View in Web Browser Forward to a Friend November 29, 2016 Campus Libraries See Increase in Discriminatory Incidents By Lisa Peet In the week following the U.S. Presidential election, more than 60 incidents of hateful intimidation and harassment occurred on academic campuses, including libraries, ranging from verbal attacks, fliers, and personal notes containing hate speech to postings on social media. Teaching Information Literacy Now By Laura Gardner Last week, a new study from Stanford University revealed that many students are inept at discerning fact from opinion when reading articles online. Julie Webb: Tennessee’s Friend of the Year By Lisa Peet The Tennessee Library Association and Friends of Tennessee Libraries jointly honored longtime Friend Julie D. Webb with their Friend of the Year Award.   Book Cleaning | Product Spotlight By Denice Rovira Hazlett Paper-based books and records are in danger of degradation not only because of their construction but also from improper storage, cleaning, and treatment.   Library People News In Brief Recent hires, promotions, retirements, and obituaries.     Paralibrarian of the Year | Call for Nominations LJ will honor one support staffer with the 18th annual Paralibrarian of the Year award, sponsored by DEMCO, in its March 1, 2017 issue.   Looking Back at 2016 | Games, Gamers, & Gaming By M. Brandon Robbins A list of 2016’s best games will run in the January 2017 issue, but for now let’s take a look back at the moments that made 2016 the incredible year for games, gamers, and gaming that it was.   ‘Open-Access’ Approach Creates a Parent-Friendly Library | First Steps By Lisa G. Kropp Parenting is a highly subjective endeavor. But what do you do if your job requires you to talk to parents during library programs or readers’ advisory?   Cookbook Countdown Concludes | Wyatt’s World By Neal Wyatt Just in time to wrap up final preparations for seasonal feasts are these five don’t-miss cookbooks.     infoDOCKET | Pennsylvania: Charity To Provide $100M For Philadelphia Parks, Libraries Filed by Gary Price A Philadelphia charity will contribute $100 million to help renovate parks, libraries, rec centers, and playgrounds. ALSO ON INFODOCKET Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Public Library Dedicates Space for Truth and Reconciliation Roundup of New Reference, Research, and Data Reports Available For Free on Open Web Metadata: Identifiers: Wiley Becomes First Major Publisher to Require ORCID IDs for Submitting Authors Article: “Research Data Management Services in Academic Libraries in the US: A Content Analysis of Libraries’ Websites” Public Library News Roundup (15 Reports from the U.S. and Canada) On the LJ Blogs Children’s Librarians Corrupting the Youth | Annoyed Librarian Truth, truthiness, triangulation: A news literacy toolkit for a “post-truth” world | NeverEnding Search A Press Release Too Far | Annoyed Librarian Preturkey, Postelection Tomes | What We’re Reading Spark Engagement Through Hands-On Learning Beginning January 31, our Maker Workshop online course returns with all new content to explore multiple technologies, digital making, STEAM, and web literacy programs for all ages, including special sessions devoted to teen programming and education. Learn More››› 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 Ruth Enlow Library seeks a Library Director SUBSCRIBE TO LIBRARY JOURNAL Subscribe today and see firsthand why Library Journal continues to be the most trusted resource in the profession. A subscription to Library Journal will: Help your library save money Help your staff develop their skills Help refine your collection development strategy Introduce you to innovative librarians and libraries Keep you informed about the latest in books & media, technology, services, and more Get 20 print issues + the iPad Edition + the Online Reviews Database and save 35% off the subscription rate. Order Now! LINKS LibraryJournal.com LJ Insider LJ Webcasts @LibraryJournal LJ on Facebook CONTACT INFO Editorial: menis@mediasourceinc.com Advertising: rfutterman@mediasourceinc.com This message was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com by LibraryJournal.com Library Journal (a Media Source Inc. company) 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038 Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe | Manage Newsletters