Professional Development Books for Library Staff

Updated June 10, 2025
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The black belt librarian : real-world safety & security
Graham, Warren Davis.
Ebook
Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, Graham demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. In straightforward language, the author ...
Collection management for youth responding to the needs of learners
Hughes-Hassell, Sandra.
Paper Book
It's no longer about just about having the "best" collection. As education shifts to a learner-centered environment, collection development must address the dynamic interplay between all stakeholders in the wider school community. Based on the latest educational theory and research, Hughes...
Leading libraries : how to create a service culture
VanDuinkerken, Wyoma
Ebook
This valuable resource gathers the principles and best practices of leadership, and points the way towards creating a service culture that makes every staff member a library leader.
A trauma-informed approach to library services
Tolley, Rebecca
Paper Book
We are only now coming to terms with how common trauma really is; a landmark Kaiser study that surveyed patients receiving physicals found that almost two-thirds had experienced at least one form of abuse, neglect, or other trauma as a child. Though originating in the fields of health and social...
Winning grants : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians
Gerding, Stephanie K.
Paper Book
Newly revised and refreshed, this invaluable how-to manual will teach you the skills and strategies crucial for finding, applying for, and winning grants. Whether you're starting from scratch and don't know where to begin, or you're an experienced grant writer looking to tap into new funding...

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