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Publishing lawsuits galore, book bans continue, and the perks of open monographs
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Posted on June 10, 2021 in Blog
What does May bring us? Flowers, for one. Warm air, cul-de-sac bike rides, leisure walks in the park, and—for centuries now—poetry. From Wordsworth to Herrick to Dickinson, this spring month has inspired ephemeral moments forever captured in verse. What would our culture look like without poets, historians, artists, or philosophers?
Last month, we had a staunch believer in the Humanities as our guest. We covered hot topics concerning the discipline today, like information literacy, adapting to societal crises, and why the subject faces criticism in higher education—and society. Do the Humanities need to change, or does the culture? Here’s a quick round-up of the conversation, in case you missed it. We hope you find the episodes enlightening, spirited, and educative. Thanks for listening!
Paula Krebs, Executive Director of the Modern Language Association, joined us to discuss the new edition of the MLA Handbook and 100 years of the MLA Bibliography. Paula digs into MLA’s extensive feedback from its users, its plight against misinformation, and whether the discourse of “crisis” surrounding the Humanities is warranted. Brought to you by the Modern Language Association.
I get really tired of the rhetoric of crisis around the Humanities … The Humanities are the framework through which we examine and we critique and we try to change the culture—the culture is what’s in crisis.
Paula Krebs, Director of the Modern Language Association
In April, Cheri DiNovo, former member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and current United Church of Canada minister, chatted about her memoir The Queer Evangelist, her tips for keeping activism efforts alive, and her extraordinary life. What drove her to join the clergy? What did she learn during her time in office? Listen to the first episode here.
June is a jam-packed month. First, Will Davis of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development explains what the OECD is, how it functions, and how its research supports academic institutions. Click here to listen to the episode.
Next, Steven Rosato from OverDrive Professional breaks down e-content engagement trends, library lending models, and how US relief funding like the American Rescue Plan Act can alleviate academic libraries’ purchasing constraints. You can find the first episode here.
Finally, two academics and two publishers share their unique perspectives and strategies on how to prepare, empower, and ensure equitable support for diverse students. Listen to the first episode here.
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Publishing lawsuits galore, book bans continue, and the perks of open monographs
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AI detection tool shortcomings, pitfalls of specialist language, and book awards announcements
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Last month's episodes spotlighted referencing tips and a collection of Shakespeare's First Folio.
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International publishing deals, the Baillie Gifford Prize Longlist, and mixed views on higher education
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