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June 22, 2017
MIT Press McDougall-Brand MIT Press, Internet Archive Collaborate to Digitize Titles
By Lisa Peet
MIT Press has joined forces with the Internet Archive to scan, preserve, and enable lending of hundreds of the press’s books that are currently unavailable in digital form.
Marmot Launches Digital Archive Marmot Launches Digital Archive
By Matt Enis
Marmot Library Network has developed a Digital Archive and repository solution, enabling its member libraries to showcase digitized collections of images, postcards, books, magazines, videos, recorded oral histories, music, and academic research.
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Cataloging Complex Subjects The Challenge of Cataloging Complex Subjects

University of Leicester’s David Wilson Library struggled with organizational inconsistencies across subjects. For example, a title about Picasso’s sculpture might be housed in a different area of the library than books focused on the artist’s paintings. So, the library reclassified this subject for easier discovery. But organizing special subjects created new challenges for librarians…

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Kathi Kromer Q&A with Kathi Kromer, ALA Washington Office Associate Executive Director
By Lisa Peet
On June 5, Kathi Kromer stepped into the role of associate executive director of the American Library Association (ALA)’s Washington Office.
The Data Librarian's Handbook Data, Data, Data
By LJ Reviews
These two books are full of information and helpful tips; they’re wonderful for the librarian looking to gain knowledge in reaching and curating data.
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An American Sickness Reading for Our Political Times | Wyatt’s World
By Neal Wyatt
Well-argued and insightful nonfiction helps inform readers of these timely debates and adds much-needed perspective on the issues.
"One of the things I want to do is make sure that we’re providing librarians the tools they need to be effective advocates. I think they’re primed for it. We’ve got a highly educated population, and they’re community leaders. They’re the people who will get ears and attention. Members of Congress will definitely listen to them because they’re respected within the community. And I think it’s important that they realize that."
Dear Ijeawele; or, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions Feminism with Adichie
By LJ Reviews
If you are interested in social change and feminist ideas, both books will give insightful information and encourage discussion with children and adults alike.
A Fugitive in Walden Woods Walking with the Greats: 19th-Century Literature
By LJ Reviews
Thought-provoking stories, poetry and interactions with some literary greats; readers that are interested in 19th-century literature and poetry will find more than what they are looking for in these two books.
The Home Place #Ownvoices | Collection Development: Race, Diversity, & Society
By Candice Kail
The complexity, history, and nuances of race in America mean a wealth of material could be identified as essential. A recent explosion of titles plus classics document the multiplicity of the American experience.
1. The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble To Get Inside Our Heads
Wu, Tim
Alfred A. Knopf
2016. ISBN 9780385352017. $28.95

2. The Great Convergence: Information Technology and the New Globalization
Baldwin, Richard E.
Belknap: Harvard University Press
2016. ISBN 9780674660489. $29.95

3. The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan
Mallaby, Sebastian
Penguin Books
2016. ISBN 9781594204845. $40
image Day of Dialog Video Archive Now Available!

For the first time in Day of Dialog history, we offered livestream access for those unable to attend the event in person! Relive all of the Day of Dialog action from your library, office, home, or beyond by purchasing access to the archived video.
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