Foundations Series

The Foundations Series from ALA Neal-Schuman

ALA Neal-Schuman’s Foundations series is an ongoing collection of texts designed to introduce key concepts in librarianship to library and information science students. Each volume is available in e-book format for libraries and individuals through aggregators and other distributors—ask your current vendor or contact us at editionsmarketing@ala.org for more information.

Examination copies are available for instructors who are interested in adopting titles for course use. To request a desk copy, visit alastore.ala.org/desk-review-copies.

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2022 | softcover 144 pp | 7" x 10" $54.99 | Members: 49.49

2022 | softcover 176 pp | 7" x 10" $54.99 | Members: $49.49

Foundations of Social Justice

Nicole A. Cooke | PRINT: 978-0-8389-3784-6 Because libraries serve all types of communities and diverse populations, library staff need to be familiar with and capable of the social justice work that will allow them to advocate for, protect, and enhance their communities. In this text from acclaimed scholar Cooke, readers will

À learn about the five main principles of social justice (access to resources, equity, participation, diversity, and human rights) and how they apply to the practice of librarianship;

À discover why common assumptions and misconceptions about social justice work can be toxic and are often counterproductive;

À explore topics such as social justice consciousness raising, action and advocacy, cultural competence, and anti-racism;

À practice self-reflection through compelling exercises and activities included throughout the text; and

À be introduced to a hand-picked selection of key literature and sources that will illuminate the concept and encourage further study.

See also: Fake News and Alternative Facts, page 28.

Foundations of Intellectual Freedom

Emily J. M. Knox | PRINT: 978-0-8389-3783-9 Designed to function as both an introductory text for LIS students and a complementary resource for current library workers, from this book readers will gain an understanding of

À the historical and legal roots of intellectual freedom, with an in-depth examination of John Stuart

Mill’s “On Liberty” and Article 19 of the U.N Declaration of Human Rights;

À the intersection of intellectual freedom, freedom of expression, and social justice;

À professional values, codes of ethics, ALA’s Library Bill of Rights, and Freedom to Read/View

Statements;

À pro- and anti- censorship arguments and their use in impeding and facilitating access to information;

À book banning and internet filtering;

À privacy and its relationship to information services;

À the basics of U.S. copyright law, including fair use, and how it differs from international copyright law; and

À emerging global issues and their impact on future intellectual freedom.

2021 | softcover 304 pp | 7” x 10” $64.99 | Members: $58.49

Foundations of Information Literacy

Natalie Greene Taylor and Paul T. Jaeger | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4970-2 It’s not hyperbole to conclude that in today’s world, information literacy is essential for survival and success; and also that, if left unchecked, the social consequences of widespread misinformation and information illiteracy will only continue to grow more dire. Thus its study must be at the core of every LIS education. While many books have been written on information literacy, this text is the first to examine information literacy from a cross-national, cross-cultural, and cross-institutional perspective. The ideal resource for introducing students to this important subject, this book also explores key related issues such as technology, public policy, human rights, community engagement, and advocacy. Drawing upon both the latest research and best practices, the authors address information literacy in ways relevant for all types of libraries, providing both the broader context and a range of applied strategies and programs for promoting and teaching information literacy.

2020 | softcover 648 pp | 7” x 10” $79.99 | Members: $71.99

Foundations of Library and Information Science, Fifth Edition

Richard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin; Foreword by Camila A. Alire | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4744-9

“A stimulating, informative and reassuring companion.”—Journal of the Australian Library and

Information Association This authoritative introductory text addresses

À the history and mission of libraries from past to present, including the history of service to African

Americans;

À critical contemporary social issues such as services to marginalized communities;

À the rise of e-government and the role of political advocacy;

À sustainability as a core value of librarianship;

À the values and ethics of the profession, with new coverage of civic engagement, combating fake news, and the importance of social justice;

À knowledge infrastructure and organization;

À intellectual freedom, legal issues, and copyright-related topics; and

À the changing character of collections and services including the role of digital libraries.

2019 | softcover 232 pp | 7” x 10” $64.99 | Members: $58.49

Foundations of Information Policy

Paul T. Jaeger and Natalie Greene Taylor; Foreword by Alan S. Inouye; Afterword by Nancy Kranich

PRINT: 978-0-8389-1802-9

“The most comprehensive consideration of laws, policies, and regulations targeted for library professionals to date . . . Required reading for all library school students and an essential handbook for all librarians.”

—Catholic Library World

2019 | softcover 168 pp | 7" x 10" $54.99 | Members: $49.49

Foundations of Information Ethics

Edited by John T. F. Burgess and Emily J. M. Knox; Foreword by Robert Hauptman

PRINT: 978-0-8389-1722-0

“A unique quality of this edited collection is the range and diversity of its contributors . . . The case studies are particularly useful, and could be easily employed in a class setting, or a workplace environment as a professional development activity.”

—Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology