100 Ready-To-Use Pathfinders for the Web: A Guidebook and CD-ROM

Wilson, A Paula

ISBN 10: 1555704905 ISBN 13: 9781555704902

Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

Pathfinders are helpful and handy for your patrons, but creating them takes time. Paula Wilson, Tech Talk columnist for Public Libraries, has created this manual to help you create customized products for your library easily and efficiently. Included are templates and guides for creating, presenting, marketing, linking, and cataloging Web-based pathfinders, plus 100 pathfinders featuring the best articles, indexes, and databases. All are downloadable and ready for customization to meet your specific collection needs. Topics include Health, Genealogy, Art, Computer Science,Women s Studies, American History, Current Events, and more. All are in XHTML (in Cascading Style Sheets for easy conversion to any library s Web site).

About this title

About the Author:

Paula Wilson received an MLIS from the University of Rhode Island in 1992 and is currently the Web and Outreach Services Coordinator for the Maricopa County Library District (Maricopa, AZ). Previously, she worked at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, serving as Virtual Library Administrator, Reference Department head, and Reference Librarian. She began her library career at Providence Public Library (Providence, RI).

From School Library Journal:

This handy resource provides background information on the history, benefits, and uses of pathfinders. Organization, accessibility issues, and examples of exemplary pathfinders are included. Some technical know-how of HTML and Web-page design is necessary to understanding their conception and manipulation. The majority of the manual consists of 100 "ready-to-use" pathfinders for academic, school, and public libraries. They list reference and other books, Web sites, organizations, and subject headings. A CD-ROM supplies the basic components of a pathfinder, a blank template, and all 100 of the suggested pathfinders, both in XHTML with Cascading Style Sheets and text-only versions. Topics include African-American history, ancient cultures, college search, mythology, buying a car, Hispanic heritage, and contemporary issues. All of the entries can be edited using any Web-editing software that supports XHTML or used "as is." Current research is used to support points. A clear writing style and efficient organization, along with the use of screen shots, make the content easily accessible. A suggested list of pathfinders for different types of libraries helps to streamline the information. Professional staff who are engaged in the process of creating electronic portals will utilize and appreciate this helpful manual.–Beth Jones, Shelby County High School, Shelbyville, KY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1555704905
• ISBN 13: 9781555704902
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Number of pages: 247