Textbooks | Librarianship | Information Studies
From this incisive guidebook, readers at any level of experience, from LIS students to seasoned professionals, will learn the fundamentals of marshaling data in ethical ways for library advocacy, social justice, and inclusivity.
At once a reappraisal of the centrality of women within libraries and a call to arms for their acknowledgement, this is an urgent, inspiring, and essential book for all LIS professionals.
This primer helps to demystify scientific teaching and research processes for LIS students and current academic librarians alike.
This handbook will equip readers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for organizing and maintaining a union at their library. Peppered throughout by illuminating stories from successful library union leaders and members, this book
- discusses why library workers need unions and explores some of the benefits that a collective bargaining agreement can assure, such as job security, increased salaries, codification of the rules for overtime pay and time off, and protection from harassment by patrons;
- explains why a contract won't limit employees' autonomy;
- walks readers through how to launch a union drive, including the basics of talking with co-workers, combating apathy and fear, and running a campaign;
- offers an overview of the steps involved in building a new union, from forming an organizing committee to getting recognition and setting up a governance structure;
- sketches out the key issues relating to contracts, the details of bargaining and negotiation, and arbitration;
- lays out approaches and strategies for dealing with supervisors and administrators in the context of your union work, including effective communication between labor and management, contract enforcement, and handling bad behavior such as unfair labor practices and retaliation;
- gives advice on pursuing changes in your workplace in a right-to-work state;
- explores the constructive roles that bosses can play to support the union efforts of the workers who organize them; and
- provides an Action Plan at the end of each chapter with suggested readings, questions for reflection, and activities designed to help deepen your knowledge, broaden your network, and practice important skills.
Whether you're new to supervision or already have experience, you will find that the topics covered here, along with examples from various libraries, provide an overview of the many tasks and responsibilities of a manager and supervisor.
This powerful work of archival storytelling will inspire readers both inside and outside of the library field.
A lifesaver for new library directors and a go-to resource for those already in the role, this comprehensive handbook presents a concise and approachable overview of managing and running a small public library.
Offering holistic coverage of the basics of records management, information governance, and data governance, this cutting-edge text also provides an overview of the evolution of technology and thinking in the field.
This definitive handbook covers every aspect of the public library, from its earliest history through its current incarnation on the cutting edge of the information environment.
These examples will serve as guideposts and inspiration for readers undertaking their own efforts.
Cooke's freshly updated text introduces readers to the contexts and situations that promote the development of empathy and build cultural competence.
The inspiring and informative histories in this volume chronicle library workers and users who strived towards making libraries more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
Using the trauma-informed approach outlined in this book, libraries can ensure they are empathetic community hubs where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and safe.
The second edition of this definitive text gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the subject, bringing it up-to-date with analysis of the changes in the information environment.
This text powerfully advocates for rethinking the intersections between librarianship and carceral systems, pointing the way towards different possibilities.
"Recommended for all library collections and librarians interested in contributing as volunteers to libraries and international librarianship." — ARBA
This practical guide is an essential read for librarians looking to learn more about how to decolonize their collection and library as a space.
Senior undergraduates and masters' level students of all information and library studies courses and practicing LIS professionals who need to better appreciate how IR systems are designed, implemented. and evaluated will find this a valuable reference.
The updated second edition of the AASL Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape.
Providing concrete guidance on integrating accessibility into all aspects of a library’s digital work, this book will serve as your one-stop guide to accessibility standards, processes, and best practices.
"A coherent and well-organized discussion of the various aspects of embedded librarianship."
— College & Research Libraries
This book will prove an ideal reference for librarians and anyone interested in fostering a culture of kindness and well-being in professional settings.
This is an ideal read for those teaching library and information science as well as practicing librarians or those working in information and communication fields.
LIS students and practitioners alike will find this top-to-bottom guide to collection development and management a must-have resource at every stage of their career.
Cooke’s important text, suitable for both graduate and undergraduate courses as well as current practitioners, outlines and examines the components of social justice that are most compelling and relevant for the library and information professions.
