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Research Tools: A New Version of the Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF) in Canada Now Available Online
From Statistics Canada: A new version of the Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF) is now available as part of Statistics Canada’s Linkable Open Data Environment (LODE) initiative. The LODE aims to enhance the use, accessibility and harmonization of open microdata from authoritative sources, such as governments and professional associations. It also supports collaboration on open data […]
“The Predator Effect – Fraud in the Scholarly Publishing Industry: An Interview with Simon Linacre”
From The Scholarly Kitchen: Today Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe interviews Simon Linacre, author of the recently published book, The Predator Effect: Understanding the Past, Present and Future of Deceptive Academic Journals, and Head of Content, Brand & Press at Digital Science. Here’s One Exchange From the Interview (Complete Interview Runs 1505 Words): How can a legitimate open […]
Roundup: New Infographic: OpenAIRE in EOSC and the Scholarly Communication Ecosystem; Open Knowledge Network Relaunching Today; and More News Headlines
ALA, AASL EveryLibrary Institute, and Many Other Groups Sign Letter Opposing KOSA (Kids Online Safety Act) ||| Direct to Complete Letter (via Fight For the Future) ‘Gaslighting’ is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2022 (via AP) ||| Learn More, Direct from Merriam-Webster New Infographic: OpenAIRE in EOSC and the Scholarly Communication Ecosystem (via OKF) […]
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Report: “5.4 Million Twitter Users’ Stolen Data Leaked Online — More Shared Privately”
From a Bleeping Computer Report: Over 5.4 million Twitter user records containing non-public information stolen using an API vulnerability fixed in January have been shared for free on a hacker forum. Another massive, potentially more significant, data dump of millions of Twitter records has also been disclosed by a security researcher, demonstrating how widely abused […]
infoDOCKET is Now on Mastodon
You’re now invited to follow infoDOCKET on Mastodon. You’ll find us at:https://newsie.social/@infodocket
CBC: University of Calgary Library Creating 3D Models of Alberta Residential Schools
From the CBC: A new project from the University of Calgary is creating 3D digital records of some Alberta residential schools. The Taylor Family Digital Library, in consultation with Indigenous communities in Alberta, has created accurate virtual and physical models of three former residential schools with plans for more in the future. Prof. Peter Dawson, […]
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“Online Comic Encyclopedia Features the Work of Over 14,000 Comic Artists”
From My Modern Met: Situated near Nieuwmarkt station in Amsterdam is a hidden gem for comic fans. Founded in 1968, Lambiek is the oldest comic shop in the world. And while it is well worth taking a trip to the Netherlands to see the brick-and-mortar location, the store offers another valuable resource for anyone interested in […]
Canada: “Iqaluit Library Closed for Weeks Due to a Lack of Staff”
From the CBC: The Iqaluit public library has been closed for more than five weeks and according to the Government of Nunavut, which operates the facility, it will be closed for at least six weeks longer. The Iqaluit Centennial Library first closed its doors on Oct. 18. [Clip] Ron Knowling, the library services manager for […]
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New York: “Long Island Schools Creating Next-Generation Libraries to Ready Students For Future”
From a Newsday Report: Districts from both Nassau and Suffolk — including those in Amityville, Bethpage, Baldwin, Herricks, South Huntington and Valley Stream 13, have upgraded their libraries in recent years. Some have used funding from bonds and others budgeted from the general fund. And there are future plans are in the works. For example, […]
The New York Public Library (NYPL) Has the Hottest Deals for Black Friday (5th Annual Black Friday Ad)
From the New York Public Library Focusing on the central idea that everything at the Library is always a deal (i.e. free!), this year’s campaign will appeal to anyone who’s laughed at a corny used car commercial, owned one of the MANY iterations of NOW! That’s What I Call Music, or debated calling Cellino & Barnes. Additional NYPL […]
