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CHICAGO — The fascination with time travel and its consistent popularity within the science fiction genre is deeply rooted in science fiction writers’ and readers’ passion for history and, by extension, for libraries and other kinds of archives. However...

CHICAGO — Today's libraries are thoroughly digital environments, not only storing and preserving written information electronically, but also emphasizing digital access to information as a pathway to equitably educating the community on issues of health...

CHICAGO — What is information science? Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ Information Science: History, Ideas, Applications” answers this key question and explains how information science differs from data science and...

CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ Championing Your School Library: A Practical Guide to Advocacy, Marketing and Promotion” is a comprehensive resource of practical strategies that will enable readers to...

The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (ALA OIF) is proud to announce the spring 2026 release of the comprehensively updated 11th Edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, available for pre-order now in the ALA Store. Edited...

CHICAGO — In a world of constant change and evolving societal expectations, libraries stand at a critical crossroads. As institutions traditionally dedicated to knowledge preservation and dissemination, libraries now face unprecedented challenges that...

CHICAGO — Most libraries in the US are small in size and rural in location. And, since most of them don’t require a degree to be hired as Library Director, many new hires step into the position with limited management or librarianship experience...

CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ PhD Thesis by Publication in Social Science Research: A Practical Guide” is the ultimate resource for those looking to understand and undertake a PhD TBP, which is a thesis...

CHICAGO — Dirty data is a problem with enormous costs for libraries and other knowledge organizations, both monetarily and in terms of wasted staff labor. Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, the new second edition of “...

CHICAGO —Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ Digital Content in Museums: Delivering Discoverable, Usable and Strategic Content in Museums, Galleries and Heritage Institutions” covers the breadth of digital content – from...

CHICAGO — Amid overall falling enrollment figures for higher education, the growing success of STEM programs bucks the trend. Ensuring that these programs flourish has become a priority for administrators at the provost level and above. But this emphasis...

CHICAGO — School librarians perform a critical and frontline role in defending equity, diversity, inclusion, and intellectual freedom (EDIIF) within their school communities. Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ Radical...

CHICAGO — From Lucas Maxwell, best-selling author of “ Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting up Tabletop Role-Playing Games in your School or Public Library,” comes an all-new book of engaging TTRPG programs. Published by Facet Publishing and available through...