Catherine Ryan Hyde Catherine Ryan Hyde is a writer of great stature as well as incredible breadth of interest. Her novels and short stories have not only been read by millions – or seen by millions- more as they have been translated into successful films, such as Pay...
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Amazon’s Book Publishing Juggernaut: Part 3- Perspectives From Award-Winning Writer Robert Dugoni
By: Nancy K. Herther, writer, consultant and former librarian with the University of Minnesota Libraries Robert Dugoni Another key novelist publishing with APub is Robert Dugoni, who has received critical acclaim in reviews from New York Times, Wall Street Journal,...
Caught My Eye by Katina: How an 18th-Century Cookbook Offers Glimpses of Jane Austen’s Domestic Life
Julienne Gehrer Takes a Closer Look at Martha Lloyd’s Household Book Martha Lloyd’s Household Book is one of the few items we have from Jane Austen’s closest friend. As Martha was an integral part of Jane’s life, her recipe book is a highlight of the collection at...
The Charleston Advisor is pleased to announce that our 23rd year of publication has begun!
Don’t Miss This! The Charleston Advisor is pleased to announce that our 23rd year of publication has begun! Our first issue appeared in July 1999 with a goal to provide authoritative “peer-reviewed reviews” of online products of interest and importance to...
Caught my Eye by Katina: Making Streaming Media Sustainable for Academic Libraries
Danielle Cooper, Manager, Collaborations and Research Making Streaming Media Sustainable for Academic Libraries introduces a new project being undertaken by Ithaka S+R this fall in collaboration with a cohort of libraries. It is by Danielle Cooper, Manager,...
Reminder- Charleston In Between Virtual Event, July 28, 2021
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM EASTERN Please don't forget to Register! The Charleston Conference is planning a very special “In Between” half-day virtual mini-conference event to explore important late-breaking developments that can’t wait til November for...
“Call For Papers” Deadline Extended To July 21, 2021
The deadline for the "Call for Papers" for the 2021 Charleston Conference has been extended to Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Have an original idea or a topic related to the the Conference theme? We want to hear about your proposal! SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL Questions should be...
University Library Research Results: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
A nationwide survey of students reveals what they want in library design and what they use it for most. By: Tom Sens and Kyle Moll | July 15, 2021 The recently renovated Doane Library & Mudd Learning Center at Denison University provides...
This Week in Literary History: Jack Kerouac Takes His First Cross-Country Road Trip
Jack Kerouac Takes His First Cross-Country Road Trip July 17, 1947 In 1947, Jack Kerouac was 25 years old and living with his widowed mother in Ozone Park, Queens. He had dropped out of Columbia, his friends had scattered, and he was working hard on his first...
Charleston Conference Call For Papers Deadline: July 16, 2021
The Call for Papers Deadline for the 2021 Charleston Conference is July 16, 2021. SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL The 2021 Charleston Library Conference will be a hybrid event, with opportunities to attend and present in person in beautiful, historic downtown Charleston, or...
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The NJ/DE Digital Collective Has Joined the DPLA – Plus More ATG News & Announcements
The NJ/DE Digital Collective Has Joined the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and is Currently Contributing Over 124,000 Items According to infoDOCKET "DPLA is pleased to welcome the NJ/DE Digital Collective as DPLA’s newest service hub. The NJ/DE Digital...
The NJ/DE Digital Collective Has Joined the DPLA – Plus More ATG News & Announcements
The NJ/DE Digital Collective Has Joined the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and is Currently Contributing Over 124,000 Items According to infoDOCKET "DPLA is pleased to welcome the NJ/DE Digital Collective as DPLA’s newest service hub. The NJ/DE Digital...
ATG Quirkies: Bog Butter, Ancient Beef, and Other Remarkably Old Foods on Display in Museums
Bog Butter, Ancient Beef, and Other Remarkably Old Foods on Display in Museums is by Sam O'Brien, a senior editor at Gastro Obscura, covering the intersection of food, history, and culture. "Some of these foods are centuries past their expiration dates. "The National...
IMLS Announces $22.7 Million Investment in Library Initiatives – Plus More ATG News & Announcements
IMLS Announces $22.7 Million Investment in U.S. Library Initiatives According to infoDOCKET "The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced 78 awards totaling $22,711,204 to support libraries across the country. The FY 2021 awards were made through...
ATG Quirkies: 13 MUST-READ LAUGH-OUT-LOUD MYSTERIES
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