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PREMIUM

The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks, Failing Forward, and Creating Change

A user-friendly guide celebrating curiosity and experimentation, recommended for libraries hoping to embrace positive change.
PREMIUM

The Librarian’s Guide to Bibliotherapy

Primarily a professional how-to resource, this handbook will be most useful for special, public, and academic librarians supporting self-help, health care, counseling, and social work programs.
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Libraries Without Borders: New Directions in Library History

This robust collection, originally presented at the 14th Annual Library History Seminar, should appeal to those interested in the history of librarianship and the intersection of social justice and libraries.

Hopeful Visions, Practical Actions: Cultural Humility in Library Work

A welcome reference for staff training and all professional-development collections.
PREMIUM

The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Romance

This is an excellent tool for those unfamiliar with the genre, but even experienced romance readers and professional readers’ advisors will find helpful information and reminders. This title is part of ALA’s readers’ advisory series, which is coedited by LJ Reviews Editor Neal Wyatt.
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Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities

Although geared to library workers, this powerful and effective book can be used by anyone working with the public. Required reading for all library professionals.
PREMIUM

The Library’s Guide to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information

A helpful resource for library board members and LIS students needing basic information, but collection development and public service staff may find that they need more information in today’s highly politicized climate.
PREMIUM

Transforming Technical Services Through Training and Development

Well-researched and written, this slim volume delivers an excellent starting point for any library considering designing or reimaging a training program or project.
PREMIUM

Project Management in Technical Services: Practical Tips and Case Studies

While one must take care that the costs of project management don’t outweigh the benefits, this work provides tools and examples to provide a solid starting point for interested librarians. Recommended reading for library administrators and technical services librarians.
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