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This article explores the topics and issues that have been trending in academic libraries over the past two years. It draws on research and initiatives from librarians across the profession, highlighting the constant change libraries face. The launch of ChatGPT sparked discussions about the potential impact of artificial intelligence, open access and open science initiatives continued to gain momentum, and the lingering effects of COVID-19 on library workspaces and student well-being remained significant. Rich citations to the literature provide opportunities for further exploration.

This study uses a campus scholarly networking and expertise system to examine trends in coauthorship in order to measure the prevalence of deep collaboration and readiness for team research. Bibliometric analysis of publishing patterns in four departments in the humanities shows significant differences in the rate of coauthorship by type of publication, by department, and by career phase. The data also show that coauthored research has become more common over time. There is notable variation in collaborative practices between departments. This finding suggests that a more granular approach may be needed to incorporate humanities perspectives in team research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the importance of establishing virtual communication technologies in regional and selective depository libraries for government information outreach. It states that Live Meeting and Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL) were web conferencing tools that provide multiple online such as broadcasting presentations and interactive project participation. The intent of the move is to allow the students to get connected on training sessions and citations in a far distance.

An introduction is presented in which the guest editors discuss the theme of the issue, understanding the evolving research practices, pedagogy, and goals of the departments and colleges.

In this article the author discusses the significance of the study of regional depository libraries in the U.S. She states that the draft works a good job reflecting the pressures and benefits of regional depositories. She also appreciates the effort of the Government Printing Office (GPO) on its effort to emphasize on cataloging pre-1976 depository materials and developing a complete, searchable inventory for regional depositories.