The Year in Architecture 2024

The Year in Architecture 2024

LJ’s 2024 Year in Architecture trends see libraries simultaneously designing for pragmatic concerns, such as safety and site constraints, and an equally important quotient of delight—achieving harmony in the process!
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All Rise at Wilmington Public Library | LJ Marketer of the Year Award 2024

Lisa Peet, Oct 01, 2024
Wilmington Public Library enlists community input alongside vibrant in-house marketing to build excitement around innovative events. San José Public Library, CA, and Worcester Public Library, MA, received honorable mentions.

Challenges, Opportunities | Placements and Salaries Survey 2024

April Witteveen, Oct 15, 2024
LJ’s 2024 Placements & Salaries Survey sees new grads grapple with questions of relocation, living wages, and job drift, but eager to begin careers in the field.

Banned Books and Libraries Under Attack Conference Mobilizes First Amendment Allies

Bob Sandrick, Oct 24, 2024
About 100 lawyers, library professionals, educators, students, and activists attended the Banned Books and Libraries Under Attack Conference at the Cleveland State University (CSU) College of Law, which featured more than a dozen speakers and panelists.

Modern Library Marketing | Editorial

Hallie Rich, Oct 01, 2024
My journey into librarianship was a bit unusual: Unlike those who began as a page or in an LIS role fresh out of grad school, my library career started in marketing. It was my job to understand the many ways the library brought value to the community and to develop stories and campaigns that shed light on the best aspects of our work. I was so inspired by what I saw in our branches that I eventually pursued a library degree. And as I deepened my knowledge, I saw that libraries could benefit from more attention to external communication.

Gary Price, Nov 10, 2024
The article (full text) linked below was recently published by Science Editor. Title Scholarly Metadata as Trust Signals: Opportunities for Journal Editors Authors Madhura S Amdekar Crossref Source Science Editor DOI: 10.36591/SE-4704-10 From the Article In recent years, research integrity issues are in the limelight with the emergence of new and complex threats, such as […]
Gary Price, Nov 09, 2024
The article linked below was recently published by Insights. Title Investing in Open Access at the University of Minnesota Authors Allison Langham-Putrow University of Minnesota Libraries Emma Molls University of Minnesota Libraries Sunshine Carter University of Minnesota Libraries Amy Riegelman University of Minnesota Libraries Source Insights DOI: 10.1629/uksg.675 Abstract The University of Minnesota (UMN) is […]
Gary Price, Nov 08, 2024
The article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Title User Engagement in Digital Curation: A Systematic Review and Synthesis Authors Pei-Chun Lee National Chengchi University, Taiwan (R.O.C) Source Journal of Librarianship and Information Science DOI: 10.1177/09610006241291607 Abstract This review article synthesizes current research findings to propose effective strategies for […]
Gary Price, Nov 08, 2024
Education New AI Tools Are Promoted As Study Aids for Students. Are They Doing More Harm Than Good? (via EdSurge) Legal OpenAI Defeats News Outlets’ Copyright Lawsuit Over Ai Training, For Now (via Reuters) ||| Full Text of Decision
Mike Eisenberg, Nov 01, 2024
Natural and human-made crises, disasters, emergencies, and catastrophes. Beth leads us through an update on how we've progressed or declined in our collective ability to deal with crises, and how the library & information field can play an even more active and visible role in preparing for, during, and recovering from these disasters.
Mike Eisenberg, Oct 01, 2024
AI provides a new level of destructive capability to undermine trust in government and public institutions, and unfortunately yes, even in libraries. This episode focuses on these AI tools, their corrosive effects, and ways that libraries and librarians can help to repair the damage.
Mike Eisenberg, Jun 01, 2024
TikTok! Used regularly by over half the US population, why do so many either love or loathe TikTok? Is it simply a fun and terrific platform for creating, sharing, and consuming content? Is it an addictive, mental health hazard destroying America’s youth? Is it a major national security threat of Chinese infiltration? Is it all of the above…and more?
Margaret Sullivan,  Nov 11, 2024
Designing for delight and flexibility is demonstrated in many of this year’s submissions, fostering gathering, play, and communal experiences.

Sarah Wolberg,  Nov 07, 2024
Rachel Cusk’s Parade wins the Goldsmiths Prize, Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo by Craig L. Symonds wins the Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize, and Mara Faye Lethem’s translation of Irene Solà’s Catalan novel When I Sing, Mountains Dance wins the Lewis Galantière Award. The Booker Prize shortlist is announced, and Vulture adds to their list of the best books of 2024 so far. EveryLibrary warns that U.S. election results will mean more uncertainty for libraries. Plus new title bestsellers.

Sarah Hashimoto,  Nov 07, 2024
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 and also referred to as Native American Heritage Month or National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, this booklist recognizes the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and marks their varied cultures, achievements, and contributions.

PeerJ,  Nov 07, 2024
Open-Access publishing advances global scholarship by making research results more widely accessible to anyone with internet access. However, publishers of Open Access journals have struggled to find a financial model that works well for all parties. Now, a new model from PeerJ is rethinking that approach to remove barriers to choosing Open-Access.

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