| LJ Survey: Academic Librarians See Increased Usage of AV Resources By Matt Enis Fifty-seven percent of academic libraries report that the use of audiovisual (AV) sources such as news reels, recordings, performances, and films have increased over the past three years—with 21 percent describing significantly increased usage—while only 15 percent say that use of these resources have decreased, according to Library Journal’s recent AV Primary Sources Survey of Academic Libraries, sponsored by AM, that netted 220 responses from academic librarians in the United States and Canada. |
| Academic Movers Q&A: Chelsea Heinbach and Dispatches from the LibParlor By Amy Rea Chelsea Heinbach is the teaching and learning librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She was named a 2023 LJ Mover & Shaker for her work (with Nimisha Bhat, Hailley Fargo, and Charissa Powell) in developing the blog and related podcast LibParlor, a site dedicated to helping researchers find community resources and have a place to ask questions, discuss issues, and share expertise. LJ recently followed up with her to learn more about her work. |
| Two Library Streams Nominated for 2024 Peabody Awards By Lisa Peet On April 25, the Peabody Awards revealed the list of 68 nominations for 2023, chosen from a field of 1,100 entries. This year’s contenders include popular TV series such as The Bear, Bluey, and Reservation Dogs, documentaries about Judy Blume and Little Richard, children’s programming, newscasts—and two offerings from public libraries: Milwaukee Public Library’s social media streams in the interactive and immersive media category, and Borrowed and Banned, a 10-episode podcast from Brooklyn Public Library in the podcast/radio category. |
“We created the curriculum so that if you’re brand-new to the idea of doing original research, you can start at the beginning and go all the way through, and it will take you on a journey through a research proposal and project that you can develop. But it can also work more piecemeal for folks who have more experience and are trying to level up in a certain area.” —From “Academic Movers Q&A: Chelsea Heinbach and Dispatches from the LibParlor” |
| Titles About Taiwan | Travel and History By Whitney Bates-Gomez and Joshua Wallace An indispensable guide for readers traveling to Taiwan and a book recommended for anyone interested in China-Taiwan-U.S. relations. |
| SCIENCES Accidental Astronomy: How Random Discoveries Shape the Science of Space By Chris Lintott A captivating and approachable narrative. The book’s footnotes are a particular highlight, reminiscent of novelist Terry Pratchett’s witty and humorous writing style. This title is sure to educate and delight general readers and astronomy enthusiasts and will make an excellent addition to any science collection. PREMIUM The Network of Life: A New View of Evolution By David P. Mindell A perspective-shifting reconceptualization of evolution for science enthusiasts who want to keep up with current biomedical and environmental scientific theories. |
| Display Shelf | Memoirs By Melissa DeWild Memoirs offer a fascinating firsthand glimpse into someone else's life. Build a display or restock the shelves with this list of new and classic memoirs. |
| Current Events | Prepub Alert, November 2024 Titles By Melissa DeWild and Neal Wyatt These timely titles span subjects including how rare minerals are powering everyday technology, a consideration of AI by Henry A. Kissinger, and a deep dive into Taylor Swift's music from journalist Rob Sheffield. |
| Nature | Prepub Alert, November 2024 Titles By Melissa DeWild and Neal Wyatt These explorations of the natural world consider lessons from the plant world, the universe’s fascinating phenomena, remarkable creatures, and the role of forests in the fight against climate change. |
| The Pulitzer Prizes Are Announced | Book Pulse By Kate Merlene The 2024 Pulitzer Prizes are announced, with Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips winning the top prize for fiction. A Day in the Life of Abed Salama by Nathan Thrall, King: A Life by Jonathan Eig, Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo, No Right to an Honest Living by Jacqueline Jones, and Liliana’s Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza also win prizes. Eduardo Halfon is awarded the Berman Literature Prize for his novel Canción. |
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