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 ACRL and PLA Launch Benchmark, a Library Data Analysis Tool By Matt Enis The Association of College & Research Libraries and Public Library Association have launched Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends, a new digital resource for data analysis and visualization designed to “help libraries plan, make informed decisions, and tell the story of their impact.” |
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 2021 Charleston Conference Looks at Collections, EDI, Mentorship, and More By Lisa Peet The 2021 Charleston Conference, held as a hybrid of in-person and virtual events, reflected many of the concerns of academic librarianship in the COVID-19 era. Sessions were lively and engaging, with a focus on practical information and an eye on ways to ensure that services and programs would remain sustainable in uncertain times. |
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 Disney Archivist | Cool Library Jobs By Mahnaz Dar Growing up, Rebecca Cline adored the film Mary Poppins, but as a budding Disney fan, she had no idea that one day she would have an up-close view of the carousel horses that the titular nanny and her charges ride, or the snow globe that Mary holds as she sings “Feed the Birds.” The director of the Walt Disney Archives, Cline now has access to these props and many others. |
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| "We know that our communities have different needs and uses of data…but we have so much in common in terms of what we’re trying to do [with] continuous improvement and advocacy and data-informed decision making. This is a really robust area for us to collaborate." | | |
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| SPONSORED BY OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS  What Is the Impact of Opening Research? [Podcast] Open research means faster, more equitable access to cutting edge findings, driving disciplines forward, and introducing transparency into the research process. As the world’s largest university press publisher of open access content, Oxford University Press believes a more open world should work for everyone. Read More››› |
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PREMIUM Volunteers: Growing Up in the Forever WarBy Jerad W. Alexander An absorbing if dreamlike apologia for the way Alexander grew up, and a firsthand look at a closed culture that some Americans never get to see. Especially recommended for libraries with a significant military clientele. |
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HISTORY
An Afro-Indigenous History of the United StatesBy Kyle T. Mays Much like David Treuer’s Heartbeat of Wounded Knee, this work presents an Indigenous voice in the interpretation of U.S. history that is highly relevant to current discourse on the country’s history and present society; it will likely be much sought-after in college classrooms. |
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| | SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION
PREMIUM Women and Religion: Global Lives in FocusEd. by Susan M. Shaw Highly recommended for students working on research papers or projects. This work will also appeal to anyone interested in learning about the religious lives of women or to those interested in a more inclusive society. | PREMIUM On Consolation: Finding Solace in Dark TimesBy Michael Ignatieff Readers interested in history or philosophy (whether or not they are religious), will find Ignatieff’s blend of spirituality and self-help to be particularly significant. |
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| SPONSORED CONTENT  New Library Design: Spaces That Connect, Cultivate, and Transform Communities
Collections are still important. But as libraries acquire more digital materials, they’re devoting less space to housing physical items. Instead, they’re creating flexible, multiuse spaces for people to gather, interact, and learn new skills. The modern library is a coffee house, a digital creation studio, a multigenerational meeting place, and much more. Read More››› |
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 Movers & Shakers 2022 | Call for Nominations The editors of Library Journal need your help identifying the emerging leaders in the library world. Movers & Shakers profiles up-and-coming, innovative, creative individuals from around the world—both great leaders and behind-the-scenes contributors—who are providing inspiration and model programs for others, including programs developed this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use this form to let us know about anybody you think we should be aware of. Submissions will close on December 6, 2021. |
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 The History of Comics | Literature Reviews By Steve Dixon Jeremy Dauber's book sets itself apart, and comics enthusiasts will be enthralled. Douglas Wolk's analysis of Marvel Comics is both a useful introduction and reference guide. |
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 LJ Research reports for download Library Journal and School Library Journal combine editorial & marketing expertise to conduct and present the most up-to-date library market research available. Our in-house research experts conduct a variety of surveys each year focused on different aspects of public, academic, special and school libraries. Each report is made available as a downloadable pdf. |
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 ACADEMIC BESTSELLERS: Engineering & Tech By LJ Reviews
Craft, Human-Robot Collaboration, Our Polluted Media Landscape, and more in engineering and tech titles: October 2020 to date as identified by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO. 1. Craft: An American History. Adamson, Glenn Bloomsbury 2021. ISBN 9781635574586. $30.00 2. What to Expect When You're Expecting Robots: The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration. Major, Laura Basic Books 2020. ISBN 9781541699113. $30.00 3. You Are Here: A Field Guide for Navigating Polarized Speech, Conspiracy Theories, and Our Polluted Media Landscape. Phillips, Whitney MIT Press 2021. ISBN 9780262539913. $22.95 |
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 Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. JOB OF THE WEEK The Pennsylvania Department of Education seeks a Commissioner for Libraries, Deputy Secretary |
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