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ABC-CLIO, including the Libraries Unlimited imprint, joined the Bloomsbury family in 2022. In 2024, Rowman & Littlefield also joined Bloomsbury, uniting our Library and Information Science lists. As Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, we are delighted to continue our mission to elevate librarian expertise through publishing innovative and empowering professional development materials.
Anticipating and meeting your evolving professional needs remains at the heart of everything we do. Immigration-Themed Youth Literature (p. 15) equips librarians and educators with expert guidance on integrating this literature into instruction to support culturally responsive learning. The AI Toolkit for Librarians (p. 16) helps readers understand how AI fits into everyday library work while staying grounded in the values of access, equity, and learning. And Teaching Inquiry as Conversation (p.10) enables school librarians and classroom teachers to build reflective inquiry experiences into their daily instruction and the culture of the school. These 2026 titles, alongside our broader catalog of acclaimed LIS resources, are crafted to support your work with confidence, insight, and purpose.
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US January 2026 | UK February 2026
240 pages
PB 9781538195079 | $39.95 | £26.99
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Book Banning in 21st-Century America
Second Edition
Emily J. M. Knox
This book, based on 25 contemporary book challenge cases in schools and public libraries across the United States, argues that understanding contemporary reading practices, especially interpretive strategies, is vital to understanding why people attempt to censor books in public institutions. The book focuses on the why of censorship and posits that many censorship behaviors and practices, such as challenging books, are intimately tied to how one understands the practice of reading and its effects on character development and behavior. In order to understand why people challenge books, it presents a model of how the practice of reading is understood by challengers, including “what it means” to read a text, and especially how one constructs the idea of “appropriate” reading materials.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emily J. M. Knox is a Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. She is also a member of the Mapping Information Access research team.
Your book explores how reading practices influence decisions to challenge or censor books. Can you walk us through what inspired this angle and how it differs from typical censorship discourse?
“I've always been interested in how reading books can change who you are as a person. Most people are able to name at least one book that changed their life in some way. If we consider that reading is a powerful act, it's not surprising that people try to control what other people read. Censorship discourse often focuses on the legal aspects or arguments over free speech online. I try to get to the heart of the relationship between books and censorship, which is reading.”
US June 2026 | UK June 2026
Just Plain Filthy
The Story Behind Book Banning's Trial of the Century
Anthony Aycock
AuthorQ&A
In 1975, the school board members of a small Long Island town did what they thought was a nobrainer: they ordered the removal of nine books from a high school library. The books included some classics—Richard Wright's Black Boy; Desmond Morris's The Naked Ape; Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five—but that didn't matter to board chair Richard Ahrens, who called the collection “American, anti-Christian, anti-Semitic, and just plain filthy.” Maybe he thought the town was with him. Maybe he thought nobody would care. He certainly didn't think he would be sued by seventeen-year-old Steven Pico or that the case would end up before the United States Supreme Court, the first and only book ban dispute ever to do so.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anthony Aycock is the legislative library director at the North Carolina General Assembly, USA.
224 pages HB 9798216196471 | $36.00 | £25.00 You may also be
Teaching Copyright
Practical Lesson Ideas and Instructional Resources
Sara E. Wolf
This book provides explicit guidance based on U.S. copyright law in the teaching of copyright and related concepts to learners at schools, colleges, and universities. Instructors are supported with time-saving resources such as lesson templates, scenarios, practice activities, and a downloadable test question bank. Additionally, Bloom’s Taxonomy labels lessons, activities, and assessment items to enable an appropriately diverse set of learning for students. Instead of reducing copyright to simple recall, the lessons and information in this text will help instructors develop higher-level thinking about copyright and assist them in measuring learners’ abilities not just to remember, but also to analyze and evaluate copyright dilemmas.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sara E. Wolf, PhD, is Associate Professor of Library Media and Educational Technology at Auburn University, AL, USA.
Children’s and Young Adult Services and Programs
Read Me a Tree, Rhyme Me a Bee
Books and Activities for Nature Storytime
Heather McNeil
Experts agree that it's essential for children to spend time exploring and enjoying the outdoors; when they come back in, librarians and teachers can supplement their adventures with nature storytimes. In this comprehensive book full of storytime plans, veteran children’s librarian Heather McNeil recommends storytime books that encourage respect for nature and an understanding of the fragility of ecosystems. Each chapter includes crafts, games, songs, and rhymes that focus on learning about and appreciating nature. Some crafts use items from the outdoors; others represent nature’s beauty or mystery.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Heather McNeil is Manager of Youth Services at Deschutes Public Libraries, Bend, Oregon, USA.
WALK AWAY WITH
Everything needed for a successful storytime that promotes an appreciation of nature, including book titles, rhymes, songs, crafts, and games
Research that explains the importance of children connecting with nature
Extensive bibliographies of recommended children’s books as well as educational resources, both online and in print
What advice do you have for a new librarian or teacher who wants to start nature-themed storytimes?
“Search the online catalog for books about whatever fascinates you, because then you'll be invested. Maybe you have a friendly squirrel in your yard. Find a book you love about a squirrel, read it to the listeners, and then tell the story of your personal encounters with that squirrel. On the other hand, maybe you're afraid of snakes. Find a funny story about a silly snake, laugh with the children, and share your own fear so they can share theirs. Storytime should always be fun, and if you're reading a book YOU like, and singing songs that make YOU giggle, and making a craft that enhances the story, then the children will perceive your joy and that story will be received with joy.”
Was there a moment in your career when you saw firsthand how nature-themed stories made an impact on a child?
“When I read fox stories I always bring along Yippers, my fox puppet, and the children are convinced he is real and can enlighten them about his life in the forest. Children brought me feathers, seashells, and dandelions, telling me in great detail where and how they acquired their treasures because they knew my passion for nature.”
Children’s and Young Adult Services and Programs
US February 2025 | UK February 2025
248 pages
PB 9781440870378 | $49.95 | £36.99
Youth Social Action in the Library
Cultivating Change Makers
Gina Seymour
This book outlines school and public library programs, activities, and collaborative projects that will help students learn how to accomplish their goals in their communities. Highlighting the role of the librarian in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the book explores controversial topics to qualify and expand best practices. By incorporating the programs in the book, librarians can help students learn how to have reasoned arguments inside and outside of the classroom and to become responsible members of society. UN Sustainable Development Goals are addressed, making this book not only based in community but global in scope. Numerous examples of youth activism from volunteering to protest marches are explained and are broad enough to be applied not only to current trends but also to future causes.
❝A useful and encouraging resource for educators seeking to promote advocacy, civic engagement, and social action among students.”
–School Library Journal
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gina Seymour is library media specialist at Islip High School, USA, and author of Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Library Youth (2018).
US February 2025 | UK February 2025
248 pages
PB 9798216190127 | $29.95 | £21.99
100 Glues, Brews, and Goos
Kid-Tested Activities That Stimulate Creativity and Critical Thinking
Diana F. Marks
Illustrated by Donna L. Farrell
Never run out of activity ideas again with this book of 100 kid-tested, child-centered activities. Recipes and formulas stimulate creativity, critical thinking, and fun. They work solo or in groups and fill rainy days with hands-on activities. Librarians, teachers, and adult family members will appreciate their connection to broad areas of learning, including STEAM and the language arts. Recipes can travel the globe and be enjoyed by people from a variety of cultures and countries. And they won’t be outgrown—there’s plenty for children to create as they progress in both age and interests.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Diana F. Marks, M.Ed., is the author of seven books. She taught for over 36 years in suburban/rural school districts. She has served as a consultant for a variety of entities, including the School District of Philadelphia.
You may also be interested in… Young Adult Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities 9781538179291
Children’s and Young Adult Services and Programs
The Whole-School Community Read
A Comprehensive Guidebook
Margaux DelGuidice-Calemmo & Jeannette Balantic
Community reading programs can foster a love of reading, increase student engagement, build a community of readers, and simultaneously improve literacy. Yet, it can be daunting to begin a new program at a busy school. This guidebook provides a clear roadmap for librarians and teachers who wish to try a whole-school community reading program with all ages of learners.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Margaux DelGuidice-Calemmo, MLS, is the school librarian at Garden City High School, NY, USA, and a national speaker, author, and consultant. Jeannette Balantic is the K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator in the Garden City School District, NY, USA.
How can librarians work with teachers and administrators to build support for a whole-school community read program?
“Get the word out—share the ‘why.’ A whole-school read builds connection, sparks conversation, and makes reading a community experience. Partnering with teachers and administrators can tie the program to curriculum goals. Then build buzz: promote your community read on social media, run a student bookmark design contest, recruit students to curate and hang teaser posters, or plan a festive final reading event. The more voices involved and the more excitement you generate, the more the school community will rally around it.”
If you could give one piece of advice to a librarian or educator who is nervous about starting a program like this, what would it be?
“Start small, but start. You don’t have to do it alone—bring in colleagues, form a team, and lean on your community. The program will grow and evolve each year. You’ll learn what works for your school, and together you will build something meaningful, long-lasting, and impactful.”
Why is a whole-school read such a powerful tool for fostering a love of reading?
“A whole-school read is powerful because it turns reading into a shared experience. When everyone—from students to staff—is engaged in the same story, it builds community, sparks conversation, and shows that reading matters. The community connection promotes curiosity, helping students view reading not as a task, but as something to enjoy and share with other people.”
Children’s and Young Adult Services and Programs
US April 2026 | UK April 2026
176 pages
PB 9798216188698 | $59.95 |
Using Nursery Rhymes with Today’s Kids
Their Legacy and Evolution
Mary R. Lanni
In this guide, readers are introduced to nursery rhymes from a historical and international perspective, where common themes and original intents are explored. An examination of the more nuanced elements of nursery rhymes highlights cultural changes that can affect the meaning of these older songs, questioning whether using the tune of a song with a problematic history is appropriate. The book supports critical thinking about readers’ unique environments, helping readers make educated choices about how to use nursery rhymes to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary R. Lanni, MLIS, is a professional librarian in Denver, Colorado, USA.
US September 2026 | UK September 2026
423 pages
PB 9798216186175 | $67.95 | £49.99
HB 9798216186182 | $130.00 | £95.00 Library and Information Science Text
Children’s Literature in Action A Librarian's Guide
Sylvia M. Vardell and Marianne Martens
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9781538176849
This well-regarded text by Sylvia M. Vardell and new co-author Marianne Martens follows a genrebased approach to children’s literature, providing an overview of genres, featured authors and titles, most important awards, selection criteria, and practical applications for each major genre in the field. The fourth edition adds new material on the growing body of middle grade literature, graphic novels and manga for young readers, new mixed-genre categories, cross-curricular connections, trends in nonfiction, and the latest digital materials and tools. It includes expanded content on diverse and inclusive literature and international perspectives.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Sylvia M. Vardell is Professor Emerita in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman’s University, USA. Marianne Martens is Professor at Kent State University’s School of Information, USA.
Children’s and Young Adult Services and Programs
US September 2026 | UK September 2026
304 pages
PB 9798216169956 | $67.95 | £49.99
HB 9798216170037 | $130.00 | £95.00 Library and Information Science Text Series
Inquiry
US June 2026 | UK June 2026
PB 9798216194705 | $49.95 | £36.99
HB 9798216397021 | $130.00 | £95.00
Young Adult Literature in Action A Librarian's Guide
Rose Brock
Showcasing the best and most up-to-date young adult literature, this textbook provides a survey of YA lit for public and school librarianship students and professionals. Updated information on new media applications like audiobooks and social media, middle-grade recommendations and authors, and an increased focus on graphic novels and manga make this edition the most timely and comprehensive young adult literature textbook available.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rose Brock, PhD, is Associate Professor at Sam Houston State University, USA, where she teaches children's and young adult literature in the Library Science and Technology Department.
Teaching Inquiry as Conversation Bringing Wonder to Life
Barbara K. Stripling & Darryl Toerien
The conceptual framework and implementable strategies/models provided in Inquiry as Conversation enable school librarians and classroom teachers to build reflective inquiry experiences into their daily instruction and the culture of the school. The anecdotes, authentic examples, and practical strategies in the book guide school librarians and classroom teachers to engage and empower learners through a conversational and whole-child approach to inquiry. Learners will grow academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally as they discover their own strengths and ideas, converse with others, and interact with the ideas and opinions that they encounter through their reading, viewing, and listening.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Barbara K. Stripling has been a school librarian, grant administrator, school library supervisor, and library educator during an almost 50-year career. Darryl Toerien is Head of Inquiry-Based Learning at Blanchelande College, a PK–12 school in Guernsey, Channel Islands.
Library Management, Administration, and Leadership
US August 2025 | UK October 2025
144 pages
PB 9781538183755 | $39.95 | £22.99
Practical Project Management for Librarians
Kirsten Clark
In this book, readers will learn: how to balance the goals of the project with the reality of working in libraries today, what key questions can help readers move effectively through the project process and choose the right tools, best practices to ensure sustainability in project plans as well as outcomes, and how to incorporate diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles into your project management. This practice guide provides step-by-step instructions to determine what project management tools and techniques match the needs of the particular library project and person/team’s skills level, while also providing these in the context of libraries’ specific cultures and norms.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kirsten Clark is the director of Library Enterprise Systems at the University of Minnesota Libraries, USA, where her department oversees systems for five system campuses as well as ensures consistent and transparent application of access policies for students, faculty, researchers, and community users.
THIS BOOK
Fills critical gaps in training support for library professionals
Includes best practices for incorporating diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion principles into project management
Covers project management strategies for small, mid-size, and large projects
Author Q&A
What motivated you to write a project management guide specifically for libraries?
“Projects have always been part of libraries’ work but most literature on project management focuses on business or technology settings, and in many cases with an emphasis on specific certification/training or degree programs. I wanted to create a guide that translated project management principles in a framework that centered on libraries first and did not expect the reader to have formal training to understand how to apply the information to their own situation. The use of several project examples throughout each chapter was a deliberate choice to weave practical experience into the guide as well.”
How can librarians evaluate the success of a project beyond just whether it was completed on time?
“Finishing a project on time is a great feeling but so is meeting the expectations of stakeholders, raising employee morale by streamlining workflows, or filling a gap in services sorely needed by a community that is dealing with a multitude of other societal changes. Knowledge is acquired even in projects where the end result may not be what was originally seen as the successful outcome. Lessons learned can be applied to future projects. It really is about perspective, and being realistic with what is in a librarian’s control and what isn’t, as well as working to set the organizational mindset on what is considered project success.”
Library Management, Administration, and Leadership
US October 2025 | UK October 2025
208 pages
PB 9798216184690 | $49.95 | £36.99
The Quick-Start Library Guide
A Handbook for Paraprofessionals and New School Librarians
Kelly Mayfield & Amy O. Milstead
This practical guide sets new librarians and paraprofessionals up for success. New librarians will build the confidence to develop systems and create plans for programs and partnerships with teachers and other professionals. Paraprofessionals will develop knowledge of library science topics such as cataloging, collection development, and weeding. Topics specific to the school library, such as reading levels and book fairs, teach readers what they need to know to hit the ground running, while lists of additional resources provide opportunities for more in-depth learning.
❝Chock full of practical tips, tricks, and advice, this book functions as the kindly and experienced mentor we all so desperately need when we are starting out in school libraries. . . . A must-have resource for every new school library worker’s toolbox!”
–Kelsey Bogan, School Librarian, Blogger, and Presenter, USA
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Kelly Mayfield is the librarian at a private high school in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Amy O. Milstead works as a librarian at a public high school in Rockwall, Texas, USA.
US October 2025 | UK October 2025
248 pages
HB 9798216188605 | $135.00 | £100.00 School Librarianship Worldwide Series
School Librarians and Principals Leading Together
International Perspectives
Edited by Luisa Marquardt & Dianne Oberg
This book offers a timely collection of research literature addressing the role of the principal in adopting, implementing, evaluating, and institutionalizing school libraries. An international group of contributors makes this a wide-ranging and comparative study of the important relationship between principals and librarians in service of student learning and achievement. Chapter topics include principals’ perceptions of the impact of the school library on student academic achievement, flexible scheduling, school libraries as technology hubs, and the ways in which the impact of the library/librarian is assessed, from rural Thailand to New Zealand to China to the United States.
❝This book provides many interesting perspectives on the roles of these key players as instructional leaders and partners in the change process and on evaluation of the changes. This book is an essential read for those who want to see better school libraries, and eventually, a better society.”
–Diljit Singh, Past President, International Association of School Librarianship, Malaysia
ABOUT THE EDITORS
Luisa Marquardt is Adjunct Professor at Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy.
Dianne Oberg, PhD, is Professor Emerita at the University of Alberta, Canada.
Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being How to Fight Burnout and Reclaim Library Joy
Monica J. Barrette
Reframing the outlook on librarianship and community service is the key to reclaiming “library joy” in the face of burnout. This book educates library workers at all levels on how to identify both their own passions and a community need, then put it all together to build a bridge between interest and impact. Professional fulfillment is part of this journey, making this advice beneficial to both experienced and novice library workers. This hands-on workbook includes library program worksheets and evaluation quizzes for library staff use, all developed to support the reclamation of library joy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Monica J. Barrette is the Director of Collection Development for LibraryPass, USA. She is also a San Diego State University lecturer and co-founder of the nonprofit Creators, Assemble.
US July 2026 | UK July 2026
176 pages
PB 9798216195450 | $49.95 | £36.99
HB 9798216443865 | $130.00 | £95.00
Practical Marketing for Your School Library
C. L. Mansfield
This book provides librarians and teachers with innovative ideas for producing a marketing plan, newsletters, social media marketing, library programming, and more to position the library as an essential resource.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
C. L. Mansfield is an international school librarian with over 15 years of experience working at schools all over the world.
A Sense of Place
School Libraries at the Heart of Learning, Connection, and Belonging
Hannah Byrd Little
A guide for stakeholders on creating a vibrant school library space where the environment is genuinely transformative and promotes active learning, literacy, and connection.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hannah Byrd Little is the director of the library and archives at a top independent international college-preparatory school.
Collection Development and Management
US
Collection Management Basics
Eighth Edition
Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro, John Novak, & G. Edward Evans
This eighth edition covers all aspects of the collection management cycle from selection through deselection and preservation. It includes discussions of intellectual freedom, legal issues in collection development, and collaborative collection development. Timely topics such as diversity, open access, AI, digital preservation, local history, creation spaces, and “libraries of things” bring this comprehensive overview up to date. Chapters rely on feedback from experts working in the field and include many sidebars with practical examples and resources. Designed primarily for students in LIS programs, this text is also a valuable resource for all library workers responsible for collection management.
❝Whether you are a new librarian or an experienced one starting over with a new collection, this latest edition remains a foundational tool.”
–American Libraries (of the seventh edition)
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro, MLS, is Director of Collection Development Strategies at the University of Maryland Libraries (UMD), USA. John Novak, MLIS, serves as Associate Dean for Technical Services and Budget at Fairfield University, USA. G. Edward Evans, PhD, is a retired award-winning author and Fulbright Scholar.
You may also be interested in… Crash Course in Collection Development 9781440880438
The Children’s Literature Selection Handbook, K–8
Christie Kaaland
Beginning with an introduction to standard literary fiction genres, including a discussion of literature trends and children’s reading interests and needs, this book includes chapters on fiction, biography, folk literature, picture books, informational texts, poetry, and graphic novels. A focus on book series, a deep discussion of graphic novels, the inclusion of global literature and review sources for selection, and information on publishers and the publishing industry set this timely book apart from others in the field. It’s the perfect companion to the vast wealth of children’s literature future teachers and school librarians will read during their studies and careers.
Recommended purchase for librarians who would like a concise review of modern children’s book selections.
– School Library Journal
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christie Kaaland, EdD, is Core Faculty in the School of Education at Antioch University Seattle, USA.
US October 2025 | UK October 2025
232 pages
PB 9798216186274 | $54.95 | £39.99
Collection Development and Management
Classic Fairy Tales and Modern Retellings A Guide for Librarians, Teachers, and Readers
Pauline Dewan
Designed to help librarians, teachers, and reading partners feel more confident in selecting and suggesting fairy-tale books for children and teens, this comprehensive guide offers themes, readalikes, reading levels, awards, and curricular tie-ins. Readers will learn about the distinguishing characteristics of fairy tales, key authors (contemporary and historical), major trends, and significant changes in the genre. They will also discover the therapeutic power of fairy tales, their empowering impact on children and teens, and the reasons that fairy tales continue to attract young readers. Insightful and engaging annotations will increase their knowledge of the riches of the genre.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pauline Dewan, MA, MLIS, PhD (in English), is a reference librarian at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada.
US February 2026 | UK February 2026
112 pages
9798216195238 | $39.95 | £28.99
Be Kind; Rewind! (Re)Introducing Fun Retro Media and Vintage Technology to Libraries
Christopher Kincaid
Let’s face it, new physical media is disappearing, and digital reigns. New film, music, and video game releases will eventually be digital only. To move forward, libraries need to look backward. In this fun, concise handbook, Christopher Kincaid tackles the appeal and challenges these vintage media pose for circulation. He offers programming ideas to introduce and rekindle interest in old technology and provides lists and suggestions to help you get started building your vintage technology collections. When word gets out about your new (old) library collection, you never know who might stop by!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christopher Kincaid has worked in public service, from retail to librarianship, for over 25 years.
US July 2026 | UK July 2026
240 pages HB 9798216194910 | $130.00 | £95.00
Immigration-Themed Youth Literature Perspectives for K–12 Educators
Danielle E. Sachdeva
Immigration-Themed Youth Literature equips teachers, school and public librarians, graduate students, and higher education faculty with essential guidance on identifying high-quality contemporary immigration-themed literature, investigating what readers can learn from this literature, and integrating this literature into instruction. This guide fills the gap in resources on contemporary immigration-themed literature and is an indispensable tool for advancing educators’ and librarians’ professional learning.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Danielle E. Sachdeva, PhD, is Associate Professor of Literacy and Elementary Education at the University of North Georgia, USA.
Educational Technology
US June 2026 | UK August 2026
256 pages
NEW
The AI Toolkit for Librarians
Mike McQueen
The AI Toolkit for Librarians offers a clear and encouraging way to make sense of today’s fastmoving world of artificial intelligence. Written for academic, public, and K–12 settings, it helps readers understand how AI fits into everyday library work while staying grounded in the values of access, equity, and learning. The book explores AI’s biggest opportunities and challenges, breaks down essential concepts in everyday language, and shows how AI can strengthen reading, writing, research, instruction, and programming.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mike McQueen is a librarian at Missouri School for the Blind, USA.
PB 9798216195771 | $34.95 | £24.99
HB 9798216195764 | $90.00 | £65.00
US August 2026 | UK August 2026
224 pages
NEW
Inclusive Digital Citizenship Ideas and Implementation
Kirsten Wilson & Carrie Rogers
Inclusive digital citizenship goes beyond mere access to technology—it requires a nuanced understanding of how technology can either empower or hinder various communities. The authors provide tools to support students, families, and community members in becoming responsible digital citizens. Their groundbreaking framework addresses inclusivity across digital access, literacy, design, and community engagement. It equips librarians and educators with actionable tools like gap analyses, professional learning strategies, and collaborative models to bridge the digital divide. Foundational concepts are balanced with practical implementation, metacognitive activities, and visual aids. This book will empower you to foster equity-driven systems and digital citizenship in diverse contexts.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
PB 9798216195412 | $44.95 | £32.99
HB 9798216396260 | $130.00 | £95.00 Digital Citizenship, Technology, and Libraries Series
Kirsten Wilson is an educator with 25+ years of experience from the classroom to the Arkansas Department of Education, USA. Carrie Rogers, MPA, MLIS, is a former librarian, an adjunct instructor, and the founder of Digital Respons-Ability.
Artificial Intelligence for Libraries
Brady D. Lund
Artificial intelligence is an extremely important but little-understood topic, including in libraries. This timely book explores what AI is, how it works, how it’s relevant to all types of libraries, and how it can be used. Readers will better understand the use of AI in library systems and applying AI to teaching and learning environments, and they will grow in the ability to discern potential ethical issues posed by this emerging technology. The final chapter provides a practical guide to using various types of AI in libraries.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brady D. Lund, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Information Science at the University of North Texas, USA.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
US February 2026 | UK February 2026
320 pages
PB 9798216170549 | $67.95 | £49.99
Racial Literacy in Libraries
Edited by Sally Battle, Betsy Bird, Nicole A. Cooke, Kennedy Joseph, & Jessica Iverson Wu
This guide to racial literacy helps librarians learn to communicate about race and offer bias-free programming. Part One is a primer written by experts on the science and history of skin color, the invention of race and racism in the United States, and the development of racial identity. Part Two helps librarians bridge the gap between theory and practice, discussing the important concepts of representation, equity, and access and offering practical examples of how to apply them. Part Three offers real-life examples of libraries across the country who are bringing racial literacy to their communities through collections, curated resources, and programs.
ABOUT THE EDITORS
Sally Battle is the Youth Programming Librarian at Mount Prospect Public Library, Illinois, USA. Betsy Bird is the Collection Development Manager of Evanston Public Library, Illinois, USA. Nicole A. Cooke, PhD, MEd, MLS, is the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and an Associate Professor at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina, USA. Kennedy Joseph is the Teen Engagement Coordinator at the Evanston Public Library, Illinois, USA. Jessica Iverson Wu is a Children’s and STEM Focus Library Assistant at Evanston Public Library, Illinois, USA.
US February 2026 | UK April 2026
224 pages
PB 9798216183648 | $49.95 | £36.99
HB 9798216386704 | $130.00 | £95.00
Supporting Students with Significant Disabilities in School Libraries
A Vision for Radical Inclusion
Courtney Walker
Providing lessons, programs, and ideas that can be used right away, this guide offers valuable advice for school librarians and teachers who wish to support students with disabilities— sometimes severe—in an inclusive program. Understand how to create and nurture important relationships with these students and their teachers, how to support individualized learning goals in library lessons, and how to write inclusive library skills lessons. You will also learn how to build and maintain a collection of adapted books to engage students with disabilities in your library.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Courtney Walker is the founder and principal consultant of Libraries For All LLC, USA.
US October 2026 | UK October 2026
176 pages
PB 9798216188735 | $59.95 | £43.99
HB 9798216188865 | $130.00 | £95.00
Why Are All the Black Librarians Gathering in the School Library?
Stories and Lessons
Erika
Long
While roughly fifty percent of students enrolled in public schools are Black or people of color, eighty-seven percent of school librarians are white. In a profession that fails to mirror the demographics of the learners served, Black school librarians continue to lead and innovate. This collection of personal narratives illuminates the unique and sometimes overlooked perspectives of Black school librarians within the context of today’s complex library climate. Their writing seeks to foster a deeper understanding of their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Editor Erika Long offers practical recommendations for learning from their experiences.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Erika Long is a certified school librarian, school library consultant, and presenter.
Seeking Meaning
A Process Approach to Library and Information Services 30th Anniversary Edition
Carol C. Kuhlthau
The publication of Carol C. Kuhlthau’s Seeking Meaning in 1993 marked a watershed moment in how we think about information seeking. The Information Search Process (ISP) model it introduced helped generations of educators prepare students for the increasingly complex information environments they would encounter, and its central findings have only grown in importance during the last 30 years.
Kuhlthau’s canonical research, accompanied in this anniversary edition by new essays exploring the text’s legacy and continued importance, is required reading for students of library and information science in the United States and abroad and an invaluable resource for anyone providing library and information services.
Did You Know?
Bloomsbury has one of the largest open access book portfolios, with several hundred titles available through our rapidly expanding program. We are commi ed to evolving this program as well as adapting to change as the demand for open access increases.
Two Opportunities for Librarians
Access Bloomsbury open access books
• All Bloomsbury open access titles are made available via a dedicated open access collection on Bloomsbury Collections
• Open access titles are also typically included in our standard subject collections on Bloomsbury Collections for discovery purposes.
• All Bloomsbury open access titles are also distributed through the OAPEN library.
Publish open access professional development titles through Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited (BLU)
• BLU publishes PD books for academic, school, and public librarians, archivists, and museum professionals.
• BLU is excited to support equitable library professional development by offering OA resources.
More Information
Questions?
Contact Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited acquisitions editors Jessica Gribble at jgribble@abc-clio.com or Erinn Slanina at erinn.slanina@bloomsbury.com
Award-winning digital resources for research and coursework in social studies
CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Hundreds of primary sources including le ers, narratives, court documents, speeches, photographs, illustrations, and archival audio and video footage.
• Source-based inquiry activities help students explore and answer a key historical question.
• The Academic Success Corner—video modules build students’ foundational skills in reading, writing, researching, and working with primary sources.
• The Educator Support Site—a full educator companion to the student database includes lesson plans, bell ringer activities, and curriculum integration tools.
FEATURES
• Advanced search, including options to search by resource type, theme, time period, or subject.
• Translate text-based content in more than 25 languages. Text-to-speech capability improves accessibility of resources for a wide range of learners.
• Align resources to standards by grade level, textbook, and state.
• Automatically cite resources in MLA, APA, or Chicago styles. Export citations to EasyBib, NoodleTools, or RefWorks.
• Save resources to Google Drive, Google Classroom, Dropbox, or Microso OneDrive.
COLLECTION TITLES
• American History
• American Government
• World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
• World History: The Modern Era
• Women’s History in the United States
• The African American Experience
• The American Indian Experience
• The Asian American Experience
• The Latino American Experience
• Daily Life through History
• Health and Wellness Issues
• Issues
• Modern Genocide
• Pop Culture Universe
• U.S. Geography
• World at War
• World Geography
• World Religions
