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Libraries Are Experiencing Delays in Order Fulfillment. But There’s a Better Option

Public libraries that are experiencing long wait times to get new books delivered from their book suppliers are often hesitant to look for other fulfillment options, because the technical services onboarding process for new vendors can be complex and unwieldy. But that isn’t always the case.

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Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene and Sarah Wolberg

Read-Alikes for Nightshade by Michael Connelly | LibraryReads

By Julie Graham, Caitlin Loving, and Seanean Shanahan
Nightshade by Michael Connelly is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Tana French, Keigo Higashino, and Darynda Jones for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

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Navigating Restrictive Access Models for Digital Audiobooks Is Challenging—but Blackstone Has a Solution

Audiobooks are a vital part of any public library’s collections, and streaming audio has become the preferred format among patrons. Yet, librarians often struggle to navigate the various access models available from publishers. Blackstone Audio has a solution to this challenge.

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Coherent Digital’s LGBTQ+ Social Justice and Culture | eReview

By Sarah Hashimoto
This constantly growing collection pushes past traditional boundaries to preserve critically important endangered materials centered on LGBTQIA+ communities and history. It is a heartening, essential resource for all libraries.

EBSCO’s RIPM Jazz Periodicals: Music, History, and Culture | eReview

By Gricel Dominguez
RIPM Jazz Periodicals captures a rich and fascinating slice of history and music culture. An excellent resource to support research on 20th-century U.S. history, Black history, entertainment, and music education. This singular primary-source collection is not easily matched.

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From Syllabus to Success: How Smarter Course Materials Support Student Success

Academic libraries are essential in supporting student success by expanding access to course materials, a goal often challenged by issues of cost, availability, and gaps in digital integration. Leganto, along with its AI-powered Syllabus Assistant, offers a scalable, efficient solution that transforms syllabus into a dynamic, accessible resource list, fostering deeper faculty collaboration and measurable institutional impact.

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