Academic librarians and library staff are a bridge between the vast world of knowledge and the needs of students, faculty, and researchers. “Librarian Luminaries” is a column which will feature a different librarian each month who has had a recent notable...
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Snoop Dogg and the Careers of Aging Rappers
By Marci Cohen, Head, Music Library, Boston University Libraries (retired) Snoop Dogg has a new album, 10 Til’ Midnight (Death Row/gamma). The album itself, which has not even dented the Billboard 200 or Top R&B/Hip-Hop album charts, is less interesting than the...
And They Were There: Assessing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools on library services and scholarly publishing (Individual Session Report at 2026 Charleston Conference Asia)
By Dr. Chetan Sudhakar Sonawane, Librarian, KMC College Dr. Sonowane attended the inaugural 2026 Charleston Conference Asia and is sharing this report with us about the session he presented as part of a Lightning Round at the event. We welcome session...
Access Granted — The Barriers We Fail to See
Column Editor: Michelle K. Hahn (Disability Advocate and Librarian) Against the Grain V38#2 Accessibility isn’t a checklist — compliance is only the floor, and disability inclusion means going beyond the minimum. This column explores how we get there, one win...
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in African Academic Library Collections: Challenges, Strategies, and Transformative Potential
By Methembe M. Mhlope (Research Support Librarian, Gwanda State University) Against the Grain V38#2 Abstract This article examines the critical imperative of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in African academic library collections within the broader...
And They Were There: Top 3 Things I learned While Attending the Very First Charleston Conference Asia- With a Marketing Lens
By: Swastika Chatterjee, Marketing Manager – EMEA, South & South East Asia - Oxford University Press Swastika attended the inaugural 2026 Charleston Conference Asia and is sharing this report with us. We welcome session...
And They Were There: The Fiesole Retreat Tübingen April 2026
By Michael Upshall, Editor, Charleston Briefings Michael attended the Fiesole Retreat earlier this month and is sharing this report with us. We welcome session reports from conference attendees (for Charleston Conference series or other conferences/events throughout...
Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit
By Marci Cohen, Head, Music Library, Boston University Libraries (retired) Acclaimed Australian rocker Courtney Barnett is back with her fourth studio album Creature of Habit (Mom + Pop). The release reflects the backdrop of her writer’s block and dealing with change....
Charleston Conference Asia 2026 Report
By Dr. Chiratidzo Chatikobo, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Dr. Chatikobo attended the inaugural 2026 Charleston Conference Asia and is sharing this report with us. We welcome session reports from conference attendees that summarize key discussions,...
Wandering the Web — Online Fashion Resources, Part III: A Look at Denim History and Fashion
Column Editor: Lesley Rice Montgomery, MLIS (Catalog Librarian II, Tulane University Libraries’ Technical Services Department) with Guest Editor: Roxanne Myers Spencer (Retired, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Beulah Winchel Education...
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Illinois State authors save $1 million through Milner Library open access agreements Plus More ATG News & Announcements for 9/3/26
Image via Pixabay Illinois State authors save $1 million through Milner Library open access agreements Knowledgespeak reports that the "Milner Library at Illinois State University launched its Open Access Publishing Support program in 2022, enabling faculty and...
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