Alternative Library Literature

Many librarians, academics, professionals and general readers underestimate both the role and nature of alternative literature. These titles are assumed to be few in number and marginal to mainstream concerns. The quantity of titles published each year alone make it a significant part of publishing, but few of these are noted by the mainstream media and fewer still find their way on to the shelves of bookshops and libraries. Yet they are vital to the development of a Library's stock. This book therefore serves a number of purposes. It defines alternative literature, explains how it can be used and appreciated, and examines the concerns and nature of such publications. It is often difficult to track down alternative literature, and guidelines are given for identifying and acquiring it from a variety of different types of sources. Networking of all kinds is necessary to keep abreast of the constant stream of new titles and the methods. Of collection management and access are discussed. To acquire, use and properly exploit alternative literature is an essential part of collection management, often requiring a very different approach to 'standard' book collections. This book will provide all the essential starting points along this road.

A compilation of articles on library topics, including people/work, women, censorship/human rights, kids, alternatives, multiculturalism, and cyberspace. Includes coverage of the Hawaiian outsourcing scandal.

This highly acclaimed biennial (the best of alternative library journalism--Library Journal) provides a reminder of the roots of librarianship and a prod to a profession that sometimes threatens to extirpate them. People/Work, Women, Censorship/Human Rights/Peace, Kids, Alternatives, Service/Advocacy/Empowerment, Multiculturalism/Third World, and Cyberspace/Virtual Libraries are the topics covered, with writings from Nancy Kranich, Earl Lee, Charles Willett, Toni Samek, Chris Dodge and others.

The writing in this highly acclaimed biennial has so far featured the best of the alternative library journalism, according to Library Journal. Melvil Dewey's anti-Semitism, feminist librarianship, small presses, self-censorship, green librarianship and virtual libraries are some of the topics covered in this edition, with writings from Sarah Pritchard, Wayne Wiegand, Chris Atton, Charles Willett, Bill Bigelow, Shiraz Durrani and others. Articles come from such diverse sources as Progressive Librarian, Multicultural Review, American Jewish History, and The Match. A special feature looks at the zine scene, with experts examining the phenomenon and what it means for libraries.

Libraries tout themselves as bastions of democracy. They're supposed to be accessible, egalitarian, and neutral -- not peddling any one ideology or product, not shill for any particular class or party or world view" -- from Sanford Berman's "Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk. "This highly acclaimed biennial provides a reminder of the roots of librarianship and a prod to a profession that has sometimes forgotten those principles. Women, Censorship/Human Rights, and Cyberspace are just a few of the topics covered, with writings from Chris Atton, Heather Moorcroft, and others. Articles come from such sources as Multicultural Review and Progressive Librarian. A special feature examines the Hawaiian outsourcing scandal.

The 67 articles in this highly acclaimed biennial feature the best progressive writings on the library profession and related subjects. People/Work, Women, Peace, Censorship/Human Rights, Kids, Multiculturalism, Environment, and Sex are just some of the topics included.

This highly acclaimed biennial ("the best of alternative library journalism"--Library Journal) provides a reminder of the roots of librarianship and a prod to a profession that has sometimes forgotten those principles. People/Work, Women, Censorship/Human Rights/Peace, Kids, Alternatives, Service/Advocacy/Empowerment, Multiculturalism/Third World, and Cyberspace/Virtual Libraries are the topics covered, with writings from Earl Lee, Simone Murray, Scott Walter, Pat Mora and others.