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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
