Librarianship Beyond the Textbook : A Practical Guide for Real-World Challenges / edited by Nay Keppler.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Keppler, Nay, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library employees--United States--In-service training.

Library employees.

Library science--Social aspects--United States.

Library science.

Public libraries--United States.

Public libraries.

Genre:

Essays

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2026.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

Some situations cannot be taught in library school. With a DEI focus, this book helps library leaders, both formal and informal, with those unexpected challenges. Library and Information Undergraduate and Graduate Programs do an incredible job examining important methodology of librarianship today. However, any library school graduate will at multiple points in their career declare, “Well they didn’t teach me this in library school!” Whether it was taught or not, libraries are a multifaceted, constantly changing landscape. Public, academic, school, and special libraries of all sizes each have their own unique needs, but there are certain skills, techniques, and mindsets that benefit all library staff. Librarianship Beyond the Textbook is different from others on the market in that it addresses topics that aren’t automatically or often associated with librarianship - topics that are otherwise overlooked, but are nonetheless inevitable, capturing those “Finally, some help with this!” moments - moments of both recognition and assistance. The goal of the book is to not only allow the reader to feel heard, but to address evergreen and overlooked topics. Each chapter features leaders in the library field and beyond sharing their knowledge, advice, and lessons learned. Explore topics like library maintenance, career development, self-care, finance and budgeting, safety and security, and more from a friendly and easy-to-digest perspective. Whether you're in a position of formal library management or just looking for tools to improve your confidence in the field, this book will provide support where you need it most!

Contents:

Introduction Chapter 1: Historical Context and Legacy of Libraries and Racial Equity Shauntee Burns-Simpson and Nichelle M. Hayes Chapter 2: The Simple and Courageous Pursuit of Growth Brianna Campbell Chapter 3: Library Safety and Security Melissa Munn Chapter 4: Beyond the Bookshelves: The Facilities Management Impact Kim Fuller Chapter 5: Project Management Basics Wendy Tressler Chapter 6: Running Effective Meetings Douglas Crane Chapter 7: Burnout and Psychological Safety: Intertwined Challenges in Library Management Bobbi Newman Chapter 8: Advocacy Skills to Enhance Library Support Tif Sutherland Chapter 9: Interpersonal Skills and Office Politics: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Colleagues Loida Garcia-Febo Chapter 10: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Budgeting and Development Insights for Emerging Library Leaders Lauren Sands and Derek Lloyd Chapter 11: From Navigators to Futurists: Librarians as Technology Leaders Angela Kent Chapter 12: Managing Community Partnerships Audrey Barbakoff Chapter 13: Supporting Marginalized Groups in Libraries: Questions, Reflections, and Future Directions Micaela Deogracias About the Editor About the Contributor Index

ISBN:

9798216453925

OCLC:

1587071652