Spring cleaning

Yesterday, Saturday, was a slow, do-nothing sort of day. One thing I did accomplish, though, was the deletion of almost fourteen years of work emails. The number of emails I got rid of was well ove…

Guest Post — Gen Z and Academic Libraries: Reading, but Differently - The Scholarly Kitchen

Today's guest blogger asks: How much do we read today? How do reading habits vary across generations? What should libraries and publishers do to encourage reading?

Going west

There is something special about crossing the Mississippi River, which I’ve done a few times in the past few months. The river itself is always mighty and impressive. It’s a long way do…

Wall of fame

When getting my teeth cleaned a while ago, my dentist mentioned that I was featured on their wall of fame. This was a surprise. On the other hand, maybe it’s not, given the amount of money an…

Data as a new research publication type: What could be the role of research libraries as service providers? – InfoDoc MicroVeille

Academic AI in Action: Enhancing Library Services with Alma

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept for academic libraries. It’s here, reshaping workflows, enhancing discovery and empowering librarians to deliver greater value to their communities. In our recent Library Journal webinar, Academic AI in Action: Enhancing Library Services with Alma, experts from Ex Libris shared practical examples and future-forward strategies for integrating Academic AI into everyday academic library operations. This session is packed with real-world examples, demos, and candid insights from Alma product and content leaders. If you’re curious about how Academic AI can reduce repetitive tasks, improve metadata quality and unlock data-driven strategies for your library, this is a must-watch. Watch the on-demand webinar now, or save the link for later!

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