New from ACRL – “The Community College Library: Collections and Technical Services”

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "The Community College Library: Collections and Technical Services," edited by Janet Pinkley and Kaela Casey. This book — the third in ACRL’s The Community College Library series, following "Assessment" and "Reference & Instruction" — offers models and strategies for collection development and technical services work.

Community colleges are a cornerstone of higher education and serve the unique needs of the communities in which they reside. Collections and technical services librarians at these institutions need expertise in their area of library work, but also a deep understanding of their community to curate and make discoverable the resources their users need.

"The Community College Library: Collections and Technical Services" highlights the various approaches to collection development and the technical services work being done by community college librarians around the U.S. You’ll find strategies for developing equity-centered collections, data-driven acquisitions, cataloging, systems migrations, zero textbook cost degrees, and more. These programs can serve as a model, providing new and innovative ways to approach this work at your own institutions.

Community college librarians are engaged in meaningful work designing and delivering library programs and services that meet the needs of their diverse populations and support student learning. ACRL’s The Community College Library series is meant to lift the voices of community college librarians and highlight their creativity, tenacity, and commitment to students.

"The Community College Library: Collections and Technical Services" is available for purchase in print and as an ebook through the ALA Online Store; in print through Amazon.com; and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the US or (770) 442-8633 for international customers.

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The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is the higher education association for academic libraries and library workers. Representing nearly 8,500 individuals and libraries, ACRL (a division of the American Library Association) develops programs, products, and services to help those working in academic and research libraries learn, innovate, and lead within the academic community. Founded in 1940, ACRL is committed to advancing learning, transforming scholarship, and creating diverse and inclusive communities. Find ACRL on the web, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube.