News: Academic Publishing Weekly, 9/25/23 – 9/29/23
Commemorating Peer Review Week, recommendations for AI in higher education, and the World University Rankings
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Sustainability is a critical topic in the environmental movement. As concerns around animal extinction, water and air quality, and climate change only grow, an increasing urgency surrounds the development and implementation of greener systems. What actions can we take to address environmental issues on the global, national, and local levels? What personal role do we play in creating a more sustainable future?
Last month, our guest dove into our individual and collective responsibility to the planet. He discussed barriers to living a more sustainable life, along with the impact of racism and classism on environmental policies. We hear about how environmental sustainability can go beyond addressing corporate lobbying and green-washing. Our guest lays out the actions we can take both within and outside of our local communities to reduce our carbon footprint and how we can hold ourselves more accountable for cultivating greener lives.
Here’s a quick round-up of the episodes, in case you missed them. We hope you find the conversation compelling, transformative, and helpful. Thanks for listening!
Robert Brinkmann, author of Practical Sustainability: A Guide to a More Sustainable Life, breaks down the complexity of sustainable living. Calling sustainability a “no-judgement zone,” Bob tackles individual environmental responsibility, green policies on the local and global scale, and how to stay motivated in this important work. He also explores how the earth sciences can better address environmental issues by embracing collaboration and interdisciplinary work. Brought to you by Springer Nature.
We had two terrific series in April. First, Michelle Porter joined the program to discuss the writing and editing process of her memoir Scratching River. She dove into her poetic style and use of “arts-based research”—treating art forms like oral history or bead-work as areas of study—to form her method of creative nonfiction. Click here to find the first episode.
Our second series featured Emily Farrell, Library Partnerships and Sales Lead at MIT Press, and Curtis Brundy, Associate University Librarian at Iowa State University. Emily and Curtis brought both a publisher and librarian perspective to MIT Press’s library collective action model Direct to Open (D2O). They reflected on the past year of D2O, accessing its value, setbacks, and goals, while also making predictions about the model’s future support and evolution. You can listen to the series here.
We have two great series this month. First, two academic librarians, a university press worker, and a vendor reflect on the current and forthcoming academic librarian landscape. They discuss the rise in digital, COVID-19’s impact on market trends, and the library’s evolution into a service, not a physical place. You can listen to the first episode here.
Our second series spotlights the planning, development, and success of three academic library innovations. Our guests dig into the logistics of implementing their ideas, and provide guidance and tips on how librarians can advance projects of their own. Listen to the first episode here.
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Commemorating Peer Review Week, recommendations for AI in higher education, and the World University Rankings
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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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