Giving Thanks
We’re off for the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, so we leave you with a musical moment to treasure.
2016 In Review
John Oliver gives 2016 the thrashing it so clearly deserves.
The US Election, a Need for Curation, and the Power of Story
A post election look at what publishers can learn from the process.
A Painful (but True-to-life) Look at Data Availability and Reuse
A cautionary tale on how difficult it can be to obtain another researcher’s published data.
A Library in A Nuclear Bunker
A look at the National Audiovisual Conservation Center.
Call for Participation for the SSP 39th Annual Meeting
The SSP is looking for your suggestions for its 2017 Annual Meeting.
Welcoming a New Chef in the Kitchen: Lettie Conrad
Welcoming a new Chef into The Scholarly Kitchen, Lettie Conrad.
Behind the Folds of a Pop-Up Book
Matthew Reinhart shows off the techniques that make the magic of pop-up books happen.
Reshelving the New York Public Library’s Rose Reading Room
A time lapse look at the final stages of re-opening the New York Public Library’s magnificent Rose Reading Room.
All Hallow’s Read
A new tradition to share a favorite scary book on Halloween offers a sweet treat for readers.
Can Highly Selective Journals Survive on APCs?
Are the APC levels set for high-end OA journals too low to be sustainable? Are there other ways that might help high-end OA journals pay their way?
Business Jargon — Get Used To It
Annoying business jargon has a sneaky habit of becoming ingrained in everyday language.
Bask in These Glorious Libraries
What better way to end the week than with a look at a few compilations of the “world’s coolest libraries”?
The Comic Book Font, and How Digital Technologies are Changing Lettering
A look at the evolution of comic book fonts, once driven by the physical nature of the books and now moving into new digital possibilities.
Labor Day — That Summer Feelin’s Gonna Haunt You
We’re off for the US Labor Day holiday, while Jonathan Richman reminds us to keep summer alive, at least in our hearts.