Everyone is strength-basing! Whether it’s library users or staff, come learn how the strengths-based approach can transform your reference/interview/consultants and formal or informal instruction/training. This approach values the uniqueness of learner’s perspectives and…
The most noteworthy reference titles published in 2019 have been named to the 2020 Outstanding References Sources List, an annual list selected by experts of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA…
The winner of the 2020 Dartmouth Medal for most outstanding reference work, an annual award presented by the expert reference and collection development librarians of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of ALA, is the “Global Encyclopedia…
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced its selection for the 2020 Sophie Brody Medal, an annual honor bestowed by the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of RUSA at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting today in Philadelphia. This…
The CODES List, a committee of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), has announced the 2019 selection of essential cookbooks for public libraries. The CODES List: Cookbooks highlights titles for both…
The Listen List Council of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced the 2020 selections of the Listen List: Outstanding Audiobook Narration. The final juried list of thirteen titles highlights…
The Reading List Council has announced the 2020 selections of the Reading List, an annual best-of list comprised of eight different fiction genres for adult readers. A shortlist of honor titles, up to 4 per genre was also announced…
PHILADELPHIA—The Notable Books Council, first established in 1944, has announced the 2020 selections of the Notable Books List, an annual best-of list comprised of twenty six titles written for adult readers and published in the US including fiction…
Join us for this popular event as we unveil the year’s best in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, audiobook narration, and reference materials, featuring the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. This highly anticipated event is sponsored by…