{"id":9624583180,"title":"Creating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library From Talk to Action","handle":"creating-a-culture-of-evaluation-taking-your-library-from-talk-to-action","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eedited by Bill Irwin and Kimberly Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780889690585\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e358 pages • 6 x 9 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read to not only create a new culture of evaluation that makes sense in the long term, but to understand how in the short term, we can all make better decisions for our communities.\" (Emilie Couture, Voices: Topics in Canadian Librarianship, 1.2.2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDeveloping a culture of evaluation is a necessary part of successfully demonstrating the value and impact that libraries have on their communities. \u003ci\u003eCreating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library from Talk to Action\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the importance of endorsing outcome-based evaluation at the administrative level and demonstrates how to implement and integrate evaluation practices on a practical level. The goal is to encourage the development and use of evaluation practices in library operations, thereby giving libraries the evidence they need to effectively demonstrate their economic, educational, cultural, and social value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","published_at":"2017-02-06T05:47:00-12:00","created_at":"2017-02-06T05:51:49-12:00","vendor":"OLA Press","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_OLA Press","Subject_Library Governance","Subject_Management \u0026 Administration","Subject_Public Libraries"],"price":3795,"price_min":3795,"price_max":3795,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":33823670156,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780889690585","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Creating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library From Talk to Action","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3795,"weight":594,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":539,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780889690585"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780889600585.png?v=1533237309"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780889600585.png?v=1533237309","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eedited by Bill Irwin and Kimberly Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780889690585\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e358 pages • 6 x 9 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read to not only create a new culture of evaluation that makes sense in the long term, but to understand how in the short term, we can all make better decisions for our communities.\" (Emilie Couture, Voices: Topics in Canadian Librarianship, 1.2.2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDeveloping a culture of evaluation is a necessary part of successfully demonstrating the value and impact that libraries have on their communities. \u003ci\u003eCreating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library from Talk to Action\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the importance of endorsing outcome-based evaluation at the administrative level and demonstrates how to implement and integrate evaluation practices on a practical level. The goal is to encourage the development and use of evaluation practices in library operations, thereby giving libraries the evidence they need to effectively demonstrate their economic, educational, cultural, and social value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e"}

{"id":9395020684,"title":"Teaching Librarian (Subscription Only)","handle":"teaching-librarian-subscription","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eTeaching Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e is the official magazine of the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.accessola.org\/web\/OLA\/OSLA\/About_OSLA\/OLA\/OSLA\/About_OSLA.aspx?hkey=6d93d4b1-71d9-4e98-ac9f-dbbb1e16baf8\" title=\"ontario-school-library-association\"\u003eOntario School Library Association\u003c\/a\u003e (OSLA)\u003c\/span\u003e. It is published three times a year (January, May, September) to support OSLA members in providing significant and effective library programs and services. The \u003ci\u003eTeaching Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e also promotes library programs and curriculum development that furthers exemplary educational objectives. It fosters effective collaboration within the school library community and provides a forum to share experience and expertise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-27T04:55:07-12:00","created_at":"2017-01-11T06:43:30-12:00","vendor":"OLA Press","type":"Magazine","tags":["Publisher_OLA Press"],"price":3600,"price_min":3600,"price_max":3600,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32517176396,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"1188679X","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Teaching Librarian (Subscription Only)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3600,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-25,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"1188679X"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/tl_22_2-1.png?v=1533237300"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/tl_22_2-1.png?v=1533237300","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eTeaching Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e is the official magazine of the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.accessola.org\/web\/OLA\/OSLA\/About_OSLA\/OLA\/OSLA\/About_OSLA.aspx?hkey=6d93d4b1-71d9-4e98-ac9f-dbbb1e16baf8\" title=\"ontario-school-library-association\"\u003eOntario School Library Association\u003c\/a\u003e (OSLA)\u003c\/span\u003e. It is published three times a year (January, May, September) to support OSLA members in providing significant and effective library programs and services. The \u003ci\u003eTeaching Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e also promotes library programs and curriculum development that furthers exemplary educational objectives. It fosters effective collaboration within the school library community and provides a forum to share experience and expertise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":8141657990,"title":"OLBA's Leadership by Design: Cut to the Chase \/ Le vif du sujet","handle":"olba-leadership-by-design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOLBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 pages • 8½ x 11 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped as part of the new OLBA Leadership By Design initiative, this laminated four page pamphlet provides information on Ontario public library governance at-glance. \u003ci\u003eCut to the Chase\u003c\/i\u003e is a quick reference guide for Ontario public library trustees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in French.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-08-19T06:02:00-12:00","created_at":"2016-08-19T06:02:47-12:00","vendor":"OLA Press","type":"Laminated","tags":["Publisher_OLA Press","Subject_Library Governance"],"price":250,"price_min":250,"price_max":250,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":27405529542,"title":"English","option1":"English","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"810OLBA12","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":17007592070,"product_id":8141657990,"position":1,"created_at":"2016-08-19T06:02:47-12:00","updated_at":"2018-08-02T06:51:38-12:00","alt":"OLBA's Leadership by Design: Cut to the Chase \/ Le vif du sujet-Laminated-OLA Press-English-The Library Marketplace","width":150,"height":192,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/810OLBA12.jpg?v=1533235898","variant_ids":[27405529542]},"available":true,"name":"OLBA's Leadership by Design: Cut to the Chase \/ Le vif du sujet - English","public_title":"English","options":["English"],"price":250,"weight":100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":59,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"810OLBA2"},{"id":26926956102,"title":"French","option1":"French","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"810OLBA12","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":17885862662,"product_id":8141657990,"position":2,"created_at":"2016-09-01T01:58:36-12:00","updated_at":"2018-08-02T06:51:39-12:00","alt":"OLBA's Leadership by Design: Cut to the Chase \/ Le vif du sujet-Laminated-OLA Press-French-The Library Marketplace","width":1236,"height":1609,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/810OLBAFR12.jpg?v=1533235899","variant_ids":[26926956102]},"available":true,"name":"OLBA's Leadership by Design: Cut to the Chase \/ Le vif du sujet - French","public_title":"French","options":["French"],"price":250,"weight":100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":397,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"810OLBA12FR"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/810OLBA12.jpg?v=1533235898","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/810OLBAFR12.jpg?v=1533235899"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/810OLBA12.jpg?v=1533235898","options":["Select Language"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOLBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 pages • 8½ x 11 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped as part of the new OLBA Leadership By Design initiative, this laminated four page pamphlet provides information on Ontario public library governance at-glance. \u003ci\u003eCut to the Chase\u003c\/i\u003e is a quick reference guide for Ontario public library trustees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in French.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":8141438918,"title":"Together for Learning","handle":"together-learning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOSLA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e52 pages • 8½ x 11 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is your vision of school libraries? \u003ci\u003eTogether For Learning\u003c\/i\u003e, our visioning document, sets the challenges and opportunities for school libraries in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by the Ontario School Library Association with the support of the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat of the Government of Ontario''s Ministry of Education.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-08-19T05:50:00-12:00","created_at":"2016-08-19T05:50:31-12:00","vendor":"OLA Press","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_OLA Press","Subject_Learning Commons"],"price":1400,"price_min":1400,"price_max":1400,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42047489292,"title":"Together for Learning","option1":"Together for Learning","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780889690561","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Together for Learning - Together for Learning","public_title":"Together for Learning","options":["Together for Learning"],"price":1400,"weight":200,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":446,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""},{"id":26926508550,"title":"Ensemble pour apprendre","option1":"Ensemble pour apprendre","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ENSEMBLE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Together for Learning - Ensemble pour apprendre","public_title":"Ensemble pour apprendre","options":["Ensemble pour apprendre"],"price":1400,"weight":200,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":100,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780889690561.jpg?v=1533234237"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780889690561.jpg?v=1533234237","options":["Choose Language"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOSLA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e52 pages • 8½ x 11 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is your vision of school libraries? \u003ci\u003eTogether For Learning\u003c\/i\u003e, our visioning document, sets the challenges and opportunities for school libraries in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by the Ontario School Library Association with the support of the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat of the Government of Ontario''s Ministry of Education.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":10295383564,"title":"Exemplary School Libraries in Ontario","handle":"exemplary-school-libraries-in-ontario","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon A. Klinger, Elizabeth Lee, Gay Stephenson, Christopher Deluca, and King Luu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: EXEMPLARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 pages • 8½ x 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExemplary school libraries are a central hub of the school. They are prominently placed and a centre of activity and learning. The teacher librarians in such programs commonly collaborate with other teachers in the school, and they find ways to engage the community to best support children's learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this project was to identify the characteristics of an exemplary elementary school library. We asked the questions: What are the characteristics that exemplary libraries have in common? and What are the things that make them unique?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a continuation of a study funded by the Ontario Library Association. It was conducted in a unique partnership between researchers from Queen's University and the non-profit organization, People for Education.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-27T04:55:05-12:00","created_at":"2017-04-13T04:52:41-12:00","vendor":"OLA Press","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_OLA Press","Subject_School Libraries"],"price":1400,"price_min":1400,"price_max":1400,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":37571178700,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EXEMPLARY","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Exemplary School Libraries in Ontario","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1400,"weight":200,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":14,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/EXEMPLARY_1024x1024_958d4368-a6cb-49fc-ad39-f69728c41139.jpg?v=1533237578"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/EXEMPLARY_1024x1024_958d4368-a6cb-49fc-ad39-f69728c41139.jpg?v=1533237578","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon A. Klinger, Elizabeth Lee, Gay Stephenson, Christopher Deluca, and King Luu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: EXEMPLARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 pages • 8½ x 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExemplary school libraries are a central hub of the school. They are prominently placed and a centre of activity and learning. The teacher librarians in such programs commonly collaborate with other teachers in the school, and they find ways to engage the community to best support children's learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this project was to identify the characteristics of an exemplary elementary school library. We asked the questions: What are the characteristics that exemplary libraries have in common? and What are the things that make them unique?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a continuation of a study funded by the Ontario Library Association. It was conducted in a unique partnership between researchers from Queen's University and the non-profit organization, People for Education.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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