As cuts mount, those used to one-click searching are in for a shock If ‘big deal’ subscriptions become unaffordable, librarians will need to help students and academics conduct effective searches, says Caroline Ball By Caroline Ball 23 April
US anti-terror legislation must not be weaponised against libraries The terror financing bill’s broad language may require international efforts to defend academic freedom, says Caroline Ball By Caroline Ball 17 March
Teaching fellowships highlight the value of professional services staff While academics may be dismissive, the process helps their professional colleagues recognise their own scholarly contributions, say four of them By Caroline Ball 8 October
The printed page remains essential for scholars and students As university libraries invest heavily in digital resources, Caroline Ball explains why physical books are still vital for research, teaching and the preservation of knowledge By Caroline Ball 4 September
The cost of e-books is hobbling university teaching Academics justifiably express disbelief and outrage when librarians inform them that they can’t afford a particular title, says Caroline Ball By Caroline Ball 18 November
Teaching intelligence: putting Wikipedia at the heart of a class Like it or not, Wikipedia is used by students around the world – so academics should teach them how to use it, writes Caroline Ball By Caroline Ball 23 May
