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New Report: “Public Libraries as Platforms For Civic Engagement”
The following report comes from the University of Washington Information School’s Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA). Title Public Libraries as Platforms For Civic Engagement Authors Chris Coward Colin Maclay Maria Garrido Source University of Washington … [Read More...]
Research Tools: Searchable Archive of Facebook and Instagram Ads With Political Content Goes Live
From Facebook: Starting today, all election-related and issue ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US must be clearly labeled – including a “Paid for by” disclosure from the advertiser at the top of the ad. This will help ensure that you can see who is paying for the ad – which is … [Read More...]
Just Announced: “Designing Equitable Foundations for Open Knowledge” Will Be Theme of 2018 International Open Access Week
From the International Open Access Week Website: The 2018 Open Access Week Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that the theme for the 2018 International Open Access Week, to be held October 22-28, will be “designing equitable foundations for open knowledge.” This year’s theme … [Read More...]
News Roundup (May 25, 2018)
1. Support for ACCESS to Recordings Act Library Copyright Alliance Issues Statement Applauding Introduction of the ACCESS to Recordings Act Public Knowledge Welcomes Sen. Wyden’s ACCESS to Recordings Act (via PK) The ACCESS to Recordings Act is the Right Way to Fix Music Copyright (via The … [Read More...]
A New Issue Brief From ARL: What Does GDPR Mean for Libraries Worldwide?
From Krista Cox, Director of Public Policy, Association of Research Libraries (ARL): To help libraries consider what they need to do in response to the GDPR, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published an issue brief on the topic by Anne T. Gilliland, scholarly communications … [Read More...]
New Data From U.S. Census: America’s Fastest Growing Cities
From the U.S. Census: Eight of the 15 cities or towns with the largest population gains were located in the South in 2017, with three of the top five in Texas, according to new population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. “San Antonio, Texas, tops the list with the … [Read More...]
Legal Research Tools: Yale Law School Consumer Arbitration Data Archive (Open Access Resource)
From the Goldman Library Blog/Yale Law School: In order to preserve and study the effects of arbitration in the United States, Professor Judith Resnik together with a team of Research Assistants and Law Librarians created an open access archive of data from the American Arbitration … [Read More...]
Report: “Apple Launches New Privacy Portal, Users Can Download a Copy Of Everything Apple Knows About Them”
From 9to5Mac: Apple has today launched its new Data and Privacy website, allowing Apple users to download everything that Apple personally associates with your account, from Apple ID info, App Store activity, AppleCare history to data stored in iCloud like photos and documents. This is currently … [Read More...]
“People Feel Very Differently About Owning Physical Books Versus E-Books” (New Research From U. of Arizona)
From the University of Arizona: Despite stereotypes that paint millennials as "all technology, all the time," young people may still prefer curling up with a paper book over their e-reader — even more so than their older counterparts — according to a new study from the University of Arizona … [Read More...]
Privacy: “Lawmakers Push Bill to Protect Children from Online Data Collection”
From The Hill: Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) on Wednesday re-introduced companion versions of the “Do Not Track Kids Act” in the Senate and House respectively. The bills were also sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Bobby … [Read More...]
Google Updates Google Trends with New Features, Content
What's New with Google Trends? From Google Keyword: A revamped Trending searches section, showing what is trending in search right now, both daily and minute-by-minute. A newly-designed section where you can see Google Trends data stories curated by the News Lab. It’s also a great … [Read More...]
In the News: “Judge: President Can’t Block Critics on Twitter” (Full Text of Court Decision)
Full Text of Decision The full text of Judge Buchwald's decision can be accessed here (via CourtListener). 76 pages; PDF. --- From the AP: A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political … [Read More...]
Japan: The National Diet Library is Now Compliant IIIF
From The National Diet Library of Japan: The National Diet Library Digital Collections comprises library materials that have been digitized by the National Diet Library. The NDL is pleased to announce that approximately 340,000 digitized materials from the NDL Digital Collections are now … [Read More...]
New Interactive Map: New York City Regional Data Explorer Launches Online
From Gotham Gazette: Metro Region Explorer [is] an interactive online tool created by DCP's Planning Labs unit that allows public access to regional economic, housing, and population data and trends. In Their Own Words Metro Region Explorer is an interactive map showing population, … [Read More...]
Reports: Fire Shuts Down K-State’s Hale Library Until Further Notice
UPDATE 2: Acidental Fire From Roof Work Shuts Down K-State's Hale Library Until Further Notice (via The Wichita Eagle) UPDATE: K-State is providing updates about the Hale Library Fire on this Page From The Wichita Eagle: Hale Library at Kansas State University will be closed after a fire broke … [Read More...]
New Journal Article: “The Once and Future Library: The Role of the (National) Library in Supporting Research”
The following article was recently published by Insights (a UKSG publication). Title Once and Future Library: The Role of the (National) Library in Supporting Research Author Torsten Reimer The British Library Source Insights, 31, 19 DOI: 10.1629/uksg.409 Abstract The … [Read More...]
New Report: Condition of Education in the United States 2018
From the National Center for Education Statistics: The National Center for Education Statistics released The Condition of Education 2018 today (May 23), a congressionally mandated report that summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. This … [Read More...]
Videos From 2002 and 2013 Featuring Philip Roth
Legendary author Philip Roth died yesterday at the age of 85. Here are two video recordings from the the C-SPAN Video Library that you might enjoy viewing. From March 19, 2013 Title: The Life and Work of Philip Roth. Panelists talk about the life and work of Philip Roth, author of such … [Read More...]
Arizona State University Library Will House Sen. John McCain Archives
UPDATE: Video Report About the John McCain Archives (Features Comments by Jim O'Donnell, Arizona State University Librarian) From ABC 15 Arizona Direct to ABC 15 Arizona Text Story and Video Source --- --- From KJZZ: Arizona State University will house Sen. John McCain’s … [Read More...]
Calgary: “Central Libraries Turn the Page”
From The Globe and Mail: ‘When you walk into this building, it is so spectacular — it’s breathtaking,” says Calgary Public Library chief executive officer Bill Ptacek as he describes each floor inside the city’s $245-million central library that will open to the public on Nov. 1. When … [Read More...]
