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 Costs Outstrip Library Budgets | Periodicals Price Survey 2020 By Stephen Bosch, Barbara Albee, & Sion Romaine Many libraries are cutting continuing expenditures by cancelling or breaking up journal packages, and buying only those titles for which use or demand justifies the price. Others are aggressively renegotiating contracts with publishers to reduce ongoing costs. |
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| "We acknowledge that there are a number of these findings that probably will have already shifted if we were to ask about them now. But at the same time, we're quite fortunate that we have this…and we can do some comparisons afterward and see not just what the after picture looks like but what changes took place in between." | | |
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HISTORY
The Unfathomable Ascent: How Hitler Came to PowerBy Peter Ross Range Despite a few missteps, Range exhibits a deft hand at keeping track of the multiple plot lines of German politics. This will be of interest to readers of his previous book and those looking for more insight into the beginnings of Hitler’s rise to power. |
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The NRA: The Unauthorized HistoryBy Frank Smyth The book is meticulously detailed, sometimes overly so, including investigations into the NRA’s internal debates and parliamentary process. Still, libraries looking for a nonpartisan history of the organization will be well-served. |
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Plant Magic: Herbalism in Real LifeBy Christine Buckley Accessible, organized, and engaging, this is a useful introductory resource and perennial reference guide. There may be increased interest, too, as readers look for ways to grow their own food and boost their immune systems. | | |
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 8 Great Libraries for Your Zoom Background By Meredith Schwartz Whether you’re a librarian doing story times from your couch or a library fan missing in-person visits, here are eight photos of light, bright, and beautiful libraries to ensure that next time you go on camera, the library’s behind you all the way. |
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 Booklist: Post-Binge-Watching Reads By Mahnaz Dar Many people stuck inside all day have dived back into favorite TV series to pass the time. Between binge-watches, learn more about your favorite shows with these can’t-miss reads from academic and pop culture authors. |
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 ACADEMIC BESTSELLERS: Social Sciences By LJ Reviews An exposé on the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research, an intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, and a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers (and why they often go wrong) top the list of best-selling social sciences books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO. 1. Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men Criado Perez, Caroline Harry N. Abrams. 2019. ISBN 9781419729072. $27. 2. No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us Snyder, Rachel Louise
Bloomsbury. 2019. ISBN 9781635570977. $28.
3. Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know Gladwell, Malcolm
Little, Brown. 2019. ISBN 9780316478526. $30. |
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