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The definitive handbook on public librarianship
CHICAGO — Dubbed "a peerless ambassador for public libraries, educating future professionals, current professionals in other parts of the field, and anyone else interested about the irreplaceable and irrepressible entities that are public libraries” (...
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, the forthcoming second edition of “ National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries” will equip school librarians with...
The legacy of black women in librarianship
CHICAGO — Black women have historically been hidden figures in librarianship, yet their passion, courage, and tenacity paved the way for future generations of knowledge workers. Profiling more than a dozen librarians, book champions, activists, and...
Teen-friendly school library spaces and services
CHICAGO —Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, “ Growing Teen Engagement: Strategies to Captivate Secondary Learners” is your essential resource for transforming your secondary school library into a thriving...
New edition of best-selling library technology companion
CHICAGO — Technology infuses every aspect of every day in every library, and thus basic technology skills are a prerequisite for everyone who works in a library. Providing a one-stop overview of all technologies used in libraries today, the seventh...
A library manager's handbook for well-being
CHICAGO — Amidst budget cuts, attempts to ban or restrict books, attacks on library staff online and in-person, and potentially hostile and aggressive patrons, taking care of ourselves and our staff by putting good policies and practices into place is...
An updated, top-to-bottom guide to collection development and management
CHICAGO — The latest edition of a text relied upon by LIS students and practitioners alike for more than twenty years, the newly updated “ Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management,” published by ALA Editions, serves as the perfect guide for...
New edition of benchmark records and information management text
CHICAGO — Widely lauded at the field's reference text for both students and RIM professionals, the new third edition of “ Records and Information Management,” published by ALA Neal-Schuman, updates its authoritative blend of theory and practice to reflect...
Academic libraries in university estates strategy
CHICAGO — “ Privileged Spaces: Academic Libraries in University Estates Strategy,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, draws on the knowledge and experience of library leaders, estates directors, space managers, and...
Supporting children's mental health through literature
CHICAGO — Generation Z and Alpha youth are facing mental health crises that many adults are unprepared to address. There have been dramatic rises in the numbers of young people reporting feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety. The global...
High-impact digital library outreach and instruction
CHICAGO — Digital library terminology like “accessible,” “discoverable,” and “searchable” usually presumes passive collections waiting to be found by motivated information seekers. Rarely do we envision collection managers initiating outreach with those...
Using manga to cultivate engagement and inclusion in K–12 settings
CHICAGO — The appeal of manga is undeniable. As a worldwide publishing phenomenon, it has deservedly garnered the attention of scores of young learners. School librarians are willing and excited to harness its overwhelming popularity, and the benefits are...
A new analytical framework for supporting public libraries
CHICAGO — “ Understanding Public Libraries: Management, Leadership and Ideology,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, advances a scientific understanding of public libraries and ultimately poses and explores the vital...
Discover and Learn about the Civil Rights Movement with the Library of Congress
CHICAGO — The inaugural publication in “Discover and Learn with the Library,” an educational series published by the Library of Congress in association with ALA Editions, the book publishing arm of the American Library Association, “ The Civil Rights...
New book filled with tips for creating joy in libraries
CHICAGO — Feeling burned out, dispirited, or just plain blah? Then it’s time to plant some joy! Library joy is more than a feeling; it is a choice and call to everyday practices of connection, empowerment, and well-being. And it isn’t a heavy lift—in fact...
