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 Charleston Conference Preview 2017: The Past is Prologue By Meredith Schwartz This year’s event will address many of the evergreen topics for which this unique gathering is known: ebooks and acquisition models, serials and “big deals,” open access, professional development, new vendor launches and collaborations, and several newly emerging themes. |
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| "It’s not like there’s a department of [trust, media, and democracy] in a university…. There are scholars doing work in this area who are neuroscientists, others working in communications theory, others working in technology, computer scientists looking at data. So that’s a real opportunity to bring these people together." | | |
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 LJ Reference | Review Alert, November 1, 2017 By LJ Reviews Remarkable Books is for the curious adult mind but accessible enough for younger readers; an exceptional and well-organized work on Race in American Film; Migrations to New Worlds is a worthwhile database for colleges, universities, and large public libraries. |
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 Telling Stories | Office Hours By Michael Stephens We’ve been talking about the power of a story for a long time in our field. Libraries have always been about access to the stories of the world, collected, cataloged, and placed on a shelf waiting to be discovered. Take some inspiration from these unique approaches to honoring stories of all kinds. |
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 LJ Nonfiction | Review Alert, November 1, 2017 By LJ Reviews This valuable anthology is highly recommended for readers interested in folklore and African American history; a vital resource for writers and readers seeking a comprehensive exploration of the life cycle of the book; Murad provides a rare glimpse into the rich culture of the Yazidi; and more. |
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From the Annoyed Librarian ... |
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1. Tense Bees and Shell-Shocked Crabs: Are Animals Conscious?
Tye, Michael Oxford University Press 2017. ISBN 9780190278014. $31.95 2. Monarchs and Milkweed: A Migrating Butterfly, a Poisonous Plant, and Their Remarkable Story of Coevolution
Agrawal, Anurag A.
Princeton University Press
2017. ISBN 9780691166353. $29.95 3. The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin’s Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World—and Us
Prum, Richard O.
Doubleday
2017. ISBN 9780385537216. $30 |
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From the Pages of infoDOCKET ... |
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 Build and Market Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Collections Do you want to ensure that your library’s collections are Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive—and Well-Read? Do you want to become a more culturally literate librarian and a more effective advocate for your community? We’ve developed a foundational course specifically for librarian professionals who work in collections and readers’ advisory (RA). |
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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 New York and Brooklyn Public Libraries seek a Director, BookOps |
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