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Core鈥檚 guide to zines in library collections
CHICAGO — Their homegrown and esoteric aesthetic make zines important cultural and historical objects. Including them in library collections is a perfect way to amplify underrepresented voices. But the road from acquisition to cataloging these underground...
Interpreting decolonization in academic libraries
CHICAGO — The demand to decolonize the curriculum has moved from a protest movement at the margins to the center of many institutions, as reflected by its inclusion in policies and strategies. Numerous libraries and archives are responding to the call to...
Incorporating racial issues into storytimes
CHICAGO — As the weekly lists of best-sellers demonstrate, many people want to engage with racial issues. But when it comes to talking about race, they often don’t know how or are hesitant to take the first steps. This includes children's librarians, who...
New posters from award-winning illustrators and more debut in winter 91传媒 Graphics catalog
CHICAGO – The winter 91传媒 Graphics catalog delivers a host of exciting posters and bookmarks to inspire and encourage readers of all ages. Gracing the cover is a new poster by artist Michaela Goade, recipient of the 2021 Caldecott Medal for “We Are Water...
Fundamentals for the instruction coordinator
CHICAGO — An instruction coordinator does more than just oversee the entire department of instruction librarians. The role also requires you to function as the assessment lead, training and directing the tone of how instruction will be taught, performed...
Building an integrated metadata strategy with XML
CHICAGO — “ Metadata in the Digital Library: Building an Integrated Strategy with XML,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, is a complete guide to building a digital library metadata strategy from scratch, using established...
Library services and incarceration
CHICAGO — As part of our mission to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all library patrons, our profession needs to come to terms with the consequences of mass incarceration, which have saturated the everyday lives of people in the...
Foundations of information literacy
CHICAGO — It’s not hyperbole to conclude that in today’s world, information literacy is essential for survival and success; and also that, if left unchecked, the social consequences of widespread misinformation and information illiteracy will only...
A new book of quotes for library lovers
CHICAGO — Celebrate librarianship and the love of libraries with “ Uncommon Quotes for Library Lovers,” published by 91传媒 Editions. Included are 100 of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and uplifting aphorisms about books, the joy of reading...
A guide to home-school learning resources
CHICAGO — “ Home-School Learning Resources: A Guide for Teachers, Librarians, Parents, and Home-Educators,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, helps readers locate useful, quality-tested websites that offer resources for...
Sustainability programs and practices for libraries
CHICAGO — As a core value of librarianship, sustainability is not an end point but a mindset, a lens through which operational and outreach decisions can be made. And it extends beyond an awareness of the roles that libraries can play in educating and...
Classifying and fixing dirty data
CHICAGO — Problems associated with dirty data lead to massive headaches for organizations both large and small across the globe. And though data quality issues are frequently discussed, what you will rarely hear about are pragmatic methods for fixing...
Journey through school librarianship using AASL鈥檚 Shared Foundation of Explore
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Sarah Culp Searles’s book “ Explore” takes readers on a journey through the broad and varied territory of school librarianship, sharing resources, ideas, and...
Disaster planning and preparedness for libraries
CHICAGO — The library is a vital information hub and resource provider every single day, and that’s doubly true when calamity strikes. In fact, libraries’ designation as “essential community functions” during disasters is now encoded in U.S. law. Engaging...
Game-based learning in school libraries
CHICAGO — “ Playing Games in the School Library: Developing Game-Based Lessons and Using Gamification Concepts,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, is a comprehensive resource for those looking to explore the use of game...
