What's New
The latest additions to YRL's Professional Development Collection
Better by design : an introduction to planning, designing and developing library buildings.
Khan, Ayub, 1970- author.
2022
This updated, practical and accessible book is an invaluable guide for practitioners who are approaching the daunting task of creating a new library or major refurbishment of existing facilities.
Beyond books : adult library programs for a new era
Carson, Jenn, author.
2023
"Having Adult Library Programs That Work will enable librarians to prepare effective programs that already have proven results, decreasing stress, prep time, and the feeling of being overwhelmed that can result from trying to come up with new ideas on a deadline"-- Provided by publisher.
Braided learning : illuminating indigenous presence through art and story
Dion, Susan D., 1959- author.
2022
The creative edge : inspiring art explorations in libraries and beyond
Fletcher, Mary C., author.
2019
The disaster planning handbook for libraries
Flaherty, Mary Grace, 1960- author.
2022
"This handbook provides an array of resources to enable library staff to serve their communities in disaster planning, response, and recovery"-- Provided by publisher.
Exhibits and displays : a practical guide for librarians
Ng-He, Carol, 1982- author.
2021
"This book guides readers to unleash their library's potential in making and hosting exhibits. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding about managing an exhibit program and a comprehensive view of planning and implementing exhibit projects, ranging from physical, traveling, to virtual"-- Provided by publisher.
Fostering wellness in the workplace : a handbook for libraries
Newman, Bobbi L., author.
2022
"This book takes a holistic approach to examine how libraries can improve the health and wellness of employees"-- Provided by publisher.
Great library events : from planning to promotion to evaluation
Flaherty, Mary Grace, 1960- author.
2021
"Here is an accessible guidebook for hosting successful library events. From the first steps of defining the scope of an event to finding funding, to marketing and publicizing, evaluating, reporting and using data to keep the program cycle going, this guide is full of practical examples and tools"-- Provided by publisher.
LGBTQIA+ inclusive children's librarianship : policies, programs, and practices
Green, Lucy Santos, 1977- author.
2022
"School and public librarians are serving ever greater numbers of LGBTQIA+ children and families. Transgender children may begin to express a strong sense of gender identity as early as 2-3 years of age. Children are also identifying as gay much sooner than earlier generations--often between the ages of 7 and 12. Additionally, more children than ever before are living with LGBTQIA+ caregivers. In seeking to make our programs and services inclusive and equitable for these growing populations, librarians may court controversy and face community backlash from patrons who feel queer-inclusive content is inappropriate for young children. This book codifies a set of best practices for librarians as they rise to this challenge, defining queer-inclusive programs, identifying potential barriers to implementation, and offering strategies and resources to overcome them"-- Provided by publisher.
Libraries and sanctuary : supporting refugees and other new arrivals
Vincent, John, 1948- author.
2022
Libraries and Sanctuary is a practical guide to how libraries and their staff can support new arrivals - people who have crossed borders to reach a country. The book looks at the different drivers behind an individual's move, their need for signposting, and at the sorts of barriers that are faced by new arrivals and people seeking sanctuary. Readers will discover the background reasons for migration, the global political context of migration, and the likely impacts of both of these.They will also gain an understanding of just how much work libraries have done so far; learn from practical initiatives, 'what works' examples and longer case studies; identify gaps in library provision; and find inspiration to start similar initiatives in their own institution. Drawing on the author's decades of work in libraries and social exclusion, this is a book for anyone seeking to create an inclusive and welcoming library community.
The library friends, foundations, and trusts handbook
Tuccillo, Diane P., 1952- author.
2024
"The Library Friends, Foundations, and Trusts Handbook is a must-have resource for members of friends groups, foundations, library staff members, administrators, and others who wish to begin or enhance such support group partnerships"-- Provided by publisher.
Library management : a practical guide for librarians
McCafferty, Bridgit, 1984- author.
2021
"This practical guide explores the different managerial roles at libraries, looking at the levels of managers, what they do, and how they do it. The book will help prepare early and mid-career librarians to step into new roles"-- Provided by publisher.
Library services to homeschoolers : a guide
Giovannelli-Caputo, Christina, author.
2022
"Library Services to Homeschoolers: A Guide will help librarians understand and serve their homeschooling community. Chapter 1 covers the early history of homeschooling and how compulsory education changed how our children were schooled. Chapter 2 explores the homeschool revolution, when parents began to take back the education of their children. Chapter 3 looks at homeschooling today and the way laws, advocacy groups, and COVID-19 all contributed to a surge in homeschooling families. Chapter 4 examines the various methods parents use to educate their children at home. From an at home classrooms to travelschooling, parents are creative in teaching their children. Chapter 5 is the how-to-do-it for libraries. Learn how public libraries can help parents and caregivers teach their children by providing a place, materials, programs, and more. Chapter 6, explores various ways of reaching the homeschooling community we want to serve. Chapter 7 looks at the growing diversity in home education. Finally, Chapter 8 peers into the future of homeschooling, helping us prepare for the needs of future homeschooling families"-- Provided by publisher.
Manga in libraries : a guide for teen librarians
Rudes, Jillian, 1981- author.
2023
"This text provides an overview of manga in libraries for teen librarians. It covers how to build a manga collection, select age-appropriate manga for your readers, and host manga programming"-- Provided by publisher.
On the go with senior services : library programs for any time and any place
Goodman, Phyllis (Librarian), author.
2020
While serving the senior population is a standard service in public libraries, it has traditionally focused on in-house programs and homebound services. On the Go with Senior Services is different. With this inspiring and practical guide, your library can rejuvenate its in-house services with new programs and also take them on the road--to retirement and assisted living communities, adult day care programs, and nursing homes and rehab centers. With such diversity in the senior population, this book describes strategies for designing senior programs that fit your community's needs. It offers a trove of templates for programs that range from crafts, word games, pop culture, pets, holidays, humor, mysteries, technology, and music. It offers tips and suggestions on how to interact with seniors, including those who may have a variety of physical and cognitive needs. There are also guidelines for working with individuals suffering from dementia. A robust list of further resources is provided. The growing population of seniors presents librarians with new challenges and opportunities, and this book is a valuable guide to navigating and embracing them. -- Publisher's description.
Partnering with parents : boosting literacy for all ages
Schreiber, Mary, author.
2019
Libraries offer many programs and services for children, but sometimes caregivers are left out of the equation, especially once children start school. Nevertheless, parents and caregivers are an integral part of literacy development, and libraries are a great place for them to witness modeling practices and participate in engaging family programs that encourage early literacy. Mary Schreiber combines personal experience and professional research with the programming expertise of youth librarians from across the country in this guide for libraries looking to make an even greater impact on the level of literacy attained by the children they serve. In Partnering with Parents, readers will find a wealth of information on how to talk to caregivers about the different stages of a child's reading life, what books to recommend to excite both caregivers and children about reading, and ways to encourage parent and caregiver participation in library programming, with additional information on working with and providing programming for diverse families. Whether you are a veteran in the profession or brand new to working with families, you will find something in this book that will help you to make your library a more integral part of the education community.
The readers' advisory guide to romance
Bradford, Robin, 1973- author.
2023
"This vital resource provides everything you need to know about the Romance genre from collection development tips and readers' advisory know-how to program planning ideas"-- Provided by publisher.
Reference and information services : an introduction
Cassell, Kay Ann, author.
2023
"The fifth edition of Reference and Information Services: An Introduction is consciously aimed at arming the reference librarian with the skills, expertise, and mindset needed to keep up with changing resources and best practices"-- Provided by publisher.
The safe library : keeping users, staff, and collections secure
Albrecht, Steve, 1963- author.
2023
"This book provides advice and support to help library employees best deal with sexually harassing patrons, unruly groups of students, gang members, thieves, Internet hogs, and others who can disrupt the safe library environment"-- Provided by publisher.
Senior services today : a practical guide for librarians
Brooks, Ashley, 1993- author.
2021
"Senior Services Today will help library staff provide excellent services and programs for older adults. This practical guide's purpose will guide libraries and seniors in cultivating symbiotic relationships with a key community by intwining the library's core mission with seniors' personal values"-- Provided by publisher.
Serving patrons with disabilities : perspectives and insights from people with disabilities
2023
"This book provides library workers with the tools they need to provide excellent customer service and a safe environment to all patrons regardless of ability"-- Provided by publisher.
Supporting trans people in libraries
Krueger, Stephen G., author.
2019
"Designed to provide practical information to library workers of all types, this book offers specific strategies for supporting trans people in their libraries"-- Provided by publisher.
Teaching life skills at the library : programs and activities on money management, career development, and more
Buckley, Kimberli S., 1965- author.
2022
"This book provides easy-to-implement activities that readers can use to develop life skills classes at their library."-- Provided by publisher.
A trauma-informed framework for supporting patrons : the PLA workbook of best practices
2022
"This workbook provides a framework for what it means to use a trauma-informed lens and how to use that lens in interactions with library patrons. It offers various scenarios that will provide you the opportunity to integrate what you've learned so you can implement the trauma-informed framework in your work and offers a series of exercises that focus on self-care and self-assessment"-- Provided by publisher.
