Books in the Beta Phi Mu Scholars Series series

This incisive study analyzes young adult (YA) literature as a cultural phenomenon, explaining why this explosion of books written for and marketed to teen readers has important consequences for how we understand reading in America. As visible and volatile shorthand for competing views of teen reading, YA literature has become a lightning rod for a variety of aesthetic, pedagogical, and popular literature controversies.Noted scholar Loretta Gaffney not only examines how YA literature is defended and critiqued within the context of rapid cultural and technological changes, but also highlights how struggles about teen reading matter toΓÇöand matter inΓÇöthe future of librarianship and education. The work bridges divides between literary criticism, professional practices, canon building, literature appreciation, genre classifications and recommendations, standard histories, and commentary. It will be useful in YA literature course settings in Library and Information Science, Education, and English departments. It will also be of interest to those who study right wing culture and movements in media studies, cultural studies, American studies, sociology, political science, and history. It is of additional interest to those who study print culture, publishing and the book, histories of teenagers, and research on teen reading. Finally, it will offer those interested in teenagers, literature, libraries, technology, and politics a fresh way to look at book challenges and controversies over YA literature.

Written by John M. Budd, one of librarianship's most-respected educators, this book addresses some of the most pressing issues in library and information science. It offers informed insight and perspectives on essential and timely issues facing the profession.

Drawing upon the ongoing collaborative efforts of legal aid organizations, libraries, and non-profit organizations, Access to Information, Technology, and Justice: A Critical Intersection provides a framework for removing barriers to equitable access to legal information, with the ultimate goal of encouraging continued discussion and action.

Academic Library Metamorphosis and Regeneration continues the discussions around change and transformation that are taking place in the library profession today. This book explores the changes that led us to where we are today, reviews academic libraries that have transformed, and offers suggestions for those who will go through the process.

Instruction coordinators & directors in academic libraries may have a variety of titles and wear an entire wardrobe's worth of hats, but we face many of the same challenges in developing, promoting, and evaluating our instruction programs.

By using multiple focus groups, Long describes the experiences and perceptions of librarians and student affairs professionals at several four-year, residential colleges and universities. This book is the perfect road map for librarians and student affairs professionals alike who are seeking partners for campus collaborations.