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MP-ALA American Library Assoc Liberatory Librarianship Stories of Community Connection and Justice
£63.00
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Curating Research Data Volume Two A Handbook of Current Practice
Guides you across the data lifecycle through the practical strategies and techniques for curating research data in a digital repository setting. The data curation steps for receiving, appraising, selecting, ingesting, transforming, describing, contextualizing, disseminating, and preserving digital research data are each explored, and then supplemented with detailed case studies.
£63.00
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Academic Library Centrality User Success through Service Access and Tradition
£32.36
MP-ALA American Library Assoc The Craft of Librarian Instruction Using Acting Techniques to Create Your Teaching Presence
£31.95
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Managing Crises in the Academic Library Past Present and Future
Helps library workers learn from the crises of the past and prepare for the next unexpected event. Chapters cover lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, perpetual budget uncertainty, dealing with downsizing, merging departments, mold mitigation, and mental health issues.
£94.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Succession Planning in the Library Developing Leaders Managing Change
Addresses the issue of planning for change at the various levels of an organization. This title helps the administrators: evaluate the readiness of their administrative structure; identify the critical management and technical positions; project and plan for the vacancies; and, also identify the key competencies for critical positions.
£54.90
MP-ALA American Library Assoc The Librarians Guide to Homelessness An EmpathyDriven Approach to Solving Problems Preventing Conflict and Serving Everyone
Homelessness is a perennial topic of concern at libraries. 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.
£58.46
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Curate
Part of the Shared Foundations series, this book examines effective implementation of the Shared Foundation Curate from the National School Library Standards.
£53.10
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Framing Information Literacy Volume 1 Research as Inquiry
Presents lesson plans grounded in theory and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. These six volumes provide explanations of the ACRL Frames, various learning theory, pedagogy, and instructional strategies, and how they are used to inform the development of information literacy lesson plans and learning activities.
£33.95
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Textbooks in Academic Libraries Selection Circulation and Assessment An ALCTS Monograph
Gathers case studies that pull together creative approaches and best practices for print textbook reserve programs. This book discusses such topics as using aggregated enrollment, grade, and textbook cost data to identify ""high impact"" courses; identifying course-related books that are in the library's collection; and workflow for using bookstore data with ILS and purchasing systems.
£66.56
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Renew Yourself A SixStep Plan for More Meaningful Work
Unplanned careers affect everything and everyone. Building on the simple and fun approach that have made her previous books bestsellers, Hakala-Ausperk offers up a workbook-style program for revisiting personal values, understanding your options, identifying skill gaps, and creating plans for growth.
£48.60
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Using Open Educational Resources to Promote Social Justice
Edited by academic librarians with experience advocating across campus, Using Open Educational Resources to Promote Social Justice takes a multidisciplinary approach and is filled with examples of the ways OER and open pedagogy can be used to support social justice in education.
£89.10
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Now Youre a Manager
Covering everything from building teams to creating a respectful workplace to managing university politics, Now You're a Manager provides lists, exercises, and techniques for assembling and managing an effective, happy team. This book is designed to meet the specific needs of new mid-level managers in academic libraries, and can be used for individual use and group discussion.
£23.95
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Stories of Open Opening Peer Review through Narrative Inquiry
Examines the methods and processes of peer review, as well as the stories of those who have been through it. The book offers questions for reflection at the end of chapters in order to assist in the continued exploration of your own experiences with peer review, and encourages the use of these reflections in creating improved peer review methods.
£67.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Comic Books Special Collections and the Academic Library
Presents best practices for the acquisition, preservation, storage, and cataloging of comics, particularly single-issue (or floppy) comics, within the special collections units of academic library collections.
£79.20
MP-ALA American Library Assoc I Found It on The Internet Coming of Age Online
£44.96
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Easy Graphic Design for Librarians From Color to Kerning
In this approachable introduction to graphic design, Wakimoto speaks directly to library staff. Her book leads readers through a structured exploration of design concepts that can be applied immediately to library-specific projects. The book is perfect for complete novices and those wishing to build on existing skills.
£55.35
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Fostering Student Success Academic Social and Financial Initiatives
Academic libraries are confronting a myriad of challenges, including consequences stemming from the pandemic, the changing demographics of student bodies, and the financial obstacles that many students are struggling to overcome. Contributors to this collection share approaches to bolstering success, with guidance that can be tailored.
£58.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Preservation Issues and Planning
A reference guide covering the repair, maintenance and preservation of library or archive collections, providing an analysis of how to plan for and ensure the long-term health of an institution's collection in this digital age.
£47.95
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Foundations of Information Law
Learning the basic concepts of information law and the many legal concepts that come into play in the field of librarianship can seem like an overwhelming endeavor. Drawing upon the authors’ unique backgrounds in both law and librarianship, this text is designed to empower readers to understand, rather than be intimidated by, the law.
£63.00
MP-ALA American Library Assoc The Weeding Handbook A ShelfbyShelf Guide
Filled with field-tested strategies and adaptable collection development policies, this updated handbook will enable libraries to bloom by maintaining a collection that users actually use. Vnuk has revised and updated her text to keep pace with libraries' longer-term shifts in collection development and access.
£48.60
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Mother Goose on the Loose Updated
Incorporates books, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelboards, music, dance, and child-parent interaction into dynamic programs that bring whole families into the library. The research-based approach to helping young children learn has made Diamant-Cohen's book a bestseller, and now she's revised and updated it to include additional research, information, and tips.
£58.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Copyright Conversations Rights Literacy in a Digital World
Addresses complex legal issues at the intersection of copyright and information literacy. The book provides detailed explanations of the issues and considerations and offers prescriptive tips and advice for teaching and applying the information.
£85.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Library Marketing and Communications Strategies to Increase Relevance and Results
Effectively marketing libraries by persuasively communicating their relevance is key to ensuring their future. Speaking directly to those in senior leadership positions, Anderson lays out the structural and organisational changes needed to help libraries answer the relevance question and maximize their marketing and communications efforts.
£53.10
MP-ALA American Library Assoc STEAM Activities in 30 Minutes for Elementary Learners
Using STEAM activities, this book places school librarians at the intersection with inquiry in an elementary school. Learners will think like a scientist and design like an engineer using an iterative process to make authentic learning connections and develop a growth mindset.
£48.60
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Creating and Sharing Online Library Instruction A HowToDoIt Manual For Librarians
£55.35
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Library Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Programming staff, library administrators, and LIS instructors will find this an easy-to-read handbook for understanding the needs of adults with developmental disabilities and the principles that undergird the best practices the authors describe.
£58.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc The Experimental Library A Guide to Taking Risks Failing Forward and Creating Change
Sticking with the status quo is no longer an option; those that experiment are better positioned to adapt to rapidly changing environments and evolving user needs and behaviors. Taking inspiration from the startup sector, The Experimental Library shows how to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change.
£58.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc 53 ReadytoUse Kawaii Craft Projects
£58.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Information Visualization
Offers a comprehensive overview of information visualization, including its definitions, major principles, and common techniques. Author Dr. Hsuanwei Michelle Chen provides an in-depth discussion and demonstration of how information visualization can be applied to a library setting.
£35.95
MP-ALA American Library Assoc The Sustainable Librarys Cookbook
£44.96
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators Creative Strategies and Practical Solutions
Copyright law never sleeps, making it imperative to keep abreast of the latest developments. Declared ""an exemplary text that seals the standards for such books"" (Managing Information), this newly revised and updated edition by respected copyright authority Crews offers timely insights and succinct guidance for LIS students, librarians, and educators alike.
£65.70
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Maxwells Handbook for AACR2 Explaining and Illustrating the AngloAmerican Cataloguing Rules Through the 2003 Update
For application of the most current Anglo-American Cataloguing RulesMaxwell's Handbook for AACR2 is used. This practical and authoritative cataloging how-to, now in its Fourth Edition, has been completely revised inclusive of the 2003 update to AACR2.
£73.00
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Conducting the Reference Interview
A convenient and comprehensive resource that will teach you how to understand the needs of public, academic, and special library users across any virtual setting - including email, text messaging, and social media - as well as in traditional and face-to-face models of communication.
£81.90
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Narratives of DisEngagement Exploring Black and African American Students Experiences in Libraries
Using an evidence-based approach, including the authors' own cutting-edge research, this Special Report shares antiracist recommendations for practice that will help librarians in all settings identify and address explicit and implicit racial bias.
£25.65
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Creators in the Academic Library Volume 2 Collections and Spaces
In four parts, this volume explores how academic libraries can build collections, spaces, and communities that serve creators. Tailoring Collections for Creators; Making in the Academic Library; Creating Experiences in the Library; and Cultivating Creator Communities.
£69.30
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Makerspaces in Practice Successful Models for Implementation
Makerspaces continue to transform and revitalize libraries, tapping into patron creativity and fostering collaboration. This volume gathers trailblazers of the maker movement to share their experiences and success stories. This volume is packed with programs and ideas you'll be excited to implement at your own library.
£72.90
MP-ALA American Library Assoc FacultyLibrarian Collaborations
ACRL’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. This book collects chapters, case studies, and lesson plans detailing why these collaborations are important.
£63.00
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Sustainable Thinking
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.
£48.60
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Critical Approaches to CreditBearing Information Literacy Courses
Examines how both critical pedagogy and critical information literacy are applied throughout a credit-bearing course as well as in specific lesson plans. The ideas explored in this book can be adapted for a variety of class and course lengths and for a range of students, from first-year undergraduates to doctoral students.
£60.30
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Foundations of Intellectual Freedom
Featuring case studies and questions for further study and inquiry in each major chapter, this book introduces the key concept of intellectual freedom to those about to enter the profession, providing a concise overview of principles, ongoing and current debates, and best practices.
£53.10
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Undergraduate Research and the Academic Librarian
£63.00
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Not Just Where to Click Teaching Students How to Think about Information
£85.50
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Migrating Library Data A Practical Manual
£54.00
MP-ALA American Library Assoc The Indispensable Academic Librarian Teaching and Collaborating for Change
£58.46
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Less is More
Weeding is the unglamorous side of the ""library selection"" coin, yet for vibrant, quality collections, it is critically important. This guide explains the ins and outs, including why weeding is such an important task. It outlines the steps to get started; and clarifies how to use automation tools in weeding.
£35.95
MP-ALA American Library Assoc 52 ReadytoUse Gaming Programs for Libraries
Gaming programs offer many benefits: they encourage interaction among patrons, strengthen community bonds with the library, and when done right they can be incredibly popular. This book presents more than 50 creative programming ideas from public, school, and academic libraries.
£71.55
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Books Under Fire A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Childrens Books
Featuring a timely and diverse cross-section of frequently targeted titles, complete with many quotes and comments from authors whose works have been challenged, this book will be an important tool for library managers, children's and YA librarians, and teachers.
£53.10
