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Supervision and management: an introduction for support staff

by Marie Keen Shaw and Hali R. Keeler

This book will help Library Support Staff (LSS) understand, support, and apply the basic principles of library supervision and management in their work on the […]

Representing the rainbow in young adult literature: LGBTQ+ content since 1969

by Christine A. Jenkins and Michael Cart

Discussions of gender and sexuality have become part of mainstream conversations and are reflected in the work of more and more writers of fiction, particularly […]

Public library administration transformed: developing the organization and empowering users

by Karen Starr and Patrick Ragains

Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units of local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, […]

LGBTQAI+ books for children and teens: providing a window for all

by Christina Dorr and Liz Deskins; foreword by Jamie Campbell Naidoo

There is a rich and varied body of literature for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/allied and intersexed young people, which can function as a […]

Game changer!: book access for all kids by Donalyn Miller & Colby Sharp

by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp

Literacy advocates with a deep passion for books bestselling author Donalyn Miller and 5th grade teacher Colby Sharp showcase the power of children s access […]

The complete guide to RFPs for libraries

by Frances C. Wilkinson and Sever Bordeianu; foreword by Katina Strauch

This comprehensive book covers the philosophy behind RFPs to prime readers to understand how to most effectively write them and provides instruction on navigating the […]

Communication and teamwork: an introduction for support staff

by Hali R. Keeler and Marie Keen Shaw

Communication and Teamwork: An Introduction for Support Staff contains essential strategies about interpersonal relations, customer service, teamwork, and communication. Using this handbook as a guide, […]

Assessing library space for learning

by Susan E. Montgomery

With the surge in electronic access to the library’s resources, there has been an ongoing discussion about the need for a physical library building. On […]

Silenced in the library: banned books in America

by Zeke Jarvis

Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in “the land of the free.” This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and […]

Academic libraries and the academy: strategies and approaches to demonstrate your value, impact, and return on investment

by Marwin Britto and Kirsten Kinsley

Academic Libraries and the Academy is a thorough collection of best practices, lessons learned, approaches, and strategies of how librarians, library professionals, and others in […]