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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...

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...

Reader. Voter. Ready. Inspiring Future Voters

ALSC, 91传媒 unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers

As part of the 91传媒’s Reader Voter Ready civic engagement campaign, the Association for Library Service to Children has released “Inspiring Future Voters,” a new booklist for young readers.

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...

New from ACRL - 鈥淭oward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices,” edited by Kathryn Houk, Jordan Nielsen, and Jenny Wong-Welch. This collection can help you center...

The renovated interior of Brown County Library's East branch in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

American Libraries recognizes 12 libraries in its 2024 Library Design Showcase

Twelve new and renovated libraries, as well as their architects, have been recognized in American Libraries’ 2024 Library Design Showcase.

New from ACRL - 鈥淚nformation Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Information Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework” by Michele Santamaría and Nicole Pfannenstiel, demonstrating how...

New from ACRL - "Spatial Literacy in Public Health: Faculty-Librarian Teaching Collaborations"

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Spatial Literacy in Public Health: Faculty-Librarian Teaching Collaborations,” edited by Laureen P. Cantwell-Jurkovic and Tammy Parece, a collection of ideas...

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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...

A collage of library-themed items including a Snoopy "READ" poster, bookmarks, books, buttons, and a reading planner.

91传媒 Store at 2024 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Located in Lobby E near Registration, the 91传媒 Store will offer a wide range of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, professional development resources and more during the 2024 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition. Store hours are: Friday, June 28: 12...

New from ACRL - 鈥淐ritical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today鈥檚 Academic Library鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Critical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today’s Academic Library,” edited by Kristin Henrich and Cinthya Ippoliti, offering thoughtful...

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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...