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Readers’ advisory to genre blends for children and young adults
CHICAGO — It’s no wonder that genre blends are some of most popular books for children and teens. When you mash up two different traditional genres, it’s like doubling what makes each one pleasurable on its own. The first of its kind, “ The Readers’...
Literacy and wellbeing at school libraries
CHICAGO — Research has repeatedly linked school libraries and qualified staff to student literacy gains. With the number of students who struggle with basic literacy skills increasing in many nations, school libraries can play an important role in...
91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman author Jeanie Austin to deliver 2022 Augusta Baker Lecture
CHICAGO — Jeanie Austin will deliver the 2022 Augusta Baker Lecture on April 22 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern. Registration for this virtual event is free. Austin’s talk will draw from their new 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman book “ Library Services and Incarceration...
PLA’s trauma-informed framework for supporting patrons
CHICAGO — Whether it’s navigating a crisis or witnessing a community member struggling with tough times, coming face to face with trauma and adversity can be uncomfortable. But in striving to learn more about challenging behaviors, and how we can better...
An updated introduction to information science
CHICAGO — The new second edition of “ Introduction to Information Science,” published by 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman, gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the subject, bringing it up-to-date with analysis of the changes in the information environment...
Academic libraries supporting students academically, socially, and financially
CHICAGO — Academic libraries are confronting a myriad of challenges, including consequences stemming from the pandemic, the changing demographics of student bodies, and the financial obstacles that many students are struggling to overcome. What’s needed...
Designing student-created media for authentic learning
CHICAGO — Reinforcing the ACRL Framework’s calls for information creation in a range of formats, a 2020 LinkedIn survey rated “video production” as a top 10 skill sought by employers. “ Student-Created Media: Designing Research, Learning, and Skill...
CHICAGO — The corrosive effects of today’s relentless tide of media are pernicious. We are conditioned in many ways by our media environments to accept and not question, making it crucial that young people master the skills necessary to access, analyze...
A fresh update of Zeng and Qin's definitive book on metadata
CHICAGO — Previously named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title, the new third edition of “ Metadata,” published by 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman, has been thoroughly updated to incorporate developments and changes in metadata and related domains. Marcia Lei Zeng and...
Beyond basic skills in information literacy instruction
CHICAGO — Librarians know that information literacy is much more complex and nuanced than the basic library research skill that it's often portrayed as; in fact, as outlined by the ACRL Framework, research is a contextual activity. But the settings in...
Metaliteracy in a connected world
CHICAGO — In their new book “ Metaliteracy in a Connected World: Developing Learners as Producers,” published by 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman, Thomas P. Mackey and Trudi E. Jacobson continue their best-selling series with a careful examination of this foundational...
Teaching research data management
CHICAGO — The usefulness of research data management skills bridges numerous activities, from data-driven scholarship and open research by faculty to documentation for grant reporting. And undergrads need a solid foundation in data management for future...
Core’s guide to managing grey literature
CHICAGO — An important resource for scholarly research, grey literature is relevant to every discipline. It’s also often more current than commercial publications. Unfortunately, though it provides a richness of content, this type of scholarly resource is...
Sourcebooks and 91´«Ã½ present three one-year reading journals
CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) book publishing imprint, 91´«Ã½ Editions|91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman, announce publication of the first titles in their new collaboration. “ 52 YA...
Communities of practice in the academic library
CHICAGO — How can academic librarians strengthen their practice of teaching and provide education through access to information, using intentional efforts to both learn and share in a social context? Building and fostering communities of practice (CoP) is...
