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The updated one-shot library instruction survival guide
CHICAGO — Previously named by Library Journal “a terrific resource for instruction librarians at all experience levels,” Heidi E. Buchanan and Beth A. McDonough’s newly updated “ The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide” shows readers how to build...
CHICAGO — Quickly pivoting to innovative ways of connecting their users to the information and services they need and enjoy, library workers are embracing new ways of serving their communities amidst challenging times. In the Spring/Summer 2021 New and...
Library leadership in a time of disruption
CHICAGO — How do library leaders obtain strategic support when there appears to be a lack of clarity or understanding about the very purpose of libraries—and at a time when economically, libraries are under pressure to develop new business models and be...
Nation to celebrate library workers鈥 contributions, April 6, 2021
CHICAGO - Library staff play an invaluable role in supporting their communities both in person and virtually as the world continues to fight COVID-19. In times of crisis, libraries of all types and their workers serve millions of library users in need of...
An introduction to visual research methods
CHICAGO — “ Visual Research Methods: An Introduction for Library and Information Studies,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, is the first book to focus on visual methods in LIS, providing a comprehensive primer for...
Oliver鈥檚 updated introduction to RDA
CHICAGO — Reflecting the changes to RDA after the completion of the 3R Project, Chris Oliver’s “ Introducing RDA: A Guide to the Basics after 3R, Second Edition,” published by 91传媒 Editions, offers a clear, plainspoken explanation of RDA: Resource...
Electronic legal deposit and the library collections of the future
CHICAGO — Legal deposit libraries, the national and academic institutions who systematically preserve our written cultural record, have recently been mandated with expanding their collection practices to include digitized and born-digital materials. The...
Save 50% on more than 450 products during the 91传媒 Store Moving 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 as we prepare for our move to a new warehouse in June. Now through April 30, head to the 91传媒 Store and save 50% on more than 450 products...
Virtual programs and insights from a time of crisis
CHICAGO — From the moment the pandemic took hold in Spring 2020, libraries and library workers have demonstrated their fortitude and flexibility by adapting to physical closures, social distancing guidelines, and a host of other challenges. Despite the...
Insight into sound recordkeeping practices
CHICAGO — “ Recordkeeping Cultures,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, explores how an understanding of organizational information culture provides the insight necessary for the development and promotion of sound...
A complete introduction to knowledge organization
CHICAGO — Claudio Gnoli’s new book “ Introduction to Knowledge Organization,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, presents historical precedents and theoretical foundations in a discursive, intelligible form, covering the...
Visual literacy as a tool for learning
CHICAGO — The burgeoning field of visual literacy can be universally understood across a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, regardless of traditional literacy levels. A key tool for navigating digital devices, there is often an antipathy surrounding...
An introduction to data science
CHICAGO — An accessible primer to a potentially complex field, “ Practical Data Science for Information Professionals,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, provides readers with an overview of data science and a framework...
An updated playbook for chief data officers
CHICAGO — The new second edition of “ The Chief Data Officer's Playbook,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, offers new insights into the role of the CDO and the data environment. Written by Caroline Carruthers and Peter...
Celebrate the joy of reading with Miss Piggy and Kermit READ庐 poster tees
CHICAGO – Apparel and accessories company Out of Print is collaborating with the 91传媒 (91传媒) on the debut of its Disney Miss Piggy and Kermit Muppets READ® tees. The T-shirt will feature a vintage image of Miss Piggy and Kermit...
