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Welcome to Maine State Library's Professional Development collection for librarians and trustees. Filter the list by topics of particular interest with our Primary and Secondary Focus drop-down options and/or sort the list by Author, Title, Primary Focus, or Secondary Focus by clicking on the column header. Titles link directly to Maine State Library's catalog, where you can request the item. Please let us know if you have any questions, issues, or suggestions for the collection.

Professional Development Collection 2020-2025

Author Title Publisher Copyright Primary Focus Secondary Focus
Burkins, L., and Sibberson, F. In Community with Readers: Transforming Reading Instruction with Read-Alouds and Minilessons Routledge Publishing 2025 K-12 Youth
Johnson, Peggy and Weber, M.B. Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management ALA Editions 2025 Collection Development Library Management
Barbakoff, Audrey and Lenstra, Noah The 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library ALA Editions 2024 Community Development Library Management
Calzada, Becky, Val Edwards, and Maegan Coffin Heindel Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams: A Workbook for Navigating Intellectual Freedom Challenges Together ALA Editions 2024 Intellectual Freedom Library Management
Conn, Donia Simple Book Repair Techniques Rowman & Littlefield 2024 Collection Repair nan
Gerding, Stephanie K. Winning Grants ALA Neal-Shuman 2024 Grants nan
Hallman, Shamichael Meet Me at the Library: A Place to Foster Social Connection and Promote Democracy Island Press 2024 Community Development Advocacy
Hand, Dorcas, Sara Kelly Johns, Michelle Robertson, and Eryn Duffee Strengthening Library Ecosystems: Collaborate for Advocacy and Impact ALA Editions 2024 Advocacy nan
Hirsh, Sandra Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries Rowman and Littlefield 2024 Futurism nan
Jamison, Andrea Decentering Whiteness in Libraries: A Framework for Inclusive Collection Management Practices Rowman & Littlefield 2024 Collection Development Community Development
Jarvis, Zeke Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America Bloomsbury Academic 2024 Intellectual Freedom Collection Development
Knowlton, Steve A., Pozzi, Ellen M., Sly, Jordan S., and Spunaugle, Emily D., eds. Libraries Without Borders: New Directions in Library History ALA Editions 2024 Community Development nan
Medaille, Ann The Librarian's Guide to Learning Theory: Practical Applications in Library Settings ALA Editions 2024 Community Development nan
Pavey, Sarah The Networked Librarian: The School Librarian's Role in Fostering Connections, Collaboration and Co-Creation Across the Community Facet Publishing 2024 K-12 Community Development
Rimmer, Helen The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries Facet Publishing 2024 Library Management nan
Sannwald, William W. Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations, 7th Edition ALA Editions 2024 Construction Space Planning
Schipf, F., Huberty, J., and Moorman, J.A. The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture: Creating Building Spaces That Work, 2nd edition Ala Editions 2024 Construction nan
Berman, E. and Tijerina, B. The Ultimate Privacy Field Guide: A Workbook of Best Practices ALA Editions. 2023 Intellectual Freedom nan
Lane, Faith Rural Librarianship From Surviving to Thriving: Information Leadership for the 21st Century Faith Lane Books 2023 Small & Rural Library Management
Oltmann, Shannon M., ed. The Fight Against Book Bans: Perspectives from the Field Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited 2023 Intellectual Freedom nan
Austin, Jeanie Library Services and Incarceration: Reorganizing Barriers, Strengthening Access ALA Neal-Schuman 2022 Justice Involved Programming
Cart, Michael Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism (4th edition) ALA Neal-Schuman 2022 Reader Advisory Youth
Dewan, Pauline and Lacey, Meagan The readers' advisory guide to genre blends for children and young adults ALA Editions 2022 Reader Advisory Youth
Kipps, Kayla and Jones, Alison Kaiser Collection Management in the Cloud: A Guide for using Cloud Computing Technologies in Libraries Rowman & Littlefield 2022 Technical Services Collection Development
Miller, Steven J. Metadata for Digital Collections: A How-to-do-it Manual ALA Neal-Schuman 2022 Technical Services Archiving
Newman, Bobbi L. Fostering wellness in the workplace: A handbook for libraries ALA Editions 2022 Library Management nan
Overby, Tracey and Folk, Amanda L. Narratives of (dis)enfranchisement : reckoning with the history of libraries and the Black and African American experience ALA Editions 2022 Community Development nan
Voels, Sarah Auditing diversity in library collections Libraries Unlimited 2022 Collection Development Community Development
Alexander, Sally Risk Management and Insurance Manual for Libraries ALA Editions 2021 Library Management Boards
Bignoli, Calla Responding to Rapid Change in Libraries: A User Experience Approach ALA Editions 2021 Library Management Community Development
Bober, Tom Building News Literacy: Lessons for Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in Elementary and Middle Schools Libraries Unlimited 2021 K-12 Youth
Fourner, Mary Davis and Sarah Ostman, eds. Ask, Listen, Empower: Grounding Your Library Work in Community Engagement ALA Editions 2021 Community Development nan
Fuller, Joy L. Strategic Planning for Public Libraries Public Library Association 2021 Strategic Planning Boards
Hamill, Lois Archives 101 Rowman & Littlefield 2021 Archiving nan
Hamilton, Deborah A. Helping Library Users with Legal Questions Libraries Unlimited 2021 Reference Programming
Hess, Amanda Nichols Modular Online Learning Design: A Flexible Approach for Diverse Learning Needs ALA Editions 2021 Academic Technical Services
Horton, Valerie Launching Large Scale Library Initiatives: Innovation and Collaboration ALA Editions 2021 Project Management Library Management
Hughes, Kathleen M. and Jamie Santoro, eds. Pivoting During the Pandemic: Ideas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere ALA Editions 2021 Community Development Library Management
Katz, Stephanie Libraries Publish: How to Start a Magazine, Small Press, Blog, and More Libraries Unlimited 2021 Programming Technical Services
Kroski, Ellyssa, ed. Makerspaces in Practice: Successful Models for Implementation ALA Editions 2021 Programming Space Planning
Madigan, Maura Learning Centers for School Librarians ALA Editions 2021 K-12 nan
Oliver, Chris Introducing RDA: A Guide to the Basics After 3R ALA Editions 2021 Technical Services nan
Price, Chelsea 209 Big Programming Ideas for Small Budgets ALA Editions 2021 Small & Rural Programming
Stephens, Wendy Mindful School Libraries: Creating and Sustaining Nurturing Spaces and Programs Libraries Unlimited 2021 K-12 nan
West, Silke Rose and Joseph Sarosy How to Tell Stories to Children Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2021 Programming Youth
White, Bruce Spreadsheets for Librarians: Getting Results with Excel and Google Sheets Libraries Unlimited 2021 Library Management Technical Services
Winkelstein, Julie Ann Libraries and Homelessness: An Action Guide Libraries Unlimited 2021 Community Development Library Management
Zwierski, Michele, Joanna F. Fountain, and Marilyn McCroskey Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools and Practices ALA Editions 2021 Technical Services Youth
Anderson, Cordelia Library Marketing and Communications: Strategies to Increase Relevance and Results ALA Editions 2020 Marketing Library Management
Dodge, Hillary Gather 'Round the Table: Food Literacy Programs, Resources and Ideas for Public Libraries ALA Editions 2020 Programming Community Development
Donham, Jean and Chelsea Sims Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A Leadership Guide for School Librarians, 4th ed. ALA Neal Schuman 2020 K-12 nan
Doucett, Elisabeth 100+ Ideas to Inspire Smart Spaces and Creative Places ALA Editions 2020 Space Planning Programming
Forrest, Charles and Martin Halbert, eds. Beyond the Information Commons: A Field Guide to Evolving Library Services, Technologies, and Spaces, 2nd ed. Rowman & Littlefield 2020 Academic Library Management
Grove, Cindy Libraries and the Substance Abuse Crisis: Supporting Your Community ALA Editions 2020 Community Development nan
Halaychik, Corey and Blake Reagan Library Licensing: A Manual for Busy Librarians Libraries Unlimited 2020 Library Management nan
Harris, Dave Literature Review and Research Design: A Guide to Effective Research Practice Routledge 2020 Academic nan
Henry, Jo Cultivating Civility: Practical Ways to Improve a Dysfunctional Library ALA Editions 2020 Library Management nan
Hughes-Hassell, Sandra Collection Management for Youth: Equity, Inclusion and Learning ALA Editions 2020 Collection Development Youth
Hunter, Gregory S. Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives (3rd Edition) Neal-Schuman 2020 Archiving Technical Services
Kirker, Christine M. 25 Projects for Eco Explorers ALA Editions 2020 Programming Youth
Kroski, Ellyssa ed. 52 Ready-to-Use Gaming Programs for Libraries ALA Editions 2020 Programming Youth
Marrall, Rebecca M. Developing a Library Accessibility Plan: A Practical Guide for Librarians Rowman & Littlefield 2020 Space Planning Library Management
Mune, Christina D. Libraries Supporting Online Learning: Practical Strategies and Best Practices Libraries Unlimited 2020 Academic Technical Services
Rinio, Deborah STEAM Activities in 30 Minutes for Elementary Learners ALA Editions 2020 K-12 Programming
Rubin, Richard E. and Rachel G. Rubin Foundations of Library and Information Science, 5th ed. ALA Neal Schuman 2020 Academic Technical Services
Scales, Pat R. Teaching Banned Books: 32 Guides for Children and Teens, 2nd ed. ALA Editions 2020 K-12 Intellectual Freedom
Seibert, Heather L. et al eds. The Library Workplace Idea Book: Proactive Steps for Positive Change ALA Editions 2020 Advocacy Library Management
Smith, Kevin L. and Erin L. Ellis, eds. Coaching Copyright ALA Editions 2020 Intellectual Freedom Technical Services
Thomsett-Scott, Beth C., ed. Marketing with Social Media, 2nd ed. ALA Neal Schuman 2020 Marketing Technical Services
Tolley, Rebecca A Trauma-Informed Approach to Library Services ALA Editions 2020 Community Development Library Management
Weisburg, Hilda K. Classroom Management for School Librarians ALA Editions 2020 K-12 nan
Zabel, Diane and Lauren Reiter, eds. Envisioning the future of Reference: Trends, Reflections and Innovations Libraries Unlimited 2020 Reference nan

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