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The article focuses on the release of a white paper on Artificial intelligence literacy in academic libraries, with a focus on instruction librarians' perspectives include the concerns and themes identified by librarians in the United States and Canada.

The article offers information on the Midwinter Paper Presentation, an annual event organized by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). The event aims at gathering educators, librarians and students where they can discuss about issues on adult librarianship. Issues on which people can send their papers includes impact of libraries on young adults, information seeking behavior and formal learning.

The article offers information on the freshman history course, evolution of a librarian's role. Topics discussed include importance of including writing and critical thinking sessions by graduate teaching assistants; assignment given to the student of the introductory course for U.S. history based on list of professor-chosen paired primary and secondary sources on subjects; and classes on pre-Civil War and the post-war.

The article focuses on the release of two volumes from ACRL aimed at training library instructors including guidance for training graduate students, instructional strategies for librarians, and practical plans for various teaching opportunities.

The article reports on the release of a white paper by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) that discusses three appellate decisions in the U.S. concerning fair use that should give educators and librarians greater confidence and guidance for asserting this privilege. In all three decisions discussed in "Educational Fair Use Today," by Jonathan Band, the courts permitted extensive copying and display in the commercial context because the uses involved repurposing and recontextualization. The cases are summarized and the significance of the decisions in the educational context are analyzed.

Focuses on the students used of Web sites on citation studies in the U.S. Views of the librarians on using Web sites; Percentage of citations through Web sites; Influence of Web sites on conducting research.

The article focuses on marketing library services through the tutoring office to increase visibility. Topics discussed include marketing librarians' skills and expertise for serving library and students; partnering with the tutoring office, organizing and scheduling; and citation and reference counseling.

The article focuses on perspectives of high school librarians and first-year college students. Topics include considered the school librarians addressed information and digital literacy skills and dispositions throughout the K-12 experience, were those efforts in any ways related to positive learner outcomes at the university level.

The article offers self-care and stress prevention strategies for librarians. Topics include keeping a paper schedule and a running to-do list, free times, setting up a support network. need to schedule quality downtime for own enjoyment, and soft skills required to do information work such as taking initiative, communicating face-to-face and across multiple platforms, sensitivity, and professional responsibility.

The article discusses about the various papers on inclusive work environments, Grassroots advocacy and librarians and How identity informs academic librarianship presented at American Library Association's 138th Annual Conference that was held in Washington, D.C. from June 20–25, 2019. It was attended by thousands of people like librarians, library support staff and exhibitors.

The article discusses the evolving role of libraries as community learning hubs, dispelling the misconception of libraries as outdated repositories of books. Libraries now offer diverse resources and programs to cater to the needs of their communities, including literacy programs for children, career development assistance for adults, maker activities, and access to technology. Libraries serve as spaces for knowledge-sharing, fostering connections and learning opportunities for patrons of all ages and backgrounds. The article emphasizes the importance of libraries in promoting lifelong learning and community engagement. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on planning and executing library collection moves, emphasizing the necessity of precise preparation and mathematical planning for successful relocation. Topics include the reasons for library collection moves such as renovations and reorganization, the importance of detailed planning to anticipate space requirements, and the practical guidance provided by existing resources like manuals and toolkits for librarians handling collection shifts.

This paper, situated at the intersection of public and technical services, proposes a conceptual and theoretical foundation of advocacy for integrating audiobooks into library collections and programs. Suggestions are made primarily with librarians in public libraries in mind, although it is hoped that academic and special librarians will also benefit from them; these suggestions build on the analysis of the rising popularity of audiobooks as an accessible medium and a medium of choice for leisure readers with and without disabilities. The authors consider equal status for audiobooks and the wider acceptance of audiobooks through the combined lens of diversity and privilege. In their study, they survey extant literature (research-based, media, and social media publications); examine and synthesize it in a critical and innovative manner; propose new ways to consider the issues of advocacy and practice; and offer specific ideas for librarians to implement. The authors argue that some anxieties and concerns about audiobooks and audio-reading, among others, can derive from different types of privileges held by professionals and social groups, which becomes particularly important when they are endowed with decision-making power. These privileges include the privilege of body ability, the privilege of lifestyle, the Western privilege, the privilege of literacy, privileging format over story, and the privilege of citizenship and language., The idea for this paper was born out of the request for an interview that came to one of the authors from a journalist; the interview never materialized, but the [...]

The article discusses the library anxiety found in students. Topics include strategy to encourage students to attend the upbeat sessions of libraries; library instruction session for the University of Nebraska, Kearney to develop the vocabulary skills of the students and presentations by the librarians to release the anxiety form the students.

The article offers information on a personal journey with the recataloging project at Goldey-Beacom College's Hirons Library, revealing connections to Brazilian heritage through encountering familiar books like Dom Casmurro by Machado de Assis. Topics include the role of academic libraries as cultural bridges and repositories of cultural identity, the personal and educational significance of literature in shaping individual and community identities, and transformative impact of library roles.

The article discusses the role that librarians play in addressing the issue of self-plagiarism. Librarians' involvement as resources for authors concerning the issues of copyright is highlighted. Librarians are advised to become more familiar with the ramifications and implications of self-plagiarism, as well as its impact on scientific publishing.

The article discusses a report from the Association of College and Research Libraries Task Force on the Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy on the collaboration of educators and advocates. Topics discussed include professional development of librarians, scholarly communication in relation to student learning and developing new promotion and tenure standards for librarians.

The article discusses tips and tricks for relieving librarian burnout. Topics include exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation, fidget toys in order to help with anxiety like the Bubble Hourglass, mindfulness by directing focus to a specific thing, and use of Black tea to decrease cortisol levels.

The article discusses a framework for librarians' role in information creation, including library science students' study of the storage and creation of information. An overview of assignments in library science education on creating websites, including citations and hyperlinks on the websites, is provided.

The article talks about the importance of wish list and the power of positive thinking to library fund-raising. Librarians often pride themselves on trying to be all things to all people. Careful identification of their wishes can actually be a useful way to prioritize their goals and make the best use of their resources. Wishing is at the center of the formula for success of leaders. They describe hope as a magnet and hormones so that we see situations in a positive light and that will attract us to positive outcomes. Librarians always need to have a wish list. The wish list can be sent to businesses, past donors and other community organizations. To make sure the wish list reaches community members, publish it on your Web site or ask the local paper or media outlet to do a story about the wish list.

The article focuses on evaluating the SIFT method of source evaluation, in the context of the ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) Framework for Information Literacy. It explore the popularity of SIFT among librarians and analyze its alignment with the ACRL Framework's six frames. It examines each move of the SIFT method, highlighting areas of alignment and potential gaps, providing valuable insights for librarians incorporating SIFT into information literacy instruction.

The article focuses on the debate surrounding the necessity of the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree in library professions. Topics include the contrasting opinions on the relevance of the MLS for various library positions, the challenges faced by library education in meeting the evolving needs of the profession, and the potential for developing alternative pathways to entry in the field that could enhance diversity and practical skill application.

The article reports on U.S. college library grants and acquisitions as of March 2013. The Andrew Mellon Foundation gave a grant to the University of Michigan Library for the creation of an endowed conservation librarian position. A collection of science fiction books has been donated by Edward E. Marsh to the Love Library of San Diego State University in California. Hiram College in Hiram, Idaho, has acquired the Congressional papers of legislator Steven LaTourette.

The article discusses the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on creativity, specifically in visual and written arts. It highlights the potential risks of AI replacing human creativity and poses questions about its consequences, such as challenges in teaching information literacy and potential shifts in academic practices. It emphasizes the role of librarians and educators in fostering discussions about the ethical implications of AI.

The article focuses on the one-shot format of instruction as a primary method for information literacy skills training, which is regularly evaluated by librarians due to its nature and effectiveness. The authors suggest applying a decolonial lens from Indigenous studies to address biases and promote equal access, particularly associate professor and Chair of the Education Department at Connecticut College Sandy Grande's schema.

The article explains the importance of a school library-led community engagement. Solutions for implementation by school librarians are proposed to increase connection and school community engagement among stakeholders. It identifies events to connect with parents and build local community partnerships. Several examples of how school librarians have worked with other school librarians to engage with the professional community to reduce feelings of isolation are cited.

The article informs that school librarians have adapted to new technologies and environments. It discusses the legacy of three influential figures in the development of school libraries that includes Mary Virginia Gaver, Virginia H. Matthews and Frances Henne. It is noted that they were pioneers in demonstrating the correlation between school libraries and student achievement, promoting exemplary school libraries, and developing standards for school libraries.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses topics within the issue including scholarship, collaboration between instruction librarians and instructional designers, and Brexit.

The article reports that American Library Association's (ALA) Public Policy and Advocacy Office was busy in the congressional decision-making and the release of new policy resources. It notes that the House Appropriations Subcommittee oversees funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) proposed a $25 million increase in funding for IMLS, $17 million of which would go to libraries.

In this article importance of civic engagement in school libraries is highlighted by four organizations in their responses to questions from the American Association of School Librarians. Representatives of all four organizations discussed role of school libraries and librarians in promoting empathy, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and tools for civic action, which ultimately enables young students to participate in democracy.

The article focuses on the alarming rise of assaults on books, writers, and librarians in America. Topics include the personal dangers faced by those defending literary freedom, the decline of local news coverage contributing to unchecked censorship, and the resilience required of writers to continue their work despite escalating threats.

The article focuses on the initial work to incorporate the Companion Document into the instruction program for students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program of the Smith College Libraries. It shows how librarians can incorporate a theoretical framework into their practical instruction planning. Also mentioned are information literacy instruction for Social Work students and a program outline connecting existing course-integrated library workshops with specific frames.

The article focuses on instructions given by the librarians of University of California-Merced (UC-Merced) for undergraduate students participating in Summer Undergraduate Research Institutes (SURI). Topics include role of the librarians in multidisciplinary research program for the undergraduates; flexibility given to students to choose the course of their choice and learning through the zoom application for the revisions session.

The article presents the discussion on implementing Wikipedia as a crowdsourced pedagogical tool for teaching students. Topics include Wikipedia historically being ignored or shunned by librarians in the information literacy classroom; and Wikipedia being a contested resource among information professionals and teaching faculty.

The article highlights the skills and knowledge needed by librarians in 2013 to cater to individual research consultations. In the Spring 2011 semester, the authors conducted an exploratory study on research consultations, which covered topics on why students requested consultation and what they found valuable. They shared that the experience gained by librarians in searching all kinds of information helps them in efficiently narrowing and redirecting student's topics. Librarian's knowledge of the people on campus were also found helpful as it enabled them to refer students to subject experts. They conclude that individual consultation enables librarians to extend what goes on inside the classroom.

The article focuses on persistence of book bans despite technological advancements, highlighting initiatives leveraging internet technology to resist censorship. Topics include online platforms providing free access to challenged books, podcasts discussing banned literature, and digital tools reporting of censorship incidents. It mentions challenges, librarians and allies are utilizing internet resources to promote access to diverse literature and strengthen anti-censorship efforts.

The article discusses the importance of having a diverse workforce in libraries, particularly with regard to librarians with vision disabilities. These librarians are well-equipped to understand and address the needs of patrons with vision challenges, thus preventing the loss of customers due to access barriers.

The author discusses strategies that will guide readers' advisory librarians on how to sell classic novels to users. He advises librarians to familiarize universally recognized classics. He also suggests the creation of ten classic novels that the librarians have read and enjoyed. He further offers an overview of the novels to be recommended to library users including "Madame Bovary," "Daisy Miller," by Henry James and "Death Comes for the Archbishop," by Willa Cather. He gives tips on how to deal users' reactions upon reading the classic novels the librarians have recommended.

In an effort to encourage librarians to actively organize to support the informationneeds of incarcerated learners, we have compiled a Prison Education Program List. Services to those who are INCARCERATED According to a March 2020 report by the Prison Policy Initiative, the Americancriminal legal system holds almost 2.3 million people in 1,833 state prisons,110 federal prisons, 1,772 juvenile correctional facilities, 3,134 local jails, 218immigration detention facilities, and 80 Indian Country jails as well as in militaryprisons, civil commitment centers, state psychiatric hospitals, and prisons in the U.S.territories.[1] Beyond being listed as a basic right in the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rightsas well as in the Global Goals for Sustainable Development, education has also beenshown not only to decrease recidivism (the rearrest, reconviction or return to prisonwith or without a new sentence during a three-year period following the prisoner'srelease) but also provides incarcerated peoples with important links to the outsideworld, opportunities to grow and develop personally, and mechanisms to earn paroleor sentence reductions. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents information on the candidates of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) for the year 2009. Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, the vice-president/president-elect of the ACRL is head of the undergraduate library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois (UIUC), a position she has held since 2006. Hinchliffe served on the National Conference Contributed Papers Subcommittee and Preconferences Subcommittee. Kelly S. Janousek serves as librarian at the Long Beach-based California State University. She has also worked with state and regional associations including the California Academic and Research Libraries. Isabel R. Espinal, secretary of the ACRL's African American Studies Librarians Section.

The article presents conversions referring to the conference of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in the U.S. It talks about the themes, activities, and programs of the conference. The author also offers information about the latest elementary database and other automation updates.

The article discusses that C&RL News offered the candidates for ACRL vice-president/president-elect, José A. Aguiñaga and Beth McNeil, this opportunity to share their views with the membership. Although many of the issues facing ACRL are discussed informally at meetings, we want to use this venue to provide a forum to all members.

Part II. Presents insights from papers submitted during the 10th national conference of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Response to the challenge of rising science journal subscription costs; Comparison between the utility of table of contents and that of full text of electronic journals; Recruitment of undergraduates to the librarians' profession. INSET: Proceedings available..

Librarians used to be the gatekeepers to knowledge. Forty years ago, if you were in need of information for a school paper or a corporate report, you would go to [...]

The article presents the discussion on developing a checklist or brief guide being international in scope for helping librarians worldwide developing the own or other educators' instructional materials.

The article explores application profiles (APs) have four major components: (1) the application, (2) the entities that the AP aims to describe, (3) the properties that describe those entities, and (4) the values assigned to those properties.

The article offers suggestions on programming for librarians during the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Topics discussed include Springfield- Greene County (MO) Library launched different book chat options such as Bookworm Girls and Summer Chat and Chew; recording of STEAM activity tutorials and the 2021 Summer Scares Programming Guide for inspiration.

The article focuses on Treasure State Academic Information and Library Services (TRAILS) consortium its main purpose to leverage collective purchasing power collection sharing of library resources. Topics include the TRAILS has provided a platform for other collaborations which is the Digital Preservation Committee, the librarians from various academic libraries around Montana meet, and the conversations with an update about the state of digital preservation at each participating institution.

The personal narrative of the author is presented which explores the author's experience as grants and awards librarian from the University of Victoria with role to attract and retain funding, collaborators, allies, and donors, raising research profile.

Video content is an increasingly important part of library marketing, outreach, instruction, and more. In order for this content to be inclusive for all patrons, it is vital that it be made accessible. However, large quantities of video content are still shared without adequate accessibility features, such as captions, transcriptions, audio descriptions, sign language interpretation, and accessible media players. This issue of Library Technology Reports (vol. 57, no. 3), "Video Accessibility," will help librarians to understand these various accessibility features and how they are used. It will also give them the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure that the videos they share, create, and purchase for their collections are accessible to all patrons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]