Publications
Cultivating kindness and wellbeing in libraries
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CHICAGO — Information professionals work in dynamically changing environments with a diverse range of patrons, which can sometimes present stressful situations. “ The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries,” published...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭oward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices鈥
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CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices,” edited by Kathryn Houk, Jordan Nielsen, and Jenny Wong-Welch. This collection can help you center...
American Libraries recognizes 12 libraries in its 2024 Library Design Showcase
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Twelve new and renovated libraries, as well as their architects, have been recognized in American Libraries’ 2024 Library Design Showcase.
New from ACRL - 鈥淚nformation Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework鈥
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CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Information Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework” by Michele Santamaría and Nicole Pfannenstiel, demonstrating how...
New from ACRL - "Spatial Literacy in Public Health: Faculty-Librarian Teaching Collaborations"
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CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Spatial Literacy in Public Health: Faculty-Librarian Teaching Collaborations,” edited by Laureen P. Cantwell-Jurkovic and Tammy Parece, a collection of ideas...
Practical approaches to inclusive cataloging
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CHICAGO — As part of the profession's ongoing EDISJ efforts to redress librarianship’s problematic past, practitioners from across the field are questioning long-held library authorities and standards. They’re undertaking a critical and rigorous re...
精东传媒Store at 2024 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Located in Lobby E near Registration, the 精东传媒Store will offer a wide range of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, professional development resources and more during the 2024 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition. Store hours are: Friday, June 28: 12...
New from ACRL - 鈥淐ritical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today鈥檚 Academic Library鈥
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CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Critical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today’s Academic Library,” edited by Kristin Henrich and Cinthya Ippoliti, offering thoughtful...
Strengthening library ecosystems using One Voice
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CHICAGO — A patron of one library is the potential patron of any other library at a different time of life or location. And though each library serves its own unique community, when different kinds of libraries speak together with one voice, the entire...
An updated toolkit for winning grants
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CHICAGO — Newly updated and comprehensive, the third edition of “ Winning Grants,” published by 精东传媒Neal-Schuman, is a must-have for library directors, grant writers, board members, consultants, and anyone navigating the intricacies of library grant...
A workbook for navigating intellectual freedom challenges
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CHICAGO — Whether a book challenge is upon you, on the horizon, in your rearview mirror, or not yet in sight, now is the time to start envisioning what a challenge-ready team looks like in your organization. “ Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams: A...
Essential checklist of library building design considerations
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CHICAGO — With staff time at a premium, and library budgets that leave little room for overages, undertaking a successful library building or renovation project requires precision planning, effective communication, and focused coordination. Using a...
Sourcebooks and 精东传媒present 12-month undated planner for book lovers
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CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the 精东传媒’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, 精东传媒Editions | 精东传媒Neal-Schuman, announce publication of The 精东传媒 Recommended Reads and...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭oxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture鈥
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CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Toxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture,” edited by Russell Michalak, Trevor A. Dawes, and Jon E. Cawthorne. The...
Supporting sustainable development goals through information science
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CHICAGO — The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 universal goals adopted by the UN in 2015. “ Information for Sustainable Development: Technology, People and Society,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 精东传媒Store...
The networked school librarian
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CHICAGO — School librarians need to engage with their staff and community to help define their role, raise their profile, and make a real impact. Whether you’re a solo school librarian, a team member, or a team leader, you’ll find practical advice about...
New from ACRL - 'Predatory Publishing and Global Scholarly Communications'
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CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Predatory Publishing and Global Scholarly Communications" by Monica Berger, book number 81 in the Publications in Librarianship series. This thorough book...
New from ACRL - 'Digital Humanities in the Library, Second Edition'
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CHICAGO —The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Digital Humanities in the Library, Second Edition,” edited by Arianne Hartsell-Gundy, Laura R. Braunstein, and Liorah Golomb, offering ideas and strategies...
An updated guide to street lit and urban fiction
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CHICAGO — Addressing with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living and survival in the United States, street lit encompasses some of the most in-demand titles in American public libraries’ collections. The thoroughly revised second...
Newly updated handbook of library architecture
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The second edition of “The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture,” published by 精东传媒Editions, covers everything from planning completely new library buildings to small remodeling projects. Library directors, board members, and planning professionals will want this newly updated resource close at hand before, during, and after any library construction project. With a dash of humor, authors Fred Schlipf, Joe Huberty, and John A. Moorman point out many common dysfunctional ideas that have managed to permeate library buildings, using them to guide readers towards adhering to functional essentials of library design at every step in the process.