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APPROVAL PLAN BULLETINAmerican Library Association // 50 East Huron Street // Chicago, IL 60611

WHAT CATEGORY AM I ENROLLED IN?

You can determine what category(ies) you are in by looking on the mailing label that accompanies your shipment of Approval Plan titles. The letters you find there correspond to the following enrollment catagories:

A Books in all subjects intended for all libraries/librarians

C Books intended for all public libraries/librarians

E Books intended for high school libraries/librarians

G Books that are intended for elementary school libraries/librarians

I Books that are intended for academic libraries/librarians

S ALA Survey of Librarian Salaries (published annually)*

SN ALA Survey of Librarian Salaries, Non-MLS (published annually)*

L Books in the “ACRL Publications in Librarianship” series

T Select, outstanding books for all libraries promoting professional excellence

P All ACRL (Association for College and Research Libraries) publications

PA All publications in the ACRL “Trends and Statistics” series

PC ACRL “Clip Notes”

UP All PLA (Public Library Association) publications

TS All ALCTS publications

X Library technology-related books intended for all libraries/librarians

CATEGORY A PARTICIPANTS PLEASE NOTE:*ALA Salary Survey is included with Plan A; ALA Survey of Librarian Salaries, Non-MLS is not included with Plan A.

QUESTIONS? EMAIL alastore@ala.org.

AP CATEGORIES: AISBN: 978-0-8389-1772-5192 PAGES / 7" x 10"$49.99 / Approval Plan: $44.99

BE OPPORTUNITY-MINDEDStart Growing Your Career NowCAITLIN WILLIAMS

Alongside plenty of encouragement to help you cultivate a positive mindset, this resource offers techniques for self-reflection and concrete strategies that will ensure you keep growing regard-less of where you are in your career.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I ISBN: 978-0-8389-1779-4288 PAGES / 6" x 9"$54.99 / Approval Plan: $49.49

BEFORE THE BALLOTBuilding Political Support for Library FundingJOHN CHRASTKA AND PATRICK “PC” SWEENEY

This essential resource is filled with concrete steps that librarians, library staff, and boards can take to ensure that political sup-port is there when they need it the most.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I, XISBN: 978-0-8389-1785-5160 PAGES / 6" x 9"$64.99 / Approval Plan: $58.49

BEYOND REALITYAugmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality in the LibraryEDITED BY KENNETH J. VARNUM

A perfect introduction to the topic, this book will encourage libraries to look beyond their own reality and adapt the ideas inside.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I ISBN: 978-0-8389-1712-1256 PAGES / 7" x 10"$79.99 / Approval Plan: $71.99

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT FOR 21ST CENTURY LIBRARY COLLECTIONSAn Introduction, Second EditionVICKI L. GREGORY

Gregory's handbook is packed with discussion questions, activities, suggested additional refer-ences, selected readings, and many other features that speak directly to students and library pro-fessionals.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, EISBN: 978-0-8389-1780-0240 PAGES / 8.5" x 11"$57.99 / Approval Plan: $52.19

COMPETENCY-BASED CAREER PLANNING FOR REFERENCE AND USER SERVICES PROFESSIONALSJO BELL WHITLATCH AND BETH S. WOODARD

This book not only author-itatively tells practitioners, managers, students and educators what is expected of reference and user services librarians, but also points the way towards achieving those competencies.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, IISBN: 978-0-8389-1727-5304 PAGES / 8.5" x 11"$84.99 / Approval Plan: $76.49

CONDUCTING THE REFERENCE INTERVIEWThird EditionCATHERINE SHELDRICK ROSS, KIRSTI NILSEN, AND MARIE L. RADFORD

Find your bearings in the continually evolving hybrid reference environ-ment through proven strategies, advice, exer-cises, and research from three experts in the field.

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DIGITAL PRESERVATION IN LIBRARIESPreparing for a Sustainable FutureEDITED BY JEREMY MYNTTI AND JESSALYN ZOOM

In today’s informa-tion landscape, there are fewer topics that more urgently demand expansive discourse than digital preservation, which touches on everything from technology to copy-right. The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) steps up to the challenge with this comprehensive overview.

ESCAPE ROOMS AND OTHER IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE LIBRARYELLYSSA KROSKI

Whether you’re already an escape room aficio-nado who’s eager to replicate the experience at your own institution, or an intrigued novice look-ing for ways to enliven your programing, Kroski has got you covered.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I ISBN: 978-0-8389-1770-156 PAGES / 8.5" x 11"$19.99 / Approval Plan: $17.991

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR TEAMCATHERINE HAKALA-AUSPERK

This planner will ensure you keep moving for-ward by guiding you in taking concrete, positive steps—right away, soon, and in the future.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I, XISBN: 978-0-8389-1766-4112 PAGES / 6" x 9"$59.99 / Approval Plan: $53.99

GUIDE TO STREAMING VIDEO ACQUISITIONSEDITED BY ERIC HARTNETT

With the help of this book’s expert advice, academic and research libraries will be well equipped for meeting their institution’s video streaming needs.

AP CATEGORIES: A, IISBN: 978-0-8389-1768-8176 PAGES / 6" x 9"$44.99 / Approval Plan: $40.49

LITERACY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PERITEXTUAL ANALYSISEDITED BY SHELBIE WITTE, DON LATHAM, AND MELISSA GROSS

The creative and engag-ing approaches to providing, highlighting, and teaching the peritext of a text showcased in this collection will help stu-dents learn how to judge a book by its cover ... and everything else.

AP CATEGORIES: A, IISBN: 978-0-8389-1776-3240 PAGES / 6" x 9"$64.99 / Approval Plan: $58.49

METALITERATE LEARNING FOR THE POST-TRUTH WORLDEDITED BY THOMAS P. MACKEY AND TRUDI E. JACOBSON

Metaliteracy is a power-ful model for preparing learners to be responsible participants in today’s divisive information envi-ronment, and this book showcases several teach-ing and learning practices that have already proven effective.

CREATE, INNOVATE, AND SERVEA Radical Approach to Children's and Youth ProgrammingEDITED BY KATHLEEN CAMPANA AND J. ELIZABETH MILLS

Emphasizing an inclusive approach to program-ming that incorporates research-based theories and frameworks, this text will be a valuable orientation tool for LIS students as well as a holistic guide for current children and youth ser-vices professionals.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, IISBN: 978-0-8389-1713-8352 PAGES / 6" x 9"$84.99 / Approval Plan: $76.49

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, IISBN: 978-0-8389-1767-1192 PAGES / 6" x 9"$57.99 / Approval Plan: $52.19

AP CATEGORIES: A, E, GISBN: 978-0-8389-1720-6307 PAGES / 7" x 10"$64.99 / Approval Plan: $58.49

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À WORKSHOPS are small-group webinars led by recognized experts, offering you the chance to get authoritative answers to your questions while interacting with colleagues who have similar concerns. Related readings also enhance your learning and sup-port-focused discussion chat.

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NEW TOP TECHNOLOGIES EVERY LIBRARIAN NEEDS TO KNOWEDITED BY KENNETH J. VARNUM

Sure to spark discussions about library innovation, this collection is a must have for staff interested in technology or involved with strategic planning.

TEACHING MEDIA LITERACYSecond EditionBELINHA S. DE ABREU

In this book, international expert De Abreu melds advice from a diverse array of practitioners and subject experts with her own research findings to examine how consuming media and technology impacts the learning of K–12 students.

NO SHELF REQUIRED 3The New Era for E-Books and Digital ContentEDITED BY MIRELA RONCEVIC AND PEYTON STAFFORD

Inside this collection, readers will discover a thoughtful consideration of problems and oppor-tunities in electronic resources management that combines the power of new ideas with practi-cal experience.

THIS JOURNAL IS OVERDUEALA EDITIONS

Get your creative juices flowing with this col-lection of witty and thought-provoking writ-ing prompts specifically for library lovers.

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE—HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHEREBETSY DIAMANT-COHEN

This resource will enable presenters to offer these fun-filled programs to children and caregivers wherever early literacy is needed—which is every-where!

THE READERS' ADVISORY GUIDE TO GENRE FICTIONThird EditionNEAL WYATT AND JOYCE G. SARICKS

This matchless guidebook will help librarians become familiar with many dif-ferent fiction genres, especially those they do not regularly read, and aid library staff in connecting readers to books they’re sure to love.

YOUR TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH ADVENTURETools for Human-Centered Problem SolvingERIN BERMAN

This guide will empower libraries to design and prototype technology-based outreach ideas safely, quickly, and with confidence, leading to better service for all mem-bers of the community.

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I, XISBN: 978-0-8389-1782-4272 PAGES / 6" x 9"$64.99 / Approval Plan: $58.49

AP CATEGORIES: A, IISBN: 978-0-8389-1721-3192 PAGES / 7" x 10"$54.99 / Approval Plan: $49.49

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I, XISBN: 978-0-8389-1769-5192 PAGES / 6" x 9"$67.99 / Approval Plan: $61.19

AP CATEGORIES: AISBN: 978-0-8389-1777-0160 PAGES / 7" x 10"$16.99 / Approval Plan: $15.29

AP CATEGORIES: A, CISBN: 978-0-8389-1647-6304 PAGES / 8.5" x 11"$69.99 / Approval Plan: $62.99

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, E, IISBN: 978-0-8389-1781-7320 PAGES / 6" x 9"$64.99 / Approval Plan: $58.49

AP CATEGORIES: A, C, I, XISBN: 978-0-8389-1778-7176 PAGES / 6" x 9"$54.99 / Approval Plan: $49.491

NOT IN YOUR APPROVAL PLAN but also of interest

RECORDS, INFORMATION AND DATA: Exploring the Role of Record-Keeping in an Information CultureGeoffrey Yeo

EXPLORING RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENTAndrew Cox and Eddy Verbaan

BIBLIOTHERAPYLiz Brewster and Sarah McNicol

ARCHIVAL FUTURESCaroline Brown

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