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June 1, 2017
CERN Academic Libraries Implement New ILS, IR Developed by CERN
By Matt Enis
Millersville University and Caltech have recently implemented library systems developed by TIND, a commercial spinoff of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). TIND’s suite of solutions is based on CERN’s open source Invenio Digital Library Framework.
Kyle K. Courtney LSU and Elsevier: A Tale of Two Contracts | Peer to Peer Review
By Kyle K. Courtney
In a May 2 statement, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) announced that Louisiana State University (LSU) filed a lawsuit against academic publishing company Elsevier for breach of contract on February 27.
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Black Quotidian Researching Black History Month – and Everyday Black History

In January 2016, University of Arizona history professor Matt Delmont launched a 12-month project, Black Quotidian, to highlight everyday moments and lives in African-American history. Dr. Delmont talks about Black Quotidian and the “messy” nature of history.

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Steven Bell Inspirational Leaders Inspire Others to Make a Difference | Leading from the Library
By Stephen Bell
It takes inspiration to be a visionary leader. Leaders want to inspire others to emotionally connect with their vision—or to simply be more engaged in the workplace. How do great leaders inspire others?
Open Book Within the Pages of a Book: Professional Media Information
By LJ Reviews
Reviews of Open Book: A Librarian’s Guide to Academic Publishing, Capturing Our Stories: An Oral History of Librarianship in Transition, and Effective Difficult Conversations: A Step-By-Step Guide.
Susan Williams SLJ Debuts “Higher Ground” Column on College, Career Readiness
By Kathy Ishizuka
School Library Journal has launched “Higher Ground,” a new monthly column covering all aspects of college and career readiness, by Susanna Williams, a consultant and former educator.
"Everybody likes to be able to help write the rules or help write the software…. We don’t have the technical prowess to do that. But clearly if we have a use case and we can generalize it as something that has been a thorn in our side for many years, then let’s talk about how we would [fix] that."
College and Career Information Gap In the College and Career Information Gap, Libraries Could Make the Difference | Higher Ground
By Susanna Williams
Students and others seeking guidance on college and career are hard-pressed to find good information. Libraries can play a crucial role in helping people connect with their future.
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Running with the Devil Nonfiction: Airline Disasters, SEAL Team 6, Weatherford, Van Halen, North Carolina Fire | Xpress Reviews
By LJ Reviews
For readers interested in aviation disasters; Darack safely rules out vengeance conspiracies; it’s refreshing to see a woman artist spotlighted; a must-read for Van Halen fans; the author meticulously researched the stories of the survivors of the Hamlet, NC, fire; Gaudi’s masterpiece; a three-dimensional view of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.
Queen Elizabeth II Kings & Queens | Collection Development: The Royals
By LJ Reviews
Members of the British Royal Family continue to fascinate, with their long history and controversies. In this year of Elizabeth’s sapphire jubilee and the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death, there is much to check out.
BESTSELLERS: Geology
By LJ Reviews

1. The Tide: The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth
Aldersey-Williams, Hugh
W.W. Norton
2016. ISBN 9780393241631. $27.95

2. Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved
Naish, Darren
Smithsonian Books
2016. ISBN 9781588345820. $29.95

3. Species and Speciation in the Fossil Record
Allmon, Warren D.
University of Chicago Press
2016. ISBN 9780226377445. $65
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