Library & Information Services

This book, first published in 1992, examines the reference librarian's role as a connecting link between information seekers and the resources they...

This book connects wayfinding and signage with user experience (UX) design principles to assist libraries in creating positive, welcoming signage t...

With the help of this books adaptable storytime activities, tools for self-reflection, and discussion starters, childrens librarians will learn how...

Libraries have a distinctive role to play in the small business ecosystem and can effectively partner to complement existing business services in t...

Anger and hopelessness can overwhelm communities. So what can everyday people do to actually grow some good in their own hometown? Growing Good: A ...

Including 64 focused snapshots of outreach in action, this resource reflects the creative solutions of librarians searching for new and innovative ...

Volume 36 provides a broad review of the factors that lead to mergers and other alliances, the methods used to ensure effective and successful coll...

'Paling's deftly drawn vignettes are frequently funny, sometimes sad and occasionally troubling . . . Borrow a copy from your local library, if you...

Branding isn't just for companies and celebrities. Your school library is a brand too, and this book will show you how powerful the concept of bran...

The third edition of Crash Course in Collection Development is a must-have for librarians just entering the field and professionals in need of a re...

This book will inform and inspire librarians, archivists, curators and technologists to make better use of data to help inform decision-making, the...

This book explains how and why information literacy can help to foster critical thinking and discerning attitudes, enabling citizens to play an inf...

Based on the latest research in communication theory but tailored specifically for real-world application, this updated manual speaks equally to th...

The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship integrates theory and practice to offer guidelines for information professionals working in art and de...

Step-by-step guidance to setting up and running effective institutional research data management services to support researchers and networks. The...

Step-by-step guidance to setting up and running effective institutional research data management services to support researchers and networks. The...

A-Z Common Reference Questions for Academic Librarians is a survival guide for frontline library staff to help them find appropriate information qu...

The rise of digitisation and social media over the past decade has fostered the rise of participatory and DIY digital culture. Likewise, the archiv...

Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels and is a major focus for libraries and museums. Of all the parts of modern library provis...

Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels and is a major focus for libraries and museums. Of all the parts of modern library provis...

Effective library assessment is crucial for a successful academic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be used to impr...

School libraries stand at the forefront of innovation in education. Yet many teachers and administrators do not know what to make of them, much les...

Distilling hard fought wisdom gleaned from hundreds of successful library construction projects they've supervised or coordinated, the authors pres...