April 5, 2018

Hackfests, UX, Personal Data, and Media Among Trends at ER&L 2018
By Matt Enis
The comprehensive program at the 13th annual Electronic Resources and Libraries (ER&L) conference featured presentations from danah boyd and Robyn Caplan of the Data & Society Research Institute.

Rutgers Partners with Newark PL for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation
By Jennifer A. Dixon
Two New Jersey institutions—Rutgers University–Newark and the Newark Public Library (NPL)—have joined forces to bring racial healing and empowering dialog to the campus and community.

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A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words: J. Walter Thompson Archive Digitized

Kodak were one of the most recognisable brands managed by the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency from 1930-1972. JWT were responsible for making Kodak a household name and creating some of their most iconic advertising campaigns. View some examples from one of the most successful agencies of the 20th century.

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The Silicon Standard | Technology in Focus
By Jason L. Steagall
Further readings on current and coming tech and how it impacts the human experience.

LJ Reference | Review Alert, April 15, 2018
By LJ Reviews
An introduction to the Bible for general readers; a portrayal of unrest in New York city; a gamut of databases and resources that focus on pacifism—the flip side of armed conflict.

San Diego PL Enlists Citizen Scientists as Bug Collectors
By Lisa Peet
San Diego Public Library, in collaboration with the LifeScanner project led by the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) Project at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics at the University of Guelph, Ont., has turned patrons into citizen scientists.

"Library staff is excited about this project because it fits so well into all we do every day…. Over the next few years, we hope that the [Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation] team…will bring thought-provoking programs, meaningful dialogue, and cultural entertainment to help heal the city of Newark."

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Nonfiction on Trans-Canadian Travel and London’s Influential Women | Xpress Reviews
By LJ Reviews
Reviews of Rumble Strip Canada 150: A Sea-to-Sea Odyssey for Canada’s 150th Year and Women’s London: A Tour Guide to Great Lives.

LJ Nonfiction | Review Alert, April 15, 2018
By L J Reviews
Le Guin fans will relish the intimate insights the novelist shares; recommended advice for women who have been “leaning in” but feel stuck; expert guidance for gardeners in water-challenged areas.

In the Ballpark: Ten New Titles Present Views from the Mound
By LJ Reviews
A worthy contribution to the many works by and about former New York Yankees; casual baseball fans young and old will greatly enjoy this book; an excellent addition to works on the history of baseball.

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BESTSELLERS: History of Science
By LJ Reviews

1. The Recovery Revolution: The Battle over Addiction Treatment in the United States
Clark, Claire D.
Columbia University Press
2017. ISBN 9780231176385. $35

2. The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone
Merchant, Brian
Little, Brown & Company
2017. ISBN 9780316546164. $28

3. The Seeds of Life: From Aristotle to Da Vinci, from Sharks’ Teeth to Frogs’ Pants, the Long and Strange Quest To Discover Where Babies Come From
Dolnick, Edward
Basic Books: Perseus
2017. ISBN 978046508295. $28

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Engagement Marketing: Put Your Library’s Story to Work

Telling your library’s story is a powerful way to engage your audiences and demonstrate impact. Learn how to tell your library’s story and effectively use social media, innovative tech tools, and crucial partnerships to move your library’s marketing strategy from promotion to engagement in this multi-week online course—May 16 & 30, 2018.

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