Margaret Weaver, co-editor of Bold Minds: Library leadership in a time of disruption, discusses the justification for a new book on library leadership, the value of diverse perspectives and why, now more than ever, a bold mind is needed in these uncertain times.

Claire McGuinness is the author of The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook. Here she reflects on her experience of preparing an index for her book, outlines why indexes are important and provides useful tips for other authors embarking on the compilation of their own indexes.