# academic libraries — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover academic libraries. Page: Feed: --- ## [321: Intellectual Freedom Manual, with Erin Jones](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/08/19/321-intellectual-freedom-manual-with-erin-jones/) _2026-08-19 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Erin Jones, editor of the new 11th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual from the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, about her winding path from theater studies into librarianship, how she reshaped this edition to be more accessible by writing in plain language, adding personal stories, and diversifying contributor voices, … Continue reading 321:… [Listen](http://ia601002.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-321/CI321.mp3) ## [320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/30/320-incarnate-by-alma-katsu-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-30 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Alma Katsu, author of the new book Incarnate, about her CIA background into early social media research, AI’s threat to creativity and authenticity, the story’s parallels with Picture of Dorian Gray, and the diversity of voices in the current golden age of the horror genre. Then over on the Circ Desk, NoveList … Continue reading 320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading… [Listen](http://ia600807.us.archive.org/20/items/ci-320/CI320.mp3) ## [The Question Nobody Answered: When Managers Can’t Deliver Bad News](https://trevordawes.wordpress.com/2026/07/29/bad-news/) _2026-07-29 · tadawes · Trevor A. Dawes_ We’ve written before about poor communication in the hiring process, about building trust through two-way organizational communication, and about the … Continue reading → ## [319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/22/319-unreliable-narrator-by-araminta-hall-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-22 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Araminta Hall, author of Unreliable Narrator, about the literary concept of an “unreliable narrator,” what it means for writers to be “burglars of life,” how teaching writing changes her own writing, what it was like to have a previous novel adapted by Apple TV, and who gets to tell your story. Then … Continue reading 319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading… [Listen](http://ia801901.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-319/CI319.mp3) ## [318: Summer of Love by Kerri Maher – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/14/318-summer-of-love-by-kerri-maher-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-14 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Kerri Maher, author of Summer of Love, about why this novel is her most personal, intergenerational trauma, researching California’s wine history, her writing process, and her friendship / collaboration with her audiobook narrator. Then NoveList librarians Monica and Dawn suggest readalikes for Summer of Love from The Circ Desk! Read the transcript! … Continue reading 318: Summer… [Listen](http://ia600508.us.archive.org/15/items/ci-318/CI318.mp3) ## [317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/08/317-the-man-by-laura-sims-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-08 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Laura Sims, author of The Man, about her path from poet to librarian to novelist, using the real-life photographer Vivian Maier as inspiration, themes of fear and artistic rebellion, and a teaser about her next interstellar book! Then NoveList librarians Jamie and Suzanne suggest readalikes for The Man at The Circ Desk! … Continue reading 317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer… [Listen](http://ia903106.us.archive.org/16/items/ci-317/CI317.mp3) ## [The Permission to Stop (or at Least to Do Things Differently): Leading Libraries Through VUCA](https://trevordawes.wordpress.com/2026/07/01/permission-to-stop/) _2026-07-01 · tadawes · Trevor A. Dawes_ I recently attended the ACRL President’s Program at the American Library Association Annual Conference. The session was titled “Leading Academic … Continue reading → ## [316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by Zach Weinersmith – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/30/316-sawyer-lee-and-the-quest-to-just-stay-home-by-zach-weinersmith-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-30 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Zach Weinersmith, creator of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and author of the new book, Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home, about how his background shapes his work, the difficulties of crafting an Edwardian farce for eight year olds, how his daughter’s input affected the book, and how … Continue reading 316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by… [Listen](http://ia600503.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-316/CI316.mp3) ## [The Defensive Leader: Why Openness to Feedback Is a Leadership Superpower](https://trevordawes.wordpress.com/2026/06/29/feedback-as-superpower/) _2026-06-29 · tadawes · Trevor A. Dawes_ We all make mistakes. If we have even a modicum of self-awareness, we acknowledge those mistakes and, ideally, learn from … Continue reading → ## [315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/24/315-three-hitmen-and-a-baby-by-rob-hart-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-24 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Rob Hart, author of the new book, Three Hitmen and a Baby, the third book in the Assassins Anonymous series, about how the skills of an assassin do not translate to the skills of a parent, the emotional depth the book explores, fight choreography, found family, and how Rob upended his plans … Continue reading 315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular… [Listen](http://dn721803.ca.archive.org/0/items/ci-315/CI315.mp3) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X79EoK1dDHsr) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [314: Social Animals by Camille Perri – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/18/314-social-animals-by-camille-perri-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-19 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Camille Perri, author of the new book, Social Animals, about reluctant dog parents, why librarians should star in a reality show, the loneliness epidemic, and how she balances humor, relationship-building, and mystery to craft her new novel. Plus, over at the Circ Desk, NoveList librarians Sydney and Caleigh provide some great readalikes … Continue reading 314: Social Animals by… [Listen](http://ia601903.us.archive.org/0/items/ci-314/CI314.mp3) ## [313: Feast by Catherine Kurtz – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/10/313-feast-by-catherine-kurtz-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-10 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Catherine Kurtz, author of the new book Feast, about how her painting and food writing skills contributed to her first novel, why food is the perfect vehicle to connect readers, the feeling of hope at the heart of the book, and a few anachronisms she could not help but include in the … Continue reading 313: Feast by Catherine Kurtz – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026 [Listen](http://ia802802.us.archive.org/19/items/ci-313/CI313.mp3) ## [When the ALA Members Aren’t Allowed to Speak](https://trevordawes.wordpress.com/2026/06/06/when-the-ala-members-arent-allowed-to-speak/) _2026-06-06 · tadawes · Trevor A. Dawes_ Earlier this year, my colleague Beth McNeil and I submitted a resolution to the American Library Association for consideration at … Continue reading → ## [312: Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe by Hayley DeRoche – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/02/312-dress-your-baby-in-sage-and-taupe-by-hayley-deroche-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-02 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Kicking off the 2026 Circulating Ideas Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with humorist and librarian Hayley DeRoche, author of the new book, Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe: a Handbook for the Sad Beige Parent, about the “sad beige” parenting aesthetic, how a Werner Herzog joke went viral, the deeper cultural critique of consumerism … Continue reading 312: Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe… [Listen](http://ia601900.us.archive.org/5/items/ci-312/CI312.mp3) ## [What the Heart Does: Making the Strategic Case for the Library](https://trevordawes.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/strategic-case-for-the-library/) _2026-06-01 · tadawes · Trevor A. Dawes_ \[Author’s note: Although “university” is used throughout this post, the “heart” metaphor is used equally in all types of institutions … Continue reading → ## [CANTERBURY WINS NAG AWARD](https://unicat.uk/canterbury-wins-nag-award/) _2026-06-01 · John Hudson · Unicat_ This year’s National Acquisitions Group (NAG) Award for Excellence has been won by Canterbury Christ Church University Library. BDS sponsors the award. The NAG Executive Committee judged the award, recognising the outstanding work of Canterbury Christ Church University Library’s Resources and Digital Discovery Team. They noted that the team have transformed library acquisitions, discovery, and...… ## [HEATHER SHERMAN RETIRES](https://unicat.uk/heather-sherman-retires/) _2025-12-29 · John Hudson · Unicat_ A CAREER HELPING LIBRARIES WORK SMARTER Heather Sherman, a well-known face in the world of libraries and library metadata supply, has taken retirement. She leaves her role as Director of Academic Library Operations at BDS. During her six years at BDS she oversaw the growth of BDS products and services to University and specialist libraries.... The post HEATHER SHERMAN RETIRES appeared first on… ## [YOUR NEW UNICAT CONTACT](https://unicat.uk/your-new-unicat-contact/) _2025-12-12 · John Hudson · Unicat_ Sarah Armitage, Director of Library Sales at BDS, is to become the new point of contact for enquiries relating to UniCat. Sarah will take on her new role from the 2nd of January 2026. With the retirement of Heather Sherman, BDS’s Director of Academic Library Operations, at the end of 2025, UniCat enters a new phase... The post YOUR NEW UNICAT CONTACT appeared first on Unicat . ## [HEATHER SHERMAN TO RETIRE](https://unicat.uk/heather-sherman-to-retire/) _2025-11-03 · John Hudson · Unicat_ A CAREER HELPING LIBRARIES WORK SMARTER Heather Sherman, a well-known face in the world of libraries and library metadata supply, has decided to take retirement. She will be leaving her role as Director of Academic Library Operations at BDS at the end of the year. During her six years at BDS she oversaw the growth... The post HEATHER SHERMAN TO RETIRE appeared first on Unicat . ## [BDS AT FRANKFURT](https://unicat.uk/bds-at-frankfurt/) _2025-09-23 · John Hudson · Unicat_ At the book industry’s biggest and busiest event, BDS will once again be meeting, talking and informing anyone interested in discovering BDS bibliographic metadata and the company’s related services. BDS will be represented by Lesley Whyte, Managing Director (pictured right) and Eric Green, Managing Director, Digital. Metadata and the Book Trade BDS is the metadata... The post BDS AT FRANKFURT… ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SriCIWHG4bpr) _2025-09-23 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [JASMINE JOINS PUBLISHER LIAISON](https://unicat.uk/jasmine-joins-publisher-liaison/) _2025-08-04 · John Hudson · Unicat_ BDS welcomes a new member of their customer-facing staff with the arrival of Publisher Liaison Officer, Jasmine James. After gaining an Honours Degree in Modern History from the University of St Andrews, Jasmine is in the process of completing a Master’s in Publishing Studies from the University of Stirling. Jasmine has enjoyed extended periods of... The post JASMINE JOINS PUBLISHER LIAISON… ## [SEAMLESS CATALOGUING FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES](https://unicat.uk/seamless-cataloguing-for-academic-libraries/) _2025-03-13 · John Hudson · Unicat_ You don’t have to take our word for it… Stephen Grace – Deputy Head of Library, Skills and Customer Services: Head of Library Systems and Content Delivery, London South Bank University, says: “LSBU has integrated UniCat into our acquisitions workflows since last summer. The twin drivers of reducing staff time and providing a consistent quality... The post SEAMLESS CATALOGUING FOR ACADEMIC… ## [DISCOVERY DAY SUCCESS](https://unicat.uk/discovery-day-success/) _2024-11-04 · John Hudson · Unicat_ Nearly forty delegates enjoyed a day-long series of presentations and discussion at the UniCat Discovery day hosted by BDS in the British Library Eliot Room on the 23rd of October. You can view all the films of the day’s presentation on our Films page. The event was aimed at introducing UniCat to library professionals who... The post DISCOVERY DAY SUCCESS appeared first on Unicat . ## [KEN CHAD TO MODERATE DISCOVERY DAY](https://unicat.uk/ken-chad-to-moderate-discover-day/) _2024-10-02 · John Hudson · Unicat_ Ken Chad is to be Moderator at the forthcoming UniCat Discovery Day. The event at the British Library will explore UniCat in a professional arena. It is aimed at senior management or staff with budgetary responsibility in university libraries. Ken has published and presented widely on the strategic impact of technology-driven change, library technology, research systems and ebooks. “We... The post… ## [DISCOVERY DAY GUEST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED](https://unicat.uk/discovery-day-guest-speakers-announced/) _2024-09-20 · John Hudson · Unicat_ Representatives from Imperial College and University of the Arts London will be the guest speakers at the UniCat Discovery Day. The event takes place at the British Library on the 23rd October. The day-long series of presentations and discussions will give an in-depth overview of UniCat, the revolutionary fast-track cataloguing service from BDS. Karen Carden,... The post DISCOVERY DAY GUEST…