Academic Movers Q&A: Callan Bignoli on Speaking Up for Library Workers By Amy Rea Callan Bignoli, library director at Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA, was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2021 for her work advocating for the health and safety of library workers during the pandemic. Much has changed since the early days of COVID’s arrival and spread, including the development of vaccines and boosters, but the need to speak up for library workers remains. |
LJ Talks with Dartmouth Medal Committee Chair Barry Trott By Neal Wyatt Barry Trott, Adult Services Consultant with the Library of Virginia and chair of RUSA’s Dartmouth Medal committee, talks to LJ about reference work, reference sources, and the work of the Dartmouth Medal committee. |
A Smaller Conference in the Big Easy | LibLearnX 2023 By Lisa Peet In January, the American Library Association (ALA) offered its recently reimagined winter event, LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, in person for the first time. The inaugural LibLearnX, held in January 2022, was presented virtually to accommodate COVID restrictions and concerns. This year debuted a hybrid model. |
Shakespeare’s Globe to Globe Festival on Drama Online | eReview By Michael Rodriguez The Globe to Globe Festival collection is sure to inspire scholars, performers, and students of Shakespeare, as well as anyone who values or teaches intercultural theater. Recommended for any schools with drama programs or courses on Shakespeare. |
Working Toward Wellness: Exploring Trauma-Informed Librarianship By Leah Dudak As awareness increases about the need to address personal challenges both inside and out of the library, staff and practitioners—from leaders to frontline workers—are sharing their experiences, observations, and views around trauma-informed librarianship. |
Secret Files from World Wars to Cold War | eReview By Rob Tench Secret Files from World Wars to Cold War is an excellent compilation of primary documents. The collection of 12,000 documents explores British government secret intelligence files on four key 20th-century conflicts: the Spanish Civil War, World War II, the early years of the Cold War, and the Korean War. |
SPONSORED BY OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Mind the Gap: The Growth in Economic Inequality [Podcast]
The world is navigating a troubling economic situation. Inflation has become a global issue, concerning policy makers and private citizens equally. Energy and supply chains woes are continuous. Interest rates, consumer prices, and cost-of-living have soared, with many economists positing that the current trajectory is indicative of a coming recession.
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PEN America Literary Award Finalists Announced | Book Pulse
By Anita Mechler The 2023 PEN America Literary Award finalists are announced. There is news coverage of the HarperCollins Union new ratified contract; Kristina Pérez’s new company, Pérez Literary & Entertainment; and the new partnership between APA and Europa. |
Autism Acceptance Month | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers
By Sarah Hashimoto Occurring in April, Autism Acceptance Month recognizes the conscious shift away from the stigmatized term “autism awareness,” towards an inclusive attitude of respect, listening, parity, and empowerment. The following titles by scientists, teachers, romance novelists, memoirists, and more offer great stories and a range of perspectives. |
Survey about digital resource platforms
U.S. academic libraries are invited to take a survey about the platforms available to access their digital resources. We’re asking about the features these solutions offer and how important they are to a positive user experience. Your comments about desired features to improve eResource consumption are also welcome. The survey is very brief and all eligible respondents completing the survey will be included in a drawing to win a $200 Visa® electronic gift card. Start survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7195400/2023-LJ-Digital-Resource-Platforms-Survey |
Arab American Heritage Month | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers
By Sarah Hashimoto In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, first recognized by the Biden administration in April 2021, this booklist celebrates the diverse experiences, cultures, and contributions of Arab American people. The authors illuminate a wide range of topics, from gender identity and coming of age to politics, history, diaspora, romance, poetry, cooking, comedy, and so much more. |
ALA Council Forges Ahead | LibLearnX 2023
By Lisa Peet At the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in June 2022, much discussion in Council sessions involved the organization’s transformation—specifically, streamlining ALA’s structure and governance through the consolidation of its Constitution and Bylaws. |
Gotham Book Prize Finalists Announced | Book Pulse By Kate Merlene The 2023 Gotham Book Prize finalists are announced. England’s Young Writer of the Year Award, the Judith Wright Poetry Prize, and the Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize shortlists are also announced. |
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