{"product_id":"prepared-libraries-empowered-teams-a-workbook-for-navigating-intellectual-freedom-challenges-together-paperback-softback-9798892555371","title":"Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams; A Workbook for Navigating Intellectual Freedom Challenges Together (Paperback \/ softback) 9798892555371","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePrepared Libraries, Empowered Teams\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Workbook for Navigating Intellectual Freedom Challenges Together\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBecky Calzada (Author), Val Edwards (Author), Maegan Coffin Heindel (Author), Steven D. Yates (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9798892555371\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 July 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e104 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.9 x 21.6 x 1 cm, 0.254 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In the current atmosphere where calls for book bans are all too common, this comprehensive guide designed to strengthen preparedness in the face of these challenges couldn’t be timelier ... The inclusion of real-life examples, reflective prompts, and an appendix that includes further reading recommendations and partnering ideas makes this book a true hands-on resource for library leaders seeking to create resilient, proactive teams capable of navigating the complexities of intellectual freedom challenges.\" -\u003ci\u003e Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This title provides helpful, practical information on the background and proliferation of book challenges. The authors clearly set out to condense and summarize a practical road map for library administrators to prepare and train their staff for the organized efforts of many conservative groups to remove books from libraries ... While this book will be helpful to public libraries, school libraries are mentioned throughout as well, with lots of information and resources for librarians working in the educational environment. Bar graphs interspersed with visual statistics throughout the text make this a relatively quick read that will help any librarian make a case for why book challenges are so important to address proactively.\" -\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreliminary data for 2023 from ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) shows an all-time high number of book challenges, shattering the previous record set only the year before. Anticipating and preparing for challenges can only be done effectively when the library has a unified team. This workbook will help library directors and managers at all types of libraries ensure that all members of their staff understand the essential role they have to play when challenges arise. Simultaneously, it will guide you towards managing the stress of the circumstances with lessened impact on team well-being and organizational reputation. Solo librarians will also find resources for coalition-building in the absence of library colleagues within their institution. Assisting you as a library worker in creating your own challenge readiness roadmap, this workbook \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tsurveys the national intellectual freedom landscape, then guides you through a review of your current circumstances, structures, and team member strengths; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tprovides considerations for developing strong policies and procedures on which your action plan rests; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tshares recommendations for gathering team input and building team capacity at every step of the way; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tincludes planning templates, strategies, checklists, and suggested scripts to assist in co-constructing a unified approach with your team; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tidentifies methods for developing deep knowledge of your organization’s selection policy in your team members; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tuses a conflict mediation perspective to show how to de-escalate tense conversations involving patrons, members of the community, and team members; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\toutlines best practices for communication and capacity-building in the face of all manner of challenges, helping you stay clear and intentional in your interactions with stakeholders; \t\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e \t\tand includes numerous real-world examples of different book challenges, showing how this approach to team preparedness can be applied. \t\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword, Steven D. Yates\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003ePreface \t\u003cbr\u003e \tAcknowledgements \t\u003cbr\u003e \tIntroduction: Navigating Preparedness Planning\u003c\/i\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cb\u003ePart I - Words to Live By: Initializing the Challenge Readiness Plan\u003c\/b\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 1 - Surveying the Current Landscape \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 2 – Identifying Existing Structures and Resources for Success \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 3 - Evaluating and Strengthening Your Policy Foundation \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cb\u003ePart II - Words into Action: Operationalizing the Challenge Readiness Plan\u003c\/b\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 4 - Readying Your Team for Cohesive Action \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 5 – Designing and Launching the Action Plan \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 6 - Establishing and Training for A Response Mindset \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cb\u003ePart III - Words Take Flight: Systematizing the Challenge Readiness Plan\u003c\/b\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 8 - Planning for Clear Communication with All Stakeholders \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 7 – Systems for Ongoing Readiness and Capacity Building \t\u003cbr\u003e \tChapter 9 – Applying Your Plan to Various Scenarios \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eConclusion: Prepared and Empowered to Defend \t\u003cbr\u003e \tAppendix: Conflict Mediation and Team Building Resources \t\u003cbr\u003e \tAbout the Authors \t\u003cbr\u003e \tIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52653064356120,"sku":"9798892555371","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/prepared-libraries-empowered-teams-a-workbook-for-navigating-intellectual-freedom-challenges-together-paperback-softback-9798892555371","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}