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Fostering wellness in the library workplace
CHICAGO — As part of their dedication to improving the lives of their patrons, libraries have long offered services, programs, and outreach dedicated to the health and wellness of their communities. There is a growing recognition that library workers...
Connecting with teens in urban communities through media literacy
CHICAGO — Information and digital literacies are essential skills to survive and thrive in today’s media-saturated world. But minoritized and economically disadvantaged youth in urban communities often lack these critical media literacy competencies...
91传媒 Editions Special Report explores Black and African American students鈥 experiences in libraries
CHICAGO — Librarianship is still a predominantly white profession. It is essential that current practitioners as well as those about to enter the field take an unflinching look at the profession’s legacy of racial discrimination, including the ways in...
91传媒/ARL approve Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework
CHICAGO; WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Joint 91传媒/ARL Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework Task Force’s final draft of the Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework was approved by the boards of directors of the four partner...
91传媒 Editions Special Report explores cultural humility as a component of DEI efforts
CHICAGO — Cultural humility is emerging as a preferred approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within librarianship. At a time when library workers are critically examining their professional practices, cultural humility offers a...
New from ACRL - 鈥淚ntersections of Open Educational Resources and Information Literacy鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Intersections of Open Educational Resources and Information Literacy," book number 79 in the Publications in Librarianship series. Edited by Mary Ann Cullen...
AASL鈥檚 guide to social and emotional learning for picture book readers
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Maureen Schlosser’s book “ Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers” spotlights 24 compelling picture books with ready-to-go lesson plans that...
91传媒 Editions Special Report examines Black and African Americans鈥 experiences in libraries
CHICAGO — Still a predominantly white profession, librarianship has a legacy of racial discrimination, and it is essential that we face the ways that race impacts how we meet the needs of diverse user communities. Identifying and acknowledging implicit...
Outcome-based planning and evaluation for youth services
CHICAGO — Outcome-based planning and evaluation (OBPE), with its straightforward approach built on a flexible framework, is the perfect model to enable youth services professionals to deliver effective services regardless of uncertainties. An outcome...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Learning in Action: Designing Successful Graduate Student Work Experiences in Academic Libraries,” edited by Arianne Hartsell-Gundy, Kim Duckett, and Sarah...
Lessons, tips and strategies for combating mis- and dis-information
CHICAGO — Information has become one of the most crucial commodities in today's world. From multinational corporations to single individuals, we all make critical decisions based on the information available to us. However, modern ease of access to...
Life skills programs and activities at the library
CHICAGO — Between making financial decisions, maintaining a healthy work–life balance, and juggling health, family, friends, and other responsibilities, life can feel overwhelming. Place these same responsibilities on an individual just entering adulthood...
Miller鈥檚 updated, authoritative manual on metadata
CHICAGO — Since it was first published, LIS students and professionals everywhere have relied on Steven Jack Miller’s “ Metadata for Digital Collections” for clear instruction on the real-world practice of metadata design and creation. Now the author has...
New from ACRL - 鈥3D Data Creation to Curation: Community Standards for 3D Data Preservation鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ 3D Data Creation to Curation: Community Standards for 3D Data Preservation,” edited by Jennifer Moore, Adam Rountrey, and Hannah Scates Kettler, which...
91传媒 Store at 2022 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Located in the Library Marketplace at Booth #1833, the 91传媒 Store will offer a wide range of promotional, continuing education, professional development, and gift items during the 2022 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition. You can also get free shipping on...
