Now Available to All Readers in Illinois: Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) Partners with the University of Chicago Library to Expand The Banned Book Club
UPDATE: An Announcement From the University of Chicago is Also Available: UChicago Library Expands Access to Banned Books Amid National Debate Over Censorship From a DPLA Announcement: The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of Chicago Library to expand The [...]
Invitation to Host IFLA WLIC (World Library and Information Congress) 2024 in Dubai Withdrawn
Here’s the Full Text of the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Statement Released Today: IFLA has been informed of the decision to withdraw the invitation to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress in Dubai. The decision was communicated to us by the Emirates Library and [...]
Report: Exploring the Experiences of Canadians Accessing Alternate Format Print Materials
From Statistics Canada: In Canada, the 6.2 million persons with disabilities often experience challenges related to accessibility in their daily lives. While persons with disabilities face unique experiences and challenges when it comes to accessibility, persons without disabilities could also face accessibility barriers. By identifying the specific barriers each group [...]
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EDUCAUSE 2023 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Holistic Student Experience Edition Missouri Kansas City Public Library Introduces a New Logo (via KCPL) Open Science The White House Office of Science & Technology Policy Open Science Recognition Challenge (via USGS) Public Library of Science (PLOS) A New Open Science Indicators Dataset is Here! Vermont Vermont Librarians Reflect on […]
New Bill in New York State Assembly: re: Sale of Books Created with Generative AI
The bill linked below was posted on September 29, 2023. From the Summary: Requires online sellers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artificial intelligence before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books consisting of text, pictures,audio, puzzles, […]
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A Banned Books Week Video Message From LeVar Burton re: Let Freedom Read Day on October 7, 2023
From the Video’s Description: Beloved reading advocate, writer, and television and film star LeVar Burton is leading this year’s Banned Books Week, which takes place October 1–7, 2023. He’s ready to take action — are you? Join us in supporting library workers, educators, authors, and readers everywhere on Let Freedom Read Day, October 7 — […]
PEN America, ALA, Children’s Book Council, Leading Publishers, Teacher Groups, and Other Organizations Launch Letter-Writing Campaign to Oppose Censorship
Here’s the Full Text of a Release From PEN America: For Banned Books Week 2023, PEN America and We Believe gathered a consortium of the nation’s leading publishers, teacher and librarian groups, and nonprofit organizations to rally behind the freedom to read by signing a joint open letter and launching a public letter-writing campaign opposing book bans. The […]
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Academic Librarian Leans on Internet Archive for Access and Analysis; Op/Ed: CT Community College Libraries are Folding—Students Deserve Better; & More News Headlines
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Not Real News: An Associated Press Roundup of Untrue Stories Shared Widely on Social Media This Week
From the Associated Press: A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts… Direct to Full Text See Also: More “Not Real News” […]
