Previous Issues
Click on the months below for summaries of features, essays, and editorials.
May Volume 50 No. 9Editorial: First, Take a Deep Breath
Essay: Folklore and Folklife Studies: The Discipline of Analyzing Traditions
Feature: Forthcoming Science & Technology Titles, 2013
Feature: University Press Forum, 2013: "A Future in These Interesting Times
Feature: Significant University Press Titles for Undergraduates, 2012-2013
On the Cover: Andrew G. Truxal Library, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD
April Volume 50 No. 8Editorial: When Appearances Are Deceiving...
Essay: Pragmatism: Key Resources
Feature: Recent, New & Forthcoming Psychology Publications, 2013
Feature: U.S. College Book Price Information, 2012
On the Cover: Geisel Library, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH. John Dillon, interim head librarian. Laura Gricius-West, photographer.
March Volume 50 No. 7Editorial: Of Visions and Their Implementation
Essay: Theater Arts of the Allies in the Great War
Feature: Recent & Forthcoming Titles in Women's & Gender Studies, 2013
On the Cover: Eugene L. Freel Library, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA. Maureen Horak, associate dean of library services. Linda M. Kaufmann, photographer
February Volume 50 No. 6Editorial: The More Things Change...
Feature: Are we really challenged by change more than previous generations?
On the Cover: Merner Pfeiffer Library, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens, TN. Sandra C. Clariday, associate dean for library and information services. Blake McCaslin, photographer.
January Volume 50 No. 5Editorial: A Few Good Titles: The 2012 OAT List
Feature: Outstanding Academic Titles, 2012
On the Cover: Suzallo Library, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Lizabeth Wilson, dean of libraries. Steve Whiston, photographer. The sculpture in the foreground is "Broken Obelisk" by Barnett Newman
December Volume 50 No. 4Editorial: The Intensity Cure
Essay: Relationships in Nature: A History of Ecology
Feature: Forthcoming Art & Architecture Publications, 2012–2013
On the Cover: Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME
November Volume 50 No. 3Editorial: Hiking Lessons
Essay: Law and Order: The Politics of Crime and Punishment in America
Feature: Forthcoming Reference Publication, 2012–2013
About the Cover: Sullivan University Library Learning & Resource Center, Sullivan University System, Inc., Louisville, KY. Charles L. Brown, directory of university libraries. Ellen Cook, photographer.
October Volume 50 No. 2Editorial: Our Pals (AKA Reviewers)
Essay: Alchemical Histories: Understanding Contemporary Conservatism in the United States
Feature: Forthcoming Political Science & Economics Publications, 2012–2013
On the Cover: Montante Family Library, D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY.
September Volume 50 No. 1Editorial: On the Perils of Uniqueness
Feature: New & Forthcoming Association & Organization Publishing, 2012–2013
Essay: Neuroscience: Matter and More
About the Cover:Wiggins Memorial Library. Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. Borree Kwok, dean of the library. Photo courtesy of the Wiggins Memorial Library staff.">
August Volume 49 No. 12Editorial: Taking a Longer View
Feature Review: Book Bargains Galore
Essay: Spotlight on the States: Key Online Resources
Feature: Recent & Forthcoming Internet Publications, 2012–2013
Feature: E-Products for Academic Libraries: 2012 Buying Guide
On the Cover: Palm Bay Library, Brevard Community College, Palm Bay, Fl.
June Volume 49 No. 10Editorial: Forecasting the Future
Essay: American Filmmakers: A Critical List of Books
Special Feature: Camelot to Gridlock: Significant Choice Reviews on the Presidency
Feature: New & Forthcoming Publications on the Presidency
On the Cover: Lane Reading Room, Cecil H. Green Library, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.
