Library and Information Resource Center (LIRC)
Popular Resources in ALA Collections
This page is meant to act as a guide to ALA staff for resources in the ALA Library Collection that relate to popular topics in the library field. This compilation differs from LibGuides publicly available on the ALA website in that they focus particularly on what is available to ALA staff within the library holdings.
Real-world teen services
CHICAGO — The basics of day-to-day service to teens in the library setting, a discipline requiring specific skills, is all too often glossed over in professional literature. As a result, many LIS grads begin serving teens armed with an incomplete...
ALA Library & Archives Resources
Links to quick resources that ALA's Library staff have put together.
Which describes your situation?
Before you begin the process of joining or renewing, take a moment to read the following information. It will make the process quick and easy. Which best describes your situation? New Member? If you are sure you are a new member joining ALA for the very first time, click the Join Online button located in the right hand column of this page. Enter your email and you will be taken to our secure online membership form to make your selections. Renewing/Rejoining? If you are an ALA member now, or have been an ALA member in the past, click the Renew Online button located in the right hand column of...
Older Adults
Resources for assisting older adult patrons
Diversity in the Workplace
Information and resources on Training Programs, Bibliography, Special Topics, Women's Issues, and Spanish-Speaking diversity.
Conferences
There are numerous conferences across the library field and all support staff development in several ways
Library Competencies
This page discusses the information for which library staff should be responsible
Certification and Licensure
Information about certification and licensure for library staff
Staff Development
Staff development describes the job-related continuing education of employees
Library 2.0
A selection of resources for learning more about Library 2.0 and new technologies in libraries.
Circulation
circulation in libraries
Metadata
Metadata is data about data. Although metadata most commonly refers to web resources, it can be about either physical or electronic resources.
Author Visits
An author or illustrator visit can be a great way to connect children - and their families - with the magic of books and reading.
Virtual Reference: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
This fact sheet offers a selection of articles, web resources, and some vendor information that will provide an introduction when considering implementing virtual reference services.