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  • [#] ALA Small Libraries Publications
  • [A] Audiocassette
  • [CD] Compact Disc
  • [V] Videocassette

-N-

  • National library week banners. made of felt with felt letters (three sets).  Set #1 and #2: 24 ft. banners, Set #3: 3 small banners for window or display case.
  • National library week publicity books. ALA. [ANNUAL]
  • The new century community program: an evaluation and case study of state arts and cultural policy. Prepared by Mt. Auburn Associates, Inc. for the Maine Cultural Affairs Council, August 2002
  • New directions for young adult services. Ellen V. LiBretto, 1983
  • New employee orientation: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. H. Scott Davis. Neal-Schuman, 1994
  • New England authors and illustrators of children's books, 1990-1991 DIRECTORY.  New England Booksellers Association
  • New handbook for storytellers. Caroline Feller Bauer. ALA, 1993
  • The new planning for results: a streamlined approach. Sandra Nelson for the Public Library Association. ALA, 2001
  • New steps to service: common-sense advice for the school library media specialist. Ann M. Wasman. ALA, 1998
  • The Newbery & Caldecott mock election kit: choosing champions in children's books. Kathlleen Staerkel, Nancy Hackett and Linda Ward Callaghan. ALA, 1994
  • Newbery medal & wilder award acceptance speeches. joyful noise, poems for two voices, 1989 [A]
  • The nonprofit handbook: management, 3rd ed. Tracy Daniel Connors. John Wiley & Sons, 2001
  • The nonprofit handbook: management, 3rd ed., 2002 supplement. Tracy Daniel Connors. John Wiley & Sons, 2001
  • The nonprofit organization: an operating manual. Thomas Wolf
  • Non-tax sources of revenue for public libraries (1988) PLA Conference [A]
  • Notable Maine children's authors and illustrators. Compiled by Lynda L. Sudlow, McArthur Public Library, 1989

-O-

  • Ohio public library administrators' handbook, 2nd edition. Library Administrators' Handbook Task Force, Management and Administration Division, Ohio Library Council, 1996
  • Ohio public library clerk-treasurer handbook. Prepared by the Library Accounting Division, Ohio Library Council, 1997
  • Ohio reference excellence. Prepared by Reference and Information Services Division, Ohio Library Council, 1997
  • On schedule & within budget. PLA Conference [A]
  • One book, one community. ALA [ CD]
  • 101 plus tips for better bulletin boards and displays. Judith K. Meyers
  • Open systems and your library. Gary Lee Phillips, NOTIS Systems Inc., 1993
  • Opening doors for adult new readers. Linda Bayley
  • Operating and evaluating school library media programs: a handbook for administrators and librarians. Bernice L. Yesner and Hilda L. Jay. Neal-Schuman, 1998
  • Organizing and developing a library foundation (1986) PLA Conference [A]
  • Organizing archival records: A practical method of arrangement and description for small archives. David W. Carmicheal. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, 1993
  • Organizing friends groups: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Mark Y. Herring, 1993
  • An ounce of prevention: a handbook on disaster contingency planning for archives, libraries and record centers.  John P. Barton & Johanna G. Wellheister, eds.
  • Output measures and library space planning: a manual of standardized procedures. 2nd ed. N. Van House et al, ALA, 1987
  • Output measures for public libraries: a manual of standardized procedures. 2nd ed. N. Van House et al, ALA, 1987
  • Output measures for public library service to children. Virginia A. Walter.  American Library Association, 1992
  • Output measures for school library media programs. Frances Bryant Bradburn. Neal-Schuman, 1999

-P-

  • Parents who love reading, kids who don't: how it happens and what you can do about it. Mary Leonhardt. Crown Publishing Group, 1993
  • Partnering with purpose: a guide to strategic partnership development for libraries and other organizations. Janet L. Crowther & Barry Trott. Libraries Unlimited, 2004
  • Partnerships and design -- innovative youth services. 2000 Public Library Association Conference [A]
  • Peformance analysis and appraisal: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians.  R. Stueart & M. Sullivan.  Neal-Schuman, 1991
  • Personnel administration in libraries, 2nd ed. Edited by Sheila Creth and Frederick Duda. Neal-Schuman, 1989
  • Personnel manual: an outline for libraries, 2nd ed. Charles E. Kratz and Valerie A. Platz. ALA, 1993
  • Personnel policies for your agency; get them in writing now. Jerry Jensen
  • Personnel policies in libraries. Edited by Nancy Patton Van Zandt. Neal-Schuman, 1980
  • The plagiarism plague: a resource guide and CD-ROM tutorial for educators and librarians. Edited by Vibiana Bowman. Neal-Schuman, 2004
  • PLA handbook for writers of public library policies. PLA Policy Manual Committee, 1993
  • Planning and role setting for public libraries.  ALA, 1987
  • Planning barrier free libraries. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
  • Planning for results: a public library transformation process. Ethel Himmel and William James Wilson. ALA, 1998
  • Planning library book sales. Southern Maine Library District Public Relations Committee, 1987
  • Planning library buildings: from decision to design. Lester K. Smith, ed.
  • A planning process for public libraries. Vernon Palmour, Marcia C. Bellassai & Nancy V. DeWath
  • Planning school library media center facilities for New Hampshire and Vermont. Vermont edition, 1989
  • Planning the modern public library building. Gerard B. Mccabe. Libraries Unlimited, 2003
  • Planning the small library facility  #
  • A pocket guide to the identification of first editions. Bill McBride, 1980
  • Poetry Aloud Here! Sharing Poetry with Children in the Library. Sylvia M. Vardell. ALA, 2006
  • The power of reading: insights from the research, 2nd ed. Stephen D. Krashen. Libraries Unlimited, 2004
  • Power research tools: learning activities & posters. Joyce Kasman Valenza. ALA, 2003
  • Power tools: 100+ essential forms and presentations for your school library information program. Joyce Kasman Valenza. ALA, 1998
  • Power tools publicity book 1984. ideas for national library week and all year long, 1984
  • Powerful leadership skills for women.  Dr. Patricia Murdock Miller.  National Press Publications, 1988
  • Powerful public relations: a how-to guide for libraries. Rashelle S. Karp, Editor. ALA, 2002
  • Powering achievement: school library media programs make a difference: the evidence. Keith Curry Lance and David V. Loertscher. Linworth Publishing, 2001
  • Practical administration of public libraries. rev. ed., Wheeler & Goldhor
    Practical help for new supervisors. John Giesecke, editor. ALA, 1992
  • Pre-school story programs.  National Audiovisual Center [V, 20 min.]
  • Preservation and conservation in the small library  #
  • Preservation of library & archival materials. Edited by Sherelyn Ogden. Northeast Document Conservation Center, 1992
  • Principal's guide to a powerful library media program. Marla W. McGhee and Barbara A. Jansen. Linworth Books, 2005
  • Principles of children's services in public libraries. Mae Benne. ALA, 1991
  • Problem patrons. Sue Stroyan. LAMA/ALA, 1980
  • Problems in library management. A. J. Anderson. Libraries Unlimited 1981
  • Procedures for salvage of water-damaged library materials. Peter Waters
  • The process of program evaluation. John van Maanen, Grantsmanship Center, 1979
  • Program planning: tips for librarians. Gail McGovern, Amy Bernath, Kenna Forsyth, Laura Kimberly, Kathleen Stacey. ALA/CLENE, 1997
  • Programming for young children: birth through age five.  Prepared by Carole D. Fiore. ALA, 1996
  • Protecting the library: library trends, SUMMER 1984, Alan Jay Lincoln, ed.
    Public libraries as partners in youth development. DeWitt Wallace - Reader's Digest Fund, 1999
  • The public library and literacy: a community based approach.  Thomas Szudy.  The State Library of Ohio, 1988
  • The public library manager's forms, policies, and procedures handbook. Rebecca Brumley. Neal-Schuman, 2004 [CD included]
  • Public library policy resource manual. Michigan Library Association, 1987
  • Public library space needs: a planning outline.  Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction, 1988
  • The public library start-up guide. Christine Lind Hage. ALA, 2004
  • The public library trustee and the new library building.  Martin Phelan
  • Public relations for public libraries.  Betty Rice. The H.W. Wilson Company, 1972
  • Public relations for the smaller library  #
  • Publicity manual for libraries: a professional guide to communicating with the community. Selma & Edwin Field. Knowledge Network Press, 1993

-Q-

  • A questionnaire to evaluate your library and library board.  ALTA Publications No. 9, 1988

-R-

  • RFID in libraries. Library Video Network, 2004 [DVD]
  • Raising funds with friends groups: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Mark Y. Herring. Neal-Schuman, 2004
  • Rare books & first editions, MLA Annual Conference, 1980 [A]
  • Reach for a star. ask a librarian. 1990 Publicity Book. ALA
  • Reaching out: services for young people in Maine. Maine Library Association
  • Read! perform! learn! 10 reader's theater programs for literacy enhancement. Toni Buzzeo. Upstart Books, 2006
  • Read to me: libraries, books and your baby. a video for parents and care-givers. Greater Vancouver Library Federation, 1986 [V]
  • Read to me too: libraries, books and your child. a video for parents and care-givers. Greater Vancouver Library Federation [V]
  • Reading for young people: New England. Elfrieda McCauley, editor. American Library Association, 1985
  • Reading matters: what the research reveals about reading, libraries, and community. Catherine Sheldrick Ross, Lynne (E.F) McKechnie, and Paulette M. Rothbauer. Libraries Unlimited, 2006
  • Reading rules! motivating teens to read. Elizabeth Knowles and Martha Smith. Libraries Unlimited, 2001
  • Recognizing fundraising opportunities. Library Video Network, 1998 [V & training manual]
  • Recommended reading list. Portland Public Schools & Portland Public Library, 1985
  • Recommended reference books for small and medium-sized libraries and media centers. Bohdan S. Wynar, editor in chief. Libraries Unlimited, 2001
  • Recruiting and managing volunteers in libraries: a how-to-do-it manual. Bonnie F. McCune and Charleszine "Terry" Nelson. Neal-Schuman, 1995
  • Recruiting volunteers: a guide for non-profits. Mary Ann Burke and Carl Liljenstolpe. Crisp Publications, 1992
  • Redesigning library services, Michael Buckland. ALA, 1992
  • The reference interview as a creative art, 2nd ed. Elaine Z. and Edward J. Jennerich. Libraries Unlimited, 1997
  • Reference service in the small library  #
  • References sources for small and medium-sized libraries,6th ed. Scott E. Kennedy. ALA, 1999
  • Remodeling or renovation: when is it worth it? PLA Conference [A]
  • Running a successful library card campaign: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Patrick Jones. Neal-Schuman, 2002
  • Running summer library reading programs: A how-to-do-it manual. Carol D. Fiore. Neal-Schuman, 1998

-S-

  • Sample evaluations of public library directors. Edited by Sharon A. Saulmon. ALTA/ALA, 1997
  • School library facilities design.  Maine Educational Media Association, 1989
  • The school library media manager, 3rd edition. Blanche Woolls. Libraries Unlimited, 2004
  • Securing a new library director. Andrew Geddes and James A. Hess. ALTA Publications pamphlet, 1985
  • Selecting a library director: A workbook for members of a selection committee. revised by Jack Cole & Suzanne H. Mahmoodi. Friends of the Library Development and Services Library, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1998
  • Selecting books for the elementary school library media center: a complete guide. Phyllis Van Orden. Neal-Schuman, 2000
  • Selecting library furniture: a guide for librarians, designers, and architects.  Carol R. Brown, 1989
  • Selection policy. Maine State Library, 1986
  • Self-assessment guide for children's services, 2 nd edition. Developed and Revised by Children's Services Librarians and the staff of the Office of Library Development and Services, Minnesota Department of Education. ALA/CLENE, 1994
  • Self assessment guides: budgeting, collection development services and resources for children in public libraries (1988-89).  National Center for Education Statistics, 1990
  • Serving children in small public libraries  #
  • Serving families and children through partnerships: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Sandra Feinberg and Sari Feldman. Neal-Schuman, 1996
  • Serving the disabled: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians.  Kieth C. Wright and Judith F. Davie. Neal-Schuman, 1991
  • The 77% solution: a formula for improved reference performance. Ralph Gers (1988) PLA Conference [A]
  • A sign system for libraries. Mary S. Mallery & Ralph E. DeVore
  • A simplified step-by-step guide to book repair, revised edition. Brodart, 2000
  • Sixty percent of the action, but a sliver of the pie: issues in funding children's services in libraries large & small. ALA 1997 Annual Conference [A]
  • Sizzling summer reading programs for young adults, 2nd ed. Katharine L. Kan. Young Adult Library Services Assocation/ALA, 2006
  • The skilled facilitator: practical wisdom for developing effective groups. Roger M. Schwarz. Jossey-Bass Inc., Publishers, 1994
  • A slam poetry manual: how to produce a poetry slam and succeed as a slam poet. Michael Baldwin, ALA, 2003
  • Small libraries: a handbook for successful management, 2nd ed. Sally Gardner Reed. Mcfarland & Co., 2002
  • Small libraries: organization and operation. Donald J. Sager. Highsmith Press, 1992
  • Small library cataloging. Herbert H. Hoffman
  • Something funny happened at the library: how to create humorous programs for children and young adults. Rob Reid. ALA, 2003
  • Speaking with confidence: a guide for public speaking. Wanda Vassallo. Betterway Books, 1990
  • Special collections and subject area strengths in Maine libraries. Stevens Hilyard, compiler
  • Staff communication, staff-patron relations. Office of Public Libraries & Interlibrary Cooperation
  • Staffing for results: a guide to working smarter. Diane Mayo and Jeanne Goodrich. ALA, 2002
  • Standard cataloging for school and public libraries, 2nd ed. Sheila Intner & Jean Weihs. Libraries Unlimited, 1996
  • Standards for cooperative multitype library organizations.  ALA, 1990
  • State of Maine learning results. Maine Department of Education, July 1997
  • Statistics and performance measures for public library networked services. John Carol Bertot, Charles R. McClure, Joe Ryan. ALA, 2001
  • Staying connected: a toolkit to build support in the community for your technology programs. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2002
  • Storytelling: tales & techniques by The Folktellers, 1994 [V, 60 minutes]
  • The storytime sourcebook: a compendium of ideas and resources for storytellers, 2nd edition. Carolyn N. Cullum. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1999
  • Storytimes for two-year-olds, 2nd ed. Judy Nichols. ALA, 1998
  • Strategic planning and the nonprofit board. Dabney G. Parks, Jr. National Center for Nonprofit Boards, 1990
  • Strategic planning for results. Sandra Nelson. ALA, 2008
  • Stress and burnout in library service.  Janette S. Caputo.  ORYX Press, 1991
  • Successful library trustee handbook. Mary Y. Moore. ALA, 2005
  • Successful staff development: a how-to-do-it manual. Marcia Trotta. Neal-Schuman, 1995
  • Summaries: ddc 20 - dewey decimal classification editon 20. Forett Press, 1989
  • Summer reading clubs. Martha Seif Simpson. McFarland & Co., Inc., 1992
  • Super simple storytelling: a can-do guide for every classroom, every day. Kendall Haven. Teacher Ideas Press, 2000
  • Supervision: concepts and practices of management. Theo Haimann & Raymond Hilgert. 1982
  • Surveys  *

-T-

  • Tales of love and terror: booktalking the classics, old & new.  Hazel Rochman. ALA, 1987
  • Taming the paper tiger: paper management tips for librarians. Barbara Hemphill. ALA Video/Library Video Network, 1991 [V]
  • Taxonomies of the school library media program, 2nd ed. David V. Loertscher. Linworth Publishing, 2000
  • Teacher library handbook & student library handbook.  Brunswick High School.
  • Team-building.  Charles Mallory. National Press Publications, 1991
  • Teamwork basics: together everyone achieves more. Library Video Network, 2001 [15 min. video]
  • Technical services in the small library  #
  • Techniques of effective telephone communications. Laurie J. Murphy. National Press Publications, 1989
  • Technology and copyright law: a guidebook for the library, research, and teaching professions. Arlene Bielefield and Lawrence Cheeseman. Neal-Schuman, 1997
  • Technology planning: preparing and updating a library technology plan. Joseph R. Matthews. Libraries Unlimited, 2004
  • Teen library events: a month-by-month guide. Kirsten Edwards. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2001
  • Teen spaces: the step-by-step library makeover. Kimberly Bolan Taney. ALA, 2003
  • Teens.library: developing internet services for young adults . Linda W. Braun. ALA, 2002
  • Teens & libraries: getting it right. Virginia A. Walter & Elaine Meyers. ALA, 2003
  • Terrific connections with authors, illustrators, and storytellers: real space and virtual links. Toni Buzzeo and Jane Kurtz. Libraries Unlimited, 1999
  • Things to do with toddlers and twos. Karen Miller. Telshare Publishing Co., Inc., 1984
  • 35 best books for teaching U.S. regions. Toni Buzzeo and Jane Kurtz. Scholastic, 2002
  • This is Internet: road map for the information highway. ALA Video/Library Video Network [V]
  • Tips & techniques: storytelling with puppets and props. Library Video Network, 2002 [V]
  • To filter or not to filter: the myths and facts of internet access. Office for Intellectual Freedom. ALA Annual Conference, 1997 [A]
  • To honor the intellect.  James Billington, Librarian of Congress. National Public Radio, 1989 [A]
  • Toddle on over: developing infant & toddler literature programs. Robin Works Davis. Alleyside Press, 1998
  • Toni Buzzeo and you: the author and you series. Sharron L. McElmeel, series editor. Libraries Unlimited, 2005
  • Training library staff and volunteers to provide extraordinary customer service. Julie Todaro and Mark Smith. Neal-Schuman, 2006
  • Training paraprofessionals for reference service: A how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Julie Ann McDaniel and Judith K. Ohles. Neal-Schuman, 1993
  • Training student library assistants. Morell D. Boone, Sandra G. Yee and Rita Bullard. ALA, 1991
  • Training student library staff. Lesley S. J. Farmer. Linworth Publishing, 1997
  • A treasury of flannelboard stories. Jeanette Graham Bay. Alleyside Press, 1995
  • Trustee of a small public library  #
  • Trustee Handbook, 4th ed. Maine Library Trustee Association, 2003

-U-

  • Uncovering history: teaching with primary sources. Susan H. Veccia. ALA, 2004
  • Understanding nonprofit financial statements: a primer for board members. John Paul Dalsimer. National Center for Nonprofit Boards, 1995
  • University press books: selected for public and secondary school libraries, 16th ed.  Selected by a committee of librarians from the American library association of school libraries and the small and medium sized library committee of the public library association, 2006
  • Used book sales: less work & better profits. D. Keith Crotz. Highsmith Press, 1995
  • Using desktop publishing to create newsletters, handouts, and web pages: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. John Maxymuk. Neal-Schuman, 1997
  • Using microsoft powerpoint: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Gregory A. Crawford, Huijie J. Chen, Lisa R. Stimatz, and Gary W. White. Neal-Schuman, 1998
  • Using the world wide web and creating home pages: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Ray E. Metz and Gail Junion-Metz. Neal-Schuman, 1996

-V-

  • Vertical file index: guide to pamphlets and references to current topics. H.W. Wilson Co., 1991
  • Video and other nonprint resources in the small library  #
  • Video collection development in multi-type libraries: a handbook, 2nd ed. Edited by Gary P. Handman. Greenwood Press, 2002
  • Volunteer management forms. Steve McCurley. Heritage Arts Publishing, 1988
  • Volunteer management: mobilizing all the resources of the community. Steve McCurley and Rick Lynch. Heritage Arts Publishing, 1996
  • Volunteers in libraries. Rashelle S. Karp, 1993  #
  • Volunteers: we couldn't do it without them! ALA Video/Library Video Network, 1997 [V]
  • Vote yes for libraries: a guide to winning ballot measure campaigns for library funding. Anne M. Turner. McFarland & Co., 2000

-W-

  • We boost achievement! Evidence based practice for school library media specialists. David V.  Loertscher with Ross J. Todd. Hi Willow Research and Publishing, 2003
  • Web of deception: misinformation on the internet. Edited by Anne P. Mintz. CyberAge Books, 2002
  • WebMaster. Lisa Champelli and Howard Rosenbaum [book & CD set]
  • Weeding library collections: library weeding methods, 4 th edition. Stanley J. Slote. Libraries Unlimited, 1997
  • What color is your parachute? PLA President's Program. PLA/ALLS/Job and Career Information Service Committee. 1997 ALA Conference [A]
  • What's so funny? wit and humor in american children's literature. Michael Cart. Harper Collins, 1995
  • Where do I start? a school library handbook. Santa Clara County Office of Education, Library Services. Linworth Publishing, 2001
  • The whole library handbook.  George M. Ebehart. ALA, 2000
  • Widening the circle: governor's task force to study libraries in Maine, 1971
  • The wilder nonprofit field guide to crafting effective mission & vision statements . Emil Angelica. Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, 2001
  • Winning library referenda campaigns: a how-to-do-it manual. Richard B. Hall. Neal-Schuman, 1995
  • Wired for the future: developing your library technology plan. Diane Mayo and Sandra Nelson for the Public Library Association. ALA, 1999
  • Working together: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. James Swan. Neal-Schuman, 1992
  • Working with library boards: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Gordon S. Wade.  Neal-Schuman, 1991
  • Workshop evaluation: forms follow function. Kenneth D. Shearer and Duncan Smith. ALA/CLENE, 1992 Workshops for friends. A. advocacy, B. board development. Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
  • Write grants, get money. Cynthia Anderson. Linworth Publishing, 2002
  • Writers of Maine. a bibliography of Maine writers. Maine Council of English Language Arts, 1979
  • Writing and updating technology plans: a guidebook with sample policies on cd-rom. John M. Cohn, Ann L. Kelsey, and Keith Michael Fiels.  Neal-Schuman, 1999 [CD included]
  • Writing library job descriptions. tip kit # 7, Jeniece Guy, ed.
  • Written for children.  John Rowe Townsend.  Harper Trophy, 1990
  • Wynar's introduction to cataloging and classification, 9th ed. Arlene G. Taylor. Libraries Unlimited, 2000

-Y-

  • You and your architect. The American Institute of Architects, 1987
  • You are about to be sued (1986) PLA Conference [A]
  • You're in the money! fundraising fundamentals. ALA Video/Library Video Network, 1994 [V]
  • Young adult services in the small library. Lesley S. J. Farmer, 1992 
  • Your old books.  Peter van Wingen. ALA, 1988 [pamphlet]
  • Your right to know, librarians make it happen.  American Library Association Campaign Book, 1992