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Narratives of (Dis)Enfranchisement
Reckoning with the History of Libraries and the Black and African American Experience
Tracey Overbey and Amanda L. Folk
American Library Association, 2022
This first Special Report in a two-volume set on Black and African Americans’ experiences in libraries provides an overview of their historical exclusion from libraries and educational institutions in the United States, also exploring the ways in which this legacy is manifest in our contemporary context. A compelling call to action, it will serve as the beginning of many conversations in which librarianship reckons with its racist past to move towards a more equitable future.

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 and learned bias is a necessary step toward transforming not only our professional practice but also our scholarship, assessment, and evaluation practices. From this Special Report, readers will

  • learn the hidden history of Africa’s contributions to libraries and educational institutions, which are often omitted from K-12, higher education, and library school curricula;
  • engage with the racist legacies of libraries as well as contemporary scholarship related to Black and African American users’ experiences with libraries;
  • be introduced to frameworks and theories that can help to identify and unpack the role of race in librarianship and in library users’ experiences; and
  • garner practical takeaways to bring to their own views and practice of librarianship.
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Narratives of (Dis)Engagement
Exploring Black and African American Students’ Experiences in Libraries
Amanda L. Folk and Tracey Overbey
American Library Association, 2022
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 which race might impact service to users such as students in school, public, and academic libraries. Given the prevalence of implicit and explicit bias against Black and African American people, authors Folk and Overbey argue that we must speak to these students directly to hear their stories and thereby understand their experiences. This Special Report shares the findings of a qualitative research study that explored the library experiences of Black and African American undergraduate students both before and during college, grounding it within an equity framework. From this Report readers will
  • learn details about the study, which focused on the potential role of race in the students’ interactions with library staff, including white staff and staff of color;
  • gain insight into Black and African American users’ perceptions of libraries and library staff, attitudes towards reading, frequency of library usage, and the importance of family;
  • understand the implications of the study’s findings for our practice and for librarianship more broadly, including our ongoing commitment to diversifying the profession; and
  • walk away with recommendations that can be applied to every library and educational context, such as guidance for developing an antiracist organization and more equitable service provision.
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Navigating Legal Issues in Archives
Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt
American Library Association, 2009

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The Neal-Schuman Guide to Recommended Children's Books and Media for Use with Every Elementary Subject
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2010

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Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion
A Basic Guide for Library Staff
John J. Burke
American Library Association, 2020

Carrying over the reorganization that made the fifth edition such a convenient learning resource for students and working professionals alike, the newest edition of this comprehensive library technology primer is timelier and more compelling than ever. Burke's guide should be at the top of the reading list for any current or future library professional looking to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. Updated with new case studies to illuminate key areas, its incisive coverage includes

  • complete analysis of the librarian's technological toolbox for teaching, security, databases, and more;
  • expert advice on how to compare and evaluate competing technology solutions;
  • social media, streaming media, and educating patrons about digital privacy;
  • makerspaces and other technology programing, including virtual and augmented reality technologies;
  • technology lending programs;
  • open source catalog systems, discovery layers, and related library management systems;
  • websites, web-based services, and free information resources;
  • copyright and licensing as they pertain to the use of digital materials;
  • new technology predictions for the future, with tips on how to stay up to date with the latest developments; and
  • a refreshed glossary of useful terms.

Informed by a large-scale survey of librarians across the spectrum of institution types, this guide will be a true technology companion to readers at all experience levels.

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Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion
A Basic Guide for Library Staff
John J. Burke
American Library Association, 2016

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The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion
A Basic Guide for Library Staff
John J. Burke
American Library Association, 2013

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The Neal-Schuman Technology Management Handbook for School Library Media Centers
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2010

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Network Reshapes the Library
Lorcan Dempsey on Libraries, Services, and Networks
Lorcan American Library Association
American Library Association, 2014

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New Directions for Library Service to Young Adults
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2002

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The New Information Professional
Your Guide to Careers in the Digital Age
Kelly Kowatch
American Library Association, 2010

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The New Instruction Librarian
A Workbook for Trainers and Learners
Candice Benjes-Small
American Library Association, 2016

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The New Isearch, You Search, We All Learn to Research
A How-To-Do-It Manual for Teaching Research Using Web 2.0 Tools and Digital Resources
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2012

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New Issues in Librarianship
Presented Papers at the ALA 2009 Annual Conference
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2009

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New on the Job
A School Librarian's Guide to Success
Hilda K. Weisburg
American Library Association, 2014

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New on the Job
A School Library Media Specialist's Guide to Success
Ruth Toor
American Library Association, 2007

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New Routes to Library Success
100+ Ideas from Outside the Stacks
Elisabeth Doucett
American Library Association, 2015

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New Supervisors in Technical Services
A Management Guide Using Checklists
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2007

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New Top Technologies Every Librarian Needs to Know
A LITA Guide
Kenneth J. Varnum
American Library Association, 2019

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Newbery & Caldecott Medal Books, 1986-2000
A Comprehensive Guide to the Winners
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2001

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The Newbery and Caldecott Awards
A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books
Association for Library Service to Children
American Library Association, 2015

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The Newbery and Caldecott Awards
A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2014

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The Newbery and Caldecott Awards
A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2013

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The Newbery and Caldecott Awards
A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2012

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The Newbery and Caldecott Awards
A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2011

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No Shelf Required 2
Use and Management of Electronic Books
Sue American Library Association
American Library Association, 2022

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No Shelf Required 2
Use and Management of Electronic Books
Sue Polanka
American Library Association

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No Shelf Required 3
The New Era for E-Books and Digital Content
Mirela Roncevic
American Library Association, 2022

Many claim that the presence and importance of e-books in the library world have reached a saturation point, but the truth is that experimentation with new models, as well as refinement of existing ones, continues apace. Delving into the latest developments among the varied players in the e-book marketplace, including publishers, libraries, and vendors, the latest volume in the best-selling No Shelf Required series is written from a strong international perspective. Such cutting-edge contributors as Michael Blackwell, Mary Minow, Neil Butcher, and Tonya McQuade discuss a range of groundbreaking initiatives that tap into the potential of digital content to be omnipresent. Positive, uplifting, instructive, and goal-oriented, this volume’s coverage includes

  • the DPLA national e-book platform;
  • ReadersFirst, a movement to improve e-book access from libraries;
  • the AudiobookSYNC project, a free summer audiobook program for teens;
  • using e-books to teach poetry and publishing processes;
  • the Multnomah County Library Library Writers project;
  • the Internet Archive and e-books; and
  • e-books and sustainable literacy in Africa.
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No Shelf Required
E-Books in Libraries
Sue American Library Association
American Library Association, 2011

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The No Shelf Required Guide to E-book Purchasing
Sue Polanka
American Library Association, 2011

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Nonfiction in Motion
Connecting Preschoolers with Nonfiction Books through Movement
Julie Dietzel-Glair
American Library Association, 2016

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Not Just Where To Click
Teaching Students (Pil #68)
Heather Jagman
American Library Association, 2015


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