{"product_id":"wholehearted-librarianship-michael-stephens-9780838919064","title":"Wholehearted Librarianship: Finding Hope, Inspiration, and Balance","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf his earlier book, \u003cem\u003eAgainst the Grain\u003c\/em\u003e raved, \"Reading this book brings a sense of hope, inspiration, and excitement for what the future holds for the new generation of hyperlinked librarians entering our profession.\" Now Stephens is back with a newly curated collection of succinct writings that will refresh your view of the profession and invigorate your work. Associate Professor at San Jose State University, Stephens encourages curiosity and creativity in his students and all library workers by connecting trends from outside the profession to its bedrock values. With a humanist lens, he reflects on such topics as\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow libraries can empower kindness;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edeveloping a coterie of kindred spirits at conferences outside libraryland;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einspiring creativity in library patrons;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe most effective professional development experiences;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecomfort, joy, and hygge in the library;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe characteristics of compassionate leadership;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to contend with a devil's advocate; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ementoring new librarians.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you've just landed your first job or a longtime professional, Stephens' perspective will reenergize your commitment to librarianship and the important work that libraries are doing every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Stephens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0838919065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780838919064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2020 pg. 105","brand":"Michael Stephens","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993750634751,"sku":"9780838919064","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7aa9248-7086-4053-b94d-a89581ae9410.jpg?v=1683326103","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wholehearted-librarianship-michael-stephens-9780838919064","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}