Librarianship Beyond the Textbook

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A Practical Guide for Real-World Challenges

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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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!

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-08-06
Mått156 x 235 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9798881801762

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IntroductionChapter 1: Historical Context and Legacy of Libraries and Racial Equity Shauntee Burns-Simpson and Nichelle M. HayesChapter 2: The Simple and Courageous Pursuit of Growth Brianna CampbellChapter 3: Library Safety and Security Melissa MunnChapter 4: Beyond the Bookshelves: The Facilities Management Impact Kim FullerChapter 5: Project Management Basics Wendy TresslerChapter 6: Running Effective Meetings Douglas CraneChapter 7: Burnout and Psychological Safety: Intertwined Challenges in Library Management Bobbi NewmanChapter 8: Advocacy Skills to Enhance Library Support Tif SutherlandChapter 9: Interpersonal Skills and Office Politics: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Colleagues Loida Garcia-FeboChapter 10: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Budgeting and Development Insights for Emerging Library Leaders Lauren Sands and Derek LloydChapter 11: From Navigators to Futurists: Librarians as Technology Leaders Angela KentChapter 12: Managing Community Partnerships Audrey BarbakoffChapter 13: Supporting Marginalized Groups in Libraries: Questions, Reflections, and Future Directions Micaela DeograciasAbout the EditorAbout the Contributor Index

Librarianship Beyond the Textbook is an essential resource that fills a critical gap in professional library literature. Editor Nay Keppler has assembled a diverse group of accomplished practitioners who address the real-world challenges that library leaders face daily, from managing burnout and psychological safety to navigating office politics, budgeting constraints, and technology leadership. What sets this collection apart is its grounding in lived experience: these are not theoretical exercises, but practical wisdom drawn from the trenches of library work. The contributors tackle both hard skills like facilities management, project management, and security, alongside equally vital soft skills including self-care, interpersonal dynamics, and advocacy. This dual focus acknowledges what library schools often overlook: that effective leadership requires both operational competence and emotional intelligence. Whether read cover-to-cover or consulted chapter-by-chapter as challenges arise, Librarianship Beyond the Textbook serves as the on-demand mentor that every library leader deserves, offering not just solutions but solidarity, understanding that the complexity of modern library leadership demands both professional expertise and profound humanity.