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Save 50% on more than 400 products during the 91传媒 Store Spring Sale

Save 50% on more than 400 products during the 91传媒 Store Spring Sale

CHICAGO — Spring has sprung and 91传媒 would like to put a spring in your step with savings on a wide range of materials. Now through June 3, head to the 91传媒 Store and save 50% on more than 400 products, including professional development books, posters...

cover of "The Rise of AI: Implications and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Libraries (PIL #78)" by Sandy Hervieux and Amanda Wheatley features a head with cogs and streams of light, both inside and out.

New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Rise of AI: Implications and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Libraries"

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " The Rise of AI: Implications and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Libraries," book number 78 in the Publications in Librarianship series...

National Library Week kicks off with State of America鈥檚 Libraries Report, annual 'Top 10 Most Challenged Books' list and a new campaign to fight book bans

Book challenges top 700 – the most since 2000 CHICAGO —The 91传媒 (91传媒) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America's Libraries Report, highlighting the challenges U.S. libraries faced in the second year...

book cover for Practical Academic Library Instruction: Learner-Centered Techniques

Learner-centered techniques for academic library instruction

CHICAGO — When you stand alone in front of the class, being in command of your content is only the first step. Knowing how to engage students’ participation in ways that foster “ownership” ensures that learning is both active and lasting. In her new guide...

book cover for The Readers鈥 Advisory Guide to Genre Blends for Children and Young Adults

Readers鈥 advisory to genre blends for children and young adults

CHICAGO — It’s no wonder that genre blends are some of most popular books for children and teens. When you mash up two different traditional genres, it’s like doubling what makes each one pleasurable on its own. The first of its kind, “ The Readers’...

book cover for School Libraries Supporting Literacy and Wellbeing

Literacy and wellbeing at school libraries

CHICAGO — Research has repeatedly linked school libraries and qualified staff to student literacy gains. With the number of students who struggle with basic literacy skills increasing in many nations, school libraries can play an important role in...

book cover for A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons: The PLA Workbook of Best Practices

PLA鈥檚 trauma-informed framework for supporting patrons

CHICAGO — Whether it’s navigating a crisis or witnessing a community member struggling with tough times, coming face to face with trauma and adversity can be uncomfortable. But in striving to learn more about challenging behaviors, and how we can better...

book cover of "The Community College Library: Assessment" edited by Janet Pinkley and Kaela Casey.

New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Community College Library鈥 series

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of the first two books in its new “The Community College Library” series, “ Assessment” and “ Reference and Instruction,” edited by Janet Pinkley and Kaela Casey...

book cover for Introduction to Information Science, Second Edition

An updated introduction to information science

CHICAGO — The new second edition of “ Introduction to Information Science,” published by 91传媒 Neal-Schuman, gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the subject, bringing it up-to-date with analysis of the changes in the information environment...

Michael Fernandez, LRTS Assistant Editor

Michael Fernandez Appointed as New LRTS Assistant Editor

CHICAGO—Michael Fernandez, Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian at Yale University Library, has been selected as the assistant editor of Core’s Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) journal. Fernandez has worked within library technical...

cover of "Implementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Handbook for Academic Libraries" by Corliss Lee, Brian Lym, Tatiana Bryant, Jonathan Cain, and Kenneth Schlesinger.

New from ACRL - 鈥淚mplementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Implementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Handbook for Academic Libraries,” edited by Corliss Lee and Brian Lym with Tatiana Bryant...

Rachel E. Scott, LRTS Editor

Rachel Scott Chosen as New LRTS Editor

CHICAGO—Core’s Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) journal has selected Rachel Scott as its new editor. Scott is the Associate Dean for Information Assets at Illinois State University’s Milner Library. She previously worked as the Integrated...

book cover for Fostering Student Success: Academic, Social, and Financial Initiatives

Academic libraries supporting students academically, socially, and financially

CHICAGO — Academic libraries are confronting a myriad of challenges, including consequences stemming from the pandemic, the changing demographics of student bodies, and the financial obstacles that many students are struggling to overcome. What’s needed...

Cover of the January 2022 Volume 1 Number 5 Booklist Reader with the tagline: "Book and audiobook recommendations for all ages." Inside: Avid Explorations; Other Affirmations; Top 10 Biography & Memoir. Cover art by Laura Freeman from The Faith of Elijah Cummings by Carole Boston Weatherford shows the profile of a bald African man in a suit and tie against a starry sky.

Booklist library subscribers can now share Booklist Reader with their patrons

CHICAGO – In fall of 2021, Booklist, the review publication of the 91传媒, launched a free trial of Booklist Reader, a patron–facing digital magazine that offers diverse readers' advisory recommendations for readers and listeners of...

book cover for Student-Created Media: Designing Research, Learning, and Skill-Building Experiences

Designing student-created media for authentic learning

CHICAGO — Reinforcing the ACRL Framework’s calls for information creation in a range of formats, a 2020 LinkedIn survey rated “video production” as a top 10 skill sought by employers. “ Student-Created Media: Designing Research, Learning, and Skill...