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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 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 recognition of information literacy as a discipline, exploring the implications through reflections on an ACRL 2023 panel discussion. Topics include changes to library and information science curriculum, the ethics of information literacy discipline, and implications for information literacy content in higher education. It mentions the potential impact on Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) curriculum, presenting findings on current information literacy.

The article discusses the potential of generative artificial intelligence, focusing on ChatGPT, to aid various aspects of the research process. Topics include the use of ChatGPT in literature searching, coding survey responses, assisting in writing for non-native English speakers, formatting bibliographies, and potential challenges regarding copyright and research integrity.

The article discusses the implications of using ChatGPT, an AI system, in academic settings, highlighting both its potential benefits and challenges. Topics include the potential of ChatGPT in aiding research, refining research questions, and generating citations, as well as the importance of teaching students to critically evaluate and use AI tools responsibly within the scholarly conversation.

The article explores the challenge of conveying the creativity inherent in metadata work, often overlooked due to its lack of visibility. It proposes utilizing art to enhance understanding and engagement with metadata, inspired by historical examples like Maria Sibylla Merian and Santiago Ramón y Cajal, who blended science with art.

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 one-shot format of instruction as a primary method for information literacy skills training, which is regularly evaluated by librarians due to its nature and effectiveness. The authors suggest applying a decolonial lens from Indigenous studies to address biases and promote equal access, particularly associate professor and Chair of the Education Department at Connecticut College Sandy Grande's schema.

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 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 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 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.

The article focuses courses for librarians for the advancement of the knowledge in library science. Topics include basic perspective of the developmental courses to contribute to research; goals of the course in demonstrating critical thinking in writing, discussion to show connections between historic, current events and presentation by the student showing effect of the learning program.

The article discusses use of Linux operating system for liaison librarianship duties, professional service, and scholarship. Topics discussed include availability of open-source tools like Jupyter Lab and Python libraries on Linux; use of Linux for learning how to use the terminal window and various GNU command-line utilities for daily work; and compatibility of library liaison workflows in Linux.

The article presents the author's experience of refocussing on her librarianship career after being a stay-at-home mother for nine years. She discusses the challenges she faced and her personal experiences as a working mother in a variety of different library settings. She shares overall lessons learned along the way.

The article describes efforts at the University of Kansas Libraries to create space and time for practice, peer support, and judgment-free attention to employees' efforts to learn and use computing and data tools and skills. Topics discussed include the use of the Digital Scholarship Sandbox to manipulate and analyze data, the versions of the Digital Projects Support Hub, and the impact of the Sandbox and the Hub on University of Kansas Libraries.

The article focuses on the lack of diversity among library staffs in the U.S. and mention ways to overcome these challenges. It mentions the struggle for Librarianship to be recognized as a legitimate profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor reported the inequity in salary for librarians. Library and Information Science professionals has called for revising the recruitment guidelines and also for equity and inclusion in recruitment practice.

The article provides an overview of trends and issues affecting academic libraries in higher education in 2020. Topics discussed include use of learning analytics; developments in machine learning and artificial intelligence; and social justice and critical librarianship initiatives within academic libraries of all sizes.

The article focuses on the European Union (EU) announced 1 trillion euro plan to support the European Green Deal. It mentions that academic libraries providing climate change resources and education, advocating for open access information, modeling green values, creating programs that center on respectful dialogue and deliberation; and also mention a fast-emerging consciousness in librarianship, has motivated the National and University Library (NUL) to educate their users.

The article focuses on the significance of reference services in academic libraries and in the library and information science (LIS) curriculum. It refers to a reference workshop based on speed dating developed by a team from the Research and Instructional Services unit at the Kennesaw State University Library System (KSU).

The article explores approaches to relationship building among academic libraries and other college departments. Topics discussed include ways in which librarians need and accomplish goals of building relationships and connections with faculty; importance of time-intensive library events, partnerships, and outreach; and role of focusing on high-impact relationship-building opportunities.

The article focus on the role of conversation in librarianship. Topics discussed include collaboration with faculty to tailor library instruction plans to their students' needs, while supporting the rigorous undergraduate science curriculum, and conscientiousness in the conversation of scholarship is important when being attentive to collection development and management.

An interview with Barbara J. Ford, an inaugural coeditor of the periodical's International Insights column, is presented. When asked about her interest on global librarianship, she refers to her experiences during childhood, a curiosity to learn about others and the world beyond her hometown, and a commitment to social change through librarianship. Topics include academic and research libraries, leadership in international organizations, and professional travels.

The article focuses on recent appointments and career moves in the field of librarianship. It reports on the achievements of Innocent Awesome in the Fulbright Scholars Award program and highlights the appointments of Delritta Hornbuckle, Christopher Harter, Kevin Seeber, Meaghan Alston, Ginelle Baskin, and Katrina Rahn in various library positions.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including international librarianship and several articles that present those viewpoints and related perspectives that contribute to a broader understanding.

The article examines that the ACRL celebrates the opportunity to honor the outstanding achievements of the academic and research library community. Topics include examines that inspiring innovators have continued to demonstrate the notable impact librarianship has in the academic landscape; and reports that members are an integral part of ACRL successful awards program.

The article discusses the rise in the number of library jobs, including sustainability librarian, user experience librarian, and director of equity, diversity, and inclusion. It also mentions the decline in college enrollment at both undergraduate and graduate levels and the Frontier system at Ridge National Laboratory as the first supercomputer to cross the exascale mark.

The article focuses on definitions of vulnerability and leadership addressed by research professor Brene Brown. It explores the three key benefits of vulnerability for library leaders including connection, clarity and courage. It refers to honest self-awareness as another aspect of effective library leadership.

The article presents the views of the author on role of Masters of Science for the academic librarianship especially in the emerging areas of librarianship, such as technical experience, niche expertise, or data skills It states that due to introduction of the online catalog and computer systems, the evidence-based practice, importance of data, and open access, the higher education can help in matching priorities and developments.

The article offers tips on how to host an epic library open house. Topics discussed include the gathering of books to represent specific disciplines for the open house, the significance of logistics, timing and space for the event, and the promotional campaign to market the whole activity to have better understanding of the activities.

The article discusses the complexities of retraction of publications which can be initiated by many parties including the authors, institutions and the journal editors. It cites on the overall rate of retraction which is very small but increased considerably from 2006 to 2016. The article also discusses the importance of understanding and identifying the retractions to help librarians within scholarly communication.

The article discusses the academic libraries in South Africa, citing the poor higher education system which affect the production of higher education graduates in the country. It cites on the development of the National Development Plan by the government to provide reconstruction process aiming to increase graduating doctoral students. The article also discusses the government goals for an efficient academic library system on a collaborative partnership role.

The article focuses on changing of scholarly publishing through policy and scholarly communication education. Topics discussed lack of diversity that persists in librarianship and publishing; existence of open access movement; and impact of policy on editors and publishers who are handling the paperwork, assigning reviewers and determining schedules.

The article discusses how members of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) can expand their professional network while contributing to the organization as of December 2015. According to ACRL president-elect Irene M. H. Herold, members can become volunteers at various division or section committees. Also cited are the benefits and opportunities of becoming a volunteer, the appointment process, and the application procedure.

The article discusses the efforts by the University of California (UC)-Merced Library as of December 2015 to engage new students and their families during the annual Bobcat Day event. It focuses on the Buzzfeed-based quiz developed by the library to ask students about their study preferences, fashion and reading habits. The quiz aims to encourage the students to take a tour of the school's library.

The author reflects on the emotional component of implementing research data management services in libraries. Several factors to negative reaction to data management include lack of funding, lack of time to accommodate change and lack of technological solutions. She explains how the use of active listening skills can help minimize negative emotions during data management consultations with library reference staff and library users.

The article focuses on the development, implementation and impact of Wayne State University's employee recognition program on students and librarians. Topics discussed include an overview of the program, its provisions and cultivation and its significance on the culture of the university and any other organization.

The articles discusses about the May issue features on anxiety. They includes "Effects of an Augmented Reality Library Orientation on Anxiety and Self-Efficacy: An Exploratory Study" by Samantha Kannegise, "Library Teaching Anxiety: Understanding and Supporting a Consistent Issue in Librarianship" by Kacy Lundstrom, Britt Fagerheim, and Stephen Van Geem and "Closing the Transactional Distance in an Online Graduate Course through the Practice of Embedded Librarianship" by Leslin Charles.

The article details the successful collaboration between campus learning partners at Penn State-Fayette, The Eberly Campus in Pennsylvania. Topics discussed include the academic library's collaboration with the Learning and Technological Resources Committee at the Fayette campus, the promotion of learning through a joint instructional program, and the short-term outcomes and future goals of the campus collaboration.

The article encourages libraries to adopt open educational resources (OER) to transform teaching and learning in higher education in the U.S. Topics discussed include the benefits of open education and the opportunities for library leadership in OER, how libraries can support OER adoption, and the importance of campus collaboration to promote OER.

The article describes a fun and creative approach to campus collaboration implemented by librarians at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Topics discussed include the librarians' collaboration with their Division of Campus Life to host large-scale, live-action gaming events in the library, the growing popularity of the outdoor games Capture the Flag and Humans v Zombies, and the increasing number of students attending the gaming events since 2010.

The article analyzes an integrated library-classroom experience for student research projects, based on the perspectives of a librarian and the faculty. Topics discussed include a project involving an introductory-level mass communication class at Alfred University in Alfred, New York, the efforts to provide students an experience that connects the classroom with external campus resources, and the benefits of one-to-one instruction.

The article provides an overview of the StaffShare cross-departmental communication and connecting program at the University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Topics discussed include the program's aim of fostering specific elements of engagement across different exposure and time commitment, the two-way job shadowing experience of library staff, and the challenges and best practices for program implementation.

The article describes the results of an experiment with the flipped classroom approach for instruction, conducted by librarians at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Topics discussed include a mixed approach to introduction information literacy instruction, the collaboration between the library and the First-Year English (FYE) program, and the efforts to maximize the interaction between students and librarians.

The article describes the media wall exhibit program used to demonstrate and promote the work of faculty, researchers, academic units and university-sponsored community programs of Yale University. Topics discussed include the program showcased at the event "Emotional intelligence: Yale's leadership" and location of the media wall at The Center for Science and Social Science Information, a collaborative library and information technology (IT) service.

The article provides an overview of the methods, results, and the recommendations of an eight-member Information Services Task Force (ISTF) formed by the Public Services Division of Northwestern University (NU) Library, Evanston, Illinois, to review the division's service delivery model. Topics discussed include SPEC Kit 327, Reconfiguring Service Delivery guide published by the Association of Research Libraries in 2011, and two surveys of peer institutions and internal community by ISTF.