New Books: July 2018
Corrections/Criminal Justice
Decarcerating America: from mass punishment to public health
Mass incarceration will end–there is an emerging consensus that we’ve been locking up too many people for too long. But with more than 2.2 million […]
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Chokehold: policing black men
Cops, politicians, and ordinary people are afraid of black men. The result is the Chokehold: laws and practices that treat every African American man like […]
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Blind injustice: a former prosecutor exposes the psychology and politics of wrongful convictions
In this unprecedented view from the trenches, prosecutor turned champion for the innocent Mark Godsey takes us inside the frailties of the human mind as […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
Broad band: the untold story of the women who made the Internet
The history of technology you probably know is one of men and machines, garages and riches, alpha nerds and brogrammers. But the little-known fact is […]
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Ask a manager: how to navigate clueless colleagues, lunch-stealing bosses, and the rest of your life at work
From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York magazine’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to navigating 200 difficult […]
Read MoreHistory
America and the Great War: a Library of Congress illustrated history
America and the Great War commemorates the centennial of that turning point in American history. Chronicling the United States in neutrality and in conflict, it […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
Working with library collections: an introduction for support staff
Working with Library Collections is written in clear language with practical examples of how performance can contribute to exemplary library service. It is aligned with […]
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Winning elections and influencing politicians for library funding
Funding for libraries cannot be left to chance. Librarians, library trustees and Friends groups must be willing to play the game, focusing on strategies that […]
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Big data shocks: an introduction to big data for librarians and information professionals
Big Data Shocks examines the roots of big data, the current climate and rising stars in this world. The book explores the issues raised by […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Grow wherever you work: straight talk to help with your toughest challenges
Powerful, unvarnished advice for growing through the work challenges all aspiring leaders face The business world is full of catchphrases: follow your passion; think positive; […]
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