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book cover for Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health

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...

book cover for The High-Impact Digital Library: Innovative Approaches for Outreach and Instruction

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...

book cover for Understanding Public Libraries: Management, Leadership and Ideology

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...

book cover for “101 Seeds for Library Joy"

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...

book cover for “Serving the Underserved: Strategies for Inclusive Community Engagement”

Strategies for serving the underserved

CHICAGO — Underserved populations frequently do not have access to a library—or they may even be unaware that they have an information need. How can we as a profession effectively reach them? Geared to both graduate and undergraduate LIS students as well...

book cover for “Information Literacy Through Theory"

Conceptually rich information literacy research and practice

CHICAGO — Information literacy research is growing in importance, as evidenced by the steady increase in dissertations and research papers in this area. However, significant theoretical gaps remain. “ Information Literacy Through Theory,” published by...

book cover for Wonder Libraries: 20 Expert Perspectives on What Kids Need Now

Expert perspectives on what kids need now

CHICAGO — Though librarians, educators, and other professionals who serve children and teens continuously strive towards equitable outcomes that help kids heal, grow, and flourish, it can be a challenge to settle upon small, actionable steps for moving...

book cover for A Slow Approach to Visual Literacy in Higher Education: Lesson Plans for Critical Discernment

Lesson plans for a slow approach to visual literacy

CHICAGO — The principles of “slow librarianship”—which prioritizes reflection, collaboration, solidarity, and valuing all kinds of contributions—can also support deeper and more sustained learning and understanding. “ A Slow Approach to Visual Literacy in...

book cover for RDA and Serials Cataloging, Second Edition

An updated manual on RDA and serials cataloging

CHICAGO — Serials and continuing resources present a variety of unique challenges in bibliographic management, from special issues and unnumbered supplements to recording the changes that a long-running periodical can experience over time. Ed Jones, a...

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Person-centered management in academic libraries

CHICAGO — A recent study published in the Journal of Library Administration draws a sobering conclusion: the accelerated exodus of library workers from the profession in the last several years is partially due to strained relationships between staff and...

book cover for The Playful Library: Building Environments for Learning and Creativity

Building library environments for learning and creativity

CHICAGO — Play is a state of mind, and a means to have fun, explore wild ideas, and get lost in “the flow.” Not only does play make library work more enjoyable and less stressful, it can also help us do our jobs better—while making the library a much more...

book cover for The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries

Cultivating kindness and wellbeing in libraries

CHICAGO — Information professionals work in dynamically changing environments with a diverse range of patrons, which can sometimes present stressful situations. “ The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries,” published...

book cover for Inclusive Cataloging: Histories, Context, and Reparative Approaches

Practical approaches to inclusive cataloging

CHICAGO — As part of the profession's ongoing EDISJ efforts to redress librarianship’s problematic past, practitioners from across the field are questioning long-held library authorities and standards. They’re undertaking a critical and rigorous re...

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ALA Store at 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

Located in Lobby E near Registration, the ALA Store will offer a wide range of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, professional development resources and more during the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. Store hours are: Friday, June 28: 12...

book cover for Strengthening Library Ecosystems: Collaborate for Advocacy and Impact

Strengthening library ecosystems using One Voice

CHICAGO — A patron of one library is the potential patron of any other library at a different time of life or location. And though each library serves its own unique community, when different kinds of libraries speak together with one voice, the entire...

book cover for Winning Grants, Third Edition

An updated toolkit for winning grants

CHICAGO — Newly updated and comprehensive, the third edition of “ Winning Grants,” published by ALA Neal-Schuman, is a must-have for library directors, grant writers, board members, consultants, and anyone navigating the intricacies of library grant...