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INSIGHTS ON CONTENT: Tips and Best Practices for Monetizing Your Website by Linda Pophal Providing a high-quality experience for your users and partners in monetization—including advertisers and affiliates—is the best way to nurture both audiences to achieve and maintain long-term success. https://lnkd.in/et2ymzdG

50 Years of Stephen King by Anthony Aycock Fifty years ago this month, Stephen King's first novel, Carrie, was published. There are many books, websites, and other resources devoted to this literary icon. Which ones are the best? https://lnkd.in/e-wtAfrg

The State of AI Litigation by Tom Gaylord I have a feeling that over the term of my tenure in this space, we will have a lot of opportunities to talk about AI, so let us take it back to 2010, when Thomson Reuters introduced WestlawNext. https://lnkd.in/gFfQxtXN

A Look at X Premium+ by Sophia Guevara Do you have an X (formerly Twitter) account? If so, you are probably aware of the free and paid accounts available to you as a user. I decided to give Premium+ a shot because it is just $16 a month or $168 a year and is the only tier offering no ads in the For You and Following timelines. https://lnkd.in/eaed67PP

A Librarian Looks at Oscars 2024: International Diversification Finally Bears Fruit by Jessica Hilburn While 2023 highlighted the blockbusters, and 2022 made strides toward better inclusivity, 2024 is an exciting mix of both... https://lnkd.in/eGbR2sf8

Do You Want a More Functional Congress? Elect Librarians. by Phil Shapiro I work at a public library in the Washington, D.C., area. Twenty-five years ago, I had the privilege of shaking the hand of the late Rep. Major Owens (D-N.Y.), one of the few members of Congress who previously worked as a public librarian. To no surprise, Owens was a person of quiet decency. Thoughtful, kind, reflective, with almost no bombast. Imagine that—a member of Congress with almost no bombast. https://lnkd.in/e2zNQurf

AI Challenges to Information Literacy by William Badke The world is now embroiled in intense discussions about ChatGPT. Canadian librarian Bill Badke adds his comments, from a library, information literacy, and educator perspective. He looks at unproductive approaches to students' use of AI tools, worries about the future of research projects in academia, and notes how AI-generated text could benefit international students. https://lnkd.in/exQFjNSV

Gen Z seems to love public libraries. A November report from the American Library Association (ALA) drawing from ethnographic research and a 2022 survey found that gen Z and millennials are using public libraries, both in person and digitally, at higher rates than older generations. https://lnkd.in/evV9dzS5

 INSIGHTS ON CONTENT: Fitting the Job to the Person via Ergonomics by Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig "Ergonomics—fitting a job to a person—helps lessen muscle fatigue, increases productivity and reduces the number and severity of work-related [musculoskeletal disorders]," the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explains. This article features things to consider in making your home office more comfortable and protecting your joint health in the future. https://lnkd.in/eEUQKbzC