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09/10/2025

In her new blog post, Susan Walsh introduces the second edition of her book, Between the Spreadsheets. This fully revised edition draws on her experience in data and her proven COAT framework, with an emphasis on AI.

Read more about clean data and AI now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/article-detail/get-ready-for-cleaner-fresher-data-with-the-second-edition-of-between-the-spreadsheets/

07/10/2025

Looking to learn more about museums and galleries? Our Museum and Gallery Essentials series draws on the expertise of established professionals from across the sector, providing guidance to support practitioners in facing today's complex situations and challenges while also providing students with the frameworks and knowledge needed at the start of their careers.

'Digital Content in Museums' by Georgina Brooke provides a comprehensive grounding in the skills, best practices and tools needed for digital content editors and managers to succeed in the museums, galleries, libraries and heritage sector.

'Displaying Organisation' by Rhiannon Goddard is a practical, step-by-step guide to planning and implementing exhibitions. Drawing on the author's in-depth experience of managing a wide range of exhibitions and installations, the book breaks down the process of exhibition creation into easy-to-read sections.

'Delivering the Visitor Experience' by Rachel Mackay discusses the process of delivering a visitor experience from beginning to end. It draws from theories from practitioners and academics, arguing that by examining issues such as motivation and relevance, museum operators can start to truly put themselves in their visitors' shoes and build experiences that are impactful and unforgettable.

Discover more about this series: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/series-results/Museum-and-Gallery-Essentials/

02/10/2025

The Second Edition of Between the Spreadsheet by Susan Walsh is now out!

Dirty data is a problem that costs businesses thousands, if not millions, every year. And with the increasing use of AI and Generative AI, it's only getting worse. In organisations large and small across the globe you will hear talk of data quality issues. What you will rarely hear about is the consequences or best practices on how to fix it.

Fully revised and updated throughout, this new edition of Between the Spreadsheets draws on classification expert Susan Walsh's years of hands-on experience in data to present a fool-proof method for cleaning and classifying your data. The book covers everything from the very basics of data classification to normalisation and taxonomies, and presents the author's proven COAT framework, helping ensure an organisation's data is Consistent, Organised, Accurate and Trustworthy. A series of data horror stories outlines what can go wrong in managing data, and if it does, how it can be fixed as well as new advice on using GenAI and why it is so important to have clean data before using it.

After reading this book, regardless of your level of experience, not only will you be able to work with your data more efficiently, but you will also understand the impact the work you do with it has, and how it affects the rest of the organisation. Written in an engaging and highly practical manner, Between the Spreadsheets, 2nd Edition gives readers of all levels a deep understanding of the dangers of dirty data and the confidence and skills to work more efficiently and effectively with it.

Order your copy today: https://facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/between-the-spreadsheets/?k=9781783307845

25/09/2025

We’re excited to share our new covers for our ‘Introduction to’ series! Written by experts, these titles will enable readers to gain an in-depth understanding of the topics, ranging from healthcare knowledge to documentation studies.

'Introduction to Healthcare Knowledge and Library Services' by Geoff Walton, Frances Johnson, David Stewart, Gil Young and Holly Case Wyatt provides a comprehensive, practitioner-focused introduction to all aspects of knowledge and library work in the health sector with a focus on NHS England. It was the Winner of The Information Resources KM and IM Award 2024.

'Introduction to Documentation Studies' by Niels Windfeld Lund presents the first comprehensive introduction to documentation studies. It outlines its historical background and the theoretical foundation for a complementary approach to documentation issues and processes: not only in the context of academic study, but also in the practice of documentation in different parts of society. It recently won the 2025 ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award🎉

'Introduction to Knowledge Organization' by Claudio Gnoli provides a complete introduction to the rapidly expanding field of Knowledge organization, presenting historical precedents and theoretical foundations in a discursive, intelligible form, covering the philosophical, linguistic and technical aspects.

Learn more: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/

18/09/2025

Digital Content in Museums by Georgina Brooke is out now!

This new title provides a comprehensive grounding in the skills, best practices and tools needed for digital content editors and managers to succeed in the museums, galleries, libraries and heritage sector.

Focusing on how digital content can positively impact the GLAM sector, this practical guide addresses three main points:
- The discoverability of museums through digital content
- The usability of the digital spaces for audience users
- How heritage institutions can produce creative content and rely on storytelling to build a loyal audience.

The breadth of digital content is covered – from social media and website design to blog posts, content strategy and surveys – with the aim of helping institutions increase their visibility, develop their audiences and meet user needs. Packed with tips, templates and real-life examples, it provides an essential reference for anyone looking to enter or working in digital content in the cultural sector.

🔗 Don’t miss out and grab your copy today: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/digital-content-in-museums/?k=9781783307180

09/09/2025

Curious about AI in Library and Information Science? Facet has some incredible books to help you understand how AI can benefit and influence the sector.

'AI-Powered Cataloguing' by Hannes Lowagie is a step-by-step guide to creating a cataloguing app using PowerApps. With a focus on practical applications and user-friendly methodologies, it provides librarians, information professionals and data managers with concise guidance on how to build their own automated cataloguing systems.

'The AI and Data Revolution' by Martin De Saulles explores the current wave of AI-driven innovations and how organisations can extract value from data. It serves as a starting point for understanding the impact of AI on the creation and use of information.

'AI and Information Access' by G. G. Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury investigates the influence of Generative AI on information access. By analysing the output generated by generative AI tools, this book discusses the benefits and challenges for end-users.

Explore our latest books on AI 👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/results/?DS=&SF1=keyword&ST1=AI

04/09/2025

Radical School Librarianship is out now!

This new title is an essential read for school librarians and educators looking to gain a better understanding of how to create environments where equality, diversity, inclusion, and intellectual freedom (EDIIF) can thrive.

School librarians perform a critical and frontline role in defending EDIIF within their school communities. This comprehensive volume invites readers to learn from the experiences of school librarian leaders from around the globe in order to find inspiration, support, and strategies to continue promoting EDIIF. Each chapter addresses a particular way to take action. Bringing exemplary practices from Australia, Croatia, Ecuador, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa, Türkiye, the UK and US, chapters cover topics such as:
- how to best serve immigrant and refugee students;
- how to celebrate readers and reading LGBTQIA+ books and authors;
- how literacy is promoted within inequitable educational landscapes;
- how diversity and intellectual freedom are supported through book awards and social media;
- how librarians respond to changing social and political environments to ensure equity, diversity, inclusion, and intellectual freedom in their learning communities.

Order your copy today: https://facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783307913/

28/08/2025

In this new article, Judi Moreillon, Vuyokazi Jamieson, Zalykha María Mokim and Antonija Lujanac introduce their upcoming book, Radical School Librarianship.

This is a must-read for school librarians and educators looking to gain a better understanding of how to create environments where equality, diversity, inclusion, and intellectual freedom (EDIIF) can thrive. The comprehensive volume invites readers to learn from the experiences of school librarian leaders from around the globe in order to find inspiration, support, and strategies to continue promoting EDIIF. Each chapter addresses a particular way to take action, bringing exemplary practices from Australia, Croatia, Ecuador, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa, Türkiye, the UK and US.

Read more about EDIIF in school libraries👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/article-detail/an-introduction-to-radical-school-librarianship/

27/08/2025

We're delighted to announce the publication of Digital Content in Museums by Georgina Brooke next month!

Digital Content in Museums provides a comprehensive grounding in the skills, best practices and tools needed for digital content editors and managers to succeed in the museums, galleries, libraries and heritage sector.

Focusing on how digital content can positively impact the GLAM sector, this practical guide addresses three main points:
- The discoverability of museums through digital content
- The usability of the digital spaces for audience users
- How heritage institutions can produce creative content and rely on storytelling to build a loyal audience.

The breadth of digital content is covered – from social media and website design to blog posts, content strategy and surveys – with the aim of helping institutions increase their visibility, develop their audiences and meet user needs. Packed with tips, templates and real-life examples, it provides an essential reference for anyone looking to enter or working in digital content in the cultural sector.

Pre-order your copy now 👉https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/digital-content-in-museums/?k=9781783307180

22/08/2025

Roll for Adventure by Lucas Maxwell is out now!

For librarians, teachers, school staff and parents who want to run a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) but don't know where to begin, this practical guide includes five tabletop role-playing adventures written so that a first-time Game Master can jump straight in and start playing.

Alongside the adventures, the book includes:
- a comprehensive TTRPG glossary
- examples of safety tools to allow players to stay safe
- practical tips for helping new players at the TTRPG table
- practical tips for first-time Game Masters and new players
- ideas on how to establish role-playing sessions and festivals in your school
- lists of potions, magic items and non-player characters, including their motivations and occupations.

A companion to Lucas Maxwell's bestselling Let's Roll, this book is a must-read for librarians and teachers looking to deliver exciting and creative games and quests. Now roll the dice and have fun!

🔗Grab your copy today: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/?K=9781783307401

21/08/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Introduction to Documentation Studies by Niels Windfeld Lund has won the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award 2025 🏆

Learn more about the book and the award: https://www.asist.org/2025/08/13/introduction-to-documentation-studies-wins-best-information-science-book-award/

20/08/2025

Radical School Librarianship by Judi Moreillon is coming soon! 📢

This is an essential read for school librarians and educators looking to gain a better understanding of how to create environments where equality, diversity, inclusion, and intellectual freedom (EDIIF) can thrive.

School librarians perform a critical and frontline role in defending EDIIF within their school communities. This comprehensive volume invites readers to learn from the experiences of school librarian leaders from around the globe in order to find inspiration, support, and strategies to continue promoting EDIIF. Each chapter addresses a particular way to take action, bringing together exemplary practices from Australia, Croatia, Ecuador, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa, Türkiye, the UK and US.

Pre-order your copy today: https://facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/radical-school-librarianship/?k=9781783307913

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