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Book Review: Masked by Trust: Bias in Library Discovery
Masked by Trust: Bias in Library Discovery (2019), written by Matthew Reidsma, Web Services Librarian at Grand Valley State University, and published by Library Juice Press, an imprint of Litwin Books, takes the burgeoning literature in critical algorithm studies and applies it to library discovery systems.
Focus Groups: “If you host it, will they come?” A Librarian Parlor Series, Part II
LibParlor Contributors Kristina Clement and Samantha Cook return for their second post on focus groups. In this post, they discuss getting participants to the table.
LibParlor Turns Two!
LibParlor celebrates another great year as we continue to grow our team.
Listen In: Discussions from the Field
In this post, our Listen In Contributing Editors Symphony Bruce and Charlotte Brun highlight the work of four LIS researchers and their examination of privacy protocols on library websites.
Organizing the research process using Trello
LibParlor Contributor, Stacy Katz, discusses how she uses Trello to keep track of her many research projects.
From Book Pitch to Book Contract Negotiation
LibParlor Contributor Amanda Larson talks about her experience proposing and negotiating a book contract.
I Can’t Do That: Conducting Research as a Non-Tenure-Track Librarian. A Librarian Parlor Series
LibParlor contributor Zoe Bastone explains her process for developing her research agenda in a non-tenure track role.
Book Review: Academic Libraries for Commuter Students: Research-based Strategies
Grace Haynes, a LibParlor Contributing Editor, reviews Academic Libraries for Commuter Students.
Featured Researcher: Spotlight on Kate Dohe
Kate Dohe shares her thoughts on critical theory and sustainable spaces in digital libraries.
Focus Groups: “We’re (probably) NEVER doing that again” A Librarian Parlor Series, Part I
LibParlor Contributors Kristina Clement and Samantha Cook begin their series on focus groups. This post will discuss myths, realities, and adaptations around conducting focus groups.
