Topic: Public Libraries Margae Schmidt

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Publisher: The Getty Research Institute

Title: The Los Angeles Central Library: building an architectural icon

Author: Kenneth A. Breisch

ISBN: 9781606064900

Selection tool used: Book Index w/Reviews--University of California Press Journals

Reason for adding: Kenneth Breisch chronicles the institution's first six decades. “Working closely with
sculptor Lee Oskar Lawrie and philosopher Hartley Burr Alexander, Goodhue created a great civic
monument that, combined with the library's murals, embodies an overarching theme: the light of
learning.” This resource could help Dominican students interested in libraries and the design of
libraries. They can learn what works architecturally and what doesn’t.

Cost: $45.00
Review citation: Holliday, P.J. (2017). The Los Angeles Central Library: Building an Architectural Icon,
1872–1933, by Kenneth A. Breisch, and Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art and Architecture,
by Arnold Schwartzman and Stephen Gee. Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, 76(4), 558–
560. (This is not a review but rather the bibliographic information for the title. Book Index Reviews
noted a review from CHOICE and this is the citation you want)

# of Illinois libraries that own the book: 3

Publisher: ALA Editions

Title: Engaging babies in the library: putting theory into practice

Author: Debra J. Knoll

ISBN: 9780838914342

Selection tool used: Academic Search Complete—School Library Journal

Reason for adding: This will benefit the curriculum because LIS studying to work with children will
learn about creating baby-friendly play spaces and enhanced storytimes for infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers. It provides an in-depth look into different stages of learning an development for the
very young.

Cost: $48.00

Review citation: Gropman, J. (2016). Engaging Babies in the Library: Putting Theory into Practice. School
Library Journal, 62(10), 142–142.

# of Illinois libraries that own the book: 35

Publisher: Minotaur Books

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Title: Murder at the 42nd Street Library

Author: Cornelius Lehane

ISBN: 9781250009968

Selection tool used: Academic Search Complete-Library Journal

Reason for adding: This fictional book about a murder at the library can be a light read for anyone with
interest in libraries. While it is a work of fiction, the author does incorporate his extensive knowledge
about libraries that librarians and the like can relate to.

Cost: $20.00

Review citation: Kemp, V. (2016). Murder at the 42nd Street Library. Library Journal, 141(4), 86.

# of Illinois libraries that own the book: 155

Publisher: Neal-Schuman

Title: The essential lapsit guide: a multimedia how-to-do-it manual and programming guide for
stimulating literacy development from 12 to 24 months

Author: Linda L. Ernst

ISBN: 9781555707613

Selection tool used: Academic Search Complete—School Library Journal

Reason for adding: This resource will be valuable to LIS students studying to become a children’s
librarian. It can help prepare potential librarians for early childhood programing. It also discusses early
childhood brain development. Knowing and understanding young minds can help librarians plan
programs that suit their needs and help them grow in many different ways.

Cost: $72.00 (over limit)

Review citation: Kropp, L. (2015). The Essential Lapsit Guide. School Library Journal, 61(6), 147.

# of Illinois libraries that own the book: 23

Publisher: Broadway Books

Title: The Library at Mount Char

Author: Scott Hawkins

ISBN: 9780553418606

Selection tool used: Academic Search Complete—Library Journal

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Reason for adding: This is a fictional work that falls into the science fiction/fantasy category. Since
there are so many LIS students at Dominican, reading something about libraries out of the non-fiction
category could give them insight into new perspectives and ideas. Also, if they eventually become
reader advisors they could make this book recommendation to a patron who might be interested in
the subject.

Cost: $16.00

Review citation: McArdle, M. (2015). The Library at Mount Char. Library Journal, 140(9), 57.

# of Illinois libraries that own the book: 160

Publisher: ALA Editions

Title: Counting down to kindergarten: a complete guide to creating a school readiness program for your
community

Author: R. Lynn Baker

ISBN: 9780838913338

Selection tool used: Academic Search Complete—Reference & User Services Quarterly

Reason for adding: This item will be beneficial to a variety of students at Dominican University studying
LIS, social work, teaching, and more. This book provides in-depth information about how to prepare
children in a certain community for school. The author provides a successful school readiness guide
and framework that can be adapted to fit many different libraries.

Cost: $48.00

Review citation: Antell, K. & Bridges, L. (2016). Counting down to kindergarten: a complete guide to
creating a school readiness program for your community. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 55(4),
317–318.

# of Illinois libraries that own the book: 23

Publisher: Springer

Title: Supporting families experiencing homelessness

Author: Mary E. Haskett

ISBN: 9781493945658

Selection tool used: Academic Search Complete—Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics

Reason for adding: This resource will benefit the curriculum because students from all disciplines at
Dominican University will be working with people who are homeless in some way. LIS students who
plan to work in public libraries will deal with homelessness in every part of the country. Family
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homelessness is especially important because the libraries can be a place of refuge and resource for so
many people, including families.

Cost: $85.00 (over limit)

Review citation: Evens, W.C. (2014). Supporting families experiencing homelessness. Journal of Social
Work Values & Ethics, 11(2), 90–92.

# of Illinois libraries that own the book: 30

Margae, this is a very eclectic assortment of titles. Your annotations clearly link each title to the
curriculum and your reasons for adding are valid. You managed to go over the budget and that’s a good
thing! Very good use of a variety of review sources for this assignment, Dr. Fallon