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May 4, 2023

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Ukrainian Libraries in Wartime

By Ulia Gosart

The Russo-Ukrainian War is more than a war between armies—it is a war between societies. Russia’s intention is not solely to defeat the Ukrainian military but to turn Ukraine into a gray zone by destroying it as a nation. Among the key casualties of the war are cultural heritage institutions, specifically those where ideas are preserved and exchanged: libraries.

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British Society, 1939–1951 | eReview

By Rob Tench 

This is an excellent collection on the impact and aftermath of World War II on British society, businesses, and domestic life.

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Sage Skills: Student Success | eReview

By Gricel Dominguez

SAGE Skills: Student Success is an excellent resource for institutions supporting undergraduate education and returning or nontraditional students looking to refresh their skills.

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Disability Pride Month | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers

By Sarah Hashimoto 

July’s Disability Pride Month commemorates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which President George H.W. Bush signed into law on July 26, 1990. This month-long observance promotes the de-stigmatization of disability, combats ableism, celebrates visibility, and honors the accomplishments, influence, strengths, and joys of the disability community.  

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SPONSORED BY THE MIT PRESS

 

Direct to Open: A Bold Experiment in Open Access

 

By participating in Direct to Open, libraries shift from buying digital monographs from the MIT Press once for a single collection to funding them once for the world. Together, we can make knowledge more open and accessible. Libraries must commit by June 30, 2023 to receive dynamic participation benefits.

 

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The RSL Ondaatje Shortlist Announced | Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene   

The 2023 RSL Ondaatje shortlist is announced. Madeleine Dale wins the 2023 Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize. Booklists arrive for AANHPI Heritage Month.

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“Being professionals, we support our readers in all situations—whether it is occupation, shelling, staying in shelters, or in everyday life. Although our work is hard and dangerous, we are elated when we support our people and contribute to our mutual victory.” 

 

—From "Ukrainian Libraries in Wartime"

Current Issues: Oct. 2023, Pt. 2 | Prepub Alert

By Barbara Hoffert  

Fox News, Facebook, Twitter, and Pulitzer Prize–winninng poet Tracy K. Smith with a new language for us all.  

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SPONSORED BY VOYAGE® PRODUCTIONS 

 

PLAYBACK SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS® - Available Now as Seen on PBS Television

 

PLAYBACK SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS® is the first series entirely focused on Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG. Created by VOYAGE® Productions, the series is currently available on DVD as broadcast on PBS stations nationwide and streaming on Amazon PRIME.

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From LJ Reviews:

PERFORMING ARTS    

We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film

By Tre’vell Anderson   

An excellent examination of the current state of on-screen trans representation and its real-life effects. Anderson also offers some insight into the ways gender, sexuality, and race are handled in different media.   

  

PREMIUM   

Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music

By Bill Harrison   

While exploring a life in music, this book also outlines trying to fit in, finding and retaining a job, and adjusting to fellow workers, all experiences that many readers may find to be universally relatable.   

  

PREMIUM   

Game Show Confidential: The Story of an American Obsession

By Boze Hadleigh   

Offered more for information than extensive sociological analysis, this is an entertaining treat for nostalgia and trivia lovers.

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SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION  

PREMIUM   

Faith and Fake News: A Guide to Consuming Information Wisely

By Rachel I. Wightman  

This book gives sound advice to readers who engage in debates on social media platforms.   

  

PREMIUM   

The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice

By Benjamin Watson   

Watson challenges his evangelical audience to look beyond legal restrictions on abortion and consider more compassionate responses.  

  

PREMIUM   

Intimate Strangers: A History of Jews and Catholics in the City of Rome

Fredric Brandfon  

A fascinating and readable history that’s essential for those interested in Jewish or Italian history.  

REFERENCE  

The Gale Encyclopedia of Emerging Diseases

ed. by Deirdre S. Hiam

Will interest high school and college students studying health care, the effects of climate on plants, animals, and people, or the intersection of multiple sciences.   

  

PREMIUM   

The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables

By Adam Alexander  

Fascinating for gardeners and ecology-minded readers. May induce a hankering to seek out or grow brown badger peas, Johnson’s Wonderful Longpod beans, and Hanging Lobster tomatoes.  

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The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration & Innovation Signs Significant Agreement with Oxford University Press


Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced a new agreement with the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration & Innovation (PALCI). Under the agreement, more than 500,000 users at PALCI’s member institutions will benefit from increased access to OUP’s high-quality scholarly content via Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO).

 

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James Beard Book Awards Nominees Announced | Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene

The James Beard 2023 Media Award nominees are announced. Sarah Holland-Batt wins the 2023 Stella Prize for The Jaguar. The 2023 RBC Bronwen Wallace Awards shortlist, 2023 Sejun Awards nominees, Russel Prize for Humour Writing 2023 shortlists, and 2023 Roswell finalists are announced.

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From the Pages of infoDOCKET...

  • Journal Article: “How Academic Podcasting Can Change Academia and Its Relationship with Society: A Conversation and Guide”
  • Jisc Report: “Optimising the UK’s University Research Infrastructure Assets: Perspectives and Opportunities”
  • New Podcast From CNI: Empowering the Use of Open-Source Software for Research, a Conversation with Sayeed Choudhury
  • New Online Collections From UC Berkeley, University of Texas, and Penn St. University 
  • Proposal For a Distributed, Community-Driven Academic Publishing System (preprint)
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