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UX principles for library signage and wayfinding design
CHICAGO — Well-designed signage is clear, direct, and reduces confusion and frustration among library users and library workers alike—and also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), bolstering accessibility. “ Library Signage and...
New from ACRL - 鈥淢ind, Motivation, and Meaningful Learning: Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Mind, Motivation, and Meaningful Learning: Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners” by Melissa L. Miller, a guide to cultivating self-directed and self...
Ready-to-use lesson plans for scholarly research topics
CHICAGO — The world of scholarly research is uncharted territory for undergrads, but with the right approach you can quickly get them up to speed. With 33 time-saving lesson plans, Toni Carter’s “ Introducing Scholarly Research: Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans...
A deep dive into information literacy research
CHICAGO — The last several decades have witnessed a deep and continued interest in information literacy. This interest has resulted in an extensive range of research being undertaken and a burgeoning corpus of literature created by academic researchers...
Using AASL鈥檚 Shared Foundation of Include as a roadmap for more inclusive spaces and practice
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Julie Stivers’s book “ Include” brings together a chorus of school librarians, scholars, and students representing a wide range of races, ethnicities...
Quick copyright guidance for common situations
CHICAGO — Faculty, students, and colleagues come to you with copyright questions, both simple and complex. And they all want reliable answers—as fast as you can get them. With “ Compact Copyright: Quick Answers to Common Questions,” published by 91传媒...
PLA releases 'Strategic Planning for Public Libraries' publication
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has released a new book, "Strategic Planning for Public Libraries," addressing the key areas of strategic planning that public library professionals care about most. This instructional publication provides a...
Centering the lived experience of generational poverty
CHICAGO — Drawing from her own lived experience, in “ Profiles in Resilience: Books for Children and Teens That Center the Lived Experience of Generational Poverty,” published by 91传媒 Editions, author Christina H. Dorr shines a light on some of the...
Spratford鈥檚 new guide to horror fiction
CHICAGO — Like the zombies, ghouls, and vampires which inhabit many of its books, the popularity of horror fiction is unstoppable. Even if you don’t happen to be a fan yourself, you won’t be “scared” to advise readers on finding their next great fright...
Latest Sudden Selector's Guide demystifies the field of mathematics for selectors
CHICAGO—Core Publishing has released the digital version of the tenth guide in the Sudden Selector’s Guide series, the "Sudden Selector’s Guide to Mathematics Resources." Full of resources that are critical to the field of mathematics, this guide aims to...
New Sudden Selector鈥檚 Guide delves into resources for selectors of political science materials
CHICAGO—Core Publishing has released the digital version of the latest guide in the Sudden Selector’s Guide series, the "Sudden Selector’s Guide to Political Science Resources." Offering essential resources in the diverse field of political science, this...
An updated history of 91传媒 policy on intellectual freedom
CHICAGO — Collecting several key documents, “ A History of 91传媒 Policy on Intellectual Freedom” is a supplement to the tenth edition of “Intellectual Freedom Manual,“ published by 91传媒 Editions in collaboration with 91传媒's Office for Intellectual Freedom...
Booklist launches Booklist Reader for library patrons and the public
CHICAGO – Booklist, the review publication of the 91传媒, proudly announces the launch of Booklist Reader, a new digital library patron–facing magazine featuring diverse readers' advisory recommendations for readers of all ages. Each...
Transforming print collections at academic libraries
CHICAGO — The trend in academic library collections is toward shared print collections and off-site storage. While that might seem to presage the death of print in academic collections, it also serves as a golden opportunity for innovation and...
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of a new white paper, " Transforming Library Services for Computational Research with Text Data: Environmental Scan, Stakeholder Perspectives, and Recommendations...
