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2026 Georgia Library Association Awards And Scholarships, Awards Committee Gla, Rhonda Boozer, Mckenzie Culberson Nov 2026

2026 Georgia Library Association Awards And Scholarships, Awards Committee Gla, Rhonda Boozer, Mckenzie Culberson

Georgia Library Quarterly

The Georgia Library Association (GLA) presented its 2026 awards on October 8 at the Georgia Libraries Conference in Columbus, Georgia. This article profiles the recipients of the Nix-Jones, Mid-Career, McJenkin-Rheay, Library Support Services, and Bob Richardson Memorial Awards; two new honorary members; the five winners of the GLA Paraprofessional Division’s conference grants; and the recipients of the Charles E. Beard and C. S. Hubbard Scholarships. It closes with information on the 2027 scholarship cycle.


Revisiting Ranganathan: A Synthesis Of Faceted Classification, The Semantic Web, And Ai Metadata, Yunseon Choi Nov 2026

Revisiting Ranganathan: A Synthesis Of Faceted Classification, The Semantic Web, And Ai Metadata, Yunseon Choi

Georgia Library Quarterly

This article examines the continuing relevance of S. R. Ranganathan’s analytico-synthetic principles in the contexts of the semantic Web and artificial intelligence (AI). It introduces scholarship on faceted classification, linked-data modeling, Resource Description Framework (RDF) schemas, knowledge graphs, and AI-driven metadata systems, while also examining ethical concerns related to bias, transparency, and inclusivity. Its distinctive contribution is to bring together areas of scholarship often treated separately and interpret them through a common classification-theoretic framework. The article demonstrates that Ranganathan’s analytico-synthetic approach remains a valuable conceptual lens for evaluating contemporary digital knowledge organization.


Georgia Library Association (Gla) 2026 Election Results, Karen Manning Nov 2026

Georgia Library Association (Gla) 2026 Election Results, Karen Manning

Georgia Library Quarterly

The Georgia Library Association (GLA) announces the results of its 2026 elections. Members elected four officers to the Executive Board, and division and interest group officers were elected by acclamation from uncontested slates. All terms begin in January 2027.


Book Review: Unreconciled: Race, History, And Higher Education In The Deep South, Kevin J. Reagan Nov 2026

Book Review: Unreconciled: Race, History, And Higher Education In The Deep South, Kevin J. Reagan

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Book Review: Learning From Savannah: From Ideal City To Elastic Urbanism, Alex Ramsey Nov 2026

Book Review: Learning From Savannah: From Ideal City To Elastic Urbanism, Alex Ramsey

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Book Review: Flannery And Regina: The Andalusia Chronicles, Alexandra Beswick Nov 2026

Book Review: Flannery And Regina: The Andalusia Chronicles, Alexandra Beswick

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Bookin' In The Big House: What I Learned Leading A Women's Prison Book Club, Angiah L. Davis Nov 2026

Book Review: Bookin' In The Big House: What I Learned Leading A Women's Prison Book Club, Angiah L. Davis

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Fall 2026 - Full Issue, Georgia Library Quarterly Nov 2026

Fall 2026 - Full Issue, Georgia Library Quarterly

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


From The President, Tamika Barnes Nov 2026

From The President, Tamika Barnes

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Georgia Library Spotlight Where’S Loanie Summer Bookmobile Program, Brooke West Nov 2026

Georgia Library Spotlight Where’S Loanie Summer Bookmobile Program, Brooke West

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Georgia Library Spotlight Powering Up Student Research At The University Of West Georgia, Blynne Olivieri Parker, Jean Cook, Cj Ivory, Monica Tschantz Nov 2026

Georgia Library Spotlight Powering Up Student Research At The University Of West Georgia, Blynne Olivieri Parker, Jean Cook, Cj Ivory, Monica Tschantz

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Georgia Library Spotlight New Life For A Beloved Community Hub: Transforming The Carnegie Library Heritage Center, Betsy Mccullar Nov 2026

Georgia Library Spotlight New Life For A Beloved Community Hub: Transforming The Carnegie Library Heritage Center, Betsy Mccullar

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Georgia Library Spotlight Gwinnett County Public Library’S Documentary Screening, Jina Duvernay Nov 2026

Georgia Library Spotlight Gwinnett County Public Library’S Documentary Screening, Jina Duvernay

Georgia Library Quarterly

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My Own Private Library: Wars, Spies, And Rock & Roll, Rod A. Bustos Nov 2026

My Own Private Library: Wars, Spies, And Rock & Roll, Rod A. Bustos

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Paranormal Pathways: How Ghost Hunting Kits Became A Gateway To Local History In The Digital Age, Timothy Cole Hale Nov 2026

Paranormal Pathways: How Ghost Hunting Kits Became A Gateway To Local History In The Digital Age, Timothy Cole Hale

Georgia Library Quarterly

As libraries continue to expand beyond traditional collections, experiential resources have emerged as powerful tools for community engagement. This article examines the development and success of ghost hunting kits in the Georgia Room at Switzer Library of Cobb County Public Libraries as a form of gateway programming that introduces new audiences to local history. These kits encourage users to explore historic places, research property histories, and engage with historical resources in new ways. The article argues that circulating experiences—not just information—strengthens libraries' relevance in an increasingly digital world. By reframing curiosity about the paranormal as an entry point to historical …


E-Resources Are For Everyone! Learning About E-Resources As A Public-Facing Librarian, Jillian Speck Nov 2026

E-Resources Are For Everyone! Learning About E-Resources As A Public-Facing Librarian, Jillian Speck

Georgia Library Quarterly

Librarianship is a vast field, with both front-facing and back-end elements. What happens when someone wants to switch from the public-facing end to the technical side? Managing electronic resources, or e-resources, includes the systems in which e-resources reside, understanding the e-resources life cycle, and knowing which purchase models apply to which resource. A librarian coming from a front-facing job might think it is impossible to make the switch given the technical knowledge needed, but it is not. This article shows librarians who want to switch gears that it is possible to do so and how to take the first steps …


Listening, Learning, Accommodating: A Critical Look At Inclusive Research Help, Michelle Lee, Laura Beane, Kristina Lang, Jillian Speck, Kristina Clement Aug 2026

Listening, Learning, Accommodating: A Critical Look At Inclusive Research Help, Michelle Lee, Laura Beane, Kristina Lang, Jillian Speck, Kristina Clement

Faculty Articles

Research consultations continue to be a valuable means of connecting with users and supporting their research needs. As we’ve received an increasing number of research consultations where one or more accommodations have been requested, the Kennesaw State University Libraries have been exploring ways to provide accommodations in research consultations. Since there is a lack of research on this specific facet of research consultations, this literature review focuses on the related topics of assistive technology in libraries, accommodations in library services and spaces, and library anxiety to show how these topics relate to providing accommodations in research consultations. The objective of …


Georgia Library Spotlight Black Caucus Teams With That’S Lit. Co. To Provide Access To Diverse Stories, La Loria Konata Aug 2026

Georgia Library Spotlight Black Caucus Teams With That’S Lit. Co. To Provide Access To Diverse Stories, La Loria Konata

Georgia Library Quarterly

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News From Live Oak Public Library, Elizabeth Mccullare Aug 2026

News From Live Oak Public Library, Elizabeth Mccullare

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


University System Of Georgia Names Angela Stanley As State Librarian, Deborah Hakes Aug 2026

University System Of Georgia Names Angela Stanley As State Librarian, Deborah Hakes

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Radioactive Dixie: A Nuclear History Of The American South, Will Jones Aug 2026

Book Review: Radioactive Dixie: A Nuclear History Of The American South, Will Jones

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Land Of Everlasting Hills: George Masa, Jim Thompson, And The Photographs That Helped Save The Great Smoky Mountains And Blaze The Appalachian Trail, Linh Uong Aug 2026

Book Review: Land Of Everlasting Hills: George Masa, Jim Thompson, And The Photographs That Helped Save The Great Smoky Mountains And Blaze The Appalachian Trail, Linh Uong

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Book Review: The Nature Of Pain: Roots, Recovery, And Redemption Amid The Opioid Crisis, Justin J. Mueller Aug 2026

Book Review: The Nature Of Pain: Roots, Recovery, And Redemption Amid The Opioid Crisis, Justin J. Mueller

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


From The President, Tamika Barnes Aug 2026

From The President, Tamika Barnes

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Summer 2026 - Full Issue, Georgia Library Quarterly Aug 2026

Summer 2026 - Full Issue, Georgia Library Quarterly

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


The Georgia Library Quarterly Thanks Past And Current Members Of The Peer Review Board, Wilhelmina Randtke, Chelsee Dickson Aug 2026

The Georgia Library Quarterly Thanks Past And Current Members Of The Peer Review Board, Wilhelmina Randtke, Chelsee Dickson

Georgia Library Quarterly

The purpose of this article is to acknowledge recent past peer reviewers for the Georgia Library Quarterly (GLQ), serving since 2021 when the peer review board was established, and to provide background on the current peer review process at GLQ for other journals wishing to establish or modify their peer review processes or to formalize and expand their peer review.


Georgia Library Association Executive Board Officer Candidates For 2026, Karen Manning Aug 2026

Georgia Library Association Executive Board Officer Candidates For 2026, Karen Manning

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Georgia Library Spotlight Kennesaw State University Libraries Unveils New Website!, Erica Flint, Brianna Parfaite Aug 2026

Georgia Library Spotlight Kennesaw State University Libraries Unveils New Website!, Erica Flint, Brianna Parfaite

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Georgia Library Spotlight North Cobb Regional Library Launches America 250 Series, Barbara Sonnefeldt Aug 2026

Georgia Library Spotlight North Cobb Regional Library Launches America 250 Series, Barbara Sonnefeldt

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Artificial Intelligence And The Thoughtful Reference Librarian At Valdosta State University’S Odum Library: A Practice Brief, Harikleia Georgiou Sirmans Aug 2026

Artificial Intelligence And The Thoughtful Reference Librarian At Valdosta State University’S Odum Library: A Practice Brief, Harikleia Georgiou Sirmans

Georgia Library Quarterly

This practice brief examines how reference librarians at Valdosta State University’s Odum Library integrate artificial intelligence into daily work while maintaining institutional policies and core library values. As AI reshapes their roles, they must carefully evaluate, verify, and ethically judge any AI output. They support students and instructors by teaching AI literacy, promoting responsible use, translating institutional policies into practical guidance, and emphasizing critical thinking. The brief also stresses the importance of human judgment, empathy, and professional expertise that AI cannot replace. It concludes with practical steps for academic research. For clarity, this article uses the term “instructors” to refer …