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Now Available: NASIG Proceedings, Volume 40 (2026)
Direct to Complete Table of Contents NASIG Proceedings, Volume 40 (2026) Concurrent Session Excel Mastery: Effective Data Visualization and Trend Analysis for Database Renewals Assessment Amy Castillo (University of Texas at Arlington) Enhancing E-Resource Management: Leveraging Bibliographic Rank for Quality and Workflow Optimization Erin Calhoun (University of Toronto), Alexandra Landy (University of Toronto), […]
Mellon Foundation Releases: “Mapping the Landscape of Community-Based Archives” Report
From the Mellon Foundation: Today, the Mellon Foundation released “Powerful but Precarious: Mapping the Landscape of Community-Based Archives,” the first national study of its kind. Produced in partnership with research firm Engage R+D, the study draws on a survey of 336 independent, community-led archives, and in-depth interviews with more than 20 practitioners across the country. […]
OpenAI Agent Hacking Attempt Targets University of New Mexico Digital Library
Two reports linked below. From KOB: A research lab says an OpenAI agent targeted the University of New Mexico’s digital library in multiple hacking attempts but did not successfully breach the system. Transluce reported the attempts and said agents targeted UNM’s digital library in May 2026. They reported the activity included a direct attack and […]
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Harvard Library Releases Advancing Open Knowledge 2026
Here’s the Full Text Today’s Publication Announcement From Harvard Library: Today, Harvard Library released Advancing Open Knowledge 2026, its updated framework for how the Library will continue to expand access to knowledge, enhance discovery and engagement, and preserve information for the future. Under University Librarian Martha Whitehead’s leadership, Harvard Library first articulated Advancing Open Knowledge […]
Association of American Publishers (AAP) and The Authors Guild Release New Study Analyzing the Impact of Library E-Lending on Commercial Book Markets
From a Joint Release: Today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Authors Guild announced the release of a landmark independent study by leading economists at Secretariat Advisors, titled An Empirical Study of the Impact of Library E-Lending on the Book Economy. The study, commissioned jointly by AAP and the Authors Guild, but independently […]
Digital Books: HathiTrust Awarded $5 Million, 5-Year Mellon Grant to Enable AI-Driven Access and Discovery
Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Annoucement From HathiTrust: Researchers, students, and the broader public will have new paths into the HathiTrust collection thanks to a Mellon Foundation award to develop responsible, equitable, and transparent services that leverage AI for the public good and scholarly discovery. Two respected collaborators will join HathiTrust in this effort: […]
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San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) Launches New Platform For DigitalSF Digital Archive, Access to Online Resource is Free to Public
From SF Gate: The San Francisco Public Library announced this week that it has launched a new platform [powered by TIND) for its digital archive featuring more than 80,000 pieces of historical items that are free to access for the public. The archive, called DigitalSF, includes historical photographs dating back to before the city was […]
Audio Publishers Association Reports Audiobook Sales Jump 9% to $2.43 Billion
From an APA Release: The Audio Publishers Association Sales Survey, conducted by Toluna, shows audiobook sales revenue continuing to grow, reaching $2.43 billion in 2025, 9% over the previous year. Publishers reported over 750,000 active titles in 2025, a 43% increase from 2024. The Audio Publishers Association 2026 Consumer Survey, conducted by Edison Research at […]
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District of Columbia e-Book Fairness Act Signed by Mayor, Defying Corporate Pressure and Private Equity Lobbying (Statement From eBook Study Group)
From the eBook Study Group: The eBook Study Group (ESG) celebrates a historic milestone for public digital access as District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially signed B26-0490, the “Library E-book Pricing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025.” The legislation, which was drafted by the eBook Study Group, marks a decisive legislative victory for public […]
New Report From EveryLibrary Institute: “Library Patron Privacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”
From EveryLibrary Institute: As libraries across the United States rapidly adopt artificial intelligence tools and digital services, longstanding assumptions about patron confidentiality are being tested in new and urgent ways. “Library Patron Privacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” is an analysis examining how existing state library privacy laws intersect with emerging AI technologies, third-party data […]
