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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · 9h

Are you a social science or humanities scholar who has heard about ORCID iDs but isn't completely sure what it does? In today's #FeedingTheElephant post, James Shulman explains the importance of having an ORCID id.
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ORCID iDs for the Humanities | H-Net

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Academic Publishing News @acadpubnews.bsky.social · 5d

"It is inevitable that courses already exist where AI is used to both teach and complete a course: a paradox that complicates the roles of both instructor and student in the age of AI." @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social networks.h-net.org/group/discus...

AI Literacy: Using Traditional Literacy Models for AI in the Humanities | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · 7d

As more and more universities encourage AI use, educators and instructors are grappling with how to develop AI literacy among their students. Jeremy Van Hof and Sarah Freye share some starting points with #FeedingTheElephant.
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AI Literacy: Using Traditional Literacy Models for AI in the Humanities | H-Net

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Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 14d

University press internships provide important experiential education opportunities for students. Insights from @bucknellupress.bsky.social interns @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social #FeedingTheElephant: https://bit.ly/4pCTPSv

The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · 14d

It's time for the #FeedingTheElephant monthly roundup. This month, we took a narrative approach to contextualize the killing of Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. How does these stories relate to violence, censorship, and academic freedom?
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The Elephant Roundup (September 2025: Kirk & Kimmel Edition) | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · 14d

You might be aware of the threatened closure of Bucknell University Press, but did you know BUP trained countless interns? #FeedingTheElephant shares stories from former interns on how closing the press would negatively impact undergrad and grad students.
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Bucknell UP Closure Would Also Mark End of Vital Student Internship Program | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · 21d

Check out our guest post for #PeerReviewWeek on #FeedingTheElephant. "If we interfere with these processes by introducing technology that takes humans out of the review process, we aren’t merely altering how we do peer review; we are altering the philosophy in which it is grounded."

Artificial Intelligence and Peer Review in Scholarly Publishing | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · 28d

"When we embrace genAI without examining the domino effect it will have on library workers and users, we fail to do our jobs," writes @marmercurio.bsky.social for #FeedingTheElephant. How has the embrace of AI affect publishing, research, and teaching. Find out!
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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today, @wendyqueen.bsky.social provides #FeedingTheElephant with an in-depth overview of Subscribe to Open's (S2O) Community of Practice, which embraces trust and transparency, mutual learning, and commitment to the public good while supporting open access. #OA
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S2O Community of Practice: Reflections on the Value of Community (Especially Now) | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's the #FeedingTheElephant August roundup! We've been focusing a lot on #AI in teaching and publishing. We will return to publishing weekly next week and have many great pieces on AI and other topics waiting for our readers! In the meantime, Happy Labor Day!
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The Elephant Roundup (August 2025) | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Aug 18

ICYMI on #FeedingTheElephant: Larissa Babak of Knowledge Commons highlights all the platform has to offer, including a repository, tools for creating your own website, and much more! Read on to find out about the future of this resource.
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Exploring Knowledge Commons: What It Is, What It Offers, and How You Can Get Involved | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Jul 30

Creative Commons, AI, publicizing books, reflecting on college, teaching in prison, Carla Hayden's dismissal from the Library of Congress, and fighting authoritarianism. Find out what the #FeedingTheElephant team has been reading and watching this month.
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The Elephant Roundup (July 2025) | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Jul 16

What does a university press editorial board do? How can you join one? Walter Biggins of University of Pennsylvania Press, answers those questions for #FeedingTheElephant and explains why so many editorial board members find this form of service rewarding.
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Everyone’s Favorite Academic Service: The How and Why of Serving on a University Press Editorial Board | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Jul 2

It's time for the #FeedingTheElephant monthly roundup! What do @catherinefte.bsky.social, @dawnd.bsky.social, and @emily-elliott.bsky.social recommend you read and watch? Want a reminder of what we've published this month. It's all inside!
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The Elephant Roundup (June 2025) | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Jun 18

Folks have snapped their laptops shut after attending the virtual #aupresses25. @dawnd.bsky.social and @catherinefte.bsky.social share the highlights with #FeedingTheElephant, focusing on librarianship, #OA, advocacy, and the future of academic publishing.
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The Elephant Goes to AUPresses 2025 | H-Net

Post by Catherine Cocks, director, Syracuse University Press and Dawn Durante, Wyndham Robertson Editorial Director, University of North Carolina Press

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Jun 4

Today, @dawnd.bsky.social of #FeedingTheElephant writes about attending the Piedmont Publishing Symposium. How can regional symposia build community among authors, publishers, and librarians? How might #AI and #OA affect these groups? Read Dawn's report for more!
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Building Community at a Regional Publishing Symposium | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · May 28

It's time for the #FeedingTheElephant monthly roundup! In it, we provide articles on Trump firing the Librarian of Congress, stories on university presses, Bookshop.org's new ebook platform, and more!
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The Elephant Roundup (May 2025) | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · May 14

The European Accessibility Act goes into effect in June. Publishers selling digital products. such as e-books, in the EU must ensure their products meet accessibility standards. Mary Lui explains for #FeedingTheElephant what authors and publishers need to know.
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The European Accessibility Act: What You Need to Know | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Apr 23

The results of our AI Usage Survey are in! @emily-elliott.bsky.social sums it up for our #FeedingTheElephant readers. The overarching concerns expressed: the effects of AI on labor, copyright, critical thinking, and the little things that make us human.
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The AI Usage Survey Results Are In! | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Apr 16

What is #FeedingTheElephant up to this week? Revising our publication schedule since #NEH cuts have affected projects we wanted to highlight and prepping for the #DayofActionforHigherEd tomorrow!
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Renée Carl @easteuromutt.bsky.social · Apr 9

This summary captures what is happening to IMLS and NEH, and what different organizations are doing to fight back. If you want to help fight, check to see what your organization is doing and share this information. 👇🏻

The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Apr 9

As the Trump administration slashes support for the humanities and targets the NEH and IMLS, #FeedingTheElephant covers the anticipated impacts and how scholars and organizations are hitting back.
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Fighting to Save IMLS and the NEH | H-Net

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NEH Union - AFGE L3403 @nehafge3403.bsky.social · Apr 9

"The activities made possible by this funding preserve vital local and regional history and culture, provide teacher training, bring cultural programming to underserved and rural communities, attract visitors, and strengthen local economies." #NEH #humanities

The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Apr 9

As the Trump administration slashes support for the humanities and targets the NEH and IMLS, #FeedingTheElephant covers the anticipated impacts and how scholars and organizations are hitting back.
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Fighting to Save IMLS and the NEH | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Apr 9

As the Trump administration slashes support for the humanities and targets the NEH and IMLS, #FeedingTheElephant covers the anticipated impacts and how scholars and organizations are hitting back.
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Fighting to Save IMLS and the NEH | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Mar 26

It's time for the #FeedingTheElephant monthly roundup. What have we been reading, watching, and listening to? Like everyone else, we are concerned with the implosion of democracy and slide toward authoritarianism.
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The Elephant History (March 2025) | H-Net

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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · Mar 21

ICYMI, here is a bit of background on our survey!
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AI and the Elephant: The Most Important AI Usage Survey Yet | H-Net

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