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Telling the technical services story
CHICAGO — Technical Services isn’t the hidden discipline it once was. Even so, despite all the cross-departmental interaction, misconceptions about the work are all too common. It’s incumbent on technical services staff to take a proactive approach by...
Library programming for autistic children and teens
CHICAGO — Those who understand the unique characteristics of autistic young people know that ordinary library programming guides are not up to the task of effectively serving these library users. The new second edition of “ Library Programming for...
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2021, the Chicago Distribution Center will provide customer service and fulfillment for the 91传媒 Store. This includes books published by 91传媒 Editions/91传媒 Neal...
OIF鈥檚 updated hit list of banned and challenged children's books
CHICAGO — In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children’s books which some deem to be controversial or objectionable remains a major concern for libraries. Intellectual freedom champion Pat R. Scales returns to the fray...
The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook
CHICAGO — “ The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, is a comprehensive resource for academic library professionals and LIS students looking to pursue a teaching role in their work and...
Launching large-scale library initiatives
CHICAGO — The necessity for library leaders to demonstrate that libraries are innovative, collaborative, and can provide eye-catching, transformational services and programs to their communities cannot be understated. But libraries do not suffer from a...
New from ACRL 鈥 鈥淟eading Together: Academic Library Consortia and Advocacy鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Leading Together: Academic Library Consortia and Advocacy” by Irene M.H. Herold, a detailed look at the current work of library consortia and how library and...
An updated handbook for rightsizing academic library collections
CHICAGO — Honored with many accolades, including a starred review in Library Journal, the first edition of “ Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection,” published by 91传媒 Editions, demonstrated the power and flexibility of “rightsizing,” an approach that...
Academic library initiatives for transfer student success
CHICAGO — Higher ed admission teams are aggressively recruiting transfers—and they’re finding success. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, about 38 percent of all students in higher ed in the United States have transferred at least once. If...
Spring brings fresh posters and bookmarks in 91传媒 Graphics catalog
CHICAGO – The spring/summer 91传媒 Graphics catalog delivers a host of fresh posters and bookmarks encouraging readers of all ages. Gracing the cover is a vibrant poster featuring Varian Johnson’s Twins, illustrated by Shannon Wright. Inspired by the graphic...
New from ACRL - 鈥淐reativity: A Toolkit for Academic Libraries"
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Creativity: A Toolkit for Academic Libraries" by Nancy Falciani-White, a guide to understanding and developing creativity in yourself, your library, and your...
Easy-to-follow law advice for information professionals
CHICAGO — The updated fourth edition of Paul Pedley’s bestselling “ Essential Law for Information Professionals,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, offers easy-to-follow practical advice on the law as it affects...
AASL鈥檚 guide to learning centers for school libraries
CHICAGO — Published by AASL and 91传媒 Editions, Maura Madigan’s book “ Learning Centers for School Libraries” presents innovative, engaging, and fun ideas to target the AASL National School Library Standards and content-area standards. It contains almost...
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...
