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October 19, 2023

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Welcome to LJAN Resources, our monthly academic content roundup. We’ll be curating standout InfoDocket posts and nonfiction LJ book reviews once every month for quick access to news and reviews you can use.  

From InfoDocket:

 

New Jersey: Bruce Springsteen Archives Announces New Building at Monmouth University

The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University has announced a new 30,000 square foot building to house the Archives, the Center for American Music, related exhibition galleries, and a 230 seat, state-of-the-art theater. Designed by the acclaimed New York-based architectural firm, COOKFOX, the building will be located on the campus of Monmouth University, not far from where Springsteen wrote his landmark song, “Born to Run,” nearly 50 years ago. 

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Report: “Stanford Researchers Issue AI Transparency Report, Urge Tech Companies to Reveal More”

Stanford University researchers issued a report on October 18 measuring the transparency of artificial intelligence foundation models from companies like OpenAI and Google, and the authors urged the companies to reveal more information such as the data and human labor used to train models.

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A Remarkable Journey to Economic Stability and Development


Morocco’s progress over the last few decades is a useful example for many developing economies still in search of building the foundations of macroeconomic stability. This publication highlights its remaining challenges and discusses the new agenda of structural reforms aimed at transforming the country’s model of development. 

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Journal Article: “Worldwide AI Ethics: A Review of 200 Guidelines and Recommendations For AI Governance”

The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) applications has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, bringing forth numerous benefits and conveniences. However, this expansion has also provoked ethical concerns, such as privacy breaches, algorithmic discrimination, security and reliability issues, transparency, and other unintended consequences.  

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Research Tools: New Climate Change and Human Health Glossary Launched

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has launched the Climate Change and Human Health Glossary, an online, searchable database of terms relevant to the science of climate change and its effects on human health. The tool is part of NIEHS’s ongoing efforts to improve global understanding of climate change health impacts and to encourage data sharing among researchers and others. It was developed by a team of climate change and health subject matter experts across multiple federal agencies.

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Digital Humanities Teaches Students Critical Analysis Skills


Students learn invaluable skills they can apply in a variety of settings and applications. Across the nation, there has been renewed debate over the value of humanities degree programs as campus leaders look to overcome steep budget challenges.

 

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Scholarly Publishing: De Gruyter is Acquiring Brill in All-Cash €51.5 Million ($54.6 Million/USD) Deal

De Gruyter and Brill jointly announce they have reached agreement to form De Gruyter Brill through a recommended all-cash public offer by De Gruyter for all Brill securities at an offer price of EUR 27.50 per security (cum dividend), representing a total consideration of approx. EUR 51.5 million. 

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Movers & Shakers 2024 | Call for Nominations

The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying emerging talents in the library world—both great leaders and behind-the-scenes contributors who are providing inspiration and model programs for others. Our 22nd annual round of Movers & Shakers will profile up-and-coming individuals from around the world who are innovative, creative, and making a difference fighting against censorship, and helping improve their workplace. From librarians and non-degreed library workers to publishers, vendors, coders, entrepreneurs, reviewers, and others who impact the library field—Movers & Shakers 2024 will celebrate those people who are moving all types of libraries ahead! Please let us know about anybody you think we should be aware of. 

Submissions will close on October 23, 2023. 

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Community Building: For Modern Libraries, Bringing People Together Is Fundamental

Libraries have always been much more than just repositories for books and other materials. They’ve also been centers for community learning and brought people together to improve their lives. This goal has become even more important in the digital era.

 

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From LJ Reviews:

POLITICAL SCIENCE 

Liberty and Equality

By Raymond Aron

Relevant for many disciplines such as philosophy, political science, sociology, and more. An essential purchase for college and university libraries. 

 

PREMIUM 

Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy

By Henry Farrell & Abraham Newman

This groundbreaking survey is essential reading for policymakers, students, and practitioners of international politics, business, and economics.

SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION 

Owning the Unknown: A Science Fiction Writer Explores Atheism, Agnosticism, and the Idea of God

By Robert Charles Wilson

Skeptics of religious belief and fans of science fiction are likely to love this book. People of faith may be somewhat uncomfortable with the topics discussed, but Wilson handles these subjects in a respectful and considerate manner. 

 

PREMIUM  

C.S. Lewis in America: Readings and Reception, 1935–1947

Ed. by Mark A. Noll 

A careful and modest addition to the scholarly conversation around the life and works of C.S. Lewis. 

 

PREMIUM  

The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal About the Greatest Teacher

By Peter J. Williams

An insightful examination, appealing to both theologists and laypeople.

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PREMIUM  

Integrated Library Planning: A New Model for Strategic and Dynamic Planning, Management, and Assessment

By Myla Kennedy Stephens

Stephens’s innovative approach to strategic planning is a game-changer, with the potential to increase engagement, effectiveness, and financial accountability. A generative, inclusive approach for libraries of all sizes and types.  

 

PREMIUM  

Inglorious Pedagogy: Difficult, Unpopular, and Uncommon Topics in Library and Information Science Education

Ed. by Keren Dali & Kim M. Thompson

A beneficial and thought-provoking book focusing on critical topics and experiences rarely explored in the field. Though the focus on LIS programs and education narrows the appeal, this would also be a timely addition to professional-development collections.  

 

PREMIUM  

Thriving as a Mid-Career Librarian: Identity, Advocacy, and Pathways

Ed. by Brandon K. West & Elizabeth Galoozis

Recommended for any collection where professional library literature is popular; librarians at various stages of their careers may take an interest. 

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Call for Nominations | LJ Librarian of the Year 2024

The LJ editors are seeking nominations for the 35th annual Library Journal Librarian of the Year Award, sponsored by Baker & Taylor, to honor a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments reflecting the loftiest service goals of the library profession.

Deadline to submit: November 6, 2023

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