Romance fiction represents a large part of the market share of fiction sold today and is a genre that is arguably as old as “fiction” itself. While detective fiction, science fiction, and other genres have, since the ...

Using the functions of accessioning, acquisitions, and appraisal as critical lenses, this panel examines the complex ways that organizations build relationships, develop effective workflows for access to collection material ...

The Weekly Challenger, an African American newspaper in St. Petersburg, Florida, proudly states the following front-page motto: “Keeping you connected to your community.” The Nelson Poynter Memorial Library at the University ...

Live Q & A session for session of archivists representing three large, predominantly-white academic institutions and a regional, grassroots volunteer organization will discuss efforts they are spearheading to address issues ...

Academic libraries are comprised of many types of librarians, archivists, and information professionals whose specializations complement and strengthen one another. The library's dean/director provides leadership for all ...

Join leading practitioners in the rare books and archives field for part one of this two part plenary series. Drawing from their own careers, research, and life experiences, the speakers will share key insights on power, ...

Lily Library renovation assistants on their roles and duties

This panel will present four perspectives on the power of collaboration in special collections to uncover hidden stories. Innovative partnerships have the potential to expand accessibility and discoverability by overcoming ...

The purpose of this panel session is to generate ideas about how changing the relationships between special collections practitioners, donors, and users can generate new possibilities for both collections and services. ...