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. |
SPONSORED BY INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 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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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. |
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. |
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. |
PRO MEDIA 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. |
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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