White House: Make Public Access to Research Immediate By Lisa Peet On August 25, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released new guidance calling for all federally funded research to be made available to the public for free access and use upon publication. The memorandum on Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research advises all federal agencies to eliminate the current 12-month embargo period on the outputs of taxpayer-supported research and the data that supports it, to establish transparent procedures in doing so, and to coordinate with OSTP to ensure its equitable delivery. |
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Curating Creativity: Jessy Randall Finds Inspiration in the Archives | Peer to Peer Review By Dustin Fife Recently I became acquainted with the creative works of a colleague, Jessy Randall, and I am impressed by the reciprocity between her archival work as the Curator of Special Collections at Colorado College and her poetry. Her latest book, Mathematics for Ladies: Poems on Women in Science, published by Goldsmiths Press and distributed by MIT Press, is a union of research and creativity. |
SPONSORED BY EX LIBRIS, PART OF CLARIVATE Five Questions That Can Elevate Your Library - Part 2: Agility and Adaptation
Abstract: Many technological trends in library management were evident before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic significantly accelerated the pace of those changes. To boost agility, libraries are turning to SaaS solutions, analytics, digital transformation, open applications and their community of peers. Read More |
Movers & Shakers 2023 | 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 21st 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 2023 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 November 14, 2022. |
Creativebug | eReviews By Gricel Dominguez Creativebug fills a critical gap in the library-learning space, particularly for public and school libraries. It is an excellent option for libraries that host community art classes for all ages. |
SPONSORED BY SIMON & SCHUSTER Author Katy Hays Discusses Her Debut Novel, The Cloisters Like many academics, a research rabbit hole is my happy place! But surprisingly, I found very little existing scholarship on Renaissance tarot. When that happens, as a researcher, you start to look at topics that might intersect or surround the lacuna so you can set the scene.
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SPONSORED BY EX LIBRIS, PART OF CLARIVATE 4 Ways to Use the Ex Libris CampusM App to Recruit New Students Abstract: Librarians are feeling the squeeze. As they seek to meet changing patron expectations and a dynamic technological environment, they are often simultaneously faced with budget cuts and leadership looking over their shoulder for evidence of institutional value. Read More |
‘The Winners’ by Fredrik Backman Tops Holds Lists | Book Pulse By Kate Merlene The Winners by Fredrik Backman leads holds this week. Barnes & Noble announces the 2022 Discover Prize shortlist. One LibraryReads and seven Indie Next picks publish this week. People's book of the week is Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. Plus, continued appreciation for Hilary Mantel’s literary legacy. |
Hilary Mantel has died at age 70 | Book Pulse By Anita Mechler Book prize announcements abound including the 2022 Cundill History Prize shortlist, CBC Nonfiction Prize, Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, and the Financial Times Book of the Year shortlist. There is more coverage on book banning for Banned Books Week and of author Hilary Mantel’s passing. Author interviews showcase conversations with Tracey Lien, Yiyun Li, Cai Emmons, Robert Hardman, Peter Baker and Susan Glasser. |
The 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction Longlist Announced | Book Pulse By Anita Mechler There are announcements for the 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction longlist and the PEN Presents shortlist. Best sellers abound this week featuring top books such as The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart, Oath of Loyalty by Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills, Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, Blowback by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois, What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe, Holding the Line: Inside the Nation’s Preeminent US Attorney’s Office and Its Battle with the Trump Justice Department by Geoffrey Berman, Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships by Nina Totenberg, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté with Daniel Maté. |
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And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle, by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham, is one of this week's starred biographies. "A scholarly book on the life, triumphs, and heartbreaks of Abraham Lincoln’s life, but general readers may enjoy it too. This is a title that will likely be a fruitful one for all levels of book discussion groups." Also in biography, April Ryan's starred memoir Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem is "an informative, inspirational work by a leading political journalist; an essential purchase for public and academic libraries." Butts: A Backstory, by Heather Radke, is a starred social sciences selection. "A fun, fascinating, and surprisingly empowering exploration of the history and cultural significance of the butt." And Pulitzer Prize winner Rae Armantrout's Finalists is this week's starred poetry selection. "Armantrout at her most thoughtful; highly recommended." See All Reviews››› |
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