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book cover for Libraries that Learn: Keys to Managing Organizational Knowledge

Keys to managing organizational knowledge

CHICAGO — Sharing organizational knowledge supports onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and the day-to-day smooth functioning of the workplace. So why are the procedures, policies, and best practices for your organization often so hard to find? Although the...

The Future Academic Librarian's Toolkit

New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Future Academic Librarian鈥檚 Toolkit鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Future Academic Librarian’s Toolkit: Finding Success on the Job Hunt and in Your First Job,” edited by Megan Hodge. This thorough handbook is designed to...

book cover for An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians, Second Edition

An updated introduction to collection development for school librarians

CHICAGO — Applying an informal and practical approach, Mona Kerby’s new second edition of “ An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians,” published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, provides...

book cover of "Open and Equitable Scholarly Communications: Creating a More Inclusive Future," prepared by Nancy Maron and Rebecca Kennison with Paul Bracke, Nathan Hall, Isaac Gilman, Kara Malenfant,  Charlotte Roh, and Yasmeen Shorish

ACRL releases 'Open and Equitable Scholarly Communications: Creating a More Inclusive Future'

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the release of " Open and Equitable Scholarly Communications: Creating a More Inclusive Future," prepared for ACRL by Nancy Maron and Rebecca Kennison with Paul...

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New books, products, special events from 91传媒 Publishing at Annual Conference in Washington DC

Shop and browse the 91传媒 Store at the 2019 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition for products that meet the widest range of your promotional and continuing education/professional development needs—as well as fun gift items. Located near the main entrance to...

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A guide celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards

CHICAGO — “ The Coretta Scott King Awards: 50th Anniversary,” published by 91传媒 Editions and edited by Carole J. McCollough and Adelaide Poniatowski Phelps, celebrates the legacy of these prestigious honors, which have enlarged the prominence of literature...

book cover for Strategic Planning for Academic Libraries: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guidance on strategic planning for academic libraries

CHICAGO — No doubt about it: strategic planning is a serious commitment. But when carried out skillfully, thoughtfully, and with sensitivity to the impacts on all those involved, it’s an undertaking that can pay large dividends for the library and its...

book cover for Wholehearted Librarianship: Finding Hope, Inspiration, and Balance

Michael Stephens encourages wholehearted librarianship

CHICAGO — Of his earlier book, Against the Grain raved, “Reading this book brings a sense of hope, inspiration, and excitement for what the future holds for the new generation of hyperlinked librarians entering our profession.” Now Michael Stephens is...

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How media consumption and technology impact the learning of K鈥12 students: an updated text

CHICAGO — Though media literacy and information literacy are intertwined, there are important differences; and there has never been a more urgent need for an incisive examination of the crucial role librarians and other educators can play in teaching the...

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Anonymity is examined in new book from the Center for the Future of Libraries

CHICAGO — " Anonymity,” by Alison Macrina and Talya Cooper, 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...

book cover for Assessment Strategies in Technical Services

Assessment strategies in technical services

CHICAGO — Are you spending money wisely? If you’re a technical services manager at an academic library, an administrator, or a dean, you’re tasked with proving it. Incorporate assessment and analysis work into your library’s existing workflow with the...

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A toolkit for public library directors

CHICAGO — New public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you’ve always got your hands full—balancing the needs of staff, patrons, facilities, library boards, and other stakeholders with...

book cover for Beyond Banned Books: Defending Intellectual Freedom throughout Your Library

Beyond banned books

CHICAGO — Equitable access to information for all, including underserved populations, is a core value of librarianship. The growing awareness of where this inequality persists has led many professionals to take steps to advance social justice within their...

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Library web development problems and solutions

CHICAGO — Plenty of resources offer you snippets of code and a variety of tutorials can show you the solutions to web development problems. But it’s much more valuable (and a better investment of your time!) to learn some core problem-solving skills. “...

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25 projects for global explorers

CHICAGO — With the increased emphasis on incorporating STEM activities in children’s curriculum at ever earlier ages, often neglected are opportunities to explore subjects outside the sciences, or simply to give children the time and space to use their...