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The Authority File

Choice
Artificial Intelligence
Misinformation
Academic Libraries
Open Access
Research Integrity
Open Research
Data Sharing
Humanities
Humanities and Social Sciences
Public Trust In Science
Scholarly Communication
Library Technology
Social Sciences
Social Justice
Documentaries
Fake News
Direct To Open
Digital Librarianship
Media Literacy
Black Canadian Poetry

Presenting a weekly conversation about the who, what, why, and how of research creation, publication, and discovery. Join your host Bill Mickey and a rotating cast of librarians, technologists, authors, and other academic library luminaries as they chat about the ways in which scholarly content is created, preserved, and distributed. Book talks, digital resource tours, the latest tech, and emergin... more

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In the final episode of this four-part series, our guests discuss shared services library consortia provide their members. Teri Gallaway of SCELC (Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium), Genya O’Gara of VIVA (Virtual Library of Virginia)... more

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In the third episode of this four-part series, our guests examine how library consortia support student success and affordability. First, Teri Gallaway, Executive Director of SCELC (Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium), explains how SC... more

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In the second episode of this four-part series, our guests prove library consortia to be more than just content buyers. Featuring Jill Morris, Executive Director of PALCI (Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation), Teri Gallaway,... more

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In this series, four guests join The Authority File to discuss the current state of US consortia, diving into challenges, critical partnerships, and member support. Featuring library consortia leaders Jill Morris, Executive Director of PALCI (Partner... more

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In the final episode of this two-part series, Fatima Mohie-Eldin, editor of Choice Reviews and Toward Inclusive Excellence (TIE), dives into DEIA trends in higher education and what’s next for TIE. She shares her observations as the editor of TIE—the... more

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This month’s two-part series features Fatima Mohie-Eldin, editor of Choice Reviews and Toward Inclusive Excellence (TIE). Joining TAF host Bill Mickey, Fatima marks the fifth anniversary of Choice’s TIE blog by discussing its evolution, popular topic... more

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In the final episode of this four-part series, our guests examine the future of mathematics in artificial intelligence. First, Christopher Tominich, Senior Editor, Mathematics at Springer Nature, explores the impact of AI on how mathematical research... more

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In the third episode of this four-part series, our guests explore artificial intelligence’s impact on mathematics curricula. First, Elizabeth Loew, Executive Editor, and Christopher Tominich, Senior Editor, both in the Mathematics book group at Sprin... more

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Tracy Brown
Director of Sense about Science
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Director of Sense about Science
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Episode: Why We Need Information Curators to Build Public Trust in Science
Louis Coiffait-Gunn
CEO of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
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Episode: Why We Need Information Curators to Build Public Trust in Science
Camille Gamboa
Associate Vice President of Corporate Communications at Sage
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Evan Muzal
consults for the electrical grid construction industry and has experience in data science, anthropology, and humanities teaching
Episode: TDM Literacy for the Future: Campus Partnerships, Licensing, and the Connection to AI
Paul db Watkins
Professor of English at Vancouver Island University and author of Soundin Canaan
Vancouver Island University
Episode: How Decentering and the “DJ Methodology” Enhanced the Writing Process of Soundin’ Canaan
Harmen van Paradijs
Vice President, STM Books Publishing & Books Business Optimization
Springer Nature
Episode: Innovative STEM Publishing Strategies in an Evolving AI Landscape
Hilary Craiglow
Library Consulting Practice Lead at Attain Partners
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Episode: Communicating the Library’s Value to Partners, Leadership, and Donors
Dr. Jeffrey Gold
President of the University of Nebraska System
University of Nebraska
Episode: Communicating the Library’s Value to Partners, Leadership, and Donors

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Bill Mickey
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TDM Literacy for the Future: Campus Partnerships, Licensing, and the Connection to AI
Q: How do you anticipate librarian roles to evolve in this space?
Librarian roles will evolve to include greater expertise in TDM, AI literacy, and collaboration with researchers to facilitate more effective research methodologies.
TDM Literacy for the Future: Campus Partnerships, Licensing, and the Connection to AI
Q: What are some of the biggest legal or licensing challenges librarians are facing right now?
Librarians face challenges such as vendors requiring separate licensing agreements for TDM, making it complex and often costly for researchers.
How Decentering and the “DJ Methodology” Enhanced the Writing Process of Soundin’ Canaan
Q: How does your method conflict with traditional academic writing approaches?
Paul discusses the dominance of white perspectives in academia and stresses the importance of decentering authority to amplify Black voices and perspectives.
How Decentering and the “DJ Methodology” Enhanced the Writing Process of Soundin’ Canaan
Q: How did your DJ work influence the writing of your book?
Paul explains that music serves as both a method and metaphor in his research, allowing a mix of poetry and cultural elements to explore themes of Black Canadian life.
Soundin’ Canaan Explores How Aesthetic and Rhetoric Intertwine in Black Canadian Poetry
Q: How do the ideas of canon and genre relate to the development of Black Canadian poetry?
Paul discusses the value of canon formation to trace Black agency while acknowledging the need to disrupt exclusionary practices in the literary canon.

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A thoughtful look at scholarly content creation, publication, and discovery, with a focus on libraries, publishing, and the public understanding of science. Episodes cover how librarians curate trusted information, the evolving role of publishers in the AI era, and the practicalities of digital archives, text and data mining, and innovative scholarly works that blend poetry, music, and citizenship. The show often features librarians, publishers, and researchers who discuss trust, transparency, and the tools that enable rigorous scholarly communication in a changing digital landscape. A notable strength is its ability to connect library science with broader issues like misinformation, research integrity, and open access, offering practical t... more

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