Benjes-Small, Candice; Wittig, Carol and Oberlies, Mary K. (eds). Teaching About Fake News: Lesson plans for different dis- ciplines and audiences. Chicago: ACRL, 2021. 332 pp. ISBN: 978 0 8389 4777 7. £80.


Falciani-White, Nancy. Creativity: A toolkit for academic libraries. Chicago: ACRL, 2021. 150pp. ISBN: 978 0 8389 4769 2. £65.


Informative and illustrative look at historical ownership of books


IN this erudite volume David Pearson argues that books with histories are much more interest- ing than their pristine counterparts.


Defacing or adding com- ments to a book’s pages is probably an anathema to most librarians. Such acts of vandalism may reveal changes in ownership or critical corrections to the text transforming the book into an historical resource. There are many instances of authors wishing to disagree with or improve the original text. A mark of ownership can be traced back to the ninth cen- tury when a boy called Sado indicated the book was a gift from his mother. Numerous examples reveal how books were passed down through families. Sometimes subse- quent owners obliterated their predecessors’ marks. Readers made their mark on a book in many different ways, such as altering or obliterating the text and adding illustrations. A fascinating case study examines changing attitudes over time to John Mirk’s Liber festivals. Books were often rebound to enhance their appearance in the eyes of their owners. An extreme example involved books being bound in human skin. Over the years, modifications made such books considerably more interesting than their unblemished counterparts. Libraries, too, imposed their marks on books. Surviving book labels revealed segre-


September 2023


A practical guide for students seeking a multimedia skillset


SCOTT Spicer is the media outreach librarian and Head of Libraries Media Services program at the University of Minnesota Libraries and has a wealth of experience working with higher education students and staff, provid- ing authentic learning and support in multimedia production.


Pearson, David. Speaking Volumes: Books with histories. Oxford: Bodleian Library Publishing, 2022. 230pp. ISBN 978 1 8512 4562 8. £40.


gated readership in public l ibraries in the southern United States and while most of these no longer survive, those that do are evidence of difficult history.


One of the great strengths of this book is its high quality illustrations. It is just as sobering to see Henry VIII’s handwriting modifying a text as it is to see a cartoon of a servant setting a fire with a book.


This is a splendid book full of informative historical insights and entertaining anecdotes. It is a book to cherish and refer to time and time again.


Diana Dixon Hon. Reviews Editor


He argues that students need a media literacy skill set for the twenty-first century, one that is aided by teaching, learning and collaborative projects; with a 2020 LinkedIn survey ranking video production as a top ten skill sought by employers this would certainly appear to be the case. This book is a concise and useful guide that consid- ers student-created media support whilst recognising that most librarians will not have the depth of experience in all aspects, with the key being to identify both individual and organisational strengths. Chap- ters cover topics such as media assignment development, course outreach, media crea- tion equipment and software, and media project genres; the latter exploring documentaries, investigative projects, person- al narratives, and solutions modelling. There is also a chapter on copyright and fair use although readers should be aware that this is a US publica- tion so UK laws may differ. Scott looks at pedagogical considerations and how media projects can transform student learning, unlocking their potential. The book contains five


Spicer, Scott. Student-Created Media: Designing research, learning, and skill-building experiences. Chicago: ALA Editions, 2022. 208 pp. ISBN 978 0 8389 4887 3. £78.


case studies that demonstrate this. All case studies follow the same format beginning with a course and assignment description and learning objectives, detailing library engagement and demonstrated student learning, and con- cluding with assessment. The final chapter looks to future directions with the growth of virtual reality, augmented reality and StoryMapping. The library is the perfect space where students (of all ages) can develop their media literacy skills and get involved in creative projects with direc- tion and assistance from the librarian; this book provides practical guidance and inspi- ration on how you can support their learning experiences.


Barbara Band School Library Consultant INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL 47


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