Broussard, M. S. Reading, Research and Writing: teaching information literacy with process-based research assignments. Chicago: ACRL, 2017. 132 pp. ISBN: 978 0 8389 8875 6. $40.
Canuel, R. & Crichton, C. Mobile Technology and Academic Libraries. Chicago: ACRL, 2017. 270 pp. ISBN: 978 0 8389 8879 4. $68.
Connecting young people with resources – whatever the media
THE aim of this book is to assist staff in helping families and caregivers, showing what media mentorship looks like and empowering the reader to support families with the best resources and tools available.
It has two parts; the fi rst deals with the background to media mentorship with supportive information whilst the second part looks at three types of mentorship using practical examples that cover a range of geographical areas (US), urban and rural libraries, as well as simple and complex initiatives. Section one looks at the use of media: its creation and consumption; healthy media decisions; working with parents, families and the community; and professional development. The last chapter considers three ways to be a media mentor – in an adviso- ry capacity, via collaborative programmes or by facilitating access – and section two looks at these three aspects using real life programmes. Each programme details the target audience, media used, expe- rience required and funding, and considers lessons learned and future plans allowing for adaptability and adjustment. Written in collaboration with the ALSC, each chapter in sec- tion one has background and supporting information with suggested resources, and the case studies encompass expert insights and guidelines for
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Guide to makerspaces will appeal across school, academic and public libraries
Haines, C., Campbell, C. & the Asso- ciation for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Becoming a Media Mentor: guide for working with children and families. 176 pp. Chicago: ALA Editions, 2016. ISBN: 978 0 8389 1463 2. $48.
working with families. The appendices include the ALSC papers on “Media mentorship in libraries serving youth” and “The importance of diversity in programs and collections for children”, as well as tools for evaluating apps. This is a useful, practical book, relevant to anyone working with children, teens and their families and, whilst the projects are US-based, they could be adapted. The title of this excellent book is slightly misleading; mentoring in this instance is advising and connecting young people and their families/caregivers with appropriated and relevant resources, regardless of the media. Librarians have always done this.
Barbara Band School Library Consultant
DESCRIBED as an “essen- tial all-in-one guidebook to makerspaces written specifi cally for libraries”, this book covers the major topics, tools and tech- nologies needed to cre- ate, evolve and sustain a library makerspace, with each chapter written by a practitioner with hands- on experience. The Makerspace Librarian’s Sourcebook is divided into three sections. Part one encompasses the creation of a makerspace with ideas for planning, funding and design. Prices are in dollars but these are only a guide and can easily be converted. This section also looks at encouraging a diverse culture within the makerspace as well as safety procedures.
Part two – the largest sec- tion of the book – features the common tools and technolo- gies ranging from 3D printing, Raspberry Pi and Arduino to wearable electronics, drones, robotics and Legos. It explains what they are (covering both hardware and software) and how to use them, with a wide range of project suggestions and hands-on advice.
Part three looks ahead to dealing with mobile mak- erspaces, sustainability and future challenges.
This title brings together practical information and con- cepts via case studies. It can be used as a guide to setting up a new makerspace, or dipped
Kroski, E. (ed.). The Makerspace Librarian’s Sourcebook. London: Facet Publishing, 2017. 400 pp.
ISBN: 978 1 7833 0229 1. £69.95, £55.95 to CILIP members.
into for ideas according to your existing situation. Each chapter has notes and references, and there is a com- prehensive index as well as relevant links to social media, blogs, websites, and a recom- mended reading list. It is accessible with clear instructions and practical advice, and would appeal to a wide audience being useful for school, academic and public libraries.
However, it needs to be noted that it is US-based, and the situations and references refl ect this.
Barbara Band School Library Consultant
December-January 2017/18
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