The all-in-one resource explores the many services and resources provided by public libraries to close the digital divide and create more digitally inclusive communities, supporting readers in their own efforts.  

This book is essential reading for any librarian seeking to support homeless library users and transform their library into an inclusive and welcoming space.

This hands-on resource shows library workers how to de-escalate difficult situations safely and effectively.

Librarians and educators will find this ready-to-use programming book a powerful time-saving tool for presenting sustainability-themed events, discussions, community service opportunities, and much more.

Offering a wealth of inspiring and practical ideas and activities, this is essential reading for health and social care professionals, health service managers and information professionals and librarians working in clinical settings.

"Each chapter offers practical tools, including examples of effective programs and discussion questions ideal for professional learning networks, making it a valuable blueprint for fostering inclusivity.”
— Choice

This book demonstrates the ways in which cultivating a sense of play in library work fosters flexibility, creativity, innovation, teamwork, and increased patron and community engagement.

"Pleasurable and satisfying ... Highly recommended as a guidebook for librarians and information professionals."
— Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists News

"This workbook offers a timely, useful guide to get staff in all kinds of libraries started in using a trauma-informed approach to deal with challenging behaviors.”
— Booklist

"A time-saving and relevant programming sourcebook; highly recommended for any library seeking to revitalize its programs and services."
— Library Journal (starred review)

"Vincent’s book has [power] as a conversation starter and foundational text to further continue moving the library and information sector to be a force of emancipation and social justice."
— Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

"The combination of expert advice, personal stories, and practical recommendations ensures that this book will be a valuable resource for years to come."
— Technical Services Quarterly 

Taking action to create a dementia-friendly library can initially feel like a massive undertaking, but small changes can make a big difference.

"The principles of creativity that Lotts underscores will resonate with any audience ... This book is recommended as a starting place for librarians who seek to offer more engaging programs."
— Law Library Journal

Klipper and Banks, two librarians with a long-standing focus on inclusivity, combine research-based theory and an introduction to best practices with details on how to replicate field-tested programs for adults with developmental disabilities (DD). 

This book guides libraries towards providing programs and activities that help their users expand these life skills and accomplish their goals.

"[This book] unequivocally achieves its purpose of providing guidance, best practices, and examples of successful library services for autistic children and youth to public and school librarians and library staff."
— The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion

"[This is] a useful collection of ideas for libraries." — Library Journal

"Thoughtful and highly useful ... This is a worthy source of ideas for any librarian serving Spanish-speaking populations.” — REFORMA

From educating students about misinformation and wellbeing, to introducing young readers to non-fiction and poetry, this straightforward and highly effective guide is an essential resource for school librarians and teachers.

"Given the increasing need for mental health support for all ages of children, this collection of essays is timely and useful."
— Choice