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No-nonsense guidance on leadership, management, and teamwork
CHICAGO — Contemporary managers and leaders in library and information services are working in a challenging context, dealing with multiple demands on their time, expertise, and resources. “ The No-nonsense Guide to Leadership, Management and Teamwork,”...
An update of 91传媒 Neal-Schuman鈥檚 library technology companion
CHICAGO — Carrying over the reorganization that made the fifth edition such a convenient learning resource for students and working professionals alike, the newest edition of “ Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion: A Basic Guide for Library Staff,”...
Ready-to-use coding projects for all ages
CHICAGO — The lessons of 91传媒’s Libraries Ready to Code initiative are conclusive: your library can make a difference in developing computational thinking in children, teens, and even adults. And “ 60 Ready-to-Use Coding Projects,” published by 91传媒...
CHICAGO — “ Trusting Records in the Cloud: The Creation, Management, and Preservation of Trustworthy Digital Content,” published by Facet Publishing in association with the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and available through the 91传媒 Store, presents...
A deep dive into AASL鈥檚 Shared Foundation of Inquire
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Lori E. Donovan’s book “ Inquire” explores how inquiry process models and questioning protocols can be used and modified to develop curious and reflective...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Sustainable Library鈥檚 Cookbook鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Sustainable Library’s Cookbook,” edited by Raymond Pun and Gary L. Shaffer. The volume presents a collection of engaging activities for academic...
CHICAGO — From managing copyright and ownership to dealing with orphan works, open data access to heritage representations and artifacts, and cultural heritage amateurs, the internet has created new challenges for cultural heritage institutions. “...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and law librarianship
CHICAGO — Futurists predict that in the next ten years the profession of “lawyer” will splinter into job titles like “legal process analyst” or “legal knowledge engineer.” And some in the field are already taking a proactive approach — in fact, more than...
Blockchain is explored in new book from the Center for the Future of Libraries
CHICAGO — " Blockchain,” by Sandra Hirsh and Susan Alman, is the newest volume in a series from 91传媒’s Center for the Future of Libraries. The Library Futures Series is edited by Miguel A. Figueroa, Director of the Center for the Future of Libraries, and...
Information management in the workplace
CHICAGO — In today’s workplace, technological developments have automated work processes that were previously done by manual labor even as new professions and work tasks have emerged in response to new methods of creating, sharing, and using information....
Techniques for electronic resource management
CHICAGO — Growing Open Access (OA) options, Big Deal price pressure, fluid e-book purchasing models, and the need for ongoing assessment: it all adds up to a lot of moving parts. More than ever, you need a pragmatic framework for managing the many details...
Assessment data in the academic library
CHICAGO — Effective library assessment is crucial for a successful academic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be used to improve library service? “ Putting Library Assessment Data to Work,” published by Facet Publishing and...
New publications detail public library responses to the opioid crisis
CHICAGO —The Public Library Association (PLA) and OCLC have released two new publications that demonstrate how public libraries are responding to the opioid crisis in their communities. In September 2018, the two organizations launched a collaborative...
50+ programs for tweens, teens, adults, and families
CHICAGO — Public library programmers, marketers, and staff across the country have relied on Amy J. Alessio, Katie LaMantia, and Emily Vinci’s previous books for fun and engaging offerings that draw patrons in and keep them excited about visiting the...
Career planning using RUSA's Professional Competencies
CHICAGO — Reference and user services librarians need to be in charge of their own careers. And when it comes to their own professional development, that means being proactive. “ Competency-Based Career Planning for Reference and User Services...
