New Academic Librarian Survey Offers Perspectives on AI in Higher Ed By Matt Enis Many academic librarians believe context matters when artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT are used by students and faculty to assist with their work, according to “AI in Higher Education: The Librarians’ Perspectives,” a recent survey of 125 librarians published this month by Helper Systems. |
Academic Movers Q&A: Stacy Collins on Structural—and Personal—Change By Amy Rea When Stacy Collins was named a 2021 LJ Mover & Shaker, she was the research and instruction librarian for Boston’s Simmons University Library, where she developed the highly regarded Anti-Oppression Guide. LJ reached out to her to learn more about what she’s been doing since 2021, which includes a new position at a boarding school. |
Survey about library impact on college/university students Library Journal invites you to take a survey that will help us report how academic libraries contribute to successful student outcomes. For every completed survey response, our survey sponsor (Clarivate) will donate $1 to the World Wildlife Fund (up to $5,000). This is an international survey. One response per person, please. The deadline to respond is March 31. If you have any questions about this study, please contact our research manager, Laura Girmscheid (lgirmscheid@mediasourceinc.com). Thank you in advance for your participation! |
National Humanities Medals Awarded | Book Pulse By Kate Merlene Colson Whitehead, Amy Tan, Ann Patchett, Bryan Stevenson, and others receive National Humanities Medals. Linda Villarosa, Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation, and Deborah Cohen, Last Call at the Hotel Imperial: The Reporters Who Took on a World at War, win 2023 J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards. |
Social Science, Sept. 2023, Pt. 5 | Prepub Alert By Barbara Hoffert Hannah Durkin's study of five individiuals from the Clotilda, the last ship to arrive on U.S. shores bearing humans for the purpose of enslavement, plus our postgenerational society, integration in Shaker Heights, and deciding whether to parent. |
SCIENCES PREMIUM Wildscape: Trilling Chipmunks, Beckoning Blooms, Salty Butterflies, and other Sensory Wonders of Nature By Nancy Lawson It is an essential read for academics, students of the natural sciences, and readers concerned about the environment. PREMIUM The Age of Scientific Wellness: Why the Future of Medicine Is Personalized, Predictive, Data-Rich, and in Your Hands By Leroy Hood & Nathan Price A detailed look at multidisciplinary teams working to revolutionize medicine; for readers interested in personal health, the health care industry, or imagining a healthier future. |
SPONSORED CONTENT Tech Tools: Critical for Access to Library Resources One of the biggest takeaways from the pandemic is the sheer number of people whose needs aren’t being met by traditional library programs. As libraries seek to expand opportunities for the patrons in their community, technology tools and resources play a critical role in ensuring access to valuable information, items, and services. Read More>>> |
Ling Ma Wins the Story Prize for ‘Bliss Montage’ | Book Pulse By Anita Mechler and Kate Merlene Ling Ma has won the Story Prize for Bliss Montage. Other awards announcements include the New York Public Library’s 36th annual Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism and the V S Pritchett Short Story Prize shortlist. |
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