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The Digital Accessibility Handbook for Libraries
CHICAGO — A complicated and multifaceted topic, digital accessibility in libraries is in constant flux as new technologies emerge and design standards continue to evolve. This makes it challenging for library workers to ensure that their libraries meet...
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...
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Instructional Design for Teaching Information Literacy Online: A Student-Centered Approach," by Janna Mattson, David X. Lemmons, Valerie Linsinbigler, and...
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...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ From Interrogation to Integration: Centering Social Justice in Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation,” edited by Kim Hoffman and Rachel Makarowski...
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...
New from ACRL – “Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession”
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession," edited by Melody Lee Rood and Olivia Patterson. The book examines this...
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 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...
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...
New from ACRL - "Data Culture in Academic Libraries"
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Data Culture in Academic Libraries: A Practical Guide to Building Communities, Partnerships, and Collaborations," edited by Marcela Y. Isuster and Alisa B...
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...
