bes
• DOES THIS COMPLETELY ANSWER YOUR QUESTION? ALA Video/Library Video Network, 1992.
  This videotape breaks the reference interview down into stages. It's good for new librarians or useful to the experienced librarian. LIS/VC/025.52/D653
• DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S LETTER. CD Publications, 1995-.
  Includes grant-seeking tips and strategies, grant application critiques, how-to-advice, and timely updates on private and federal funding trends. LIS/361/D489
• INFO TO GO: NAVIGATING THE INTERNET. Barbara J. Garten, Editor, Garden Grove, CA, 1994-.
  Keep up with new Web sites and revisions without losing your mind. New Internet resources are identified and evaluated for library management, training, cataloging, and classification. Up to 300 Web sites in business, computing, education, government, health, library science, and timely topics. This newsletter has an online index. LIS/004.67/I61inf
• INTERLIBRARY LOAN SHARKS AND SEEDY ROMS: CARTOONS FROM LIBRARYLAND. Benita L. Epstein. McFarland & Co., 1998.
  These cartoons will make you laugh at yourself and your work. Paste them on the bulletin board in the staff room. LIS/741.5/E64
• THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRA-TOR'S AUTOMATION HANDBOOK. Richard Boss. Information Today, 1997.
  The author describes the current state of local library automation: the planning, selection, and implementation process as well as the role of the library administrator. Includes chapters on CD-ROM, remote database services, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. LIS/025/B745
• THE LIBRARY-CLASSROOM PARTNERSHIP: TEACHING LIBRARY MEDIA SKILLS IN MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. 2nd edition. Rosann Jweid and Margaret Rizzo. Scarecrow Press, 1998.
  Intended to assist library and classroom teachers in effectively using the library and its resources as an extension of the classroom. Includes a new section on reading enrichment as well as instruction in accessing information electronically. Deals with technology and the changing economic and social conditions affecting public schools. LIS/025.5/J98
• LOCAL AREA NETWORKING FOR THE SMALL LIBRARY: A HOW-TO-DO-IT MANUAL. 2nd edition. Norman Howden. Neal-Schuman, 1997.
  This second edition includes expanded and updated discussions of technical and public service aspects of planning and implementing CD-ROM networks. It compares the various available network operating systems as they are utilized in typical library settings. Discusses the steps necessary for making the Internet and the World Wide Web accessible via the library's LAN. LIS/021.65/H854
• MARC MANUAL: UNDERSTANDING AND USING MARC RE-CORDS. 2nd edition. Deborah J. Byrne. Libraries Unlimited, 1997.
  Emphasis of this edition is to provide information on and an explanation of MARC format integration, which involves the consolidation of the different bibliographic formats for different types of materials into one format. A new chapter focuses on the MARC format for Community Information. Also, uses material from the World Wide Web for updating purposes and for references for related reading. LIS/025.3/B995
• NEW DIRECTIONS IN TECHNICAL SERVICES: TRENDS AND SOURCES (1993-1995). Peggy John- son, Editor, in cooperation with the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services. ALA, 1997.
  Contributors illuminate present trends, enabling the technical services manager to make decisions based on clear directions in the field. LIS/025.02/A512n
• PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND APPRAISAL: A HOW-TO-DO-IT MANUAL FOR LIBRARIANS. Robert D. Stueart and Maureen Sullivan. Neal-Schuman, 1991.
  Offers practical advice to help supervisors at all levels evaluate staff effectively. Step-by-step techniques assist supervisors in developing and writing job descriptions; preparing systematic evaluations that clarify employees' strengths and weaknesses; and establishing job enrichment specifications. LIS/023.9/S933
• A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INTERNET FILTERS: A NEAL-SCHUMAN SPECIAL REPORT. Karen G. Schneider. Neal-Schuman, 1997.
  Use it to select a filter; use it to decide not to use a filter; use it to study the issue some more. Make it available to library boards and concerned citizens. LIS/004.67/I61sc
• PROTECTING YOURSELF ON-LINE: THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON SAFETY, FREEDOM, AND PRIVACY IN CYBERSPACE. Robert B. Gelman with Stanton McCandlish and members of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Harper-Edge, 1998.
  A comprehensive guide to self-protection in the electronic frontier. Address such issues as avoiding junk mail; spotting scams; guarding your e-mail; assessing the danger of viruses; protecting your intellectual property; and keeping the net free of censorship and safe for children. LIS/342.730858/G319
• PUBLIC & ACCESS SERVICES QUARTERLY. Virgil L. P. Blake, Editor. Haworth Press, 1995.
  Focuses on the activities and operations of library/information centers that involve direct interaction with the library's public. LIS/025.5/P9762
• SAMPLE EVALUATIONS OF LIBRARY DIRECTORS. Sharon A. Saulmon, Editor. ALTA/ALA, 1997.
  Provides a wealth of information and ideas about evaluation procedures and the actual reproducible sample evaluation documents. Develop or improve your own library's performance appraisal and goal setting process with this tool that every board of trustees and director needs. LIS/023.9/A512sa
• YOUTH SERVICES GUIDELINES. Oregon Library Association, 1998.
  OLA developed these guidelines to assist public libraries in planning, promoting, and implementing quality library service for youth in Oregon. They can be used as a tool for libraries and youth services personnel to measure where service levels are now and where they may be in the future of every individual library. LIS/027.625/O66y