We're thrilled to announce that "Serving the Underserved: Strategies for Inclusive Community Engagement" has been named a 2023 Choice Outstanding Academic Title!

From their review: "Grounded in the belief that empowering oneself leads to empowering others, this guide urges library professionals to examine their practices and critically expand services to underserved populations ... [It is] a valuable blueprint for fostering inclusivity."

https://alastore.ala.org/underserved

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Now in stock from Facet Publishing! How can libraries ensure they meet the diverse needs of their entire community? In her new book, Beth Montague-Hellen offers insightful guidance on fostering inclusive, welcoming environments. https://alastore.ala.org/PTLIPedi

#edi #dei #edisj #libraries #librarianship #librarylife #diversity

Learn about the important role of the library catalog in real-world #EDISJ initiatives. Editors Amber Billey, Elizabeth Nelson, and Rebecca Uhl discuss their new book about inclusive #cataloging: https://newbooksnetwork.com/inclusive-cataloging

#libraries #librarianship #socialjustice

Now available! This collection introduces readers to many of the librarians working to improve our systems and collections, in the process inspiring those who have yet to enact change by demonstrating that this work is scalable, possible, and necessary. https://alastore.ala.org/inclusivecat

#library #libraries #cataloging #edisj #librarianship

"Practitioners aim to dismantle oppressive structures and promote #socialjustice, #equity, and #inclusion through the application of skills, knowledge, ethics, and personal dedication. By intention the concept is expansive." Brian W. Keith on liberatory librarianship: https://alastore.ala.org/llia

#libraries #edisj #edi #library

Now available for pre-order! Learn how to leverage systems and resources to support the work of underrepresented, minoritized, or marginalized people to increase freedom, #justice, #community and broader awareness. https://alastore.ala.org/liberatorylib

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Now in stock! The inspiring and informative histories in this volume from the Library History Round Table (LHRT) chronicle library workers and users who strived towards making libraries more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. https://www.alastore.ala.org/LHRTbook

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On New Books Network, Jen Hoyer interviews #AASL and #ALA Editions author Elisabet Kennedy about her new book, "Embracing Culturally Responsive Practice in School Libraries" http://bit.ly/NBNresponsive

#schoollibraries #libraries #library #culturalhumility #EDISJ

"Community information liaisons become active members of their communities, closely observing practices, analyzing available resources, and discerning unspoken needs." Catharine Bomhold outlines how this model can be used to step beyond #library walls: https://bit.ly/3rROkGF

#librarians #libraries #librarywork #ALA #CommunityDriven #DEI #EDI #EDISJ

What is #racism without racists? Tracey Overbey and Amanda L. Folk unpack this important concept for #library professionals. https://www.alastore.ala.org/overbeyfolkblog

#libraries #EDISJ #ALA #race #Black