Academia & Publishing How to Find the Right Academic Publisher Finding the right publisher for your scholarly work can seem daunting. Here are the three most important things to bear in mind when starting out as a first-time author.
Academia & Publishing The Evolving Role of the Academic Librarian – From Traditional to Digital By embracing new mindsets and roles, academic librarians are dispelling the long-outdated image of bookworms surrounded by dusty shelves. Not only have they adapted to the digital transformation: they are actively driving it.
Academia & Publishing How the Ban on Affirmative Action Affects Black Librarianship The US Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action marks a significant setback on the path towards social justice. Moreover, it reflects over a century of bias against Black librarians. To ensure equitable opportunities it is crucial to recognize this legacy of institutional harm.
Academia & Publishing Book Bans and Biases: Is There a Place for Sexually Explicit Materials in the Library? Whether American libraries should host sexually explicit content has been a matter of ongoing debate throughout history, and it continues to be a heated topic of discussion today. The persistent failure, however, to recognize patrons as fully embodied human beings with physical and intellectual dimensions reveals deep cultural biases at play.