Library Babel Fish

New projects to support the open sharing of scholarship are springing up all over.

By Barbara Fister

"Seek the truth" may sound old-fashioned, but it's a mission we should take seriously - especially now.

By Barbara Fister

Babies learn through imitation and play. What about new college students?

By Barbara Fister

A new book looks at the issues libraries face and proposes six steps toward “Reimagining the Academic Library.”

By Barbara Fister

Some tenure and promotion committees for librarians need a brush-up on how to judge the quality of scholarship. Not to mention where their discipline has gone since they stopped paying attention.

By Barbara Fister

A terrific new open access platform for social science and a new policy statement from ACRL - two reasons to celebrate.

By Barbara Fister

I just finished reading Michael Stephens' collection of essays - plus I make some suggestions for further reading.

By Barbara Fister

What’s really behind the angst around standards and frameworks?

By Barbara Fister