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2022 | softcover 208 pp | 7" x 10" $64.99 | Members: $58.49
Serving the Underserved: Strategies for Inclusive Community Engagement
Edited by Catharine Bomhold; Afterword by Nicole A. Cooke | PRINT: 978-0-8389-3652-8 Underserved populations frequently do not have access to a library—or they may even be unaware that they have an information need. How can we as a profession effectively reach them? From this text, readers will
À understand the history, background, and demographics of ALA-identified underserved population groups, which include refugees and immigrants, rural or isolated communities, historically disadvantaged racial or ethnic groups, LGBTQAI+ teens, people with mental health challenges, and those experiencing homelessness;
À find ideas from real-world practice for effectively serving those population groups;
À learn about concepts such as Reijo Savolainen’s everyday life information seeking (ELIS) and Elfreda
Chatman’s small world lives and life in the round; and
À be introduced to the concept of the “community information liaison,” a librarian who addresses information-seeking of their community outside of the library walls.
2022 | softcover 160 pp | 6" x 9" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
2021 | softcover 216 pp | 6” x 9” $59.99 | Members: $53.99
Libraries and Sustainability: Programs and Practices for Community Impact
Edited by René Tanner, Adrian K. Ho, Monika Antonelli, and Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
PRINT: 978-0-8389-3794-5
As a core value of librarianship, sustainability is not an end point but a mindset, a lens through which operational and outreach decisions can be made. Inspiring yet assuredly pragmatic, the many topics explored in this book edited by members of ALA’s Sustainability Round Table and ALA’s Special Task Force on Sustainability include
À a discussion of why sustainability matters to libraries and their user communities;
À real-life examples of sustainability programming, transformative community partnerships, and green building practices;
À lessons learned and recommendations from library workers who have been active in putting sustainability into practice;
À the intersection of sustainability with the work of equity, diversity, and inclusion;
À an examination of how libraries’ efforts can bolster the United Nations’ work on the Sustainable
Development Goals, which seek to address the global impacts of climate change; and
À potential collaborators for future sustainability-related initiatives.
Barbara Klipper and Carrie Scott Banks | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4866-8 Combining research-based theory with details on how to replicate field-tested programs for adults with developmental disabilities (DD), in this book readers will
À learn commonly held stereotypes and misconceptions about people with DD and the role ableism plays in perpetuating them;
À be introduced to self-advocates and their ways of viewing DD;
À get pointers on how to create a culture of inclusion at the library, with discussions of Universal
Design and UDL, staff training, and anticipating the unexpected;
À explore the needs of adults with DD who are also LGBTQA+, people of color, immigrants and English language learners, seniors, and those with dual diagnoses;
À learn how to make virtual programming accessible; and
À discover a myriad of programs ready to adapt for their own libraries, such as Sensory Storytime for adults, arts and crafts programs, job skills workshops, and many more.
See also: Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens, page 47.
2021 | softcover 104 pp | 6” x 9” $34.99 | Members: $31.49
Going Virtual: Programs and Insights from a Time of Crisis
Edited by Sarah Ostman for ALA Public Programs Office (PPO) | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4878-1 ALA’s Public Programs Office (PPO) presents a handpicked cross-section of successful offerings, including innovative programs such as
À COVID-19 Misinformation Challenge, featuring an email quiz, to encourage participants to separate fact from fiction;
À weekly virtual storytimes;
À an online grocery store tour, complete with tips about shopping healthy on a budget;
À socially distanced “creativity crates” for summer reading;
À a Zoom presentation about grieving and funerals during COVID, featuring the director of a local funeral home;
À Art Talk Tuesday, a one-hour, docent-led program;
À a virtual lecture on the history of witchcraft, presented by a public library in partnership with a university rare book room, that drew thousands of viewers; and
À Songs from the Stacks, an ongoing virtual concert series in the style of NPR’s “Tiny Desk.”
See also: Pivoting during the Pandemic, page 12.
2020 | softcover 140 pp | 6” x 9” $54.99 | Members: $49.49
Impactful Community-Based Literacy Projects
Lesley S. J. Farmer; Foreword by Dr. Lois Bridges | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4803-3 Inspired by the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program and its applicants, this book highlights dozens of projects that blend early literacy benefits, fundamental reading skills, and other foundational concepts with culture- or community-specific sensitivity and leveraging. Inside, readers will find
À detailed profiles of dozens of successful projects, which include such activities as oral storytelling, the Parent-Child Home Program, a repository of multilingual children’s stories, accessible web readers, personal tutors, and many more;
À discussion of the importance and role of literacy partners such as families, schools and universities, libraries, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities;
À advice on project planning, including needs assessment, goals, literacy review, target audience, project personnel, resources, setting and timing, support, implementation, and improvement; and
À guidance on building capacity, empowering the community, and sustaining a culture of literacy.
2021 | softcover 128 pp | 6” x 9” $54.99 | Members: $49.49
Advancing a Culture of Creativity in Libraries: Programming and Engagement
Megan Lotts | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4947-4 Today’s library workers have many roles but the key ingredient is creativity, which acts as the lynchpin of functioning successfully as a team as well as impacting communities in positive ways. This book examines how creativity can be applied to library work culture, programming, and outreach. You will discover how libraries can encourage staff to work in unconventional ways to approach teaching, learning, and problem-solving. This invigorating book
À dives into several case studies of creative and playful library projects, many of which can be adapted for reuse, investigating how they came to be and the impact they have had on their communities;
À demonstrates why our current historical moment provide us with a unique opportunity for self-reflection;
À discusses getting buy-in from administrators and funding organizations;
À offers pointers on collaborating with communities;
À guides readers in assessing the impact projects have on communities; and
À talks about how to learn and grow from failure and frustration.
2021 | softcover 216 pp | 6” x 9” $69.99 | Members: $62.99
2020 | softcover 176 pp | 6” x 9” $45.99 | Members: $41.39
2019 | softcover 192 pp | 8.5” x 11” $54.99 | Members: $49.49 2020 | softcover 144 pp | 6” x 9” $59.99 | Members: $53.99
Edited by Ellyssa Kroski | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4948-1 Ranging from activities utilizing VR headsets to augmented reality tours, exhibits, and STEM educational programs, these ideas include something for every kind of academic, public, and school library. Complete with step-by-step instructions, a materials and equipment list, budget, and recommendations for age ranges and type of library, among this collection’s offerings are
À Oculus VR programs for patrons with physical and cognitive disabilities;
À field trips with Classvr and Thinglink, which enable educators to connect virtual experiences to curriculum;
À sculpting virtual clay with Oculus Medium;
À using VR for literacy programs, geography programs, and YA outreach;
À transitioning academic library services from traditional face-to-face, hybrid, or online approaches to a virtual world (AltSpaceVR or ASVR);
À using a virtual environment to help students understand the impact of warfare; and
À an AR game based on the library’s catalog system. See also: 60 Ready-to-Use Coding Projects, page 13.
209 Big Programming Ideas for Small Budgets
Chelsea Price
PRINT: 978-0-8389-4811-8
This book, published in collaboration with The Association of Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL), will show you how fun, easy, and impactful DIY programming can be.
Rainy Day Ready: Financial Literacy Programs and Tools
Edited by Melanie Welch and Patrick Hogan for ALA Public Programs Office (PPO)
PRINT: 978-0-8389-4631-2
By incorporating these model programs and tools into your library’s offerings, you’ll be taking steps to empower your patrons with the knowledge to make sound financial decisions.
50+ Programs for Tweens, Teens, Adults, and Families: 12 Months of Ideas
Amy Alessio, Katie LaMantia, and Emily Vinci
PRINT: 978-0-8389-1945-3
“A reliable source of ideas, especially for beginning programmers or those looking for a creative nudge.”
—Library Journal
2018 | softcover 264 pp | 7” x 10” $57.00 | Members: $51.30
The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone
Ryan J. Dowd
PRINT: 978-0-8389-1626-1 “Invaluable.” —The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion
“A comprehensive handbook that’s sure to grow even more relevant as
time goes on.” —Booklist
Pivoting during the Pandemic: Ideas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere
Edited by Kathleen M. Hughes and Jamie Santoro | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4974-0 Demonstrating their dedication by quickly adapting to new modes of service in the face of crisis, public libraries are continuing to offer innovative yet practical ways to connect patrons to the information and services they need and enjoy. Offering real-life examples of what it means to be a resilient library, this collection shares how several libraries transitioned to virtual and socially-distanced services. No matter your library’s current situation or outlook for the future, you’ll be inspired to adapt their ideas to suit the needs of your own organization. Among the initiatives and topics explored are
À homebound delivery;
À citizen science programs;
À virtual reference advice; À health services outreach; À services to small businesses; and À remote readers’ advisory and book chats.
2021 | softcover 144 pp | 6" x 9" See also: Going Virtual, page 10. $29.99 | Members: $26.99 E-BOOK: 978-0-8389-4989-4 $19.99 | Members/PLA Members: $17.99
2020 | softcover 176 pp | 7" x 10" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Ask, Listen, Empower: Grounding Your Library Work in Community Engagement
Edited by Mary Davis Fournier and Sarah Ostman; Foreword by Tracie D. Hall
PRINT: 978-0-8389-4740-1
“That is the work: to empower our communities, to take on their dreams and challenges, to be a partner and modeler in not only setting the table in an information-centered society but also constructing enough chairs to make sure everyone—especially those most likely to be left out— gets a seat. It’s a big ask, I know, but libraries can do it. Libraries must do it. And as the pages of this
book show, we already are.” —from the Foreword by Tracie D. Hall This collection explores
À why libraries belong in the community engagement realm;
À getting the support of board and staff;
À how to understand your community;
À the ethics and challenges of engaging often unreached segments of the community; and
À identifying and building engaged partnerships.
2019 | softcover 144 pp | 6" x 9" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Book Club Reboot: 71 Creative Twists
Sarah Ostman and Stephanie Saba for ALA Public Programs Office (PPO) | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1856-2 “Highly recommended.” —Library Journal
“Practical and easy-to-read, this book is chock-full of ideas for book clubs or book-related events
that span all ages, all abilities, and all venues.” —Catholic Library World Is your book club feeling stale or uninspired? Has attendance dropped, or are you struggling to keep your patrons engaged? What you need is a reboot. This book
À offers concrete advice on how to change things up;
À shares such real-world initiatives as a “walk and talk” book club, book clubs held in non-library spaces like ferries and bars, programming for people with developmental disabilities, a partnership with a health clinic network, and many others;
À features short, easily scannable chapters that are convenient for browsing; and
À provides a handy list of resources for additional information.
2020 | softcover 284 pp | 6" x 9" $74.99 | Members: $67.49
Makerspaces in Practice: Successful Models for Implementation
Edited by Ellyssa Kroski | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4805-7 Gathering trailblazers of the maker movement, this volume is packed with programs and ideas you’ll be excited to implement at your own library. Learn what’s working (and what’s not) through first-hand perspectives on such topics as
À survey results showing the most popular makerspace programs;
À 6 common makerspace challenges and the solutions to meet them;
À examples of successful local partnerships for public, academic, and school libraries;
À establishing norms that encourage safety and peer learning;
À meeting the needs of explorers, learners, and experts in your maker community;
À practical operational guidance, such as workflows for maintaining supplies like scissors, glue, and 3D printer filament;
À hardware and software choices that improve accessibility;
À cataloging and circulating maker kits for crafting, soldering, and other projects;
À budgeting tips, including how to plan for ongoing operational costs; and
À future developments expected for library makerspaces and equipment.
2019 | softcover 432 pp | 6" x 9" $68.99 | Members: $62.09
60 Ready-to-Use Coding Projects
Edited by Ellyssa Kroski | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1872-2
“Beginners who aren’t sure where to start and experienced facilitators will both find a bounty of
ideas in these pages.” —Booklist (starred review) Your library can make a difference in developing computational thinking in children, teens, and adults. And you don’t even need to be a techie to make it happen. Organized by age group, and complete with step-bystep guidance on everything from learning outcomes to an estimated budget, projects include
À teaching coding to preschoolers with beads, pipe cleaners, and elastic string;
À choreographing music videos with Ozobots;
À programming Mad Libs-style games using Python;
À teaching algorithms with story mapping, pattern play, or mazes;
À using Scratch for digital dress-up or meme remixes;
À team-building and outreach with robots;
À drop-in programs for exploration and unstructured play; and
À teaching adults with LinkedIn or Meetup partners.
2019 | softcover 200 pp | 6" x 9" $57.99 | Members: $52.19
Edited by Ellyssa Kroski | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1767-1 “A valuable investment for libraries that want to jazz up their event calendars.” —Booklist Escape rooms sharpen participants’ problem solving and collaboration skills by mashing up real-time adventure, immersive theater, gaming, and old-fashioned entertainment—making them a natural for libraries. Whether you’re already an escape room aficionado or an intrigued novice looking for ways to enliven your programing, Kroski has got you covered. This book
À shows how escape rooms and other immersive experiences can be used to teach information literacy skills, add unique youth programming, bring adults into the library, and instruct patrons about library resources in the form of puzzles and challenges;
À profiles several successful library projects, from large scale programs like New York Public Libraries’ Find the Future: The Game to smaller ones like Search for Alexander Hamilton;
À offers dozens of programming ideas that can be tailored to fit a variety of budgets; and
À provides information on readymade game kits and links to additional resources.
2020 | softcover 384 pp | 6” x 9” $69.99 | Members: $62.99
52 Ready-to-Use Gaming Programs for Libraries
Edited by Ellyssa Kroski | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4734-0 With a mix of tabletop, video, and live-action gaming programs that includes something for all age groups, inside this book you’ll find fun ideas such as
À Instagram or zombie-tag scavenger games;
À teaching cybersecurity with Minecraft;
À STEM with virtual reality and other programs for VR equipment;
À fostering science literacy with themed board games;
À a life-sized Game of Life;
À STEAM with an amazing race;
À video game study breaks for calming students’ nerves during Finals Week;
À leading enthusiasts in writing an original roleplay or designing a board game; and
À building your collection of games through donations and grants.
See also: 32 Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Programs for Libraries, page 11.
2019 | softcover 272 pp | 6" x 9" $59.99 | Members: $53.99
53 Ready-to-Use Kawaii Craft Projects
Edited by Ellyssa Kroski | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1924-8
“Highly recommended for all libraries that offer programming, but particularly for the tween, teen,
and young adult populations.” —Catholic Library World Tiny, adorable, even cuddly: Kawaii, born in Japan, is the culture of cuteness, and its influence is seen worldwide in clothing, accessories, games, and food. Kawaii projects at your library will get a new crowd using your 3D printer and introduce anime and manga enthusiasts to crafting. Running the gamut in terms of cost and difficulty, this book’s 53 programs include
À keychains with felt or 3D printing; À slime squishies; À 3D printed animal earrings; À hosting a stuffed animal fashion show; À monster emoji paper bookmarks; À origami fortune cookies; À buttons with anime or comic book art; À crocheted coffee cozy or puppy nose warmer; À tiny top hats with laser-cut felt cameos; and À how to Kawaii-ify a planner.
2018 | softcover 368 pp | 6” x 9” $67.99 | Members: $61.20
63 Ready-to-Use Maker Projects
Edited by Ellyssa Kroski | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1591-2
”The breadth and variety of projects make this a useful source for any library or makerspace serving middle school and older students. School libraries serving advanced upper elementary students may also find some inspiration in projects that can be adapted for younger students.”
—School Library Connection
”Well organized and easy to follow . . . Whether readers are new to maker spaces or have been
implementing them for years, they’ll find these examples inspiring.”—School Library Journal
”Filled with fascinating suggestions . . . Encouraging STEM skills is a major thrust of the book, and for schools that have the technological equipment, many of these projects are excellent
reinforcers of classroom instruction.”—Catholic Library World
