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Academic Archives
Managing the Next Generation of College and University Archives, Records, and Special Collections
Aaron D. Purcell
American Library Association, 2012

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Academic Librarianship
G. Edward Evans
American Library Association, 2018

Ideal for practitioners looking to advance their careers and for use in LIS programs, this "comprehensive overview" (Journal of Access Services) has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a timely exploration of the characteristics of academic librarianship and its place in the ever-changing environment of higher education. Evans and new coauthor Greenwell guide readers towards understanding what is required to have a successful career in academic librarianship, explaining why academic libraries are distinct from other types of libraries and lending practical insight into their unique political and operational characteristics. The text offers comprehensive coverage of such key issues as

  • teaching faculty roles and the status of the academic librarian;
  • governance and the growing tension on some campuses between faculty and administration;
  • curriculum, with a discussion of the balance between general education requirements and applied courses;
  • the student body;
  • collections, data management, digitization, and metadata;
  • scholarly communication, plus alternative models such as open educational resources (OERs);
  • providing quality service, and the role of user experience (UX) in assessment;
  • ACRL's Information Literacy Framework;
  • funding, including how and where to find detailed higher education expenditure data;
  • classrooms, common learning spaces, and other facilities;
  • staffing and professional development;
  • technology and IT support;
  • career development, with advice on preparing a vita and undergoing a successful interview; and
  • the future of academic librarianship.

This updated edition enables readers to understand how academic libraries deliver information, offer services, and provide learning spaces in new ways to better meet the needs of today's students, faculty, and other communities of academic library users.

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Academic Librarianship
Camila Alire
American Library Association, 2010

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Academic Libraries And The Academy
Vol 1
Marwin Britto
American Library Association, 2018

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Academic Libraries for Commuter Students
Research-Based Strategies
Mariana Regalado
American Library Association, 2018

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The Academic Library Administrator's Field Guide
Bryce Nelson
American Library Association, 2022

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The Academic Library Administrator's Field Guide
Bryce Nelson
American Library Association, 2014

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Academic Library Management
Case Studies
Tammy Nickelson Dearie
American Library Association, 2017

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Academic Library Value
The Impact Starter Kit
Megan Oakleaf
American Library Association, 2017

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Achieving National Board Certification for School Library Media Specialists
A Study Guide
Gail Dickinson
American Library Association, 2005

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Acquisitions
Core Concepts and Practices
Jesse Holden
American Library Association, 2016

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Action Plan for Outcomes Assessment in Your Library
Peter Hernon
American Library Association, 2002

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Adult Programs in the Library
Brett W. Lear
American Library Association, 2013

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Adults Just Wanna Have Fun
Programs for Emerging Adults
Audrey Barbakoff
American Library Association, 2016

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Advocacy and Awareness for Archivists
Kathleen D. Roe
American Library Association, 2019

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Affordable Course Materials
Electronic Textbooks and Open Educational Resources
Chris Diaz
American Library Association, 2017

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After-School Clubs for Kids
Thematic Programming to Encourage Reading
Lisa M. Shaia
American Library Association, 2014

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The ALA Book of Library Grant Money
Nancy Kalikow Maxwell
American Library Association, 2014

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The ALA Book of Library Grant Money
Ann Kepler
American Library Association, 2012

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ALA Filing Rules
Filing Committee
American Library Association, 1980

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ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science
Michael Levine-Clark
American Library Association, 2013

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ALA Guide to Economics and Business Reference
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2011

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ALA Guide To Medical & Health Science
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2011

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The ALA Guide to Researching Modern China
Yunshan Ye
American Library Association, 2014

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ALA Guide to Sociology and Psychology Reference
Denise Beaubien Bennett
American Library Association, 2011

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ALA-APA Salary Survey
Librarian--Public and Academic
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2010

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All Ages Welcome
Recruiting and Retaining Younger Generations for Library Boards, Friends Groups, and Foundations
Lina Bertinelli
American Library Association, 2020

According to 2016 Pew Research Center survey data, Millennials are more likely to have visited a public library in the past year than any other adult demographic. But despite being core library users, millennials and other younger generations are often underrepresented on library boards and library advocacy groups, including Friends groups and Foundations.  But you can change that, with the help of this planner’s hands-on worksheets, brainstorming activities, checklists, and expert advice. Using this toolkit from United for Libraries you will

  • understand generational differences and commonalities through statistics and analysis of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z/post-Millennials;
  • learn how to navigate the challenges of fundraising with the “debt generations” by persuasively answering the question “what’s in it for me?”;
  • master the ABCs of recruitment and retention, tailoring them to fit your library;
  • craft several customized pitches, giving you confidence no matter the situation or audience;
  • discover how to cement buy-in from two key groups, current organization members and your new recruits, thereby ensuring acceptance and enthusiasm all around;
  • work towards defining and managing diversity for your advocacy group; and
  • use tried and true methods for successful onboarding of volunteers, including a Board Member Orientation Checklist and guidance on mentoring.

Using this resource, libraries of all kinds will be empowered to grow and strengthen their recruitment, retention, and training of Trustees, Friends, and Foundation members.

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ALSC's Popular Picks for Young Readers
Diane Foote
American Library Association, 2014

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America's War
Talking about the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2012

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Analyzing the Next-Generation Catalog
Andrew American Library Association
American Library Association

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Animal Shenanigans
Rob Reid
American Library Association, 2015

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Anniversaries and Holidays
Bernard Trawicky
American Library Association, 2000

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Annotated Book Lists Teen Reader
The Best from the Experts at YALSA-BK
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2011

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Anonymity
Alison Macrina
American Library Association, 2019

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Answering Teens' Tough Questions
mk Eagle
American Library Association, 2012

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Answers to the Health Questions People Ask in Libraries
A Medical Library Association Guide
American Library Association
American Library Association, 2008

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Archival and Special Collections Facilities
Guidelines for Archivists, Librarians, Architects, and Engineers
Michele F. Pacifico
American Library Association, 2010

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Archival Values
Essays in Honor of Mark A. Greene
Christine Weideman
American Library Association, 2019

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Archives & Archivists in the Information Age
Richard J. Cox
American Library Association, 2005

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Archives Alive
Expanding Engagement with Public Library Archives and Special Collections
Diantha Dow Schull
American Library Association, 2015

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Archives in Libraries
What Librarians and Archivists Need to Know to Work Together
Megan Sniffin-Marinoff
American Library Association, 2017

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Archives Power
Randall C. Jimerson
American Library Association, 2009

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Arranging and Describing Archives and Manuscripts
Dennis Meissner
American Library Association, 2019

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Artsy Toddler Storytimes
A Year's Worth of Ready-To-Go Programming
Carol Garnett Hopkins
American Library Association, 2013

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Ask, Listen, Empower
Grounding Your Library Work in Community Engagement
Sarah Ostman and Mary Davis Fournier
American Library Association, 2020

Foreword by Tracie D. Hall

Community engagement isn’t simply an important component of a successful library—it’s the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initiative rests. Working collaboratively with community members—be they library customers, residents, faculty, students or partner organizations— ensures that the library works, period. This important resource from ALA’s Public Programs Office (PPO) provides targeted guidance on how libraries can effectively engage with the public to address a range of issues for the betterment of their community, whether it is a city, neighborhood, campus, or something else. Featuring contributions by leaders active in library-led community engagement, it’s designed to be equally useful as a teaching text for LIS students and a go-to handbook for current programming, adult services, and outreach library staff. Balancing practical tools with case studies and stories from field, this collection explores such key topics as

  • why libraries belong in the community engagement realm;
  • getting the support of board and staff;
  • how to understand your community;
  • the ethics and challenges of engaging often unreached segments of the community;
  • identifying and building engaged partnerships;
  • collections and community engagement;
  • engaged programming; and
  • outcome measurement.
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Assessing Liaison Librarians
Documenting Impact For
Daniel Mack
American Library Association, 2014

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Assessing Service Quality
Satisfying the Expectations of Library Customers
Peter Hernon
American Library Association, 2015

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Assessing Service Quality
Satisfying the Expectations of Library Customers
American Library Association
American Library Association, 1998

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Assessment Strategies in Technical Services
Kimberley A. Edwards
American Library Association, 2019

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Assistive Technologies in the Library
Barbara T. Mates
American Library Association, 2011

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Audiobooks for Youth
A Practical Guide to Sound Literature
Mary Burkey
American Library Association, 2012


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