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CHICAGO — Since it was first published, LIS students and professionals everywhere have relied on Steven Jack Miller’s “Metadata for Digital Collections” for clear instruction on the real-world practice of metadata design and creation. Now the author has given his text, published by ALA Neal-Schuman, a top to bottom overhaul to bring it fully up to date, making it even easier for readers to acquire the knowledge and skills they need, whether they use the book on the job or in a classroom.

CHICAGO — Human resources is an area of leadership that requires its own specialized knowledge, but many library managers and directors assume their roles without any background knowledge of HR or adequate training. “The Public Library Director's HR Toolkit,” published by ALA Editions, is here to fill those gaps. Vetted by HR professionals as well as an attorney who specializes in employment law, this resource by Kate Hall and Kathy Parker provides a framework of knowledge to develop one’s skills and confidence. Readers will learn:

CHICAGO — Filled with field-tested strategies and adaptable collection development policies, the new second edition of Rebecca Vnuk’s “The Weeding Handbook: A Shelf-by-Shelf Guide,” published by ALA Editions, will enable libraries to bloom by maintaining a collection that users actually use. Vnuk has revised and updated her acclaimed text to keep pace with libraries’ longer-term shifts in collection development and access, such as a growing emphasis on digital collections and managing duplicate physical materials.

CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the American Library Association’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman, announce publication of The American Library Association Recommended Reads and 2023 Planner.