Why Use books?
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Books can offer a comprehensive view on a topic often offering the past, present, and future considerations.
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All of these can lead to a more effective search within a database.
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Use books to develop foundation knowledge on a topic then move to databases (Find Articles) for specific research on a topic.
Finding Books
Search the Library Catalog (NovaCat) to locate books, ebooks, videos, dvds, games and other material the libraries own. Library Catalog will indicate the format (online or in-print), location, and availability of an item. Remember, if you are looking for articles and other types of research material you will want to consult the databases. Use the search box below to begin searching. Or click the link below to go directly into the NovaCat catalog.
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Select Education eBooks
The Principal As Human Resources Leader by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781138024397Publication Date: 2014-07-17Increasingly, personnel administrative duties within schools have been delegated to the local school principal. This accessible book arms school leaders with the knowledge and skills required to be an effective human resources leader and shows them how to fold these additional duties seamlessly into their daily routines.
6 Types of Teachers by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781930556850Publication Date: 2004-09-22This book helps you sharpen your ability to hire better teachers for your school, improve the ones who are already there, and keep your best and brightest on board.
Successful School Staffing Strategies by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781475826388Publication Date: 2016-09-30Concepts in this book constitute a framework for developing efficient school staff practices. The underlying premise addressed in this basic topic is built upon forming a responsive educational community of constituents in which all staff members focus on student learning as a priority.
Common Sense Questions about School Administration by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781475812602Publication Date: 2015-03-16Parents have questions for school administrators. They want to know how they hire teachers, erect facilities, select learning materials, protect students, allocate budgets, use data, make forecasts, measure progress, and compete with for-profit schools. This book examines the questions they pose, the answers they elicit, the allies they attract, the adversaries they arouse, and the improvements they prod.
100+ Ways to Recognize and Reward Your School Staff by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781416614746Publication Date: 2012-11-01This book provides school administrators with practical, easy-to-use, and inexpensive ways to reward and recognize the efforts of their staff. More than 100 ideas are divided into three categories based on the amount of effort they require.
Facilitating in-Service Teacher Training for Professional Development by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781522517474Publication Date: 2016-12-12As new trends emerge in the realm of education, instructors are faced with the task of continuing development in order to stay up to date on the latest teaching methodologies for both virtual and face-to-face education.
