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Information about the Alaska State Library's collection of materials in library and information science.

Library Science Books at the Alaska State Library

The Alaska State Library (ASL) has a sizable collection of library science books in the Library Professional Development Collection.

This collection contains practical books about how to do storytime and other programs for both adults and children, developing, managing and weeding library collections, managing computers and technology in libraries, supervising staff or volunteers, serving specific populations or patrons, how to do strategic planning, becoming familiar with library construction or expansion projects, and much more.

Borrowing Library Science Books from the Alaska State Library

Access to the Library Professional Development Collection at the Alaska State Library is possible through several methods.

You may also have access to other library science material at other libraries in the Alaska Library Catalog (ALC) consortium. Not sure if you do? Check online to see if your library is a member of the ALC. Note that the Alaska State Library is a member of this consortium.

Find a Book

  1. Search the Alaska Library Catalog (ALC) using relevant keywords.
  2. Suggestions include "library science," "librarian," "libraries," and other keywords related to the topic of interest.

Request the Book

Option A. If your library IS a member of the ALC:

  1. Sign in to your library account.
  2. Place a hold on the item in the catalog.
  3. Select your pick up library location.

Option B. If your library IS NOT a member of the ALC:

  • Request the book(s) through YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY'S interlibrary loan service.
  • Need assistance? Use the Ask a Librarian form or call the Alaska State Library Reference Line at (907) 465-2920.

The loan period for most books is three weeks. You may request to renew books if you need them longer.

Questions about the Library Professional Development Collection?

Contact the Head of Library Development, Valarie Kingsland, at valarie.kingsland@alaska.gov or 907.465.6611.

Library Science Books in the Alaska Digital Library

If your library is a member of the Alaska Digital Library, you have access to a number of digital library science titles in both ebook and audiobook formats. Check with your local library to learn more.