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Information governance and security
CHICAGO — Written by Alan MacLennan, “ Information Governance and Assurance: Reducing Risk, Promoting Policy,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, is a comprehensive textbook that discusses the legal, organizational and...
CHICAGO — The last few years have proven beyond any doubt that libraries cannot afford to coast along with the status quo. Just as important as proposing and adding new services is the sometimes unpleasant process of critically examining existing...
Preserving complex digital objects
CHICAGO — “ Preserving Complex Digital Objects,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, is a groundbreaking edited collection exploring the challenges of preserving complex digital objects such as simulations, visualizations...
The path to a carbon-neutral library
CHICAGO — The first book to seriously examine the future of libraries in a climate reality-based context, “ Ecology, Economy, Equity: The Path to a Carbon-Neutral Library,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, convincingly argues that building a carbon-neutral...
Rebecca P. Butler’s guidebook to copyright for academic librarians and professionals
CHICAGO — In “ Copyright for Academic Librarians and Professionals,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, seasoned copyright expert Rebecca P. Butler turns her attention to the unique and complex environment of higher education. This practical guidebook will show...
The academic library administrator's field guide
CHICAGO — The daily administration of an academic library often leaves you needing quick advice on the topic at hand. Bryce Nelson, an experienced administrator writing from first-hand knowledge, delivers such advice in “ The Academic Library...
Linked Data for libraries, archives and museums
CHICAGO — Libraries, archives and museums are facing up to the challenge of providing access to fast-growing collections while managing constrained budgets. Key to this is the creation, linking and publishing of good quality metadata, which allows library...
Applying user experience (UX) design to your library
CHICAGO — Every decision you make affects how people experience your library. “ Useful, Usable, Desirable: Applying User Experience Design to Your Library,” published by 91´«Ã½ TechSource, points the way toward ensuring that your library is a welcoming space...
CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Librarian Stereotype: Deconstructing Presentations and Perceptions of Information Work ,” edited by Nicole Pagowsky and Miriam Rigby. “The Librarian...
PLA’s guide to film programming for public libraries
CHICAGO — Screening movies is a fun, engaging way to bring people of all ages into the library, and “ Film Programming for Public Libraries,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, offers the tools to make movie programming a reality at any public library. Kati Irons...
A handbook for organizing exhibitions
CHICAGO — Drawing on international museum practice but applicable to any exhibition or display, “ Organizing Exhibitions: A Handbook for Libraries, Archives and Museums,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, offers practical...
A landmark examination of rare books and special collections
CHICAGO — From cuneiform, coins and codices to prints, drawings, photographs and maps, departments of rare books and special collections are the premier repositories of significant printed and manuscript works and artifacts. Entrusted with the...
New from ACRL – 'The Embedded Librarian’s Cookbook'
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Embedded Librarian’s Cookbook ,” edited by Kaijsa Calkins and Cassandra Kvenild. “The Embedded Librarian’s Cookbook” offers step-by-step guidelines for...
A guide to data sources for reference
CHICAGO — “ The Reference Guide to Data Sources,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, takes the guesswork out of locating the best sources of data, a process more important than ever as the data landscape grows increasingly cluttered. Much of the most frequently...
Guide to reference in medicine and health
CHICAGO — Drawn from the extensive database of Guide to Reference, voted Best Professional Resource Database by Library Journal readers in 2012, “ Guide to Reference in Medicine and Health” is an up-to-date resource providing an annotated list of print...
