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New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Small to Mid-Size Academic Library: Collaborations and Outreach鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Small to Mid-Size Academic Library: Collaborations and Outreach,” edited by Camille Abdeljawad and Danielle Theiss. This book—the first in a new series...

Project Outcome for Academic Libraries 2024 Report

CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the publication of the fiscal year 2024 report for the Project Outcome for Academic Libraries toolkit. Data in this report includes all immediate and follow-up...

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Core Webinar: Don鈥檛 Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project.

Core hosts the webinar "Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project." on November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Attendees will receive an overview of construction administration that can be applied to all types of library improvement projects.

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Announcing the 2024 Core Forum Keynote Speakers!

Core is proud to announce our Forum 2024 keynote speakers, Saray Garnett-Hochuli and Dr. Kate Beane!

The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2023 Annual Survey

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of the report " The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2023 Annual Survey." Academic libraries provide essential services that support...

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Core Webinar: Copyright (Basics) for Creators

Core hosts the webinar "Copyright (Basics) for Creators" on November 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar seeks to foster a basic understanding of Copyright, emphasizing content creators.

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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...

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A New Look for Knowledge Quest

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is proud to announce a new look to our official association journal, Knowledge Quest (KQ). After fourteen years, the KQ refresh offers a fresh coat of paint on an old classic, with the...

New from ACRL - 鈥淐reating an Inclusive Library: Approaches for Increasing Engagement and Use with Students of Color鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Creating an Inclusive Library: Approaches for Increasing Engagement and Use with Students of Color,” edited by Ngoc-Yen Tran, Michael J. Aguilar II, and...

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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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Core Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning

CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Library Facility Master Planning." Library leaders with responsibility for one or...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Core extends free webinar registration for LIS students and faculty

CHICAGO - Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures (Core) is pleased to announce that LIS students who are student members of the 91传媒 may again this year register for any Core webinar free of charge. Students who wish to take...