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By Gary Price
As of March 10, 32 countries on three continents have announced or implemented school and university closures. UNESCO is providing immediate support to countries, including solutions for inclusive distance learning.
Best Reference 2019 Can't-Miss Print Titles | Best Reference 2019
By Mahnaz Dar, Maggie Knapp, Patricia Lothrop, Dave Pugl, Laurie Selwyn, & Rob Tench
This year's Best Reference articles are marked by stunning visuals, from the stirring Protest! A History of Social and Political Protest Graphics to the quirky Atlas of Poetic Zoology.
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The Year's Top Databases The Year's Top Databases | Best Reference 2019
By Mahnaz Dar, Gricel Dominguez, & Rob Tench
LJ's best databases of the year are a wide assortment, from a one-stop shop for fashion students to archives of sex and sexuality.
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Taking a step back is about more than just creating an opportunity for others to step forward; it is about making sure that we are getting the most for our profession and communities.
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Suberb Free Resources & Websites Superb Free Resources & Websites | Best Reference 2019
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A roundup of the best free resources, from a way to identify bots on social media to an app geared at helping those with low vision.

 

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By Lisa Peet
UT Austin Libraries launch García Márquez Exhibit and see new funding, multiple organizations and agencies partner on Public Library Data Alliance, IMLS releases Annual Performance Report for FY19, and more News Briefs.
"Our professional associations exist to advocate for members, but also to help them develop. If those development opportunities are monopolized for years, sometimes decades, are we really helping develop our profession? If we invite the same presenters time and again, are we likely to gain new insights?"
Links to Coronavirus Data Portals Directory of Links to Coronavirus Data Portals, Resource Centers from State Governments
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From LJ Reviews:
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PREMIUM

Antigone Rising: The Subversive Power of the Ancient Myths
By Helen Morales
Most appropriate for readers seeking a spirited, concise look at intersections of Greek and Roman myths and current social concerns.
ECONOMICS
PREMIUM

Radical Uncertainty: Decision-Making Beyond the Numbers
By John Kay & Mervyn King
This informative book will appeal to readers wishing to delve further into the processes of modern finance and economic forecasts.
PREMIUM
The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work
By Michelle P. King
With forewords by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel, this inspirational, thought-provoking guide is highly recommended for women at all stages in their careers.
PREMIUM
Capital and Ideology
By Thomas Piketty
This meticulous analysis will interest those with a serious concern for economic public policy.
HISTORY
PREMIUM

They Knew They Were Pilgrims: Plymouth Colony and the Contest for American Liberty
By John G. Turner
This history of the Pilgrim’s story will be accessible to general readers and scholars alike. Using underutilized primary sources, Turner weaves a fresh history of the Plymouth Colony with an expanded cast of characters.
SCIENCES
PREMIUM

All Against All: The Long Winter of 1933 and the Origins of the Second World War
By Paul Jankowski
Readers with an interest in reflective philosophical history will appreciate this book. Those looking for a more straightforward narrative of the period and how the two world wars relate might find Ian Kershaw’s To Hell and Back a better choice.
Once Upon a River NBCC Awards Event Cancelled; Stephen King Sounds Off—Again | Book Pulse
By Neal Wyatt
The National Book Critics Circle cancels its awards ceremony and finalists readings due to the coronavirus. The awards will still be announced this week. The longlist for the Walter Scott Prize is out.
His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life Six Essential Biographies: Nonfiction Previews, Sept. 2020, Pt. 3 | Prepub Alert
By Barbara Hoffert
Jimmy Carter, Adolf Hitler, and Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa, known as the Shawnee prophet, are among those holding court for biography readers in September.
The Daughters of Yalta World War II, the Cold War, & Historical Overviews: History Previews, Sept. 2020, Pt. 3 | Prepub Alert
By Barbara Hoffert
World War II and its Cold War consequences remain a top draw for history readers, with general history titles ranging from archaeologists duking it out over the fabulous finds beneath Egypt's sands to the sex scandals involving U.S. presidents.
he British Are Coming ACADEMIC BESTSELLERS: U.S. History
By LJ Reviews

A stirring new look at the American Revolution; an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on their lands; and a sweeping tale of international migration top the list of best-selling U.S. History books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

1. The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777
Atkinson, Rick
Henry Holt. 2019. ISBN 9781627790437. $40.

2. As Long as Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, from Colonization to Standing Rock
Gilio-Whitaker, Dina
Beacon. 2019. ISBN 9780807073780. $25.95.

3. A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves: One Family and Migration in the 21st Century
Deparle, Jason
Viking. 2019. ISBN 9780670785926. $28.
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