Library Science Resources

​​​​​​The following titles have been adde​d within the past year to the State Library's collection. You can follow the title link to the record in KDLA's WorldCat Discovery catalog, and then use the information to request the item through your library's interlibrary loan department, or in the case of digital materials, access through Kentucky Libraries Unbound with your local library card (if your library participates). If you need more in-depth assistance, please contact our staff through Ask a Librarianor by calling 502-564-8378.

All the titles below are in our physical print collection unless otherwise noted. When noted, digital titles are available in Kentucky Libraries Unbound.​​​

Administration/Supervision​

• 101 Seeds for Library Joy by Rebecca Hass
• Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations, 7th Edition by William W. Sannwald 
• Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries: Crafting Ethical Narratives for Advocacy and Impact by Kate McDowell
  
• The First-Time Manager: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Alida Miranda-Wolff (KLU eAudiobook)
• The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries by Helen Rimmer (KLU eBook)
• Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The PLA Guide to Trauma-Informed De-escalation by Margaret Ann Paauw
• The Playful Library: Building Environments for Learning and Creativity by Megan Lotts
• The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture by Fred Schlipf, Joe Huberty, & John A. Moorman 
• Strengthening Library Ecosystems: Collaborate for Advocacy and Impact by Dorcas Hand, Sara Kelly Johns, Michelle Robertson, and Eryn Duffee
• Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers edited by Bobbi Newman (KLU eBook)​

Adult Services/Programming

• Career Services and Workforce Development Centers for Libraries: A Guide by Raymond Pun, Arpine Eloyan, and Michael R. Oppenheim
• The Playful Library: Building Environments for Learning and Creativity by Megan Lotts
• Reflections on Adult Literacy: Nineteen Stories to Inspire, Challenge, and Give You Something to Think About by Cathay O. Reta
• Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Role-Playing Adventures for Your School or Public Library by Lucas Maxwell
• Serving the Underserved: Strategies for Inclusive Community Engagement edited by  Catharine Bomhold 
• Unlocking Possibilities in the Library: Programming for the Future by M'Balu Bangura (KLU eBook)​​

Archives/Genealogy/Special Collections

• Building Representative Community Archives edited by Hannah Leah Crume 
• Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives by Gregory S. Hunter (KLU eBook)
• From Interrogation to Integration: Centering Social Justice in Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation edited by Kim Hoffman and Rachel Makarowski  
• Our Story: A Guide to Recording and Sharing Your Family History by Rachel F. Seidman
• Records and Information Management, 3^rd edition by Patricia C. Franks
  

Children's & Youth Services/Programming​

• Critical Information Literacy Applications for All Libraries edited by Julie N. Hornick and Lauren Kehoe
• Ethnic Studies and Youth Literature: A Critical Reader edited by Marilisa Jiménez García and Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez
• Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children by Lisa Houde
• Inspiring Teens, Tweens, and Families to Make a Difference in the World: Programming to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals by Amanda Moss Struckmeyer
• Library Services to Homeschoolers by Christina Giovannelli-Capuro 
• Simple Positive Play at the Library by Jennifer Ilardi 
• The Playful Library: Building Environments for Learning and Creativity by Megan Lotts
• Reading LGBTQ+ Children's Picture Books edited by Jennifer Miller and Sara Austin
• Ready to Read: Using the Science of Reading in Pre-K and Kindergarten edited by Latisha Hayes, PHD.
• Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Role-Playing Adventures for Your School or Public Library by Lucas Maxwell
• Using Literature to Support Children's Mental Health edited by Kim Becnel and Robin A. Moeller
• Wonder Libraries: 20 Expert Perspectives on What Kids Need Now edited by Elizabeth M. McChesney
• Young Adult Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities edited by Anthony Bernier and Shari Lee
• Youth Social Action in the Library: Cultivating Change Makers by Gina Seymour
  

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• Cultural Humility in Libraries edited by Shannon D. Jones and Beverly Murphy 
• Curating Community Collections: A Holistic Approach to Diverse Collection Development by Mary Schreiber and Wendy K. Bartlett (KLU eBook)
• The First-Time Manager : Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Alida Miranda-Wolff (KLU eAudiobook)
• From Interrogation to Integration: Centering Social Justice in Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation edited by Kim Hoffman and Rachel Makarowski  
• Social Justice and Storytime by Shannon Adams and Lauren Hough 
• Liberatory Librarianship edited by Brian W. Keith, Laurie Taylor, and Shamin Renwick 
• Practical Tips for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries by Dr. Beth Montague-Hellen (KLU eBook)
• Serving the Underserved: Strategies for Inclusive Community Engagement edited by Catharine Bomhold
  

Collection Management

• Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, 5th edition by Peggy Johnson and Mary Beth Weber
  

General/Miscellaneous

• Critical Information Literacy Applications for All Libraries edited by Julie N. Hornick and Lauren Kehoe
• Introduction to Public Librarianship, 4th Edition by Jenny S. Bossaller and Denice Adkins
• Liberatory Librarianship: Stories of Community, Connection, and Justice edited by Brian W. Keith, Laurie Taylor, and Shamin Renwick
• Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries edited by Sandra Hirsh (KLU eBook)
• Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The PLA Guide to Trauma-Informed De-escalation by Margaret Ann Paauw
• The Reader's Advisory Guide to Romance  by Robin Bradford 
• The Reader's Advisory Guide to Street Literature by Vanessa Irvin       
• Reimagining the Public Library: Key Debates and Future Approaches by John Pateman
• Reflections on Adult Literacy: Nineteen Stories to Inspire, Challenge, and Give You Something to Think About by Cathay O. Reta
• Winning Grants: A How-to-Do-It Manual for Librarians by Stephanie K. Gerding
  

Marketing

• Empathy by Design: Empathy-Driven Marketing for Libraries by Sab​​ine Jean Dantus
• Marketing and Social Media: A Guide for Libraries, Archives, and Museums by Lorri Mon and Christie Koontz (KLU eBook)​

Reference/Information Access

• AI and Information Access: Benefits, Challenges and Lessons by G.G. Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury (KLU eBook)
• Critical Information Literacy Applications for All Libraries edited by Julie N. Hornick and Lauren Kehoe
• Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams: A Workbook for Navigating Intellectual Freedom Challenges Together by Becky Calzada, Val Edwards, and Maegan Coffin Heindel 
• Reference and Information Services, 7th edition edited by Melissa A. Wong and Laura Saunders
• That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda Jones (KLU eBook)

Technology

• AI and Information Access: Benefits, Challenges and Lessons by G.G. Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury (KLU eBook)
• The Digital Accessibility Handbook for Libraries by Carli Spina and Rebecca Albrecht Oling
• The Early-Career Professional's Guide to Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges for an AI-Enabled Workforce by Jonas Bjerg (KLU eBook)
• Generative AI and Libraries: Claiming Our Place in the Center of a Shared Future by Michael Hanegan and Chris Rosser
• Halo Data: Understanding and Leveraging the Value of your Data by Caroline Carruthers (KLU eBook)
• Records and Information Management, 3^rd edition by Patricia C. Franks