The American Kennel Club (AKC) Library and Archives has been collecting practically everything dog-related, with a significant focus on purebred dogs, since 1934. For its 138th anniversary last fall, AKC announced the launch of its digital library, where people can search for specific breeders, read about the results of shows, learn about updates to breeds over time, and more.
Robin Davis, associate head of user experience at North Carolina State University Libraries, was named a 2022 Library Journal Mover & Shaker for her innovative work to make libraries accessible for all, including the development of sensory maps. LJ recently reached out to learn more about what she’s been doing since then.
PLAYBACK SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS® is the first series entirely focused on Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG. Created by VOYAGE® Productions, the series is currently available on DVD as broadcast on PBS stations nationwide and streaming on Amazon PRIME.
Censorship efforts in the 2020s have moved beyond concerned parents to include restrictive legislation, library board power plays, and defunding.
“Rather than assuming what the user needs are, actually talking to the people with the expertise is not just a great first step, but something you should do over and over again, because needs might change over time, or your spaces might change over time.”
This month’s must-see documentaries include a chilling look at the history of police and protests, the awe-inspiring simplicity of nature, and scientific efforts to keep Venice’s waters at bay.
Open Access has been a frequent topic in scholarly communications circles for decades. Through panel discussions with librarians developing OA collections, this ON DEMAND series provides an overview of the current OA landscape and offers practical advice.
More than a biography, this book takes readers on a journey of moral reflection on U.S. history that puts in full views white supremacy’s persisting rationale of racist theology, Christian nationalism, and hateful right-wing politics.
While many books have been written about the search for extraterrestrial life, Green’s blend of scientific facts and science fiction reveals a sense of joy and wonder beyond the usual science-based cosmological studies or speculative fiction about aliens and UFOs. Ultimately, Green’s work reflects upon the nature of life and what it means to be human.
King’s writing style is delightful and witty; he is a natural storyteller. Readers will also love his illustrations, which have the power to put smiles on faces. Highly recommended for all academic libraries and publics too.
The Women’s Prize for Fiction announces its shortlist. Kaliane Bradley wins the V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. Shortlists for the League of Canadian Poets, the BC and Yukon Book Prizes, the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing, and the Atlantic Book Awards are announced.
This eclectic mix of titles below highlights the many facets of social justice. Many of the characters and nonfiction subjects encounter multiple forms of discrimination and hatred.
U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón has been appointed to a historic second two-year term. The 2023 Gotham Book Prize is shared by two winners: Sidik Fofana for Stories from the Tenants Downstairs and John Wood Sweet for The Sewing Girl’s Tale. The 2023 O. Henry Prize for Short Fiction winners are announced. The winners of the 2023–2024 Rome Prize in literature are announced, including Elif Batuman, Erica Hunt, Katie Kitamura, and Shruti Swamy.
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