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The book review discusses Javier Corrales' "Autocracy Rising: How Venezuela Transitioned to Authoritarianism," focusing on Venezuela's political trajectory under President Maduro. It highlights the lack of electoral integrity in the 2018 election, the regime's autocratization in response to mounting opposition, and the country's continued move away from democracy. Corrales' book provides a detailed analysis of Venezuela's shift towards authoritarianism, emphasizing key variables like party systems and ruler control of institutions. The review recommends the book as essential for understanding contemporary Venezuelan politics and as a valuable contribution to comparative politics and legal scholarship. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the State University of New York's(SUNY) Library Accessibility Cohort model developed to enhance accessibility practices across the State University of New York system. Topics include the establishment of an Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the collaborative efforts of librarians to evaluate subscription databases and develop a toolkit of resources for future accessibility initiatives.