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LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries) 2024 Annual Conference took place in Limassol, Cyprus from July 3 -July 5, 2024. Video recordings of keynotes, panel sessions are linked below. We will update this post if/when more video recordings become available. The theme of the 2024 conference was “State-Of-The-Art Libraries in the Service of Science and […]
From a RoRI (Research on Research Institute) Blog Post: Often assumed to be a self-evident good, OA has been subject to growing criticism for perpetuating global inequities and epistemic injustices. It has been seen as imposing exploitative business and publishing models and as exacerbating exclusionary research evaluation cultures and practices. Stephen Pinfield engages with these issues, […]
AI What are AI Agents (via Technology Review) Open Access Upcoming Event/Webinar (July 10, 2024): Announcing the Global Diamond Open Access Alliance (via UNESCO and/or via cOAlition S Legal Full Fifth Circuit to Review Library LGBTQ+, Sex Ed Books Case (via Bloomberg Law) Library of Congress Video: Doing Science in the Aging Lab at the […]
With an eminently likable group of characters, a generous helping of wine and foodie culture, and an extra steamy and tender love story, YA author Khorram’s (The Breakup Lists) first foray into adult fiction will warm readers’ hearts.
From a LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries) Announcement: LIBER and the Danish Research Library Association DFFU (Danske Fag-, Forsknings- og Uddannelsesbiblioteker) have released a joint report on partnerships and collaborations between research libraries and library technology providers, focusing on those involving new and innovative technologies. The report – titled Public-Private Partnerships and Collaborations in the […]
AI ChatGPT Adoption and Its Influence on Faculty Well-Being: An Empirical Research in Higher Education (via Education and Information Technologies) Publishing Open Access: De Gruyter to Make 37 More Journals Freely Available via Subscribe to Open Model in 2025 Rhode Island Rhode Island’s Newest Restaurant is Inside the Providence Public Library (via Rhode Island Monthly) […]
From Star Tribune: A year after Minneapolis Public Schools banked on the successful return of school librarians, St. Paul is headed into the coming year without licensed media specialists at the elementary level. Librarians were among dozens of expert staffers to be cut as the state’s second-largest district wrestled with a projected $100 million-plus budget deficit in […]
The full text article linked below was recently published by Insights. Title The Paper Mill Crisis is a Five-Alarm Fire For Science: What Can Librarians Do About It? Authors Curtis Brundy Iowa State University Joel B. Thornton University of Utah Source Insights July 2, 2024 DOI: 10.1629/uksg.659 Abstract The paper mill crisis, which is polluting […]
The article linked below was recently published by the Journal of the American Planning Association. Title Libraries Are Resilience: Hubs Evidence From the Midwest Authors Lucie Laurian University at Buffalo Evan Doyle University of Iowa Iulian Vamanu University of Iowa Kara Logsden University of Iowa Source Journal of the American Planning Association (2024) DOI: 10.1080/01944363.2024.2343670 […]
Direct to Full Text Report and Executive Summary (via Zenodo) From a Coalition S Release: cOAlition S is pleased to welcome the release of a comprehensive report detailing the findings of a global consultation with the research community on the “Towards Responsible Publishing” (TRP) proposal. The TRP proposal prepared by cOAlition S presents a vision for […]
Keynoters and other speakers at American Library Association (ALA) conferences over the years have come to the conference from a wide range of disciplines, but their speeches all incorporate at least a few minutes attesting to the value of libraries in their lives—some landing more powerfully than others. At this year’s ALA Annual, held June 27–July 2 in San Diego, CA, a few speakers went beyond tales of being avid library users as children to tell stories that painted vivid pictures of what libraries, literacy, and unfettered access can mean to a kid who is looking to understand their world a little better.
From The Alabama Reflector: The Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board of Trustees last week approved a resolution giving themselves the power to remove any materials they believe inappropriate, whatever a library director may decide. The move is the latest in an ongoing controversy over access to books at the library, one that has led in the […]
The article linked below was published today in the July, 2024 issue of College & Research Libraries (C&RL). Title Use and Importance of Library Resources to Support Faculty Research and Productivity Authors Jung Mi Scoulas University of Illinois Chicago Sandra L. De Groote University of Illinois Chicago Source College & Research Libraries (C&RL) Vol 85, […]
The latest episode of the MSNBC podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast” features a conversation with Brewster Kahle and Kyle Courtney. It runs 57:40. Description Could the future be completely different? Our guests this week say so. Megapublishers are suing the Internet Archive, perhaps best known for its Wayback Machine, to redefine […]
Acquisitions Library of Congress Acquires House of Blues Radio Collection (via LC) AI GraphRAG: New Tool For Complex Data Discovery Now on Github (Via Microsoft Research) Perplexity’s “Pro Search” Receives an Upgrade California ‘Why Would You Hack A Library?’: Solano County Public Library Still Struggling Months After Cyberattack (via SF Chronicle) College & Research Libraries […]
Ogawa (The Memory Police), an award-winning novelist both in her native Japan and in the United States, writes with exquisite artistry about the complications of a close-knit household whose members are quietly protective of its wounding secrets, as seen through the eyes of a young girl; the novel is beautifully translated by Snyder.
AI USPTO to Host PublicRoundtable On Ai And Protections For Use on an Individual’s Name, Image, Voice, Likeness, or Reputation Exact Editions/Great Western Library Alliance Exact Editions Partners with the Greater Western Library Alliance Ireland Historic Newspaper Made Available in Ireland’s Virtual Treasury (IrishCentral.com) Open Access Brandon Butler Moves to Helm of re:Create to Advocate […]
From the OECD iLibrary: All data, reports and analysis in all formats are now available under an open licence, allowing users to freely access, use, translate, and share the Organisation’s work. “The OECD’s adoption of an open-access model will make reliable and relevant information freely available, empowering citizens and informing democratic decision-making processes”, said OECD […]
The UPDATED preprint (ver. 2) was recently shared on arXiv. Title The Global Landscape of Academic Guidelines For Generative AI and Large Language Models Authors Junfeng Jiao University of Texas at Austin Saleh Afroogh University of Texas at Austin Kevin Chen University of Texas at Austin David Atkinson Allen Institute for AI Amit Dhurandhar IBM […]
Readers who relish novels of self-discovery and those who like plotting their own course through a story will enjoy this unusual book by the always-inventive Shepherd (The Cartographers).
The final installment in “The Glacian Trilogy” (after Chasm) is a worthy conclusion, intricate and surprising, and arguably the best in the series. Recommend to fantasy and romantasy readers who enjoy books with resilient heroines, such as Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
Fans of Patricia A. McKillip’s The Forgotten Beasts of Eld or Marie Brennan’s Driftwood will be in awe of Berry’s (The Manual of Detection) wonderfully odd ode to language, story, and family.
Readers who enjoyed the witchy cross-generational squabbles in Hazel Beck’s “Witchlore” series, lovers of Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic, and anyone who adored the setting and the family dynamics of The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal but wished it had a touch of magic will fall hard for DeWerd’s debut, a coming-of-age and coming-into-power story about sacrifice and sisterhood.
SF readers used to seeing space opera as multi-doorstop series will find a lot to love in this collection of skillful short works in a popular subgenre. Fans of the featured authors will love seeing their favorites’ work in shorter forms.
An expansive fantasy full of vivid descriptions and a large cast of characters. Recommended for readers who enjoy lush worlds where some aspects of the plot remain gauzy like the shadows lingering throughout this book.
Take the deadly mystery and vicious academic politics of The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older, stir in the magic and the romance of the “Emily Wilde” series by Heather Fawcett (but make it sapphic), add several drops of the political shenanigans of epic fantasy, and stir with a sharp, prickly thorn of a main character to get this fraught enemies-to-lovers fantasy. YA author Saft’s (A Fragile Enchantment) adult debut is highly recommended.
Originally self-published and now receiving a special edition with additional content from a big publisher, this debut novel and Book Tok sensation is highly recommended for romantasy lovers, especially fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
The weather conditions are an essential component in this sequel to All We Buried. Readers who appreciate the strong woman police chief in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder books or the vivid landscapes of Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire mysteries will appreciate Taylor’s riveting crime novel.
Byron (“Cajun Country” mysteries), an award-winning novelist and sitcom writer, has written a model cozy with delightful, slightly inept sleuths, quirky characters, and an entertaining mystery.
Deaver’s (“Lincoln Rhyme” series) interest in social media and Maldonado’s (“Nina Guerrera” series) law enforcement background blend well in this fast-paced crime novel. For readers who enjoy serial killer chase stories.
The sequel to Malibu Burning unites Goldberg’s Ronin and Pavone police team (last seen in 2024’s Dream Town) with his arson investigators Sharpe and Walker in a clever, complicated story. With its witty banter and well-developed characters, Goldberg’s latest procedural is tailor-made for readers who enjoy shrewd investigators in fast-paced dramas.
Far more than Wizard of Oz fan fiction, this novel by McAlpine (Holmes Entangled) is an exploration of the hypocritical treatment of outsiders and nonconformers. Told from alternating perspectives, the narration weaves together the firsthand account of Dr. Wilford with the collective interpretation of the townspeople. A fast and engaging story for readers familiar with The Wizard of Oz .
The setting, characters, and structure of the novel are compelling, and, as the title suggests, there are secrets and lies aplenty. For fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins.
Readers will never look at animal rescue the same way again after reading this thoughtful and powerful behind-the-scenes look into the animal welfare world.
This essential purchase accurately captures the pulse of the conversation about gender in the United States, expands awareness and knowledge about gender, and educates readers about common myths and misinformation.
With an eminently likable group of characters, a generous helping of wine and foodie culture, and an extra steamy and tender love story, YA author Khorram’s (The Breakup Lists) first foray into adult fiction will warm readers’ hearts.
Fans of Greer’s will enjoy this must-read novel, with its engaging plot, supportive side characters, and inclusive depiction of a lesbian relationship.
This wickedly charming and sexy romance from Lovise (Never Blow a Kiss) is perfect for fans of witchy romances from Erin Sterling, Hazel Beck, and Lana Harper.
The richly drawn setting and characters make this sweet, steamy slow-burn the perfect small-town romance for summer. Recommend YA author Lord’s (The Getaway List) adult debut to fans of Sarah Adams and Emily Henry.
Allison (The Ex-Mas Holidays) writes a cozy and romantic romp in Scotland that will suit readers looking for friends-to-lovers romances in the vein of B.K. Borison’s “Lovelight” series.
Ridley once again showcases her skills crafting interesting characters and fun-reading plots, which stress accepting and supporting people in the ways they want.
Juniper’s (Chaos Is My Brand) literary escapade catapults readers into a world where speed and passion collide and gives fans of Simone Soltani’s Cross the Line another installment in the racing sports romance subgenre to devour.
In Nguyen’s (author of Banyan Moon writing as Thao Thai) first dive into romance, she offers a sexy tale that has relatable characters and a lush setting.
In this final installment of the delightful trilogy of retellings, Sharma (Tastes Like Shakkar) features her entertaining mainstay of close friendships, sexy storylines, and boisterous family members set within a tight-knit and elite South Asian community.
Halston (The Valentine’s Hate) has a knack for banter and humor that will appeal to fans of Meg Cabot, with the cozy rom-com feel of Jenn McKinlay’s novels.
In this fast-paced romance with a bit of mystery, the second book in the “Liar’s Club” series (following It Had To Be a Duke), Lorret alluringly creates passion between the protagonists, and readers will be excited to watch their love story develop.
Halle (The Royals Next Door) ties this into her “Nordic Royals” series while continuing with the fun premise of featuring the romantic entanglements of people working for royalty.
Fluid pacing, companionable characters, plenty of spy/PI action, and a lovely sensibility all combine in a historical that will please many readers, from fans of Erica Ridley to Tessa Dare.
Featuring wonderfully developed characters and fluid, well-paced writing, Roberts’s (Text Appeal) latest is highly recommended for fans of small-town and supernatural romances.
With a fantastic Irish setting; sensitive portrayals of demisexuality, grief, and workplace misogyny; and a sexy friends-to-lovers romance, Fairbanks makes an excellent debut.
Fans of monster-themed books like Liz Kerin’s “Night’s Edge” series and Neville’s other mysteries and thrillers should give this novel attempt at horror a taste.