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The Exact Editions Title Showcase

On July 23, 2019

We are delighted to introduce a new feature to the Exact Editions platform.

The Title Showcase — http://www.exacteditions.com/titleshowcase

The showcase is a rotating carousel of free content that will be updated weekly. Each week we will select one archived issue from a selection of magazines and this will be visible to anyone who has the access link above.

Readers can use this feature to preview a variety of magazines, explore archives and test the functionality of the platform. For publishers, … Keep Reading

Interview with the Librarian – Volume 21

On July 19, 2019

In Volume 21 we enjoyed chatting with Yvonne from Tobermory Library located in Argyll, Scotland.

You can find the Argyll Libraries on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveArgyllLib

Word of the Week

Ataraxia
A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity. The word derives from the Ancient Greek (ἀταραξία) and it generally thought to have first been used by Pyrrho and other philosophers who believed this state was linked to maximising lucid thinking. Outside of philosophy it was used to describe the ideal … Keep Reading

Interview with the Librarian – Volume 20

On July 4, 2019

In Volume 20 we have the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca from Thorold Public Library.

You can find Thorold Public Library on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoroldLibrary

Word of the Week

Pugilist
An old / formal word for fighter, particularly a professional one, deriving from the Latin pugnus, meaning “fist”. Inspired by the fact Anthony Joshua was outside the Exact Editions office this afternoon in the very sunny London.

The Interview

What’s your role in the library? 
I’m the Public Services Librarian/Deputy Chief.  I … Keep Reading

A Closer Look at Creative Review

On July 1, 2019

Background

Creative Review is a bi-monthly magazine that focuses on design, advertising, and commercial creativity across all mediums. The eminent publication joined the Exact Editions platform in 2017, digitising the complete archive with the aim of offering site-wide subscriptions to academic institutions worldwide.

Since 1980, Creative Review has been dissecting marketing strategies and shedding light on innovation. The magazine has been a beacon of the industry for several decades, offering unparalleled insight and inspiration to creatives around the world. In … Keep Reading

Interview with the Librarian – Volume 19

On June 18, 2019

In Volume 19 we speak with Olive from Glasgow Women’s Library.

You can find GWL on Twitter, promoting all kinds of brilliant projects and generally being amazing: https://twitter.com/womenslibrary

Word of the Week

Slogan
Wow, this was a very interesting one, I thought. Slogan comes from Scottish Gaelic sluagh-ghairm (sluagh army + gairm cry) which translates to battle-cry. It’s quite fun imagining some modern big brand slogans used in battle, e.g. “Reassuringly expensive!” shout those marching beneath Stella Artois’ illustrious banner.… Keep Reading

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