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UX principles for library signage and wayfinding design
CHICAGO — Well-designed signage is clear, direct, and reduces confusion and frustration among library users and library workers alike—and also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), bolstering accessibility. “ Library Signage and...
Ready-to-use lesson plans for scholarly research topics
CHICAGO — The world of scholarly research is uncharted territory for undergrads, but with the right approach you can quickly get them up to speed. With 33 time-saving lesson plans, Toni Carter’s “ Introducing Scholarly Research: Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans...
A deep dive into information literacy research
CHICAGO — The last several decades have witnessed a deep and continued interest in information literacy. This interest has resulted in an extensive range of research being undertaken and a burgeoning corpus of literature created by academic researchers...
Using AASL鈥檚 Shared Foundation of Include as a roadmap for more inclusive spaces and practice
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Julie Stivers’s book “ Include” brings together a chorus of school librarians, scholars, and students representing a wide range of races, ethnicities...
Quick copyright guidance for common situations
CHICAGO — Faculty, students, and colleagues come to you with copyright questions, both simple and complex. And they all want reliable answers—as fast as you can get them. With “ Compact Copyright: Quick Answers to Common Questions,” published by 91传媒...
Centering the lived experience of generational poverty
CHICAGO — Drawing from her own lived experience, in “ Profiles in Resilience: Books for Children and Teens That Center the Lived Experience of Generational Poverty,” published by 91传媒 Editions, author Christina H. Dorr shines a light on some of the...
Spratford鈥檚 new guide to horror fiction
CHICAGO — Like the zombies, ghouls, and vampires which inhabit many of its books, the popularity of horror fiction is unstoppable. Even if you don’t happen to be a fan yourself, you won’t be “scared” to advise readers on finding their next great fright...
An updated history of 91传媒 policy on intellectual freedom
CHICAGO — Collecting several key documents, “ A History of 91传媒 Policy on Intellectual Freedom” is a supplement to the tenth edition of “Intellectual Freedom Manual,“ published by 91传媒 Editions in collaboration with 91传媒's Office for Intellectual Freedom...
Transforming print collections at academic libraries
CHICAGO — The trend in academic library collections is toward shared print collections and off-site storage. While that might seem to presage the death of print in academic collections, it also serves as a golden opportunity for innovation and...
Channing Tatum, New Kid, and more debut in fall 91传媒 Graphics catalog
CHICAGO — The fall 91传媒 Graphics catalog delivers a host of exciting posters and bookmarks encouraging and inspiring readers of all ages. Actor, producer, and director Channing Tatum stars on the cover in a new celebrity READ® poster. Most recently...
Understanding the basic principles of planning and assessment
CHICAGO — The concepts of planning and assessment are intrinsically linked—and understanding them is essential for raising the library’s profile and strengthening its position among stakeholders and the community. Even LIS students and those new to the...
Teaching data literacy in academic libraries
CHICAGO — We live in a data-driven world, much of it processed and served up by increasingly complex algorithms, and evaluating its quality requires its own skillset. As a component of information literacy, it's crucial that students learn how to think...
Music Library Association鈥檚 updated, authoritative classical music collection resource
CHICAGO — The new fourth edition of “ A Basic Music Library: Essential Scores and Sound Recordings,” relying on the authority of the Music Library Association and published by 91传媒 Editions, includes thousands of records selected by experts in dozens of...
Profiles of innovative and successful grant proposals
CHICAGO — Grant money can make all the difference in developing new services, creating worldwide access to your unique collections, or enabling you to showcase awarded projects that advance your career. But competition for grants is as fierce as ever. To...
New customer service and fulfillment address for 91传媒 Store beginning July 1, 2021
CHICAGO — Effective July 1, 2021, the Chicago Distribution Center will provide customer service and fulfillment for the 91传媒 Store. We look forward to working with this state-of-the-art distribution and fulfilment operation, also a non-profit organization...
