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The article focuses on the insights gleaned from ACRL's 2022 Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey, highlighting fluctuations in library expenditures, staffing levels, and shifts in virtual information services delivery. Topics include changes in subscription commitments, reporting methods for transactions and consultations, and the impact of the pandemic on library operations and services.

The article focuses on the dual role of academic libraries in meeting current needs while preserving institutional history, posing questions about how to balance these priorities. Topics include the collaboration between librarians and public history programs, the dilemma of deciding whether to preserve historic artifacts like public art, and the educational benefits for students involved in real-world problem-solving within their academic community.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by digital collections in cultural heritage institutions, particularly regarding aggregation programs. Topics include the struggle to find sustainable solutions for making digital collections easily accessible, the comparison between the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and JSTOR's Shared Collections, and the issues of financial stability and metadata inconsistency within these aggregation programs.

The article focuses on conversation programming in academic libraries to support English language learners, discussing its relevance and challenges. Topics include the creation of conversation programs, considerations for choosing the modality of the program, and strategies for marketing and maintaining steady attendance. It also provides insights and reflections on implementing conversation hour programs tailored to the needs of the academic library setting.

The article focuses on UNC-Chapel Hill Library, which launched an all-digital exhibition on the Watergate scandal, showcasing key documents acquired from alumni involved in the investigation, such as Sen. Sam Ervin and Rufus Edmisten.

The article focuses on the Eudora Welty Digital Archives, sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), discussing its content, organization, and usability challenges, notably extensive watermarking, hindering research accessibility and navigation.

The article focuses on Florida State University (FSU) is expanding tutoring services in Strozier Library with support from the Fogg Charitable Trust, enhancing academic support for challenging courses, and undergraduate peer tutors will play a key role, promoting accessibility and learning assistance within library facilities.

The article focuses on the continued usefulness of Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds despite the end of Google Reader, covering various RSS sources, helpful aggregators like Feedly and Inoreader, and the convenience of RSS for real-time updates.

The article focuses on Michelle Demeter's appointment as editor for College & Research Libraries (C&RL), starting July 1, 2025, following her role as editor-designate from July 1, 2024, bringing expertise, vision, and a commitment to equity and diversity to the position, succeeding Kristen Totleben.