Professional Resources for Libraries

Alabaster, Carol. Developing an Outstanding Core Collection: A Guide for Libraries. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Fortriede, Steven Carl. Moving Your Library: Getting the Collection from Here to There. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Holden, Jesse. Acquisitions in the New Information Universe: Core Competencies and Ethical Practices. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010.

Johnson, Peggy. Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Lavender, Kenneth. Book Repair: A How-to-Do-It Manual. 2nd edition revised by Artemis BonaDea. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2011.

Polanka, Sue, ed. No Shelf Required: E-books in Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011.

Bluh, Pamela and Cindy Hepfer, ed. Risk and Entrepreneurship in Libraries: Seizing Opportunities for Change. Chicago: Association for Library Collections and Technical Services, American Library Association, 2009.

Chmara, Theresa. Privacy and Confidentiality Issues: A Guide for Libraries and Their Lawyers. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Donovan, Georgie L. and Miguel A. Figueroa, ed. Staff Development Strategies that Work: Stories and Strategies from New Librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Driggers, Preston F. and Eileen Dumas. Managing Library Volunteers. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011.

Giesecke, Joan and Beth McNeil. Fundamentals of Library Supervision. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Lubans, John. Leading from the Middle, and Other Contrarian Essays on Library Leadership. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited/ABC-CLIO, 2010.

Metz, Ruth F. Coaching in the Library: A Management Strategy for Achieving Excellence. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011.

Miller, Kathryn. Public Libraries Going Green. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Moore, Mary Y. The Successful Library Trustee Handbook. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Nelson, Sandra S. Implementing for Results: Your Strategic Plan in Action. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association. Intellectual Freedom Manual. 8th ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Hughes, Kathleen, ed.The PLA Reader for Public Library Directors and Managers. Public Library Association. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Reed, Sally Gardner and Jill Kalonick. The Complete Library Trustee Handbook. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010.

Sannwald, William W. Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations. 5th ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Singer, Paula M and Gail Griffith. Succession Planning in the Library: Developing Leaders, Managing Change. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Tucker, Dennis C. Crash Course in Library Supervision: Meeting the Key Players. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2008.

Tunstall, Patricia. Hiring, Training, and Supervising Library Shelvers. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Baumann, Susana G. Hola, Amigos!: A Plan for Latino Outreach. With a foreword by Yolanda Cuesta. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2011.

Davis, Denise M., John Carlo Bertot and Charles R. McClure. Libraries Connect Communities 3: Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study. Edited by Larra Clark. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Dowd, Nancy, Mary Evangeliste and Jonathan Silberman. Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for the Overworked Librarian. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Gould, Mark R., ed. The Library PR Handbook: High-Impact Communications. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Hill, Chrystie. Inside, Outside, and Online: Building your Library Community. With a foreword by Steven Cohen. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Holt, Leslie Edmonds and Glen E. Holt. Public Library Services for the Poor: Doing All We Can. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

MacKellar, Pamela H. and Stephanie K. Gerding. Winning Grants: A How-to-Do-It Manual for Librarians with Multimedia Tutorials and Grant Development Tools. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010.

McAdoo, Monty L. Building Bridges: Connecting Faculty, Students, and the College Library. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Peters, Thomas A. Library Programs Online: Possibilities and Practicalities of Web Conferencing. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2009.

Roberts, Elizabeth Ann. Crash Course in Library Services to People with Disabilities. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2010.

Rothstein, Pauline and Diantha Dow Schull, ed. Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the Role of Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Smallwood, Carol, ed. Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Smith, Susan Sharpless. Web-Based Instruction: A Guide for Libraries. 3rd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.

Weiss, Luise, Sophia Serlis-McPhillips and Elizabeth Malafi. Small Business and the Public Library: Strategies for a Successful Partnership. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011.

Forte, Eric J., Cassandra J. Hartnett and Andrea L. Sevetson. Fundamentals of Government Information: Mining, Finding, Evaluating, and Using Government Resources. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2011.

Harris, Frances Jacobson. I Found It on the Internet: Coming of Age Online. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011.

Jerrard, Jane. Crisis in Employment: A Librarian's Guide to Helping Job Seekers. With a foreword by Denise Davis. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Kane, Laura Townsend. Working in the Virtual Stacks: The New Library and Information Science. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011.

Kern, M. Kathleen. Virtual Reference Best Practices: Tailoring Services to Your Library. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Knox, Emily. Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan on a Shoestring. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010.

Riechel, Rosemarie. Easy Information Sources for ESL, Adult Learners, and New Readers. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Sauers, Michael P. Searching 2.0. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Simpson, Jack. Basics of Genealogy Reference: A Librarian's Guide. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2008.

Tucker, Virginia. Finding the Answers to Legal Questions: A How-to-Do-It Manual. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2011.

Avila, Salvador. Crash Course in Serving Spanish-Speakers. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2008.

Baumann, Susana G. Hola, Amigos!: A Plan for Latino Outreach. With a foreword by Yolanda Cuesta. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2011.

Treviño, Rose Zertuche. Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English = Léame Una Rima en Español e Inglés. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Corrado, Edward M. and Heather Lea Moulaison, ed. Getting Started with Cloud Computing: A LITA Guide. With a foreword by Roy Tennant. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2011.

Green, Ravonne A. and Vera Blair. Keep it Simple: A Guide to Assistive Technologies. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2011.

Harvey, D. R. (Douglas Ross). Digital Curation: A How-to-Do-It Manual. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010.

Mates, Barbara T. Assistive Technologies in the Library. With contributions by William R. Reed, IV. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011.

Miller, Joseph B. Internet Technologies and Information Services. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2009.

Thompson, Susan M., ed. Core Technology Competencies for Librarians and Library Staff: A LITA Guide. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Brenner, Robin E. Understanding Manga and Anime. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2007.

Coleman, Tina. The Hipster Librarian's Guide to Teen Craft Projects. With a foreword by Heather Booth. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Diamant-Cohen, Betsy and Selma K. Levi. Booktalking Bonanza: Ten Ready-to-Use Multimedia Sessions for the Busy Librarian. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.

Gallaway, Beth. Game on!: Gaming at the Library. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Jones, Ella W. Start-to-Finish YA Programs: Hip-Hop Symposiums, Summer Reading Programs, Virtual Tours, Poetry Slams, Teen Advisory Boards, Term Paper Clinics, and More! New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Miller, Donna P. Crash Course in Teen Services. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2008.

Totten, Kathryn. Family Literacy Storytimes: Readymade Storytimes Suitable for the Whole Family. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2009.

Treviño, Rose Zertuche. Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English = Léame Una Rima en Español e Inglés. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009.