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{"id":4829312942150,"title":"Faculty-Librarian Collaborations: Integrating the Information Literacy Framework into Disciplinary Courses","handle":"faculty-librarian-collaborations-integrating-the-information-literacy-framework-into-disciplinary-courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education is a valuable tool for librarians working with faculty in developing curriculum that integrates information literacy into the disciplines. Faculty-Librarian Collaborations collects chapters, case studies, and lesson plans detailing why these collaborations are important, how to develop and execute them, specific lesson plans, and ideas for assessing their effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Number: 9780838948521\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ACRL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 238\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\" Height: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP Categories: A, I, P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable Formats: eBook\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-01-20T12:03:42-05:00","created_at":"2021-01-20T12:03:40-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":9000,"price_min":9000,"price_max":9000,"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":32273076289606,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Faculty-Librarian Collaborations: Integrating the Information Literacy Framework into Disciplinary Courses","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838948521","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/stopel_etal300.jpg?v=1611162221"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/stopel_etal300.jpg?v=1611162221","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6922991370310,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.67,"height":100,"width":67,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/stopel_etal300.jpg?v=1611162221"},"aspect_ratio":0.67,"height":100,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/stopel_etal300.jpg?v=1611162221","width":67}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education is a valuable tool for librarians working with faculty in developing curriculum that integrates information literacy into the disciplines. Faculty-Librarian Collaborations collects chapters, case studies, and lesson plans detailing why these collaborations are important, how to develop and execute them, specific lesson plans, and ideas for assessing their effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Number: 9780838948521\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ACRL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 238\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\" Height: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP Categories: A, I, P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable Formats: eBook\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4824210833478,"title":"Ask, Listen, Empower: Grounding Your Library Work in Community Engagement","handle":"ask-listen-empower-grounding-your-library-work-in-community-engagement","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommunity engagement isn’t simply an important component of a successful library—it’s the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initiative rests. Working collaboratively with community members—be they library customers, residents, faculty, students or partner organizations— ensures that the library works, period. This important resource from ALA’s Public Programs Office (PPO) provides targeted guidance on how libraries can effectively engage with the public to address a range of issues for the betterment of their community, whether it is a city, neighborhood, campus, or something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished: 2020 \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-01-16T18:58:32-05:00","created_at":"2021-01-16T18:58:31-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":6500,"price_min":6500,"price_max":6500,"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":32267754012742,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Ask, Listen, Empower: Grounding Your Library Work in Community Engagement","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":6500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838947401","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/PPO-AskListen_c1_300_0.jpg?v=1610841518"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/PPO-AskListen_c1_300_0.jpg?v=1610841518","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6911265964102,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":100,"width":70,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/PPO-AskListen_c1_300_0.jpg?v=1610841518"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":100,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/PPO-AskListen_c1_300_0.jpg?v=1610841518","width":70}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eCommunity engagement isn’t simply an important component of a successful library—it’s the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initiative rests. Working collaboratively with community members—be they library customers, residents, faculty, students or partner organizations— ensures that the library works, period. This important resource from ALA’s Public Programs Office (PPO) provides targeted guidance on how libraries can effectively engage with the public to address a range of issues for the betterment of their community, whether it is a city, neighborhood, campus, or something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished: 2020 \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4824209686598,"title":"Gather ‘Round the Table: Food Literacy Programs, Resources, and Ideas for Libraries","handle":"gather-round-the-table-food-literacy-programs-resources-and-ideas-for-libraries","description":"Food is more than just a basic human need—learning about it and enjoying it can be important social activities. With ties to information needs, social justice, and the maker movement, food literacy initiatives are a natural fit for libraries. And, as this book demonstrates, efforts can extend far beyond a hearty collection of cookbooks in the stacks. Food programming such as cooking can be an important tool in helping English language learners discover a practical use for a new language, as well as providing opportunities for socialization and conversation. It can be used to help GED seekers practice basic math. And, playing with food can be a sensory-integrative way to help new parents and their babies learn about healthy food choices. ","published_at":"2021-01-16T18:56:57-05:00","created_at":"2021-01-16T18:56:56-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":7500,"price_min":7500,"price_max":7500,"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":32267753914438,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Gather ‘Round the Table: Food Literacy Programs, Resources, and Ideas for Libraries","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":7500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838946299","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Dodge_300_0.jpg?v=1610841419"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Dodge_300_0.jpg?v=1610841419","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6911265767494,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":100,"width":70,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Dodge_300_0.jpg?v=1610841418"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":100,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Dodge_300_0.jpg?v=1610841418","width":70}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"Food is more than just a basic human need—learning about it and enjoying it can be important social activities. With ties to information needs, social justice, and the maker movement, food literacy initiatives are a natural fit for libraries. And, as this book demonstrates, efforts can extend far beyond a hearty collection of cookbooks in the stacks. Food programming such as cooking can be an important tool in helping English language learners discover a practical use for a new language, as well as providing opportunities for socialization and conversation. It can be used to help GED seekers practice basic math. And, playing with food can be a sensory-integrative way to help new parents and their babies learn about healthy food choices. "}

{"id":4824208408646,"title":"Student Wellness and Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Activities for Promoting Health and Success","handle":"student-wellness-and-academic-libraries-case-studies-and-activities-for-promoting-health-and-success-1","description":"Postsecondary institutions are high stress environments for many students: Undergraduates may be living on their own for the first time, coping with demanding academic requirements, and experimenting with drugs, alcohol, and new social relationships and identities. Advanced degree students tend to have a high level of job insecurity and are also more likely than other students to be juggling family obligations on top of their studies, research, and teaching. Mental health disorders have their peak onset during the university and college years, and severe anxiety is on the rise.","published_at":"2021-01-16T18:54:18-05:00","created_at":"2021-01-16T18:54:16-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":10800,"price_min":10800,"price_max":10800,"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":32267753193542,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Student Wellness and Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Activities for Promoting Health and Success","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":10800,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838948644","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/HolderLannon300_0_f4287bab-209e-479c-9510-d824d02d9658.jpg?v=1610841259"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/HolderLannon300_0_f4287bab-209e-479c-9510-d824d02d9658.jpg?v=1610841259","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6911265341510,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":100,"width":70,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/HolderLannon300_0_f4287bab-209e-479c-9510-d824d02d9658.jpg?v=1610841259"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":100,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/HolderLannon300_0_f4287bab-209e-479c-9510-d824d02d9658.jpg?v=1610841259","width":70}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"Postsecondary institutions are high stress environments for many students: Undergraduates may be living on their own for the first time, coping with demanding academic requirements, and experimenting with drugs, alcohol, and new social relationships and identities. Advanced degree students tend to have a high level of job insecurity and are also more likely than other students to be juggling family obligations on top of their studies, research, and teaching. Mental health disorders have their peak onset during the university and college years, and severe anxiety is on the rise."}

{"id":4789325758534,"title":"The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2020 Edition","handle":"the-newbery-and-caldecott-awards-a-guide-to-the-medal-and-honor-books-2020-edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/association-library-service-children-alsc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/association-library-service-children-alsc\"\u003eAssociation for Library Service to Children (ALSC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis annual favorite, newly updated to include the 2020 award and honor books, gathers the books deemed most distinguished in American children's literature and illustration since the inception of the renowned prizes. A trusted guidebook for quick reference and collection development, it’s also a useful resource for curriculum links and readers' advisory. With an easy-to-use streamlined look and format, the 2020 guide features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new interview with two-time Newbery medal winner Lois Lowry;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplanations of criteria used to select the winners;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetails regarding the media used to create the artwork in Caldecott-winning titles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand updated bibliographic citations and indexes for the award winners. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource for locating information about the best in children's books is invaluable for children’s services librarians, educators, and everyone else who cherishes quality literature and illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP Categories: \u003cspan class=\"odd field-item first\"\u003eA,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"even field-item\"\u003eC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"odd field-item last\"\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-16T14:13:48-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-16T14:13:47-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":4600,"price_min":4600,"price_max":4600,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32240953491526,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2020 Edition","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":4600,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838947456","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Newbery2020_300_1.jpg?v=1608146029"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Newbery2020_300_1.jpg?v=1608146029","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6848961511494,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Newbery2020_300_1.jpg?v=1608146029"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Newbery2020_300_1.jpg?v=1608146029","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e Author:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/association-library-service-children-alsc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/association-library-service-children-alsc\"\u003eAssociation for Library Service to Children (ALSC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis annual favorite, newly updated to include the 2020 award and honor books, gathers the books deemed most distinguished in American children's literature and illustration since the inception of the renowned prizes. A trusted guidebook for quick reference and collection development, it’s also a useful resource for curriculum links and readers' advisory. With an easy-to-use streamlined look and format, the 2020 guide features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new interview with two-time Newbery medal winner Lois Lowry;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplanations of criteria used to select the winners;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetails regarding the media used to create the artwork in Caldecott-winning titles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand updated bibliographic citations and indexes for the award winners. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource for locating information about the best in children's books is invaluable for children’s services librarians, educators, and everyone else who cherishes quality literature and illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP Categories: \u003cspan class=\"odd field-item first\"\u003eA,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"even field-item\"\u003eC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"odd field-item last\"\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}

{"id":4789323464774,"title":"Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library’s Future in an Uncertain World","handle":"sustainable-thinking-ensuring-your-library-s-future-in-an-uncertain-world","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/rebekkah-smith-aldrich\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/rebekkah-smith-aldrich\"\u003eRebekkah Smith Aldrich\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow\u003cspan\u003e we talk about what we do is just as important as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewhat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we do, and in communicating the value of libraries to our society what our profession needs is confidence, determination, and the will to succeed. In this inspiring and pragmatic new book, Aldrich shows that the first step towards a sustainable library is sustainable thinking: a determined yet realistic attitude that will help your library spot opportunities for institutional advancement, advocate for and safeguard operating funds, and generate intense loyalty from the communities you serve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book will show you how to harness sustainable thinking to move forward with confidence into the unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\"Height: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP Categories: \u003cspan class=\"odd field-item first\"\u003eA,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"even field-item\"\u003eC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"odd field-item\"\u003eI,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"even field-item last\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-16T14:09:49-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-16T14:09:48-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":6999,"price_min":6999,"price_max":6999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32240952311878,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library’s Future in an Uncertain World","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":6999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838916889","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Aldrich_SustainableTh_300_0.jpg?v=1608145790"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Aldrich_SustainableTh_300_0.jpg?v=1608145790","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6848959905862,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.67,"height":100,"width":67,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Aldrich_SustainableTh_300_0.jpg?v=1608145790"},"aspect_ratio":0.67,"height":100,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Aldrich_SustainableTh_300_0.jpg?v=1608145790","width":67}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/rebekkah-smith-aldrich\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/rebekkah-smith-aldrich\"\u003eRebekkah Smith Aldrich\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow\u003cspan\u003e we talk about what we do is just as important as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewhat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we do, and in communicating the value of libraries to our society what our profession needs is confidence, determination, and the will to succeed. In this inspiring and pragmatic new book, Aldrich shows that the first step towards a sustainable library is sustainable thinking: a determined yet realistic attitude that will help your library spot opportunities for institutional advancement, advocate for and safeguard operating funds, and generate intense loyalty from the communities you serve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book will show you how to harness sustainable thinking to move forward with confidence into the unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\"Height: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP Categories: \u003cspan class=\"odd field-item first\"\u003eA,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"even field-item\"\u003eC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"odd field-item\"\u003eI,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"even field-item last\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}

{"id":4788710604870,"title":"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action: Planning, Leadership, and Programming","handle":"diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-action-planning-leadership-and-programming","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17063\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17063\"\u003eChristine Bombaro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll too often, in a hurried attempt to “catch up,” diversity training can create division among staff or place undue burdens on a handful of employees. Instead, academic libraries need approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that position these priorities as ongoing institutional and professional goals. This book’s model programs will help academic libraries do exactly that, sharing a variety of initiatives that possess clear goals, demonstrable outcomes, and reproducible strategies. Librarians, administrators, and directors will all benefit from the programs detailed inside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-book-isbn field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 978083894759-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-publisher field-type-entityreference field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-book-pages field-type-number-integer field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages: 208\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-15T20:26:53-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-15T20:26:03-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":7499,"price_min":7499,"price_max":7499,"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":32240246030406,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action: Planning, Leadership, and Programming","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":7499,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9780838947593","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bombaro_300_1.jpg?v=1608081966"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bombaro_300_1.jpg?v=1608081966","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6847362433094,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bombaro_300_1.jpg?v=1608081966"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bombaro_300_1.jpg?v=1608081966","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17063\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17063\"\u003eChristine Bombaro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll too often, in a hurried attempt to “catch up,” diversity training can create division among staff or place undue burdens on a handful of employees. Instead, academic libraries need approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that position these priorities as ongoing institutional and professional goals. This book’s model programs will help academic libraries do exactly that, sharing a variety of initiatives that possess clear goals, demonstrable outcomes, and reproducible strategies. Librarians, administrators, and directors will all benefit from the programs detailed inside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-book-isbn field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 978083894759-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-product-publisher field-type-entityreference field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-book-pages field-type-number-integer field-label-inline clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages: 208\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":4788709032006,"title":"Young Activists and the Public Library: Facilitating Democracy","handle":"young-activists-and-the-public-library-facilitating-democracy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/virginia-walter\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/virginia-walter\"\u003eVirginia A. Walter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssisted by social media and other digital tools, today’s children and teens are energetic and active participants in a host of social causes, from climate change and gun control to voting rights and racial equity. Public libraries can facilitate their activism by providing trustworthy information and creating opportunities for young people to develop leadership and participation skills. A past president of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), in this book Walter demonstrates how libraries can foster greater civic literacy and civic engagement in young patrons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-group-easy-responsive-tabs-processed\" id=\"group-book-details-node-book-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"resp-tabs-container group-book-details field-group-htabs col-md-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab_item-0\" class=\"resp-tab-content resp-tab-content-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows how public libraries can facilitate democracy by empowering the passionate activism of today’s children and teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-15T20:22:47-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-15T20:22:45-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions"],"price":6650,"price_min":6650,"price_max":6650,"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":32240244129862,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Young Activists and the Public Library: Facilitating Democracy","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":6650,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9780838947388","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Walter_YoungActivists_300_1.jpg?v=1608081767"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Walter_YoungActivists_300_1.jpg?v=1608081767","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6847359909958,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Walter_YoungActivists_300_1.jpg?v=1608081767"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Walter_YoungActivists_300_1.jpg?v=1608081767","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/virginia-walter\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/virginia-walter\"\u003eVirginia A. Walter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssisted by social media and other digital tools, today’s children and teens are energetic and active participants in a host of social causes, from climate change and gun control to voting rights and racial equity. Public libraries can facilitate their activism by providing trustworthy information and creating opportunities for young people to develop leadership and participation skills. A past president of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), in this book Walter demonstrates how libraries can foster greater civic literacy and civic engagement in young patrons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-group-easy-responsive-tabs-processed\" id=\"group-book-details-node-book-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"resp-tabs-container group-book-details field-group-htabs col-md-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab_item-0\" class=\"resp-tab-content resp-tab-content-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows how public libraries can facilitate democracy by empowering the passionate activism of today’s children and teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":4788702969926,"title":"Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A Leadership Guide for School Librarians, Fourth Edition","handle":"enhancing-teaching-and-learning-a-leadership-guide-for-school-librarians-fourth-edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/jean-donham\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/jean-donham\"\u003eJean Donham\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/chelsea-sims\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/chelsea-sims\"\u003eChelsea Sims\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid change calls for informed leadership. The goal of Donham’s text has always been to help school library professionals make a difference in the educational experience and academic attainment of students in their schools. With the addition of new co-author Sims, a junior high school librarian, this newly revised fourth edition rises to the challenge with updates and enhancements that confirm its value as an important resource for both LIS students and current school librarians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflecting changes—professional, theoretical, legal, and political—in both the library field and education, this new edition of a groundbreaking school library text will equip readers to be leaders at their schools and in their communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-15T20:09:46-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-15T20:09:30-05:00","vendor":"ALA Neal-Schuman","type":"Book","tags":["ABC-Clio","Collection_ComingSoon","Publisher_ALA Editions","Publisher_ALA Graphics"],"price":5850,"price_min":5850,"price_max":5850,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32240239050822,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A Leadership Guide for School Librarians, Fourth Edition","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":5850,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838947173","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/donham4ed_300_1.jpg?v=1608080971"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/donham4ed_300_1.jpg?v=1608080971","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6847354896454,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":300,"width":210,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/donham4ed_300_1.jpg?v=1608080971"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/donham4ed_300_1.jpg?v=1608080971","width":210}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/jean-donham\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/jean-donham\"\u003eJean Donham\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/chelsea-sims\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/chelsea-sims\"\u003eChelsea Sims\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid change calls for informed leadership. The goal of Donham’s text has always been to help school library professionals make a difference in the educational experience and academic attainment of students in their schools. With the addition of new co-author Sims, a junior high school librarian, this newly revised fourth edition rises to the challenge with updates and enhancements that confirm its value as an important resource for both LIS students and current school librarians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflecting changes—professional, theoretical, legal, and political—in both the library field and education, this new edition of a groundbreaking school library text will equip readers to be leaders at their schools and in their communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4788698218566,"title":"The Library Workplace Idea Book: Proactive Steps for Positive Change","handle":"the-library-workplace-idea-book-proactive-steps-for-positive-change-1","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/heather-l%C2%A0seibert\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/heather-l%C2%A0seibert\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeather L. Seibert\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda%C2%A0vinogradov\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda%C2%A0vinogradov\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmanda Vinogradov\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda-h%C2%A0mclellan\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda-h%C2%A0mclellan\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmanda H. McLellan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day you strive to ensure that the library is working for its users—but how is it working for you? And what can we all do to make the library an inclusive and positive workplace? Offering both case studies and personal narratives, this idea book draws on contributions from librarians and library workers at a variety of institutions across the country. Ready to inspire self-advocacy and action for a better library workplace, this collection’s real-world examples include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea model library code of conduct; practical steps for gender inclusion, from ILS usernames and job ad language to signage for gender-neutral restrooms;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow library workers navigated oversight committees and adapted spaces to create lactation accommodations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emethods for encouraging conversations around diversity; using dialog to address conflict in white employees’ conversations about race, including insights from a librarian of color who recounts his library’s diversity training day;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eways to make ergonomic changes to your workplace to ease chronic pain or discomfort;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efavorite yoga YouTube channels and websites for lunch-break yoga; brightening up the library with low-maintenance plants identified by NASA for their air-purifying characteristics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidance on identify bullying in the workplace, with advice on how to handle it;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epositive changes in the recruitment and interview process that can reduce turnover of student library employees. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antidote to low morale and high turnover starts with mindfulness and self-care, and this resource presents myriad proactive and positive ideas for making libraries a fulfilling workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-15T20:04:41-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-15T20:04:40-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["ABC-Clio","Publisher_ALA Editions","Publisher_ALA Graphics"],"price":9200,"price_min":9200,"price_max":9200,"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":32240234627142,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Library Workplace Idea Book: Proactive Steps for Positive Change","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9200,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838946459","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Seibert_300_1.jpg?v=1608080812"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Seibert_300_1.jpg?v=1608080812","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6847350669382,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Seibert_300_1.jpg?v=1608080812"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Seibert_300_1.jpg?v=1608080812","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/heather-l%C2%A0seibert\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/heather-l%C2%A0seibert\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeather L. Seibert\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda%C2%A0vinogradov\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda%C2%A0vinogradov\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmanda Vinogradov\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda-h%C2%A0mclellan\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/amanda-h%C2%A0mclellan\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmanda H. McLellan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day you strive to ensure that the library is working for its users—but how is it working for you? And what can we all do to make the library an inclusive and positive workplace? Offering both case studies and personal narratives, this idea book draws on contributions from librarians and library workers at a variety of institutions across the country. Ready to inspire self-advocacy and action for a better library workplace, this collection’s real-world examples include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea model library code of conduct; practical steps for gender inclusion, from ILS usernames and job ad language to signage for gender-neutral restrooms;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow library workers navigated oversight committees and adapted spaces to create lactation accommodations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emethods for encouraging conversations around diversity; using dialog to address conflict in white employees’ conversations about race, including insights from a librarian of color who recounts his library’s diversity training day;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eways to make ergonomic changes to your workplace to ease chronic pain or discomfort;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efavorite yoga YouTube channels and websites for lunch-break yoga; brightening up the library with low-maintenance plants identified by NASA for their air-purifying characteristics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidance on identify bullying in the workplace, with advice on how to handle it;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epositive changes in the recruitment and interview process that can reduce turnover of student library employees. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antidote to low morale and high turnover starts with mindfulness and self-care, and this resource presents myriad proactive and positive ideas for making libraries a fulfilling workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4788696285254,"title":"A Trauma-Informed Approach to Library Services","handle":"a-trauma-informed-approach-to-library-services","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17098\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17098\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRebecca Tolley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are only now coming to terms with how common trauma really is; a landmark Kaiser study that surveyed patients receiving physicals found that almost two-thirds had experienced at least one form of abuse, neglect, or other trauma as a child. Though originating in the fields of health and social services, trauma-informed care is a framework that holds great promise for application to library work. Empathetic service, positive patron encounters, and a more trusting workplace are only a few of the benefits that this approach offers. In this important book Tolley, experienced in both academic and public libraries, puts these ideas into the library context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibrary administrators, directors, and reference and user services staff will all benefit from learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe six key principles of trauma-informed care; characteristics of a trusting and transparent library organization, plus discussion questions to promote a sense of psychological safety among library workers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow certain language and labels can undermine mutuality, with suggested phrases that will help library staff demonstrate neutrality to patron ideas and views during information requests;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelivery models that empower patrons; advice on balancing free speech on campus with students’ need for safety;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow proper furniture arrangement can help people suffering from PTSD feel safe; guidance on creating safe zones for LGBTQIA+ children, teens, and adults;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eself-assessment tools to support change toward trauma-responsive library services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the trauma-informed approach outlined in this book, libraries can ensure they are empathetic community hubs where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-15T20:01:23-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-15T20:01:22-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"","tags":["ABC-Clio","Publisher_ALA Editions","Publisher_ALA Graphics"],"price":8400,"price_min":8400,"price_max":8400,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32240229515334,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"A Trauma-Informed Approach to Library Services","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":8400,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838919811","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838919811_rgb_1.jpg?v=1608080528"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838919811_rgb_1.jpg?v=1608080528","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6847344508998,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":2700,"width":1800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838919811_rgb_1.jpg?v=1608080528"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":2700,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838919811_rgb_1.jpg?v=1608080528","width":1800}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17098\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/node\/17098\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRebecca Tolley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are only now coming to terms with how common trauma really is; a landmark Kaiser study that surveyed patients receiving physicals found that almost two-thirds had experienced at least one form of abuse, neglect, or other trauma as a child. Though originating in the fields of health and social services, trauma-informed care is a framework that holds great promise for application to library work. Empathetic service, positive patron encounters, and a more trusting workplace are only a few of the benefits that this approach offers. In this important book Tolley, experienced in both academic and public libraries, puts these ideas into the library context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibrary administrators, directors, and reference and user services staff will all benefit from learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe six key principles of trauma-informed care; characteristics of a trusting and transparent library organization, plus discussion questions to promote a sense of psychological safety among library workers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow certain language and labels can undermine mutuality, with suggested phrases that will help library staff demonstrate neutrality to patron ideas and views during information requests;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelivery models that empower patrons; advice on balancing free speech on campus with students’ need for safety;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow proper furniture arrangement can help people suffering from PTSD feel safe; guidance on creating safe zones for LGBTQIA+ children, teens, and adults;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eself-assessment tools to support change toward trauma-responsive library services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the trauma-informed approach outlined in this book, libraries can ensure they are empathetic community hubs where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4788691009606,"title":"Libraryland: It's All about the Story","handle":"libraryland-its-all-about-the-story","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ben-bizzle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ben-bizzle\"\u003eBen Bizzle\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/sue-considine\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/sue-considine\"\u003eSue Considine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibraries are community connectors, places where people come together, think together, and learn together. Libraries support and nurture strong, resilient communities. Day in and day out, the library workers at these institutions are doing much more than ensuring equal and equitable access to information; and their impact stretches far beyond the books, programs, and services they facilitate. Featuring contributions from such library leaders as Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, the late Nicolette Sosulski, and Erica Freudenberger, this collection of inspiring first-hand stories from across libraryland spotlights the countless ways in which library staff are making a difference for their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-15T19:53:25-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-15T19:53:24-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions","Publisher_ALA Graphics"],"price":6999,"price_min":6999,"price_max":6999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32240223256646,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Libraryland: It's All about the Story","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":6999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780838947432","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bizzle_Story_300_1.jpg?v=1608080008"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bizzle_Story_300_1.jpg?v=1608080008","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6847339724870,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bizzle_Story_300_1.jpg?v=1608080008"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Bizzle_Story_300_1.jpg?v=1608080008","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ben-bizzle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ben-bizzle\"\u003eBen Bizzle\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/sue-considine\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/sue-considine\"\u003eSue Considine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibraries are community connectors, places where people come together, think together, and learn together. Libraries support and nurture strong, resilient communities. Day in and day out, the library workers at these institutions are doing much more than ensuring equal and equitable access to information; and their impact stretches far beyond the books, programs, and services they facilitate. Featuring contributions from such library leaders as Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, the late Nicolette Sosulski, and Erica Freudenberger, this collection of inspiring first-hand stories from across libraryland spotlights the countless ways in which library staff are making a difference for their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e"}