by Anne C. Osterman We have all been there a thousand times – the decision to deal with something quickly to meet the immediate need versus the decision to take the longer, more difficult route. Technology and its associated capture and exchange of information have...
By Courtney McAllister Assessment is not a new aspect of librarianship. Libraries and information centers of all types have been evaluating patron satisfaction, collections usage, circulation statistics, door counter info, and other data points for many years....
By Courtney McAllister Eric Frierson’s insightful comments on the growing importance of data science skills for both librarians and vendors made me think a bit harder about limning the boundaries of LIS and imagining where new pathways and bridges might lead...
By Courtney McAllister Although stereotypical depictions of libraries might cast them as bastions of tradition or realms ruled by archaic practices, there’s actually quite a bit of adaptability and responsiveness embedded in the work many libraries, archives, and...
By Courtney McAllister During the Charleston Conference this year, I had an opportunity to participate in a lively ATG Trendspotting discussion, led by Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe. The session covered a wide range of provocative and timely topics that are weighing on the...
By Courtney McAllister For many college students in the U.S., final exams are in full swing. Winter break is a tantalizing mirage, hovering on the other side of a comprehensive exam or massive research paper. At my library, finals are an especially anxious time for...
By Erin Gallagher Happy May, everyone. As our various semesters and purchasing cycles wind down, this is that “magical” time when we delve into summer projects. I tend to be over-ambitious and think that I’ll accomplish multiple projects from beginning to end, when...
Happy Friday, everyone! Are your libraries teeming with stressed students as they sprint toward their final exams or graduation? Are you finding a particularly interesting array of food waste items and areas that look suspiciously like campsites in your libraries? ...
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) seeks applicants for editorial board members for 2021-2024. In line with our commitment to equity, we wish to use these positions to bring a greater diversity of perspectives and lived experiences to our team....
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) seeks applicants for editorial board members for 2021-2024. In line with our commitment to equity, we wish to use these positions to bring a greater diversity of perspectives and lived experiences to our team....
How One Society Is Supporting Peer Review Excellence in their Community: An Interview with Laura Feetham of IOP Publishing In this Scholarly Kitchen post, "Alice Meadows talks to Laura Feetham of IOP Publishing about their work to improve peer review quality in...
Gabagool and Malpropisms: Dialogue Lessons from The Sopranos was written by Lincoln Michel and appears on the Counter Craft website. "I’ve been slowly working my way through a rewatch of The Sopranos and remain in awe of the show. Despite debuting over 20 years ago,...
University of Maryland Libraries becomes the institutional home of SocArXiv Library Technology Guides reports that "The University of Maryland Libraries is pleased to announce that it has become the institutional home of SocArXiv, an interdisciplinary, open access...
