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Ed. Note: Slides For All Presentations and Other Materials are Available Here —- The papers listed below were published online on February 17, 2025. The full text of each paper can be accessed clicking the link below. The meeting was a, “collaborative effort by the IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section, IFLA Acquisition and Collection […]
Arizona Scottsdale Unified Schools Remove, Restrict Books After Conservative Challenge (via Arizona Republic) Arkansas Fayetteville Library Limits Event Participation Over Some Staff Opposition (via NW Arakansas Democrat -Gazette) Proposal to Eliminate Arkansas State Library and PBS Governing Boards Passes Senate (via Arkansas Advocate) AI ‘Carelessness Rife’ in UK Publishing Fact-Checking as Concerns Grow Over Workloads, […]
The article linked below (full text) was recently published by Learned Publishing. Title DeepGreen—A Data Hub for the Distribution of Scholarly Articles From Publishers to Open Access Repositories in Germany Authors Tomasz Stompor Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), Kooperativer Bibliotheksverbund Berlin-Brandenburg, Berlin, Germany Heinz Pampel Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin, […]
AI From Pen to Prompt: How Creative Writers Integrate AI Into Their Writing Practice (preprint; via arXiv) Generative AI & Journalism: Content, Journalistic Perceptions, and Audience Experiences (via RMIT University) Identifying the Economic Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Copyright Policy (via US Copyright Office) New York Times Goes All-In on Internal AI Tools (via Semafor) […]
Voting for the American Library Association (ALA) 2026–27 presidential campaign opens March 10, and ALA members in good standing can cast their ballots through April 2. LJ invited candidates Lindsay Cronk, dean of libraries at Tulane University, New Orleans; Andrea Jamison, assistant professor of school librarianship, Illinois State University; and Maria McCauley, director of libraries, Cambridge Public Library, MA, to weigh in on some key issues.
One of the good things about spending more time indoors during the winter months is having more opportunities to spend an evening with a compelling book. If you are stuck on what to read this winter, we have put together a collection of ten riveting page-turners!
The article linked below was recently published by Libri. Title Library Leadership in Minority Serving Institutions: Investigating the Backgrounds of MSI Library Directors Authors Brady LundUniversity of North Texas Source Libri, 2025 DOI: 10.1515/libri-2024-0114 Abstract This article reports the findings of a study of the educational backgrounds of library directors at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in […]
The report linked below was published by EDUCAUSE. From EDUCAUSE: The higher education community continues to grapple with questions related to using artificial intelligence (AI) in learning and work. In support of these efforts, we present the 2025 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study, summarizing our community’s sentiments and experiences related to strategy and leadership, policies and […]
The article linked below was recently published by the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Title Intelligent Textbooks Authors Sergey Sosnovsky Utrecht University Peter Brusilovsky University of Pittsburg Andrew Lan University of Massachusetts Source International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s40593-024-00451-9 Introduction Textbooks remain one of the main methods of instruction, […]
From CBS News: One week after President Trump fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration, the second-in-command, the deputy archivist, has informed colleagues of his intent to retire, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to CBS News Friday. William “Jay” Bosanko served as chief operating officer for the National Archives when the FBI […]
The item linked below (snippets only) was published yesterday by the Journal of Academic Librarianship. Title Barriers to Online Library Instruction in Academic Libraries: A Qualitative Study Author Rebeca Peacock Idaho State University Source Journal of Academic Librarianship Volume 51, Issue 2, March 2025, 103021 DOI:10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103021 Abstract Online learning has greatly influenced higher education. In response many […]
From EveryLibrary Institute: The EveryLibrary Institute is collecting and analyzing polling and surveys about book bans, anti-access legislation, and the perception of libraries/librarians to help advocates quickly find and interpret results. We have compiled voter-facing polls conducted by issue advocacy groups, new media, and research institutions since our previous review of book ban polls and […]
Longlists are selected for the Reading the West Awards. Finalists are revealed for the Compton Crook Award, for best debut sci-fi, fantasy, or horror novel. Isabel Allende receives the Bodley Medal for her contributions to literature. Giada Scodellaro’s Ruins, Child wins the Novel Prize. Publishing Perspectives analyzes the longlists for the UK Carnegie Medals for children’s books and finds a trend of books about masculinity. Plus, Page to Screen and interviews with Helen Fielding, Charlamagne Tha God, and Charlotte Wood.
In July 2024, when Idaho’s House Bill 710 went into effect, libraries across the state felt its impact in large and small ways, from refining policies to removing contested titles from their shelves. The law, passed by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Brad Little, prohibits libraries and schools from allowing anyone under age 18 to access material containing “sexual content,” regardless of their age—the law makes no distinction between infants and 17-year-olds—or the books’ literary merit. In February a coalition of publishers, authors, parents, students, and the Donnelly Public Library (DPL) District filed a lawsuit challenging HB 710 on the grounds that it violates the First and 14th Amendment rights of librarians, educators, publishers, authors, parents, and students.
The novel’s action moves back and forth between the obliteration of the town in 2001 and a final confrontation with Nabler 20 years later. It’s all very Stephen King–ish but somehow too much; the bouncing back and forth between past and present doesn’t help. Not one of Barclay’s best.
As enchanting as Barnard’s debut, this retelling of Irish mythology is a compelling exploration of transformation, mortality, and the delicate balance between humankind and the divine.
This tale of romance, selfhood, aging, and the transient nature of desire would make a compelling addition to any contemporary fiction audio collection. An appealing selection for book clubs and also recommended for fans of Miranda July and Jana Casale.
A must-read for boxing purists and aficionados and sure to be an entertaining, tell-all look at the sport that has captured the attentions and imaginations of millions of fans from around the world.
A carefully plotted thriller, sure to please listeners seeking a complex, Sherlock Holmes style–mystery with a Swedish twist. Recommended for fans of Scandinavian crime fiction in the vein of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s The Keeper of Lost Causes.
Heady and intellectual yet sexy and deeply felt in its explorations of loss, identity, and relationships, this is fiction that brings theory into practice in a romantic comedy of sorts that will leave readers thinking about much more than Jane Austen’s truth universal.
This work is a useful resource for general readers and for middle and high school students, especially those doing reports on this much-debated subject.
While Wheeler’s technical skill and inventiveness, particularly her ability to write what seem like two poems at once, are salient, they never upstage the urgency inherent in her subject matter: the complex interplay between the raw, lived experiences of ordinary life and the uncertain, unknowable forces--he mycelium--that generate those experiences.
For fans of traditional private-eye mysteries, this story blends the harsh reality of addiction with dysfunctional family dynamics. Wetsel’s twisty plot and well-drawn characters will have listeners hoping for a sequel.
Rich in historical examples and scientific research, this groundbreaking book highlights insidious sociopolitical factors that have impacted the ways women and girls have been excluded from or minimized by sport, as well as the legal, institutional, and social pressures that have hindered women from finishing strong in the race toward equity.
Steck (author of the Matthew Redd thrillers) continues the swashbuckling style of Bell, successfully juggles several plotlines, and lovingly details weapons and cars in what he aptly terms Hawke’s “globe-trotting, England-saving escapades.” Hints of James Bond, Indiana Jones, and even Tom Swift will help blur readers’ disbelief, as the action never stops. Fans of the series will approve.
Mellors crafts a poignant narrative that explores what it means to move on after loss. Considering the weight of grief, sisterhood, and addiction, this powerful listen is recommended for those who enjoyed Claire Lombardo’s The Most Fun We Ever Had.
Recommended for readers who have a firm understanding of early 20th-century modernist art and can absorb the complex concepts surrounding the abstract art of this period.
A quick pace, witty characters, and conspiracy twists will bring readers along for this fast ride of a fantasy that concludes the appealing “Warden” series (following Necrobane).
Brilliantly performed and thoroughly entertaining, this exploration of identity and relationships in the internet age is a must-listen for those who enjoy laugh-out-loud storytelling.
Those who prefer a slow-burn story with an increasing sense of unease will enjoy this book, and fans of suspense novels with a small-town setting could find this a perfect way to try some gothic horror. Read-alikes include The Invited by Jennifer McMahon and The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons.
From the SAA Statement: The leadership of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is alarmed by the dismissal of the Archivist of the United States on February 7, 2025. We believe the removal of AOTUS with no stated cause does harm to our nation and its people. The Society wants to reassure our colleagues across […]
From the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA): Skills are key to resilience in the face of change. They empower us to approach new situations, find how to make the best of them, and so offer the best possible service to our communities. IFLA’s Trend Report already offers a key tool for thinking in a […]
There is a lot of interest (with good reason) these days in data preservation and web archiving. Two of the many projects getting some well-deserved attention are the End of Term Web Archive and the recently announced Harvard Law School Library Innovation Lab Data.gov Archive. Another project that’s also been getting a lot of attention […]
UPDATE (Feb. 14, 2025): Statement: ALA, AASL Decry U.S. Defense Department Censorship of Schools and Libraries on Military Installations —–End—– From The Guardian: Tens of thousands of American children studying in Pentagon schools serving US military families have had all access to library books suspended for a week while officials conduct a “compliance review” under […]
Book Bans How Authors Against Book Bans Helped Defeat Attempted Library Censorship In Florida (via Lithub) Unbannable: The Impact of Book Bans on Library Patrons and How Libraries Can Push Back (via DPLA: Digital Public Library of America) Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE): COPE Position: Banned Terms in Scholarly Publications and Restrictions on Researchers’ Activities […]
Winners of the Society of Authors Translation Prize, the Albertine Translation Prize, and the Westminster Book Awards are revealed. A shortlist is announced for the Athenaeum Literary Award for books from and about Philadelphia. Authors Against Book Bans successfully prevents a book ban in a Florida school district. Plus, a reexamination of the work of Janet Malcolm, interviews with Joe Piscopo and Brigitte Giraud, and new title bestsellers.
From KFYR: Many states have experienced proposed bills that would ban certain content some deem as obscene from public libraries and school districts to protect children. North Dakota legislators heard testimony on a bill that would propose just that. Introduced on Jan. 20, Senate Bill 2307 calls for the removal of media deemed as sexually […]
The video linked and embedded below was shared today on YouTube by the British Library. Title Libraries & AI – Opportunities or Threat? (British Library Debate/Panel) Recorded at the BL on January 23, 2025. Description Chaired by writer and broadcaster Timandra Harkness this debate looked into how AI might become more present in libraries, and […]
Accessibility Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) Investigates Publishing Platform Accessibility Ebooks Report From Libraries Connected in the UK: “Cheaper Ebooks for Libraries Could ‘Revolutionise the Promotion of Reading'” ||| Media Coverage (via The Bookseller) Society For Scholarly Publishing (SSP) Statement from the SSP Board of Directors US Government National Archives — and Government Transparency — Under […]
Zooming in on titles publishing in the next several months, LJ’s Reviews editors explore the many appeals of genre fiction, especially focused on series titles (likely because they multiply the delights of character and setting). Also on our reading lists is a swath of issue-focused and expansive nonfiction, with books that draw attention to contemporary needs and offer historical context.
We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Margaret Atwood announces she will publish a memoir, The Book of Lives, in November. The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist and the Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize shortlist are announced. LibraryReads and LJ offer read-alikes for top holds title We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. Barbara Hoffert previews a year of titles to watch for LJ. Plus, Amy Adams will star in and produce the Apple TV+ series Cape Fear, based on John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners.
As the new year steams into action, the book season gets in full gear as well, greeting spring, summer, and fall with a long list of titles worth noting. From fiction that focuses on a range of contemporary concerns, to nonfiction reminding us that the past is always prologue, to poetry that summons attention, these are works to know, share, and read.
From Reuters: A federal judge in Delaware on Tuesday said that a former competitor of Thomson Reuters was not permitted by U.S. copyright law to copy the information and technology company’s content to build a competing artificial intelligence-based legal platform. U.S. Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas’ decision against defunct legal-research firm Ross Intelligence marks the first […]
From KUNM: While many states have considered or passed laws making it easier to remove books from libraries, others have bucked that trend. In New Mexico, some local efforts to remove books have prompted state lawmakers to try to protect librarians from that kind of pressure. At an Albuquerque public library last month, a small […]
The article (accepted for publication) was recently published by Harvard Data Science Review (HDSR). Title From Data Creator to Data Reuser: Distance Matters Authors Christine L. Borgman UCLA Paul GrothUniversity of Amsterdam Source Harvard Data Science Review (HDSR) DOI: 10.1162/99608f92.35d32cfc Abstract Sharing research data is necessary, but not sufficient, for data reuse. Open science policies […]
From the BBC: Four major artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are inaccurately summarising news stories, according to research carried out by the BBC. The BBC gave OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemini and Perplexity AI content from the BBC website then asked them questions about the news. It said the resulting answers contained “significant inaccuracies” and […]
