by Mark Aaron Polger 3 stars Learn about user experience design principles to help make library signage more welcoming, effective, and accessible. The book provides information on the history of signs, research methods, signage audits, digital signs, best practices and policies, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Also includes case studies with the results of…
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4 stars A nice little guide with tips on how to get the most out of library work and find joy and balance in your life. The book suggests activities for increasing joy for patrons, coworkers, and yourself. Each page provides a short tip or exercise for finding and creating joy in library work. Many…
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Edited by Kodi Laskin Essays by Kodi Laskin, Leah Keevan, Jackie Kruzie, Katherine Schneider, Cecilia James, and Alex Kerr 4 stars A helpful and insightful guide with some simple steps for interacting with patrons with various disabilities in a library setting. The book covers basic information on service animals, mobility aids, speech assistive technology, blindness…
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by Kristin Pekoll 3 stars A nice overview of intellectual freedom considerations as they pertain to non-book items and happenings in libraries. The book provides examples and considerations regarding bans and critiques of displays and exhibits, artwork, programs and events, bookmarks and reading lists, social media, and databases. It also touches on the importance of…
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