Preserving Useful Knowledge
This book traces the history of collections care at the American Philosophical Society (APS) as revealed through its minute books, treasurers' receipts, and librarians' correspondence. It also examines the physical evidence presented by books and documents that were repaired by former restorers and conservators, including Library of Congress manuscript restorer William Berwick, book and manuscript restorer Carol Rugh (later Caorlyn Horton), and the Society's first full-time conservator, Willman Spawn. Their painstaking repairs, which have not always aged well, present both a vital historical record and an ongoing challenge for today's conservators. Illus.
Mastering United States Government Information
The second edition of an award-winning text on government information for information professionals and those researching all branches of the US government. A comprehensive textbook for library school courses on US government information, the second edition of Mastering United States Government Information can also be relied upon as a training tool for those new to the government documents community. Written by Christopher C. Brown, coordinator of government documents at the University of Denver, this approachable book provides an introduction to all major areas of US government information. Including detailed information on all three branches of federal government as well as state and local government, this wide-ranging resource teaches readers to use census data, understand the regulatory process, cite government data, work with mapping and geographic information systems, and navigate intellectual property. Important updates to the second edition include a robust look at Data.census.gov, further elaboration on bill tracking, and enhanced instructional tools for dealing with documents that will never change and the ever-changing discovery tools and web portals that have transformed access to these documents. Examples throughout the text help users understand real-life information challenges, while exercises at the end of chapters help them become comfortable answering government information questions on their own. Several appendixes serve as quick reference sources. Students and practitioners will appreciate Brown's clear writing style and the breadth of information in this valuable resource.
Aleut Dialects of Atka and Attu
This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication. 30 plates, 26 maps.
The Past, Present, and Future of Libraries
In October 2018, the Amer, Philosophical Soc. (APS) gathered a group of scholars, library professionals, & thought leaders to discuss the past, present, & future of the library. This also marked the 275th ann'y. of the APS, founded by Benjamin Franklin & several friends. Topics include: The Female Mind & the Art of Reading across the Color Line; Academic Libraries Supporting Change in Amer. Higher Educ., 1860-1920; Building the Native Amer. Collection at Amherst College; Toward Authentic Accessibility in Digital Libraries; Changing Attitudes Toward Access to Special Collections; Preservation of Electronic Gov't. Info.; Speculation on the Future of Library Curation; The Collection Is the Network; Future Frontiers for Special Collections Libraries. Illus.
Librarians as Researchers
This book is designed to empower librarians to develop their research skills and embrace their identities as scholars. Many librarians, particularly those in academic libraries, are expected to engage in research and scholarly output. However, unlike disciplinary faculty, most librarians have not completed a PhD program, and many have never designed or participated in original research upon embarking on their career. This edited volume provides inspiration and support for academic librarians looking to develop or refresh their research skills and develop their scholarly identities. The focus of this book is toward empowering librarians as researchers, rather than librarians supporting student or faculty research. This book provides a venue for librarians to share their knowledge on different aspects of research as well as build community for other librarians to actualize their own identities as researchers. The existing literature and research in the realm of librarian identity development often touches on librarian identities in the face of emerging technologies and new library types, or how librarians can support research at their institutions. However, there is a gap in the literature around librarians developing their own identities as researchers. Librarians have a unique role in the scholarly community; we often sacrifice our own research interests so that we can provide support and instruction to others, whether it be faculty, students, or the public. But the library world holds immense opportunity for developing and executing original research. Additionally, conducting research is beneficial to librarians' individual practice as well as the library community as a whole. This edited volume will provide guidance as well as actionable methods for librarians to develop foundational research philosophies, create communities of practice, and hone practical skills in a wide range of research areas.
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Law Librarianship Practice
This ground-breaking new legal librarianship book serves as an invaluable resource for practicing law librarians who want to be at the forefront of information technology and law libraries. Law librarianship is a constantly evolving field that has seen major shifts in practice over the past several years including the post-pandemic trend towards remote and hybrid work, the increased prominence of virtual services, the outsourcing of library staff, burgeoning cybersecurity risks, and the advent of generative AI. Law librarians have adroitly adapted to all of these changes and have once again proven their resilience. Law Librarianship Practice is a cutting-edge book that provides insights into the latest emerging trends and technologies in academic, government, and law firm librarianship. This book offers guidance from forward-thinking library leaders on how they are tackling the challenges of law librarianship today including; managing remote workforces, negotiating with vendors, navigating outsourcing services, planning for emergencies, riding out law firm mergers, succession planning, and more. Experts working in the field provide practical applications of new technologies and opportunities, such as how librarians are conducting AI-informed competitive intelligence, using big data for decision-making, and what's happening in artificial intelligence. The book also covers innovative initiatives in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Access to Justice, and more. Law Librarianship Practice serves as a comprehensive manual of modern-day law library practices, providing invaluable resources for law librarians. Readers will gain inspiration from nearly thirty chapters contributed by distinguished academic, government, and law firm librarians as well as library consultants who share their experience along with a combination of researched data, contract excerpts, surveys, and other real-world intelligence. Divided into three segments, readers will be led through twenty-eight chapters in the areas of Law Library Management, Law Library Technologies, and Law Library Challenges and Opportunities.
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Fake News and Information Disorder in the Era of Advance Information Technology
Information pollution on a worldwide scale is a new phenomenon brought on by the advancement of modern advanced social information technology. The long-term effects of disinformation efforts are the most concerning because they are difficult to evaluate in terms of their direct and indirect effects. Information disorder, also known as misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, is currently wreaking havoc in our society. It is defined as the spreading or development of inaccurate information with or without the aim to harm. Due to the extensive harm it has already done on all of these levels--politically, economically, culturally, socially, spiritually, and even psychologically--immediate action is required to stop the situation. As a result, the book Fake News and Information Disorder in the Era of Advance Information Technology is an effort to thoroughly examine information disorder, its related challenges, the role that libraries and other information organizations can play, and to outline approaches to addressing information pollution.
A Phenomenological Study of Rainbows
Johan Wolfgang von Goethe is known as a celebrated German poet, however, his scientific accomplishments have remained rather unknown. Yet, Goethe had a keen interest in all the science of his time and he has written a number of books and writings on mineralogy, geology, botany, morphology, osteology, zoology, meteorology, chemistry, physics and chromatics. This work concentrates on Goethe's studies of prismatic color phenomena and the formation of rainbows from a phenomenological point of view, they are also compared to the Newtonian physics of the time. 46 color photographs are included which illustrate the studied phenomena. Goethe's phenomenological way of doing science can be said to be complementary to way of mathematical physics.
A Concise Dictionary of Middle English from A.D. 1150 to 1580
Unlock the rich tapestry of the English language with "A Concise Dictionary of Middle English from A.D. 1150 to 1580," a remarkable resource that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. This edition is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Dive into the heart of Middle English vocabulary, where each entry reveals the etymology and evolution of words that shaped medieval literature and continue to influence modern English. This comprehensive Middle English guide serves as an essential language reference book for academics, linguists, and casual readers alike, offering invaluable insights into the historical linguistics of our language. Whether you re a classic literature enthusiast or a language learner seeking to deepen your understanding of English s roots, this dictionary opens the door to a fascinating era of linguistic development. Explore the nuances of Middle English and appreciate the beauty of words that have stood the test of time. Join the journey through history and language with this indispensable resource, perfect for both scholarly pursuits and personal exploration. Don t miss your chance to own a piece of literary heritage grab your copy today and enrich your understanding of English s vibrant past!
Teacher Emotions as Personal and Professional Development in Applied Linguistics
Previously, most studies in this area have focused on the reciprocal effects of language teachers' emotions, identity, well-being and agency, with emotions often being portrayed as consequential entities. However, this book advances the field by exploring specifically how language teacher emotions can be used as tools for personal and professional development. The authors provide empirical, theoretical, conceptual and practical contributions which demonstrate how emotional responses provide data that can be analyzed and reflected upon and how emotions can be seen not as occurrences that are suffered, but as actions, judgments, choices, responsibilities and data that can be used to improve personal growth and professional lives. The chapters shed light on the potential of emotions as tools for teachers' personal and professional development, such as, but not limited to, emotional literacy, emotional intelligence, emotional agility and regulation, emotional memory and self-exploratory and self-reflective inquiries.
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Language Ideologies and L2 Speaker Legitimacy
This book examines dilemmas faced by second language (L2) Japanese speakers as a result of persistent challenges to their legitimacy as speakers of Japanese. Based on an ethnographic interview study with L2-Japanese speakers and their L1-Japanese-speaking friends, co-workers and significant others, the book examines ideologies linked to three core speech styles of Japanese - keigo or polite language, gendered language and regional dialects - to show how such ideologies impact L2-Japanese speakers. The author demonstrates that speaker legitimacy is often tenuous for L2 speakers and argues that, despite increasing numbers of Japanese-speaking foreign residents in Japan, native speaker bias remains a persistent issue for L2-Japanese speakers living and working in Japan. This book extends the discussion of native speaker bias beyond educational contexts, and in the process reveals tensions between how L2 speakers aspire to speak and how L1 speakers expect them to speak.
The Lab
Writers don't need formulas; they need encouragement to take risks. The Lab offers a bold, hands-on approach, urging writers to embrace uncertainty, experiment with form, and investigate what haunts them. The Lab features ten chapters and ninety exercises challenging writers to play with fiction, memoir, and poetry--or push toward hybrid or entirely new forms.This is a book for those ready to dig deep and write fearlessly.
The Reinvention of the U.S. Academic Library
The information most essential for life in the modern world falls under the rubric of scholarly communication: the vast and ever-growing body of words and data produced by scholarly researchers, the majority of whom work in academia. Scholarly communications are fundamental to creating and informing such essential elements of modern life as the digital and mechanical tools we use every day, the built world in which we live, advanced healthcare, macro- and micro-economic choices, environmental sustainability, concepts of justice and equity, and a fuller understanding of the history that led to, and continues to shape, the world we now inhabit. For the last several centuries, there have been three key components to scholarly communication: - The scholars who conduct the research, gather the data, and record their findings. - The scholarly publishers who replicate and distribute those findings. - The academic libraries that provide the last-mile connection between the fruits of scholarly communications and the researchers, instructors, students, and members of the general public who then use that information to advance learning and make decisions both personal and public. Focusing on U.S. academic libraries, The Reinvention of the U.S. Academic Library begins by providing a concise history of the traditional role and function of academic libraries from their earliest times up to the dawn of Digital Age and the spread of digital technology into all aspects of academic research and scholarly communication. This introduction is followed by chapters analyzing how digital technology has transformed, over the course of a few swift decades, not only the role and function of academic libraries, but also the nature of scholarly communication itself. Specifically, Rewiring the Academic Library will consider how digital technology has changed the way academic libraries: - Acquire and exercise bibliographic control over collections. - Provide equitable access to information. Allocate and utilize library space. Instruct and guide students, faculty, and others. - Relate to the larger academic and scholarly publishing communities. Sustain scholarly communications.
Every Word Matters
Every Word Matters is an essential guide for writers who want to make a difference. Renowned for her insightful columns in the Guardian, Dr Ranjana Srivastava brings her signature clarity and intelligence to the art of writing opinion columns, advocacy pieces and essays.With wisdom and warmth, she skilfully guides readers through the challenges and rewards of writing. From simplifying complex ideas to developing a distinctive voice and engaging the audience, Srivastava offers practical advice drawn from her own experiences of both setbacks and successes.Whether your goal is to educate, inspire, or advocate, this book will help you transform your ideas into compelling writing.What makes Every Word Matters especially powerful is Srivastava's dual perspective as both an oncologist and a writer, giving her a unique understanding of the power of language to inform, persuade and heal.A must read for aspiring writers, professionals, and anyone curious about the writing process, Every Word Matters is a powerful reminder of why writing well truly matters.
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