In this edition's Against the Grain, my Learning Belongs in the Library column features an interview with Dominic Broadhurst of Salford University. I asked Dominic to delve into course reading and textbook acquisition in the library post-pandemic. Click to read the complete article: Perspectives on Post-Pandemic Library Provisioning of Course … [Read more...] about Learning Belongs in the Library — Perspectives on Post-Pandemic Library Provisioning of Course Reading and Textbook Material
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Learning Belongs in the Library — Supporting the First-Year Research and Writing Experience
In this edition's Against the Grain, my Learning Belongs in the Library column is focused on the challenges first-year college students face tackling the basics of information literacy, database use, and the importance of multi-media assets in enriching entry-level college learning experiences. Click to read the complete article: … [Read more...] about Learning Belongs in the Library — Supporting the First-Year Research and Writing Experience
Celebrating Milestones: Lived Places Publishing Releases First Title
The first book delivered to the world by a new publisher must set the tone for all that is to follow. The first book must embody the vision and values of the publisher and, most importantly, it must be a damn fine book! From my seat as co-founder and publisher of Lived Places Publishing, I could not be more pleased and proud to introduce our first … [Read more...] about Celebrating Milestones: Lived Places Publishing Releases First Title
Learning Belongs in the Library — OER And Achieving Wide Faculty Adoption: Three Hurdles
In this edition's Against the Grain, my Learning Belongs in the Library column is focused on open education resources (OER) textbook adoption and my thoughts on what is slowing the growth of faculty uptake. Click to read the complete article: … [Read more...] about Learning Belongs in the Library — OER And Achieving Wide Faculty Adoption: Three Hurdles
Ebooks and Digital Distribution: What Authors Need to Know Now to Maximize Reach
The team at Lived Places Publishing is committed to achieving the broadest possible reach and sales of every book we agree to publish. We are less than two months from the publication of our first title, with many, many more to follow. From deciding on your book title to navigating your royalty statement, understanding ebook distribution and discovery will … [Read more...] about Ebooks and Digital Distribution: What Authors Need to Know Now to Maximize Reach
Learning Belongs in the Library — On Critical Race Theory and Book Banning, Publishers Speak Up!
In my most recent Learning Belongs in the Library Column, I discuss my view on the importance of publishers supporting librarians in their collection development practices and the faculty who choose to teach critical race theory. Click to read the complete article: … [Read more...] about Learning Belongs in the Library — On Critical Race Theory and Book Banning, Publishers Speak Up!