Gift Books
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Presenting a systematic philosophical framework for thinking critically about knowledge, information, and one’s own quest for what matters in life, this book serves as a fun and irreverent guide for sound-decision making in action.
"Quaratiello’s clear explanations of searching and evaluating should serve students for years to come."
— Library Journal
This book engages archivists and devotees of science fiction alike by exploring common tropes within the genre—and common assumptions in the archival profession—and providing context. Presenting a book that can serve as a teaching text, readers’ advisory guide, and thought-provoking page turner, the authors
- explore dozens of novels, short stories, movies, and TV series (particularly Doctor Who), spotlighting different science fictional approaches to writing about time travel while pointing out how archives and archivists are represented in different time travel stories;
- examine how various cultures and societies view and understand time differently, using works such as Octavia Butler’s Kindred, Toshikazo Kawaguchi’s Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and Rivers Solomon’s An Unkindness of Ghosts to show how differences in temporal perception affect the presentation of time travel in their works;
- look at stereotypes, outdated views, and biases depicted within time travel depictions of archives, comparing these portrayals with real-world archives and historical records;
- discuss ways in which understanding time travel fiction can help archivists improve their relationships with the public and encourage more accurate fictional depictions of their work; and
- connect the concepts in their book to cultural heritage practices that encourage critical thinking about archivists' roles in documenting our times.
Plant a whole lot of joy at your library using this little book’s fun and inventive ideas!
You’ll find quotes from authors such as Celeste Ng, Suheir Hammad, Azar Nafisi, Junot Díaz, and Ta-Nehisi Coates; entertainers like Ziggy Marley and Stephen Colbert; and leaders such as Malala Yousafzai—all highlighting the impact of libraries and librarians.
This powerful work of archival storytelling will inspire readers both inside and outside of the library field.
"No matter your management style or where you sit on the management org chart, this gift of managerial wisdom is a keeper."
— Booklist
Get your creative juices flowing with this collection of witty and thought-provoking writing prompts specifically for library lovers.
"Library science students, as well as information professionals seeking encouragement and motivation, will benefit from Stephens's stirring work."
— Library Journal (starred review)
"This work will assist all librarians in all types of libraries to reflect on their own framework for recognizing and redressing power imbalances in order to work toward providing full and inclusive library services to each and every one of their patrons."
— Journal of Hospital Librarianship
Hakala-Ausperk offers up a DIY-style program for revisiting personal values, understanding your options, identifying skill gaps, and creating plans for growth.
"A time-saving and relevant programming sourcebook; highly recommended for any library seeking to revitalize its programs and services."
— Library Journal (starred review)
