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Book SynopsisIn a world that often questions the value of libraries and librarianship, this collection of reflective essays and future-focused research emphasizes the ways in which being an information professional continues to be a rewarding and vital profession.
Including sixteen chapters written by library practitioners, researchers, and educators, this book covers topics, among others, such as the impact of K-12 school librarians on media literacy, the community power of public libraries, the transformative power of community-focused library collaborations, and strategies for implementing effective outreach for underserved populations. It is by sharing their thoughtful, vibrant, and at times painfully honest perspectives on the varied and essential roles that librarians and libraries play in our world that the authors display their passion for librarianship and demonstrate why continued support for libraries is essential.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: There is Hope for Our Future! HOPE IS PART OF THE PLAN Chapter 1. The Thing with Feathers: Small Moments, Hope, and Purpose in a Career in Libraries;
Vikki Terrile Chapter 2. Check Your Bias at the School Library Door: The Power of The School Librarian in an Evolving Information Landscape;
Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge Chapter 3. The Path to the Ivy League Leads Straight Through the Public Library;
Aryssa Damron DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE Chapter 4. Moving Beyond Buzzwords: Belonging in Library Collections;
Paolo Gujilde Chapter 5. Be Our Guest;
Sophia Sotilleo Chapter 6. Diversity and Inclusion: Better Serving International Students at Academic Libraries;
Jia He Chapter 7. Library Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities;
Kayla Kuni Chapter 8. From Cultural Traditions to Diverse Superheroes: Strategies for Building Inclusive Youth Collections;
Jewel Davis CREATING COMMUNITY Chapter 9. Libraries and the Creation of Information Access Deserts;
Conrad Pegues Chapter 10. The Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries;
Caley Cannon Chapter 11. Autism and Libraries: Building Communities and Changing Lives;
Adriana White THE FUTURE IS WAITING Chapter 12. Synergistic Collaboration in Public Libraries: Building Bridges in the Asian American Community to Celebrate APIA Heritage Month;
Jerry Dear Chapter 13. A Voice of Hope: Serving through Digitization and Initiative;
Jaime Valenzuela Chapter 14. Librarians and Libraries as Twenty-first Century Transformers;
Angiah Davis Chapter 15. Public Librarians and Community Engagement: The Way Forward;
Meghan Moran
