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{"id":9624583180,"title":"Creating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library From Talk to Action","handle":"creating-a-culture-of-evaluation-taking-your-library-from-talk-to-action","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eedited by Bill Irwin and Kimberly Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780889690585\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e358 pages • 6 x 9 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read to not only create a new culture of evaluation that makes sense in the long term, but to understand how in the short term, we can all make better decisions for our communities.\" (Emilie Couture, Voices: Topics in Canadian Librarianship, 1.2.2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDeveloping a culture of evaluation is a necessary part of successfully demonstrating the value and impact that libraries have on their communities. \u003ci\u003eCreating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library from Talk to Action\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the importance of endorsing outcome-based evaluation at the administrative level and demonstrates how to implement and integrate evaluation practices on a practical level. The goal is to encourage the development and use of evaluation practices in library operations, thereby giving libraries the evidence they need to effectively demonstrate their economic, educational, cultural, and social value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","published_at":"2017-02-06T12:47:00-05:00","created_at":"2017-02-06T12:51:49-05:00","vendor":"OLA Press","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_OLA Press","Subject_Library Governance","Subject_Management \u0026 Administration","Subject_Public Libraries"],"price":3795,"price_min":3795,"price_max":3795,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":33823670156,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780889690585","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Creating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library From Talk to Action","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3795,"weight":594,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":527,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780889690585"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780889600585.png?v=1533237309"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780889600585.png?v=1533237309","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eedited by Bill Irwin and Kimberly Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780889690585\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e358 pages • 6 x 9 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read to not only create a new culture of evaluation that makes sense in the long term, but to understand how in the short term, we can all make better decisions for our communities.\" (Emilie Couture, Voices: Topics in Canadian Librarianship, 1.2.2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDeveloping a culture of evaluation is a necessary part of successfully demonstrating the value and impact that libraries have on their communities. \u003ci\u003eCreating a Culture of Evaluation: Taking Your Library from Talk to Action\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the importance of endorsing outcome-based evaluation at the administrative level and demonstrates how to implement and integrate evaluation practices on a practical level. The goal is to encourage the development and use of evaluation practices in library operations, thereby giving libraries the evidence they need to effectively demonstrate their economic, educational, cultural, and social value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e"}

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{"id":11051192268,"title":"Archives: Principles and Practices, 2\/e","handle":"archives-principles-and-practices-2-e","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura A. Millar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13: 9780838916063\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e304 pages • 6 x 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in clear language with lively examples, the book outlines fundamental archival principles and practices, introduces core concepts, and explains best practices to ensure that documentary materials are cared for as effectively as possible. 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{"id":11334150220,"title":"Fact or Fiction Bookmark","handle":"fact-or-fiction-bookmark","description":"\u003cp\u003e100 per pack • 2 x 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp users weed out fake news stories and promote critical thinking with this new bookmark identifying nine tips for evaluating information. With the proliferation of fake news today, these materials show ways users can examine social and news media more carefully to avoid hoaxes and misinformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to author Joanna M. Burkhardt, professor and head librarian at the University of Rhode Island (URI) branch libraries in Providence and Narragansett.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-14T16:11:17-04:00","created_at":"2017-07-14T16:14:52-04:00","vendor":"ALA Graphics","type":"Bookmark","tags":["Collection_Infographics","Product_Bookmarks","Publisher_ALA Graphics"],"price":1199,"price_min":1199,"price_max":1199,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42861635596,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"51821741","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Fact or Fiction Bookmark","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1199,"weight":300,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/fact_book.png?v=1535041027"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/fact_book.png?v=1535041027","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e100 per pack • 2 x 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp users weed out fake news stories and promote critical thinking with this new bookmark identifying nine tips for evaluating information. With the proliferation of fake news today, these materials show ways users can examine social and news media more carefully to avoid hoaxes and misinformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to author Joanna M. Burkhardt, professor and head librarian at the University of Rhode Island (URI) branch libraries in Providence and Narragansett.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":99159113753,"title":"The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone","handle":"the-librarians-guide-to-homelessness-an-empathy-driven-approach-to-solving-problems-preventing-conflict-and-serving-everyone","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyan J. 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In this book Dowd, executive director of a homeless shelter, spotlights best practices drawn from his own shelter’s policies and training materials. Filled with to-the-point guidance that will help front line public library staff and managers understand and serve this population better, this resource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes facts about homelessness every librarian should know;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edebunks widespread myths about these individuals, explaining how they see themselves, what issues they struggle with, and how libraries can shift towards supporting them;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshares de-escalation techniques like showing respect, ways to avoid making things personal, and using proper body language;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewalks readers through dealing with common issues like a sleeping patron, questionable hygiene, offensive behavior, and asking a patron to leave; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvises on how to provide backup to a colleague and when to call the police.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with real life stories that illustrate the effectiveness of Dowd’s approach, this one-of-a-kind guide will empower library staff to treat homeless individuals with dignity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-16T10:52:26-04:00","created_at":"2017-10-16T11:34:31-04:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions","Subject_Adult Programs \u0026 Services"],"price":7400,"price_min":7400,"price_max":7400,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":904992587801,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780838916261","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":7400,"weight":300,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-97,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Dowd_Ryan_300.jpg?v=1533237986"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Dowd_Ryan_300.jpg?v=1533237986","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyan J. Dowd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e208 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\" x 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomelessness is a perennial topic of concern at libraries. In fact, staff at public libraries interact with almost as many homeless individuals as staff at shelters do. Empathy and understanding, along with specific actionable advice that’s drawn from experience, makes all the difference in working with this group. In this book Dowd, executive director of a homeless shelter, spotlights best practices drawn from his own shelter’s policies and training materials. 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