Sarah Hashimoto

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#librarian, mom, editor at Library Journal, reviewer for Audiofile magazine, addicted to #audiobooks, little dogs, and cheesy musicals

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Coherent Digital's Africa Commons | eReview

3 days ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Coherent Digital's Africa Commons Content First launched in 2022, Africa Commons is a collaborative project that gathers, preserves, digitizes, and provides access to rare and endangered African content. This project draws upon collaborations with organizations like Moi University, Digital Divide Data, and the Hilary Ng’weno family. Additionally, an editorial board of African librarians and scholars assists in shaping bibliographies and identifying materials and partnerships.
Juneteenth 2025 | A Reading List

2 weeks ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

In 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than 3.5 million enslaved people living in Confederate states to be “forever free.” It wasn’t until Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, TX, on June 19, two years later, however, that the enslaved first learned of their freedom. That date became known as Juneteenth, first celebrated in 1866 and declared a federal holiday in 2021.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month | 10 Books To Add to Collections and Share with Readers

3 weeks ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

First proclaimed Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999 and expanded by President Obama in 2011, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community. The following books, ranging from romance and mystery to social sciences and memoirs, honor the experiences, legacies, and accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ people. These titles, as well as the titles on previous years’ booklists, are available online as a downloadable spreadsheet.
Coherent Digital's LGBTQ+ Social Justice and Culture | eReview

1 month ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Coherent Digital's LGBTQ+ Social Justice and Culture CONTENT A recent addition to Coherent Digital’s History Commons, LGBTQ+ Social Justice and Culture captures voices, writings, videos, and ephemera from LGBTQIA+ activists, advocates, and organizations from the 1980s to the present. This remarkable resource preserves, indexes, and protects content that is at risk of disappearing.
Mental Health Awareness Month | A Reading List

1 month ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of mental wellness and promotes advocacy, sharing, compassion, and the dismantling of stereotypes surrounding a wide range of mental health conditions. The following books include contemporary romance, literary fiction, poetry, memoirs, and more, all speaking to the importance of continued dialogue surrounding mental health. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionBlake, Olivie.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | A Reading List

1 month ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, observed in May, recognizes the achievements, contributions, and complex histories of Americans descended from 75 countries across the Asian continent. The following books, both fiction and nonfiction, provide a window into the resilience, creativity, and breadth of experience within this varied group. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionBhanoo, Sindya.
Jewish American Heritage Month | A Reading List

1 month ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

First recognized by presidential proclamation in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments, community, and culture of Jewish American people. The following booklist features history, biography, novellas, historical fiction, and more, all commemorating the breadth of experience and wide-ranging accomplishments of Jewish American individuals. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionAdjmi, Corie.
Autism Acceptance Month 2025 | A Reading List

2 months ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Autism Acceptance Month recognizes the deliberate shift away from the stigmatized term “autism awareness” toward an inclusive attitude of acceptance, respect, listening, parity, and empowerment. With romance, literary fiction, memoirs, and more, the following reading list honors the many experiences and voices of people within the autistic community. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionAubrey, Daniel. Dark Island. HarperNorth. Jul.
Arab American Heritage Month 2025 | A Reading List

2 months ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Arab American Heritage Month In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, formally established by the Biden administration in April 2021, this reading list celebrates the varied cultures, achievements, and contributions of Arab American people. Through poetry, literary fiction, memoirs, and more, the following books reveal many facets of Arab American communities, histories, and experiences. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet.
Best Reference 2025 | Free Resources

Mar 19, 2025 | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto |Gary Price

Chatbot Arena. An AI testing ground that helps users and developers evaluate, improve, and probe the strengths and weaknesses of different AI models. Users input prompts and watch as the models compete, providing answers in real time. After the chatbots have formulated responses, users rank the models in order of usefulness. A range of queries, including creative writing prompts, multi-turn conversations, and coding assignments, make it possible to evaluate models for different purposes. MusicBrainz.