ProQuest Books Newsletter September (original) (raw)

Explore the crucial role of libraries in student mental health

How to support student mental health and resilience

Join us October 10th for World Mental Health Day as we host a webinar, Supporting Student Wellbeing and Resilience in a Modern World. Our expert panel will focus on the critical issue of mental health and wellbeing in higher education by sharing the latest research, professional experiences and effective strategies to support the mental health of students.

Don’t miss this important conversation as we explore the role librarians and faculty play in promoting student mental health and resilience in our ever-evolving world.

Librarians from William Paterson University recommend high-quality mental health resources

Discover the latest LibList: Mental Health & Wellness

To help librarians support student mental health on World Mental Health Day, we've partnered with Neil Grimes and Linda Salvesen, librarians at William Paterson University to create a new LibList ebook collection: Mental Health & Wellness. Featuring 50 titles on mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing, this collection helps libraries quickly provide accessible, high-quality mental health resources.

Explore the LibList initiative and discover how to enhance your library’s mental health and wellness offerings with expertly curated materials.

Streamline your content selection and elevate your library's resources

Add award-winning ebooks to your collections

Looking to elevate your library’s resources with top-tier content? Award-winning ebooks are a surefire way to add a touch of brilliance to your collection. From Choice’s Outstanding Academic Titles to The Booker and Pulitzer Prizes, these prestigious awards offer expert-approved recommendations. Yet, navigating thousands of titles can be overwhelming. That’s where our Collection Development librarians come in. We've done the hard work for you, curating these standout titles to help your collections shine effortlessly.

Streamline your content selection process directly from LibCentral, OASIS and Rialto or request our expertly curated award lists today, including titles recognized by:

And many more!

Learn how Rialto is simplifying library acquisition workflows

Top 5 Reasons Librarians Love Rialto

Used by over 500 innovative libraries, the Rialto marketplace interconnects all the data you need to make important buying decisions within a single, streamlined interface.

At Imperial College London, the library staff shared a few of the ways Rialto has impacted their acquisitions workflows:

“We have been impressed with how Rialto has enabled multiple teams to both place and investigate orders, and we no longer have to send long email chains between teams when ordering books. The single interface and integration with Leganto has proved time and cost-effective, and we now have a very high level of automation across our acquisitions processes." - Imperial College London

Want to see if Rialto is right for your library? Discover the top reasons why librarians around the world trust Rialto for their selection and acquisition needs.

Elevate your skills with our expert-led webinars

Enhance your skills with expert-led sessions

Stay ahead with our upcoming and on-demand webinars! These expert-led sessions are designed to help you navigate emerging trends, enhance your skillset, and better serve your academic community:

Read the Pulse of the Library report for insights from over 1,500 librarians

Clarivate launches the first Pulse of the Library report

The first Clarivate Pulse of the Library report, based on a global survey of academic, public and national libraries, assesses library trends and measures the impact of technologies such as AI.

According to feedback from more than 1,500 librarians worldwide, libraries are excited about AI applications that support their mission despite concerns about a lack of AI expertise and tight budgets.

One of the survey respondents, Derek Brown, Director of IT at the Rochester Hills Public Library said:

“Even with AI, librarians will continue to be indispensable guides in the information age, fostering a community-centered approach while embracing innovative technologies to enhance library services.”

ProQuest is part of Clarivate, a leading global information services provider.

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