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book cover for print 鈥淩DA Glossary鈥

RSC publishes glossary for RDA

CHICAGO — The four-year RDA Toolkit Restructure and Redesign Project included a major expansion of the standard to align RDA: Resource Description and Access with the IFLA Library Reference Model, which is the conceptual basis of RDA. This expansion...

New from ACRL - 鈥淎pproaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Organization and Engagement鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Approaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Organization and Engagement," edited by Robin Canuel and Chad Crichton. The book showcases different...

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OIF鈥檚 updated Intellectual Freedom Manual

CHICAGO — The new tenth edition of “ Intellectual Freedom Manual,“ published by 91传媒 Editions in collaboration with 91传媒's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), is more than simply an update of a foundational text that has served as a crucial resource for...

Sudden Position Guide to Acquisitions

Final guide in Sudden Position Series provides tips and tools for library acquisitions

CHICAGO — ALCTS Publishing has released its third and final guide in the Sudden Position Guide series, the Sudden Position Guide to Acquisitions. Authored by Deborah Hathaway, Paul Kelsey, Stacey Marien and Susan E. Thomas, the Sudden Position Guide to...

book cover for Pivoting during the Pandemic: Ideas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere

Ideas for pivoting during the pandemic

CHICAGO — When the pandemic suddenly forced many public libraries to close their doors or limit patron access, library staff redoubled their efforts to serve their communities in every way possible. Demonstrating their resilience by quickly pivoting to...

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ACRL publishes "Faculty-Librarian Collaborations: Integrating the Information Literacy Framework into Disciplinary Courses"

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Faculty-Librarian Collaborations: Integrating the Information Literacy Framework into Disciplinary Courses," edited by Michael Stöpel, Livia Piotto, Xan...

book cover for Maker Literacies for Academic Libraries: Integration into Curriculum

Maker literacies for academic libraries

CHICAGO — Melding universities’ strategic goals with libraries’ teaching and learning mission, the academic library makerspace can be a powerful catalyst for information literacy, offering faculty partners a place for interdisciplinary, experiential...

Sudden Selector鈥檚 Guide to Philosophy Resources cover image

Examine resources used in the study of philosophy with the most recent guide in the Sudden Selector鈥檚 Guide series

CHICAGO—ALCTS Publishing has released its final printed guide in the Sudden Selector’s Guide series. The Sudden Selector’s Guide to Philosophy Resources offers key resources for selectors of philosophy materials. Authored by George J. Aulisio, this guide...

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A coloring book of quotes for library lovers

CHICAGO — Just in time for year’s end appreciation gifts for colleagues, volunteers, library board members, and bibliophiles, 91传媒 Editions presents “ Well Said: The Library Lovers Coloring Book of Quotes.” Fewer activities are more relaxing than taking...

book cover for Ask, Listen, Empower: Grounding Your Library Work in Community Engagement

Grounding library work in community engagement

CHICAGO — Community engagement isn’t simply an important component of a successful library—it’s the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initiative rests. Working collaboratively with community members—be they library customers, residents...

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Choice announces the Outstanding Academic Titles of 2020

MIDDLETOWN, CT - The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles (OAT) list for 2020 has been announced. This prestigious list, released on December 1, reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice during the previous calendar year, as chosen by the...

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Core鈥檚 complete guide to institutional repositories

CHICAGO — The Institutional Repository (IR) has become standard to the academic library in the past decade. In fact, some 5,000 are listed in open access directories. However, IR operations are anything but standard. You are not alone in your challenges...

book cover for Responding to Rapid Change in Libraries: A User Experience Approach

Responding to rapid change in libraries

CHICAGO — In the face of rapid change and an ever-widening constellation of challenges, it’s crucial for library leaders to pull back to the question of “why?” Plotting a sustainable way forward depends upon recommitting ourselves to our underlying values...

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New from ACRL - 鈥淪tudent Wellness and Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Activities for Promoting Health and Success鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Student Wellness and Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Activities for Promoting Health and Success," edited by Sara Holder and Amber Lannon. The book...

book cover for Risk and Insurance Management Manual for Libraries, Updated

Designing and implementing a library risk management program

CHICAGO — Amidst uncertain times rife with challenges and potential catastrophes, prudently managing risk will bolster your library’s resilience in the face of adversity. And by being attentive to lowering risk, you’ll help keep insurance costs in check...