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| April 20, 2017 |  New World, Same Model | Periodicals Price Survey 2017 By Stephen Bosch and Kittie Henderson The shift to digital delivery of serials content has had a profound effect on the information ecosystem. Most publishers have explored new ways of pricing their content. However, in the end, the pricing conversation always seems to circle back to the revenue generated by the annual subscription model. |
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| SPONSORED BY CREDO REFERENCE  Unlock spring discounts on top-rated Credo content Help students get their spring research projects off to a great start by adding top-tier digital reference content with amazing bundle discounts! Credo has put together some exciting offers to help you grow your electronic resources, get that P-to-E migration underway, or simply add subject-targeted resources to your collection. Unlock your discounts today!››› |
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| SPONSORED CONTENT  eCollections Management: A Case for Vendor Support After the massive replacement of print journals by ejournals and the introduction of packages that included the whole range of journals from select publishers (now known as the Big Deal), the age of e-books dawned on libraries. From there came an interest in applying a similar approach to the purchase of e-book packages or eCollections. Read More››› |
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 Libraries in Balance | Office Hours By Michael Stephens When people are asking for help so their basic needs can be met, how do we balance that with emerging technologies? This incongruous situation is not specific to public libraries. It might be the academic librarian who recognizes the tension between a pricey new discovery tool for access vs. student hunger as a documented issue on campus. |
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| "The Beatles and Bob Dylan are awesome, but we have other voices saying things just as important." | | |
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 LJ Reference Reviews: May 1, 2017 By LJ Reviews This enlightening, current, and easy-to-read medical reference is an excellent addition to libraries; although this work has a scholarly bent, general readers will be well served by its timeliness; APA Style CENTRAL is a worthwhile subscription and best for institutions where librarians can offer a class in its use. |
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 Knight’s Move: Investing in Today—and Tomorrow | Editorial By Rebecca T. Miller Libraries have long benefited from major donors that infuse dollars as well as strategic perspective at key junctures. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has stepped into that role with signature energy, most clearly illustrated by the Knight News Challenges. By their very nature these call on libraries to speed new ideas to address big needs. |
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 LJ Nonfiction Reviews: May 1, 2017 By LJ Reviews Climbers will inhale Caldwell’s book and want more; poet Kampa’s urge to feel, to will herself into others’ being, is a gift that will carry her far; comedian Boyle’s book is hard to put down and full of solid advice; clear, real-world discussions of issues facing transgender people; perfect for browsing, this work will awaken a desire for questing and adventure. |
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From Annoyed Librarian ... |
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| 1. I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
Yong, Ed
Ecco: HarperCollins
2016. ISBN 9780062368591. $27.99
2. Virus: An Illustrated Guide to 101 Incredible Microbes
Roossinck, Marilyn J.
Princeton University Press
2016. ISBN 9780691166964. $35
3. Ebola: How a People’s Science Helped End an Epidemic
Richards, Paul
Zed Books
2016. ISBN 9781783608591. $95
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From the Pages of infoDOCKET ... |
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 Designing a People-Focused Library Designing a great library used to start with the books. Now, it starts with users and their needs. Learn what people want from their library, from shelf space to social space, in this immersive online course. Don’t wait, register by April 22 to take advantage of our special early-bird rate. Please call 646-380-0773 to inquire about our discounted team rates. |
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 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 Princeton University Library seeking Head of the Science Libraries |
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