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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman
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We publish resources used by library and information professionals, scholars, students, and educators to improve programs and services, build on best practices, enhance pedagogy, share research, develop leadership, and promote advocacy. alaeditions.org
Spanning H. G. Wells’s "The Time Machine" to Marvel’s Loki, this delightful book considers how science fiction stories portray archives and archivists while showing how archivists can leverage sci-fi to improve the public’s understanding of the discipline. alastore.ala.org/infiniteloop
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Has a librarian made a difference in your life or gone above and beyond to serve your community? Nominations are open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5
October 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Has a librarian made a difference in your life or gone above and beyond to serve your community? Nominations are open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
October 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5
September 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Spread library joy and save 20%, now through September 28, at the Library Gift Shop! Your purchase funds advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library and information professionals everywhere. www.librarygiftshop.org/editions
September 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5
September 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL
September 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Now shipping! Kate McDowell’s vital toolkit empowers librarians and information professionals to transform data into ethical, compelling narratives that connect with communities and advocate for their organizations. Read a sample: https://bit.ly/4mSvF4D.
September 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Now shipping! "Lowagie boldly confronts the controversial and often misunderstood field of AI-based bibliographic cataloging, showcasing the design and real-world outcomes of a pioneering implementation." — Roberto Gómez, National Library of Spain https://bit.ly/47uBMHz
September 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Has a librarian made a difference in your life or gone above and beyond to serve your community? Nominations are open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
September 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Now shipping! The newly updated @aaslala.bsky.social Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Our author Rebecca Hass leads a conversation with librarian and literary ambassador Mychal Threets at #ARSL2025 in Albuquerque. They will explore how we can intentionally center joy, care, and mental health in our professional lives. Register now! www.arsl.org/2025-confere...
August 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Now shipping! Refocusing academic librarianship through a critical lens, this book will show you how to apply transformative learning theory to design and facilitate authentic experiences for diverse learners. alastore.ala.org/ILandCT
August 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Now shipping! Speaking directly to library workers, this book demonstrates the power and fulfillment that comes from actively participating in shaping both the conditions under which they labor and the conditions that govern the library itself. alastore.ala.org/oryrlib
July 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Now shipping! Moving beyond academic settings to encompass libraries of all kinds, this book showcases critical information literacy topics, programs, and lessons with an emphasis on practical application. alastore.ala.org/libcil
July 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Spread library joy with our new merch! www.librarygiftshop.org/editions
June 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We're excited to share recordings of "If We Could Have Just 10 Minutes of Your Time," a trio of virtual events packed with practical tips and expert guidance from a range of thought-leaders! alastore.ala.org/10minutes
June 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Now shipping! Blending theory and concepts with an unswervingly pragmatic approach, Michael Hanegan and Chris Rosser persuasively argue that libraries are uniquely positioned to lead AI’s ethical and human-centered integration within communities. alastore.ala.org/libgenAI
June 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We're thrilled to unveil a selection of merch and apparel drawn from our recent books! Show off your library joy while helping to fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library and information professionals worldwide. alagraphics-gift-shop.myspreadshop.com/editions
May 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Find the tools, resources, and guidance you need to be the light for your patrons and community! alastore.ala.org/SS25catalog
May 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Now available for pre-order! As this book demonstrates, by embracing their unique position as ethical stewards and trusted guides, libraries have an unprecedented opportunity to shape how AI transforms society—not from the margins, but from the center of a shared future. alastore.ala.org/libgenAI
May 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Now shipping! Providing concrete guidance on integrating accessibility into all aspects of a library’s digital work, this book will serve as your one-stop guide to accessibility standards, processes, and best practices. alastore.ala.org/dahdbkl
May 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Now shipping! Exhaustively researched and expansive in its scope of topics both traditional and timely, this updated text continues to serve both LIS students and current practitioners. alastore.ala.org/PL4th
May 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM