Hope and a Future: Perspectives on the Impact that Librarians and Libraries Have

Description: Hope and a Future by Renee F. Hill In a world that often questions the value of libraries and librarianship, this collection of reflective essays and future-focused research emphasizes the ways in which being an information professional continues to be a rewarding and vital profession. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a world that often questions the value of libraries and librarianship, this collection of reflective essays and future-focused research emphasizes the ways in which being an information professional continues to be a rewarding and vital profession.Including sixteen chapters written by library practitioners, researchers, and educators, this book covers topics, among others, such as the impact of K-12 school librarians on media literacy, the community power of public libraries, the transformative power of community-focused library collaborations, and strategies for implementing effective outreach for underserved populations. It is by sharing their thoughtful, vibrant, and at times painfully honest perspectives on the varied and essential roles that librarians and libraries play in our world that the authors display their passion for librarianship and demonstrate why continued support for libraries is essential. Author Biography Renee F. Hill is Principal Lecturer and Director of the School Library specialization at University of Marylands College of Information Studies. Renee is passionate about designing innovative curriculum and has been awarded teaching excellence awards at the institutional and international levels. Table of Contents Introduction: There is Hope for Our Future! HOPE IS PART OF THE PLAN Chapter 1. The Thing with Feathers: Small Moments, Hope, and Purpose in a Career in Libraries; Vikki TerrileChapter 2. Check Your Bias at the School Library Door: The Power of The School Librarian in an Evolving Information Landscape; Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge Chapter 3. The Path to the Ivy League Leads Straight Through the Public Library; Aryssa Damron DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE Chapter 4. Moving Beyond Buzzwords: Belonging in Library Collections; Paolo Gujilde Chapter 5. Be Our Guest; Sophia Sotilleo Chapter 6. Diversity and Inclusion: Better Serving International Students at Academic Libraries; Jia He Chapter 7. Library Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Kayla Kuni Chapter 8. From Cultural Traditions to Diverse Superheroes: Strategies for Building Inclusive Youth Collections; Jewel Davis CREATING COMMUNITY Chapter 9. Libraries and the Creation of Information Access Deserts; Conrad Pegues Chapter 10. The Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries; Caley Cannon Chapter 11. Autism and Libraries: Building Communities and Changing Lives; Adriana White THE FUTURE IS WAITING Chapter 12. Synergistic Collaboration in Public Libraries: Building Bridges in the Asian American Community to Celebrate APIA Heritage Month; Jerry Dear Chapter 13. A Voiceof Hope: Serving through Digitization and Initiative; Jaime Valenzuela Chapter 14. Librarians and Libraries as Twenty-first Century Transformers; Angiah Davis Chapter 15. Public Librarians and Community Engagement: The Way Forward; Meghan Moran Details ISBN1838676422 Short Title Hope and a Future Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1838676422 ISBN-13 9781838676421 Format Hardcover Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited Imprint Emerald Publishing Limited Place of Publication Bingley Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-04-20 NZ Release Date 2021-04-20 Publication Date 2021-04-20 UK Release Date 2021-04-20 Pages 176 Author Renee F. Hill Series Advances in Librarianship Subtitle Perspectives on the Impact that Librarians and Libraries Have on our World Alternative 9781838676414 Edited by Renee F. Hill DEWEY 021.2 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151569290;

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