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Launching Large-Scale Library Initiatives
Innovation and Collaboration
Valerie Horton
American Library Association, 2021

The necessity for library leaders to demonstrate that libraries are innovative, collaborative, and can provide eye-catching, transformational services and programs to their communities cannot be understated. But libraries do not suffer from a lack of big ideas. What library workers really need is a roadmap for making those impactful ideas become reality. Based in part on her extensive experience coordinating large-scale initiatives, this guide from ASCLA Leadership and Professional Achievement Award-winning consultant Horton will walk you through formulating and shaping your ideas into sellable, actionable projects. You’ll learn 

  • techniques drawn from project management experts and researchers from many fields;
  • why Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG) are worth your time and effort;
  • guidance on upscaling your idea into a project or service that can be launched at a statewide, community wide, or library consortium level;
  • several case studies of large-scale library projects, with analysis of why they were successful;
  • how to successfully combine foundational principles of innovation with practical methods for collaboration;
  • methods for extending your reach beyond your usual sphere to partner with other libraries and organizations;
  • how to sharpen your skills of persuasion;  
  • no-nonsense advice on leading teams of disparate individuals; and
  • evaluative tips for affirming the project is on the right track and then correcting course as needed.
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Law Librarianship in the Age of AI
Ellyssa Kroski
American Library Association, 2019
Winner of the 2020 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award by the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)

Futurists predict that in the next ten years the profession of “lawyer” will splinter into job titles like “legal process analyst” or “legal knowledge engineer.” And some in the field are already taking a proactive approach ⁠— in fact, more than two dozen law schools have developed innovation centers to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and the law. In a competitive marketplace, both firms and individuals need to familiarize themselves with the dazzling array of new products and enhanced features capable of improving efficiency. Written by leading practitioners and visionaries like Robert Ambrogi, this groundbreaking survey of current practices and future trends offers an incisive examination of the evolving roles for law librarians. Readers will learn how AI technology is changing law school curricula, lawyer practice, marketing, and other key aspects of the field through coverage of such topics as

  • the benefits of AI to law librarianship, including areas like legal research, contract review, compliance, and administration, and their associated risks;
  • four professional ethics rules that apply to the use or (non-use) of AI;
  • how lawyers and staff work side by side with AI, utilizing intelligence like RAVN ACE or FastCase to attack the drudgery of due diligence and document review;
  • surprising machine-learning insights from tokenizing, stemming, and lemmatizing the text of Shakespeare’s plays;
  • the potential for chatbots and new natural language processing products to improve access to justice; and
  • ways to develop sought-after skills through new technology departments, practice management groups, and legal innovation labs.

Reading this collection will give you a firm grasp of the innovations, tools, benefits, and risks of AI in law librarianship.

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Leadership
Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Communication, and Relationship Building
Ann M. Martin
American Library Association, 2022

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Leading And Managing Archives And Manuscripts Programs
Peter Gottlieb
American Library Association, 2019

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Leading and Managing Archives and Records Programs
Bruce W. Dearstyne
American Library Association, 2008

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Leading for School Librarians
There Is No Other Option
Hilda K. Weisburg
American Library Association, 2017

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Leading Kids to Books Through Crafts
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2000

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Leading Kids to Books Through Magic
American Library Association
American Library Association, 1996

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Leading Libraries
How to Create a Service Culture
Wyoma vanDuinkerken
American Library Association, 2015

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Leading the Reference Renaissance
Marie L. Radford
American Library Association, 2011

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Lean Library Management
Eleven Strategies for Reducing Costs and Improving Services
John J. Huber
American Library Association, 2011

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Learner-Centered Pedagogy
Principles and Practice
Kevin Michael Klipfel
American Library Association, 2017

Today's emphasis on metrics and personalization make evidence-based instruction an imperative. In this practice-based handbook, the authors draw on the research of the humanistic psychologist and educator Carl Rogers to present an empathetic approach to information literacy sessions, reference service, and outreach.  With an eye on everyday library work, they offer concrete, empirically-based strategies to connect with learners at all levels. Offering plentiful examples of pedagogy in action, this book covers:

  • 6 cognitive principles for organizing information literacy instruction, with sample worksheets and organization tools for instruction planning;
  • how to establish rapport and kindle learners' motivation;
  • tactics for transcending "cite 5 sources" and other uninspiring research assignments;
  • educational evidence debunking the mythical perception that because students are skilled at computers and mobile technology, they already know how to do research;
  • questions to keep in mind for inspiring autonomous learning;
  • the power of story, as described by Joan Didion, Brené Brown's Ted Talk, and educational psychology research;
  • the science behind information overload; and
  • a balanced framework for evaluating specific educational technology tools.

Fusing theory with practice, this handbook is a valuable resource to help every practitioner connect with learners more effectively.

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Learning Centers for School Libraries
Maura Madigan
American Library Association, 2021

This book offers

  • Step-by-step directions for both the educator and learner and all necessary handouts, including directions and worksheets. The reader can use the book to quickly and easily set up centers. Some centers require only photocopies and basic materials to get started.
  • Guidance on how to create cross-curricular centers that target the AASL Standards and other content-area standards. A table is provided to enable educators to create centers that address specific standards or content areas. Centers for distance learning are also identified.
  • Suggested modifications for both struggling and advanced learners, plus ideas for collaborating with other educators. These features broaden the potential audience beyond elementary school learners. 
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Learning from Libraries that Use WordPress
Content-Management System Best Practices and Case Studies
Kyle M. Jones
American Library Association, 2012

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Learning Management Systems
Tools for Embedded Librarianship
John J. Burke
American Library Association, 2016

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Legal Reference for Librarians
How and Where to Find the Answers
Paul D. Healey
American Library Association, 2014

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Less Is More
A Practical Guide to Weeding School Library Collections
Donna J. Baumbach
American Library Association, 2006

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Lessons Inspired by Picture Books for Primary Grades
Maureen Schlosser
American Library Association, 2019

Drawing on compelling picture books that can be used to directly support the AASL National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries, this ready-to-go toolkit of lessons, worksheets, anchor charts, assessments, and rubrics is specifically designed to build learner competencies while examining big ideas inspired by picture books. An invaluable timesaver, this resource provides

  • 21 lesson units that cover the six Shared Foundations, each utilizing a formatted template that’s easy to follow and incorporates the four Domains (Think, Create, Share, Grow);
  • a picture book synopsis for each unit, followed by lesson objectives, essential questions, materials, and duration;
  • worksheets, anchor charts, and exit slips tailored for each picture book and lesson;
  • “Quick Tips” that offer helpful ideas and suggestions to consider during the lesson; and
  • an appendix that includes rubrics to facilitate assessment in all six foundations.
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Let the Games Begin!
Engaging Students with Interactive Information Literacy Instruction
Theresa R. McDevitt
American Library Association, 2011

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Let's Pretend
50 Start-To-Finish Preschooler Programs for the Busy Librarian That Foster Imagination
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2010

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Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes
Jessica Anne Bratt
American Library Association, 2021

Foreword by Kirby McCurtis

With the help of this book’s adaptable storytime activities, tools for self-reflection, and discussion starters, children’s librarians will learn how to put anti-racism work into their professional practice while fostering an environment that celebrates all identities.

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 are taking seriously our profession’s calls for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They already know that popular storytimes can be an effective way to increase community representation and belonging at the library. Incorporating race into storytimes is an ideal way to foster inclusion by normalizing conversations about these issues. This book will help public and school librarians face their own biases, showing them how to have honest discussions with children, their caregivers, and storytime attendees, as well as their colleagues. In this book, you will discover

  • several ready-to-use library storytimes that incorporate racial themes, complete with sample activities and booklists;
  • an anti-oppression framework, based on the author’s own real-world practice, that is customizable for different settings and situations;
  • concrete suggestions for overcoming fears and awkwardness when it comes to talking about race, with advice on practicing new language, making space to connect around appropriate cultural books for read alouds, and evaluating books for storytime;
  • interactive self-reflecting worksheets which explore planning picture book introductions and songs for inclusive storytimes, providing age-appropriate glimpses into history, and suggested affirmations in describing skin tone, hair, and language;
  • advocacy talking points centered on social justice that will encourage discussion with co-workers and other library staff; and
  • guidance on community engagement, relationship building, and intentionally trying to diversify your world in order to truly become an anti-bias practitioner.
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Leveraging Wikipedia
Connecting Communities of Knowledge
Merrilee Proffitt
American Library Association, 2018

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LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens
Providing a Window for All
Christina Dorr
American Library Association, 2018

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The Librarian as Information Consultant
Sarah Anne Murphy
American Library Association, 2011

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Librarians and Instructional Designers
Collaboration and Innovation
Joe Eshleman
American Library Association, 2016

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Librarians and Instructional Designers
Collaboration and Innovation
Joe Eshleman
American Library Association, 2016

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Librarians as Community Partners
An Outreach Handbook
Carol Smallwood
American Library Association, 2010

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The Librarian's Book of Lists
A Librarian's Guide to Helping Job Seekers
George M. Eberhart
American Library Association, 2010

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The Librarian's Book of Quotes
Tatyana Eckstrand
American Library Association, 2009

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A Librarian's Guide to an Uncertain Job Market
Jeannette American Library Association
American Library Association, 2011

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The Librarian’s Guide to Book Programs and Author Events
Brad Hooper
American Library Association, 2016

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The Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels for Adults
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2010

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The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness
An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone
Ryan Dowd
American Library Association, 2018

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Librarian's Guide to Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2002

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The Librarian's Legal Companion for Licensing Information Resources and Services
Tomas A. Lipinski
American Library Association, 2013

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The Librarian's Nitty-Gritty Guide to Content Marketing
Laura Solomon
American Library Association, 2016

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The Librarian's Nitty-Gritty Guide to Social Media
Laura Solomon
American Library Association, 2012

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Libraries and Democracy
Nancy Kranich
American Library Association, 2001

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Libraries and Sustainability
Programs and Practices for Community Impact
René Tanner, Adrian K. Ho, Monika Antonelli, and Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
American Library Association, 2021
Library workers at all types of organizations, as well as LIS students learning about this newest Core Value of Librarianship, will find this book an easy-to-digest introduction to what staff at a range of libraries have accomplished in incorporating sustainability into their decision making and professional practices. In addition, a discussion about the role of economics and sustainability will challenge readers to stretch in new ways to positively impact their communities.

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 advocating for a sustainable future. As the programs and practices in this resource demonstrate, sustainability can also encompass engaging with communities in discussions about resilience, regeneration, and social justice. Inspiring yet assuredly pragmatic, the many topics explored in this book edited by members of ALA's Sustainability Round Table and ALA’s Special Task Force on Sustainability include
  • a discussion of why sustainability matters to libraries and their user communities;
  • real-life examples of sustainability programming, transformative community partnerships, collective responses for climate resilience, and green building practices;
  • lessons learned and recommendations from library workers who have been active in putting sustainability into practice;
  • the intersection of sustainability with the work of equity, diversity, and inclusion;
  • suggestions regarding the revision of library and information science curriculum in light of the practical need to build community resilience;
  • an examination of how libraries’ efforts to support Doughnut Economics can bolster the United Nations' work on the Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to address the global impacts of climate change; and
  • potential collaborators for future sustainability-related initiatives.
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Libraries and the Affordable Care Act
Helping the Community Understand Health-Care Options
Francisca American Library Association
American Library Association, 2015

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Libraries and the Substance Abuse Crisis
Supporting Your Community
Cindy Grove
American Library Association, 2020

The opioid epidemic, and other behavioral health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, directly impact every community across the nation; and, by extension, public libraries’ daily work. Because libraries are not only trusted guardians of information but also vital community centers, people struggling with addictive behaviors as well as their family members and friends often turn to the library for help. But many library workers feel overwhelmed, finding themselves unprepared for serving these patrons in an effective and empathetic way. This book encourages readers to turn their fears and uncertainty into strengths and empowerment, offering to-the-point guidance on welcoming people with substance use disorders and their loved ones through policy, materials, outreach, collaboration, programs, and services. Written by a frontline librarian whose personal experiences inform the book, this resource

  • explores the library’s role in the fight against addiction and how to become part of the solution by combating stigma;
  • provides background on understanding how substance abuse and related behaviors affect different age groups and populations;
  • explains how to be proactive regarding library safety and security by carefully crafting library policies and effectively communicating them to staff;
  • offers real world guidance on training library staff, including pointers on recognizing observable signs of drug abuse and responding appropriately and safely to uncomfortable or potentially dangerous situations;   
  • discusses safeguards such as a needle disposal unit, defibrillator, and Naloxone;
  • gives tips on marketing, outreach, and programming, from putting together displays of materials and resources to partnering with local organizations; and
  • recommends useful websites, documentaries, and additional resources for further learning.
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Libraries Designed for Kids
Nolan Lushington
American Library Association, 2008

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Libraries Got Game
Aligned Learning through Modern Board Games
Brian Mayer
American Library Association, 2009

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Libraries, Leadership, and Scholarly Communication
Essays by Rick Anderson
Rick Anderson
American Library Association, 2016

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Libraries, Mission, and Marketing
Linda Wallace
American Library Association, 2004

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Libraries, Mission, and Marketing
Linda Wallace
American Library Association

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Libraries that Learn
Keys to Managing Organizational Knowledge
Jennifer A. Bartlett
American Library Association, 2019

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Library and Information Science
A Guide to Key Literature and Sources
Michael Bemis
American Library Association, 2014

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Library as Safe Haven
Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery; A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians
Deborah D. Halsted
American Library Association, 2014

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Library Camps and Unconferences
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2010

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Library Collections for Teens
Manga and Graphic Novels
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2010

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Library Consortia
Models for Collaboration and Sustainability
Valerie Horton
American Library Association, 2014

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Library Improvement through Data Analytics
Lesley S. J. Farmer
American Library Association, 2016

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The Library Innovation Toolkit
Ideas, Strategies, and Programs
Anthony Molaro
American Library Association, 2015

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The Library Liaison's Training Guide to Collection Management
Alison M. Armstrong
American Library Association, 2020

Library liaisons often have primary jobs that do not involve collection development, but their familiarity with collection practices makes all the difference in faculty relations. And time pressures mean that on-boarding needs to be as streamlined as possible. This concise, field-tested training manual will put your liaison on solid footing. Plus, end of the chapter prompts make it easy to tailor your approach to local practices. With the help of this resource, your new liaison will get up to speed on such topics as

  • tracking budget balances in assigned departments;
  • differentiating between the needs of an individual faculty member and their department;
  • how to say no to monograph requests;
  • benchmarking titles with peer institutions or coordinating within a consortium;
  • 17 questions to ask when evaluating a database;
  • considerations when making weeding decisions;
  • four key conversations to have annually between liaisons and collection development librarians; and
  • gathering data for program accreditation reports.
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Library Linked Data
Early Activity and Development
Erik T. Mitchell
American Library Association, 2016

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Library Linked Data
Research and Adoption
Erik T. American Library Association
American Library Association, 2013

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Library Management 101
A Practical Guide
Lisa K. Hussey
American Library Association, 2019

Just because a set of responsibilities isn’t formally called management doesn’t mean that it isn’t management. And this vital text speaks to a reality that all current professionals already know: that is, everyone studying to enter the profession needs an introduction to the topic of management. Because no matter what one’s role in an academic or public library context, it will involve decision-making, planning, and organization skills. Newly revised and updated, this book pulls together management best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the U.S. and Canada. Among the many topics discussed are

  • classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library;
  • human resource planning;
  • marketing and public relations;
  • negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library;
  • facilities management;
  • information technology management and future trends;
  • change management, organizational culture; and
  • ethics and confidentiality.
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Library Management 101
A Practical Guide
Diane L. Velasquez
American Library Association, 2013

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Library Management Tips that Work
Carol Smallwood
American Library Association, 2011

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Library Marketing and Communications
Strategies to Increase Relevance and Results
Cordelia Anderson
American Library Association, 2020

Effectively marketing libraries by persuasively communicating their relevance is key to ensuring their future. Speaking directly to those in senior leadership positions, Anderson lays out the structural and organizational changes needed to help libraries answer the relevance question and maximize their marketing and communications efforts. Focusing on big-picture strategies, she shares lessons learned from her 20+ year career in library marketing and communications. No matter what type or size of library you help to lead, by reading this book you will

  • gain insight into why libraries need to tell their stories more effectively than they are today;
  • be able to craft a strategic roadmap for marketing your library and communicating its value in a variety of ways that resonate with key audiences;
  • see why improvements to the structure of your marketing and communications team can lead to better results;
  • learn practical methods for incorporating audience research into your planning;
  • know how to remove customer barriers and discontinue practices that are thwarting your marketing efforts;
  • receive guidance on preparing for potential crises;
  • understand how to be more community-focused by forming and sustaining partnerships; and
  • feel confident in engaging with stakeholders so that they become your library’s best ambassadors.
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Library Next
Seven Action Steps for Reinvention
Catherine Murray-Rust
American Library Association, 2021

After a career of more than 40 years, Murray-Rust, former Dean of Libraries at Georgia Tech and a self-proclaimed library disrupter, sees our profession’s central challenge as simply this: how to turn the library outward in order to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the community. In this book she encourages readers to look an uncertain library future square in the eye. She shares stories from her transformational years at Georgia Tech Libraries which present both inspiration and practical advice on how to stand up for values while changing the ways we act upon them. Organized around seven action steps for change, this book offers takeaways and activities you can adapt to your work style and organizational culture. You will learn from such stories and lessons as

  • the three different kinds of information you need for measuring impact;
  • using new frameworks, outside fragmented, risk-adverse library structures, to get the work done;
  • the limitations of trying to manage your way through major cultural change;
  • embedding in the community to develop visions and strategies for improvement;
  • painful and challenging times that set Murray-Rust on a path of self-learning;
  • how an uncomfortable assignment led to a sought-after seat at the table for a university-wide capital construction project;
  • the bold promise that got the library onto the high-priority list for renovation;
  • visiting a Toyota plant to learn how to encourage employee engagement and creativity; and
  • learning to listen with the "turning outward" philosophy of Harwood Institute.
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Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens
Amelia Anderson and Barbara Klipper
American Library Association, 2021
Foreword by Barbara Klipper

Since the first edition of this landmark guide was published, there has been increased interest in services for library patrons on the autism spectrum; indeed, more people of all ages now self-identify as autistic. Those who understand the unique characteristics of autistic young people know that ordinary library programming guides are not up to the task of effectively serving these library users. Well qualified to speak to this need, Anderson is an educator, library researcher, and former public librarian who has helped to develop two IMLS funded initiatives that train library workers to better understand and serve autistic patrons. Here, she offers librarians who work with children and teens in both public library and K-12 educational settings an updated, comprehensive resource that includes

  • an updated introduction to the basics of autism, including language, symbolism, and best practices in the library rooted in the principles of Universal Design;
  • step-by-step programs from librarians across the country, adaptable for both public and school library settings, that are cost-effective and easy to replicate;
  • contributions from autistic self-advocates throughout the text, demonstrating that the program ideas included are truly designed with their preferences in mind;
  • suggestions for securing funding and establishing partnerships with community organizations; and
  • many helpful appendices, with handy resources for training and education, building a collection, storytimes, sensory integration activities, and a “Tips for a Successful Library Visit” template.
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The Library Security and Safety Guide to Prevention, Planning, and Response
Miriam B. Kahn
American Library Association, 2008

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Library Security
Better Communication, Safer Facilities
Steve Albrecht
American Library Association, 2015

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Library Service And Learning
Empowering Students, Inspiring
Theresa McDevitt
American Library Association, 2018

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Library Services and Incarceration
Recognizing Barriers, Strengthening Access
Jeanie Austin
American Library Association, 2021

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 United States and heavily impacts Black, Indigenous, and people of color; LGBTQ people; and people who are in poverty. Jeanie Austin, a librarian with San Francisco Public Library's Jail and Reentry Services program, helms this important contribution to the discourse, providing tools applicable in a variety of settings. This text covers practical information about services in public and academic libraries, and libraries in juvenile detention centers, jails, and prisons, while contextualizing these services for LIS classrooms and interdisciplinary scholars. It powerfully advocates for rethinking the intersections between librarianship and carceral systems, pointing the way towards different possibilities. This clear-eyed text

  • begins with an overview of the convergence of library and information science and carceral systems within the United States, summarizing histories of information access and control such as book banning, and the ongoing work of incarcerated people and community members to gain more access to materials;
  • examines the range of carceral institutions and their forms, including juvenile detention, jails, immigration detention centers, adult prisons, and forms of electronic monitoring;
  • draws from research into the information practices of incarcerated people as well as individual accounts to examine the importance of information access while incarcerated;
  • shares valuable case studies of various library systems that are currently providing both direct and indirect services, including programming, book clubs, library spaces, roving book carts, and remote reference;
  • provides guidance on collection development tools and processes;
  • discusses methods for providing reentry support through library materials and programming, from customized signage and displays to raising public awareness of the realities of policing and incarceration;
  • gives advice on supporting community groups and providing outreach to transitional housing;
  • includes tips for building organizational support and getting started, with advice on approaching library management, creating procedures for challenges, ensuring patron privacy, and how to approach partners who are involved with overseeing the functioning of the carceral facility; and
  • concludes with a set of next steps, recommended reading, and points of reflection.
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Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Lesley S. J. Farmer
American Library Association, 2013

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Library Technology Buying Strategies
Marshall Breeding
American Library Association, 2016

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Library Web Development
Beyond Tips and Tricks
Jason Bengtson
American Library Association, 2019

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The Library Workplace Idea Book
Proactive Steps for Positive Change
Amanda H. McLellan
American Library Association, 2020

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Libraryland
It's All about the Story
Ben Bizzle
American Library Association, 2020

Libraries are community connectors, places where people come together, think together, and learn together. Libraries support and nurture strong, resilient communities. Day in and day out, the library workers at these institutions are doing much more than ensuring equal and equitable access to information; and their impact stretches far beyond the books, programs, and services they facilitate. Featuring contributions from such library leaders as Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, the late Nicolette Sosulski, and Erica Freudenberger, this collection of inspiring first-hand stories from across libraryland spotlights the countless ways in which library staff are making a difference for their communities. A sharing of the hearts, minds, and spirits of library staff from across the country, the uplifting personal narratives in this book include

  • when a routine reference query inspired a librarian to reach out to a senior patron;
  • how a public library’s annual Diwali celebration has strengthened the social fabric of the surrounding community;
  • the story of a library that burned down, was hit by a hurricane, got sued twice, and yet still reemerged stronger than ever;
  • how the team at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) of New York has strategically nurtured a culture of innovation by integrating Syracuse University students into the staff, holding technology “open houses,” and developing other initiatives; and
  • the intervention of a public library staff member that helped a mother keep her son enrolled in school and receive his diploma.

Library workers change and save lives every day, and this book is a powerful and nourishing reminder of exactly why libraries are essential.

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Library’s Crisis Communications Planner
A PR Guide for Handling Every Emergency
Jan Thenell
American Library Association, 2004

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The Library's Guide to Graphic Novels
John Ballestro
American Library Association, 2020

The circ stats say it all: graphic novels’ popularity among library users keeps growing, with more being published (and acquired by libraries) each year. The unique challenges of developing and managing a graphics novels collection have led the Association of Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) to craft this guide, presented under the expert supervision of editor Ballestro, who has worked with comics for more than 35 years. Examining the ever-changing ways that graphic novels are created, packaged, marketed, and released, this resource gathers a range of voices from the field to explore such topics as

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The Library's Legal Answer Book
Tomas A. Lipinski
American Library Association, 2003

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The Library’s Legal Answers for Makerspaces
Mary Minow
American Library Association, 2016

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The Library's Legal Answers for Meeting Rooms and Displays
Mary Minow
American Library Association, 2016

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Licensing Digital Content
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Lesley Ellen Harris
American Library Association, 2018

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Licensing Digital Content
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Lesley Ellen Harris
American Library Association, 2009

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Linked Data for Cultural Heritage
Ed Jones
American Library Association, 2016

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Linked Data for the Perplexed Librarian
Scott Carlson
American Library Association, 2020

Linked data has become a punchline in certain circles of the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) community, derided as a much-hyped project that will ultimately never come to fruition. But the fact is, linked data is already happening now, evident in projects from Big Tech and the Wikimedia Foundation as well as the web pages of library service platforms. The goal of exposing cultural institutions’ records to the web is as important as ever—but for the non-technically minded, linked data can feel like a confusing morass of abstraction, jargon, and acronyms. Get conversant in linked data with this basic introduction from the Association of Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS). The book’s expert contributors

  • summarize the origins of linked data, from early computers and the creation of the World Wide Web through RDF;
  • walk readers through the practical, everyday side of creating, identifying, and representing semantically rich linked data using as an example the funk classic Mothership Connection album from the band Parliament;
  • explain the concept of ontologies;
  • explore such linked data projects as Open Graph, DBpedia, BIBFRAME, and Schema.org’s Bib Extension;
  • offer suggested solo and group entry-level projects for linked data-curious librarians who wish to dive deeper; and
  • provide a handy glossary and links to additional resources.  

This valuable primer on linked data will enable readers at any level of experience to get quickly up to speed on this important subject.

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Linked Data Tools
Connecting on the Web
Karen American Library Association
American Library Association

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Listening to Learn
Sharon Grover
American Library Association, 2012

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Literacy & Libraries
Learning from Case Studies
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2001

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LJ Guide to E-Reference Resources
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2009

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Local History Reference Collections for Public Libraries
Kathy Marquis
American Library Association, 2015

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The Lone Arranger
Succeeding in a Small Repository
Christina J. Zamon
American Library Association, 2013

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LTR 58(1)
Library Engagement Platforms
David Lee King
American Library Association, 2022

This issue of Library Technology Reports (vol. 58, no. 1), “Library Engagement Platforms,” introduces library engagement platforms, explains what types of interactions take place while using them, and illustrates why libraries need to utilize them to connect with their customers. These interactions take place using a variety of communication channels, including e-mail, text messages, and mobile phone notifications. The end goal of a library engagement platform isn’t the messaging; it’s engaging with that customer and moving them to respond and interact, or engage, with the library.

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