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Spaces that have been designed to allow users to create, build, and learn new projects and technologies, makerspaces employ a variety of tools such as 3-D printers, AutoCAD design software, and even open-source hardware like Arduino Kits. Developing a community around shared use of space and equipment, a tenet of the makerspace movement, fits squarely into libraries mission. Bagley examines nine makerspaces in public, academic, and school libraries, describing their design and technical decisions in depth and showing how each is doing something unique and different, under a wide range of budgets and project offerings. Enabling readers to quickly gather information about these trailblazing projects, Bagleys guide

    Defines the makerspace, and describes why it fits perfectly into the librarys role as community center
    Answers common questions about implementing a makerspace project, detailing how libraries are addressing issues such as registration, usage policy, noise, software programs in digital workspaces, adapting spaces, funding, and promotion
    Illustrates approaches libraries are taking to staffing makerspaces, from Anchorage Public Librarys Maker in Residence and Mesa Public Library's THINKspot coordinator, to the library school students involved with University of Michigan and University of Illinois makerspace projects
    Covers the demographics of makerspace users, from children and teens to hobbyists and job seekers, offering guidance for targeting, marketing, and programming

A sourcebook of ideas that readers can apply at their own institutions, this resource also demonstrates how makerspaces can be gathering places for people to learn how to create and build together as a community.

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Knowing the principles of general management is both useful and necessary for LIS students, but learning management techniques specific to the world of libraries is no less important. Created to fill a surprising educational void, this edited volume focuses on best practices from library management experts teaching in LIS programs across the country. Among the many topics discussed are

    Classic and contemporary theories of management, and how they apply to the library
    Human resource planning
    Marketing and public relations
    Negotiations, mediation, and financial management of the library
    Facilities management
    Information technology management and future trends
    Change management and organizational culture
    Ethics and confidentiality

In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in library management, experienced managers will also benefit from the structured, practical knowledge included in this impressive volume.

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Management Basics for Information Professionals

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Reflecting the rapidly changing information services environment, the third edition of this bestselling title offers updates and a broader scope to make it an even more comprehensive introduction to library management. Addressing the basic skills good library managers must exercise throughout their careers, this edition includes a completely new chapter on management ethics. Evans and Alire also pay close attention to management in "new normal" straitened economic conditions and offer updates on technological topics like social media. Among the areas covered are

    The managerial environment, including organizational skill sets, the importance of a people-friendly organization, and legal issues
    Managerial skills such as planning, accountability, trust and delegation, decision making, principles of effective organizational communication, fostering change and innovation, quality control, and marketing
    Key points on leadership, team-building, and human resource management
    Budget, resource, and technology management
    Why ethics matter
    Tips for planning a library career, with a look at the work/life debate

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Embedding Librarianship in Learning Management Systems

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Information literacy instruction is best when it is integrated into actual research, and in higher education that means embedding librarianship into the learning management system (LMS). This new How-To-Do-It Manual is geared towards academic librarians already working with classes in an LMS as well as those considering how to begin a pilot. Tumbleson and Burke, who surveyed 280 librarians for information on related activities, also use their own first-hand experience implementing an embedded librarianship program at their university to offer guidance and encouragement.

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Developing and Managing Electronic Collections

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The complex issues associated with developing and managing electronic collections deserve special treatment, and library collection authority Peggy Johnson rises to the challenge with a book sure to become a benchmark for excellence. Providing comprehensive coverage of key issues and decision points, she offers advice on best practices for developing and managing these important resources for libraries of all types and sizes. With an emphasis on practical solutions that will provide effective and timely access to online resources for library users, she presents an in-depth look at 
The fundamentals of electronic resource planning, selection, and evaluation
The evolving world of acquisition options, licenses, and contracts
Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and publishers
Budgeting and financial considerations, with guidance on how to collaborate across library organizational lines to acquire and manage e-content more efficiently
Tips, informational sidebars, and suggested reading lists accompany each chapter, and an extensive glossary defines essential terms and concepts.

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ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science

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The only things librarians seem to encounter more often than acronyms are strings of jargon and arcane technical phrasesand there are so many floating around that even just reading an article in a professional journal can bewilder experienced librarians, to say nothing of those new to the profession!

Featuring thousands of revised and brand new entries, the fourth edition of ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science presents a thorough yet concise guide to the specific words that describe the materials, processes and systems relevant to the field of librarianship. A panel of experts from across the LIS world have thoroughly updated the glossary to include the latest technology- and internet-related terms, covering metadata, licensing, electronic resources, instruction, assessment, readers advisory, and electronic workflow. This book will become an essential part of every librarys and librarians reference collection and will also be a blessing for LIS students and recent graduates.

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This book shows how to enhance an institution's presence on the Web with tools that integrate a variety of handy, popular programs.  Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are software tools that help different programs work together, and Michel shows readers how to integrate them into existing library websites as well as use them to launch new kinds of services. Offering step-by-step guidance, this book

    Uses real-world examples to show how APIs can be used to promote library materials and events, visualize data, educate patrons, and mobilize library services 
    Demonstrates how to create and manage widgets for photo galleries, instant reporting on computer/printer availability, featured book titles and book reviews from library users, tracking usage data, and many other library functions
    Includes instructions for working with popular tools such as Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Google Charts, OCLC, WordPress, Goodreads, LibraryThing, and the Hathi Trust
    Provides plentiful screenshots, snippets of HTML code, and easy-to-follow samples to ensure that even novices will feel comfortable integrating APIs into their marketing plans

Focusing on widely adopted tools that all have immediate, useful applications, this practical book will help extend any librarys reach.

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The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out about Diabetes

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For the more than 26 million Americans diagnosed with or affected by diabetes, having accurate information on the disease is crucial. But the sheer volume of information available can be daunting for patients and caregivers alike. This comprehensive guide provides librarians and library users with background on key diabetes concepts, encompassing reliable print and electronic resources, including hard-to-find periodicals and audiovisual sources. Each chapter in this guide presents an overview and description as well as an annotated list of multi-format resources on topics including:
Types 1 and 2 and gestational diabetes
Diet, clinical trials, and support sources
Legal and insurance issues
With this guide, librarians can deepen their understanding and collections, and thus improve service to the growing number of patrons affected by, at-risk for, or curious about this pervasive disease.

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Web Analytics Strategies for Information Professionals

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Are you getting your moneys worth out of Google Analytics? Investing time in customizing your settings in Google Analytics helps you get the most out of the detailed data it offers, particularly if your librarys web presence spans multiple platforms. In this issue of Library Technology Reports, experienced trainers Farney and McHale point you to the high-payoff priorities, with specific advice on such topics as
How to implement Google Analytics in common content management systems, OPACs, discovery layers, and institutional repositories
Cross-domain tracking, including guidance on when and how to combine or separate data across multiple domains or subdomains
Identifying your websites purpose and using Goal Reports to measure results
Using filters to exclude activity by library staff from your data
Using event tracking to get data on use of PDFs, video player widgets, and other non-HTML objects
Sample easy-to-implement HTML code is included in this issue, making it even more valuable.

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Proven Strategies and Programs for Bridging the Gap

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Working with at-risk teens, including those who are homeless, incarcerated, or in foster care, is a rewarding but often challenging endeavor, especially with a growing number of at-risk teens in both urban and rural areas of the country. Based on best practices and personal experiences from many leaders in the field today, including authors Angela Craig and Chantell L. McDowell, this book shows how libraries and communities can work together to find new ways to serve this population. Packed with accessible and affordable programming ideas, ready-to-use templates, and techniques, this addition to the Teens @ the Library series

    Demonstrates why serving at-risk teens is important, and offers advice for gaining institutional support for outreach services
    Shows how to understand the needs of at-risk teens, including a discussion of the factors that place teens at risk
    Examines diversity within the at-risk population
    Suggests ways to partner with youth facilities, with real-world examples of working with non-library personnel and caregivers
    Provides guidance for collection and resource development
    Gives examples of technology-based programs to promote literacy and connectedness

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Guidelines for Operating the Library Website

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Maintaining a library website is as important as its initial development.  In this issue of Library Technology Reports King draws from his teams four-year experience running the acclaimed digital branch of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (TSCPL).  From website tweaks to staffing issues, King outlines recommended strategies and workflow plans for continually meeting library users needs and effectively highlighting library programs and services, including

    Ways to engage library users in conversations about books, movies, and other materials
    A detailed listing of what data TSCPL tracks and the tools they use for the website, blogs, and social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and FourSquare
    Their teams approach to efficiently maintaining 24 blogs and six social media accounts
    Tips for using rotating banner ads to draw attention to website content, a technique which brought in 3,000+ page views for a post about the new library catalog 
    Reasons behind the decision to migrate to the WordPress content management system (CMS)
    How gathering customer feedback led to more effective location for their My Account link

The lessons learned by King and his team at TSCPL can help any library sharpen their presence on the Web while efficiently maintaining library website operations.

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Learning from Libraries that Use WordPress

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Content-Management System Best Practices and Case Studies

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With its intuitive interface and open-source development method, the WordPress web platform has emerged as a uniquely flexible content management system (CMS) with many library-related applications. In this book Jones and Farrington, two web designer/librarians, explore the variety of ways libraries are implementing WordPress as a CMS, from simple "out-of-the-box" websites to large sites with many custom features. Emphasizing a library-specific perspective, the authors

Offer a brief history of WordPress, reviewing its genesis and sketching in some possible future directions
Analyze the softwares strengths and weaknesses, spotlighting its advantages over other existing web publishing platforms as well as discussing the limitations libraries have encountered
Present a variety of case studies, offering first-hand examples which detail why WordPress was selected, methods of implementation and degree of customization, feedback from users, and reflections on usability
Discuss essential plug-ins, themes, and other specialized applications for library sites 

This useful book shows how scores of libraries have used WordPress to create library websites that are both user-friendly and easy to maintain.

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Library Spaces for 21st-Century Learners

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A Planning Guide for Creating New School Library Concepts

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Library Spaces for 21st-Century Learners: A Planning Guide for Creating New School Library Concepts focuses on planning contemporary school library spaces with user-based design strategies. The book walks school librarians and administrators through the process of gathering information from students and other stakeholders involved in planning a resource rich learning space. Information includes how to create needs assessment documents that compliment AASLs Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs. Suggestions for adding meaningful aesthetic components and colorful renderings of sample environments are also provided.

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Embedded Librarianship: Tools and Practices

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As librarians look for ways to infuse information, digital, and new media literacies into authentic research tasks in the context of content area study and passion-based information-seeking needs, many librarians are turning to the model of embedded librarianship to establish and foster collaborative partnerships for learning. At the root of embedded librarianship is the establishment and growth of relationships that cultivate trust, enabling the librarian to become a true partner in teaching and learning.

This issue of Library Technology Reports explores how embedded librarians can use free and low-cost teaching technologies to support and enhance participatory learning experiences in school and academic libraries. Case studies explore ways partnerships for learning were forged and the impact of these collaborative relationships on the understandings and experiences of learners of all ages.

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Mobile Services

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The exploding popularity of smartphones and other mobile devices provides a unique opportunity for libraries to help bridge the digital divide. These devices are often discussed in the context of affluent populations and academic libraries, yet the demographics of mobile internet users are much more diverse than this, and the potential for mobile library services is correspondingly broad.

In this issue of Library Technology Reports, Andromeda Yelton shows how libraries can build on the breadth of this population to help bridge the digital divide and provide even greater access to information. Yelton breaks down the demographics of mobile internet users, provides examples of how different libraries are reaching out to these populations, and suggests what the future may hold for this trend.

Topics include:

    Who are mobile users?
    What are mobile websites and mobile friendly-websites?
    Expanding access to devices, collections, and services
    Where to go next

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In this guide, former YALSA President Braun explains what teen services advocacy is and why it is important. Braun gives readers the information required in order to advocate for teens and as a result improve library services, the value of the library in the community, and the lives of young adults. Topics include

How to be an effective advocate for teens
How to practice advocacy skills and techniques
How to setup successful long-term teen services advocacy initiative
Examples of successful advocacy campaigns

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Being a great teacher is part and parcel of being a great librarian. In this book, veteran instruction services librarian McAdoo lays out the fundamentals of the discipline in easily accessible language. Succinctly covering the topic from top to bottom, he

    Offers an overview of the historical context of library instruction, drawing on recent research in learning theory to help the instructor choose the most effective strategies for any situation
    Shows readers how to assess the information needs of a given audience, how to develop a curriculum for teaching information literacy, and how to fit an appropriate amount of content into the allotted time
    Addresses the pros and cons of online versus face-to-face instruction
    Includes methods for publicizing the availability of the librarys learning opportunities

With expert guidance for putting theory into practice, McAdoos book helps librarians connect with students as effectively as possible.

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Using LibGuides to Enhance Library Services

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The easy-to-use tools in Springshares LibGuides help you organize webpages, improve students research experience and learning, and offer an online community of librarians sharing their work and ideas. Editors Dobbs, Sittler, and Cook have recruited expert contributors to address specific applications, creating a one-stop reference. Readers will be able to create subject guides that achieve the full potential of LibGuides with advice on such topics as

    Learning from the besta showcase of 28 LibGuides with exceptional design and pedagogy
    Collaborating with faculty to embed LibGuides in course management systems
    Creating a customized look to your LibGuides with design flair and enhanced functionality
    Getting ready for smart-phone users with a plan for the mobile web
    Setting up Google Analytics on a LibGuide site
    Teaching with LibGuides

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Improving the Visibility and Use of Digital Repositories through SEO

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Recent OCLC surveys show that less than 2 percent of library users begin their search on a library website, which is why search engine optimization (SEO) is so crucial. And though a survey of faculty researchers at four major universities showed that most consider Google and Google Scholar amazingly effective for their research, low Google Scholar indexing ratios for library institutional repositories is widespread because it ignores common library metadata. Arlitsch and OBrien, who have presented and published widely on the topic, show how to ensure that high-value content is visible to researchers in this new book. Drawing on their expertise in digital libraries and corporate marketing, they show how to mount a successful SEO strategy, including

    Recommended dashboards for increasing participation by sharing data
    Avoiding the four most common crawler errors that lead to low rankings
    How to effectively utilize the Google Keyword Tool
    The use of domain settings to generate unit-specific reports for special collections, institutional repositories and university presses

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Some of the most engaged and frequent users of public libraries are over the age of 50. They may also be the most misunderstood. As Baby Boomers continue to swell their ranks, the behavior, interests, and information needs of this demographic have changed dramatically, and Schull's new book offers the keys to reshaping library services for the new generations of active older adults. A must-read for library educators, library directors, and any information professional working in a community setting, this important book Analyzes key societal trends, such as longer lifespans and improved population health, and their implications for libraries' work with this demographic Profiles Leading-Edge States and Beacon Libraries from across the nation at the forefront of institutional change Discusses issues such as creativity, health, financial literacy, life planning, and intergenerational activities from the 50+ perspective, while showing how libraries can position themselves as essential centers for learning, encore careers, and community engagement Spotlights best practices that can be adapted for any setting, including samples of hundreds of projects and proposals that illustrate new approaches to 50+ policies, staffing, programs, services, partnerships, and communications
The wisdom and insight contained in this book can help make the library a center for positive aging.