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Roundup: MN: “Hennepin County Libraries to Limit Hours and Staffing” TX: “Dallas Libraries See Layoffs Ahead Of Budget Season With ‘No Sacred Cows'”
Massachusetts As Gov. Healey Weighs Library Bill, Readers Say: Let Librarians Decide Source: Boston.com Gov. Maura Healey has until next week to decide whether to sign a bill giving librarians more authority over what stays on their shelves, a measure that Boston.com readers overwhelmingly support. The bill, S.2696, would put much [...]
Journal Article: Integrating Generative AI Into Librarian-Led Data Literacy Instruction For Science and Engineering Students
The article linked below was recently published by The Journal of Academic Librarianship. Title Integrating Generative Ai Into Librarian-Led Data Literacy Instruction For Science And Engineering Students Authors Alexander J. Carroll Vanderbilt University Joshua Borycz Vanderbilt University Nicole K. Stephens Vanderbilt University Nadia Merritt Vanderbilt University Amanda R. Lowery Vanderbilt [...]
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What the Academic AI Impact Study Shows About Productivity, Capacity and Human Oversight in Library Workflows
Academic libraries are being asked to do more with the same, or fewer, resources. Staff capacity is stretched. Metadata backlogs persist. Course support workflows face recurring time pressure. In that environment, academic AI in libraries is no longer being explored only as a future possibility. For some libraries, it is already being used as practical operational support inside everyday workflows.
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Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) Releases Guide to Interoperability and Library System Selection
From PALCI: The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) has published the PALCI Guide to Interoperability and System Selection, a resource to help academic and research libraries evaluate whether new systems will support open standards and effective collaboration before contracts are signed. The guide walks readers through what interoperability means in practice, why […]
US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Launches New Annual Reports Collection on GovInfo
From the US GPO via FDLP: The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has launched a new Annual Reports collection on GovInfo, the one-stop site for authentic, published information for all three branches of the Federal Government. This release will make it easier to find and search for Annual Reports published by Federal agencies. The new collection is […]
Journal Article: “Values and Viability, Principles and Practice: A Survey of Journal Editors’ Decision-Making Factors”
The article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC). Title Values and Viability, Principles and Practice: A Survey of Journal Editors’ Decision-Making Factors Author Michelle E. Wilson University of Maryland Source Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC) Volume 14, Issue 1 (2026) DOI: 10.31274/jlsc.24524 Abstract Introduction: This […]
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Send Governor Healey Bill “That Establishes Guidelines For How Schools and Public Libraries Make Decisions About the Availability and Appropriateness of Books”
From Statehouse News Service via NBC Boston: The Massachusetts Legislature on Friday sent to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk legislation that establishes guidelines for how schools and public libraries make decisions about the availability and appropriateness of books. “Together we are setting forth a bill to protect free expression and intellectual curiosity and every person’s right […]
Arkansas: Federal Judge Rules That Library Book ‘Obscenity’ Law Can Be Enforced, Reversing Previous Decision
From 5newsonline.com: A judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that a 2023 Arkansas law aiming to restrict access to “obscene” books can be enforced. Act 372, as summarized by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, aims to “protect children from obscenity and increase accountability for public-library curation decisions.” Learn More, Read the Complete […]
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arXiv Appoints Inaugural CEO and Establishes Board of Directors
Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Announcement From arXiv: arXiv today announced the appointment of Dr. Penelope Lewis as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer and the eight members of its Board of Directors, marking two significant milestones in the organization’s transition to an independent nonprofit and strengthening its capacity to serve the global research community […]
Gallup: “Americans Cool Toward AI: After Two Years of Improving Attitudes Toward AI, Americans Turn Skeptical”
From Gallup: Americans’ familiarity with artificial intelligence has grown over the past two years. Today, 70% say they are somewhat or extremely knowledgeable about AI, up from 64% in 2024. But instead of becoming more comfortable with the technology, Americans’ previously improving attitudes toward AI have lost momentum, according to the latest Bentley University-Gallup Business in […]
