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Transmitting Whiteness: Librarians, Children, And Race, 1900-1930s, Shane Hand

Master's Theses

In the wake of the public library movement in the southern United States during the early twentieth century, local librarians began providing library services for those whom they deemed to be their most valuable resources, children. Representatives of a new profession, children’s librarians campaigned for better tomorrows by collecting good books specifically for young readers while providing safe, comfortable spaces that encouraged an atmosphere of instructive entertainment.

Supplemental to the development of a unique children’s department, library administrators sought strong working relationships with the city’s various public schools. The public cooperative that developed between libraries and schools brought thousands of …

Past Perfect: Historical Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Historical fiction is currently undergoing a renaissance in popularity among readers. However, many questions surround this wide-ranging yet complex genre. How do readers and librarians define historical fiction? Who reads it, why do people choose it, and what do readers expect when they read a historical novel? How can it be found within library collections, given that it's such a broad category? Answers to these questions are discussed, along with an overview of the diverse subgenres of historical fiction. Numerous examples of benchmark titles and authors are provided for each subgenre. Appeal factors for historical fiction, hot topics and themes, …

Past Perfect: Historical Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson

Sarah L. Johnson

Historical fiction is currently undergoing a renaissance in popularity among readers. However, many questions surround this wide-ranging yet complex genre. How do readers and librarians define historical fiction? Who reads it, why do people choose it, and what do readers expect when they read a historical novel? How can it be found within library collections, given that it's such a broad category? Answers to these questions are discussed, along with an overview of the diverse subgenres of historical fiction. Numerous examples of benchmark titles and authors are provided for each subgenre. Appeal factors for historical fiction, hot topics and themes, …

Geographic Information Systems (Gis) In Public Library Assessment, Bradley Wade Bishop, Lauren H. Mandel, Charles R. Mcclure

Information Science Faculty Publications

This paper details three projects utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) in the assessment of public libraries. The benefits of GIS include the abilities to generate maps to convey more information than through other means and to allow for spatial analysis of library services. This paper includes specific examples of uses implemented by the authors. GIS allowed the authors to display data related to library service and identify various disparities across service areas. In addition, this paper discusses practical issues of GIS for library researchers and practitioners based upon the knowledge gained through the development of the three GIS projects discussed …

Personal Information And The Public Library: Compliance With Fair Information Practice Principles, Jacquelyn Burkell, Robert Carey

FIMS Publications

Abstract: Libraries collect personal information from users and link that information to internal library records. Although they fiercely protect the privacy of their patrons, libraries cannot ensure that personal information will remain confidential. Patrons must therefore have sufficient information to make informed decisions about release of personal data. Privacy notices are the accepted mechanism for providing this information. Our study demonstrates, however, that Ontario public libraries rarely provide notice to patrons regarding information collection and use. Smaller libraries and those without MLS trained staff are less likely to provide notice, suggesting that resources and/or staff training may contribute to this …

Building Trustee Support For Digital Resources, Rod Gauvin

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article suggests a checklist for building trustee support for library digital resources. Storytelling technique is suggested for building patron support for digital resources and services. A series of questions are presented to set the mission which relates to coordinated campaign, capturing success stories, and creating patron story.

Rural Teens On The Role Of Reading In Their Lives, Paulette Rothbauer

Paulette Rothbauer

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