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Open Movements: Recognizing Challenges and Building Connections (New Book From ACRL)
Note: The book is available for purchase in print. An open access edition is also available. From ALA: The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Open Movements: Recognizing Challenges and Building Connections,” edited by Abbey K. Elder, Shannon M. Smith, and Bryan Ricupero. This collection surfaces the work taking place […]
New Report From Tow-Knight Center: “The Three-Layer Cake: Public-Interest Information in an Al-Intermediated Age”; Libraries, Archives, Scholarly Publishers, and Other Groups Mentioned
From the Tow-Knight Center For Journalism (CUNY): As artificial intelligence reshapes how people find and consume news, a new report from the Tow-Knight Center for Journalism Futures at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY examines what it will take to ensure the public has access to reliable, relevant information. The Three-Layer Cake: […]
Bridging the AI Divide: A Collaborative Framework for Critical AI Literacy in Public Libraries (Conference Poster)
The poster linked below was presented at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2026. Title Bridging the AI Divide: A Collaborative Framework for Critical AI literacy in Public Libraries Authors Minseo Kim UNC SDIS Shelby Kruger UNC SDIS Abstract As Generative AI transforms the information landscape, public libraries play a pivotal role in […]
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Just Released: The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings From ACRL 2025 Annual Survey
Direct to Full Text Report: The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings From the ACRL 2025 Annual Survey 25 pages; PDF. From an ACRL Post: This report focuses on U.S. academic libraries in fiscal year 2025 (the 2024–25 academic year). With the sunset of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Academic Libraries component after […]
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. […]
Book Industry Study Group (BISG) and BookNet Canada Release 2026 Report on AI Use Across the North American Book Industry
From a Joint Release: The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) and BookNet Canada have released AI Use Across the North American Book Industry 2026, the second annual report examining how publishing professionals and organizations across the U.S. and Canada are using—and thinking about—AI. Drawing on 771 responses, this year’s report provides an opportunity to look […]
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Report: UAlbany Study Examines Public Library AI Programs
From UAlbany: As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly embedded in work, government and everyday life, new research from UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG) suggests public libraries can play an important role in helping communities develop the skills to critically evaluate the technology, understand its risks and participate in decisions about how it is […]
arXiv Announces New Multiyear Philanthropic Commitments ($17.2 Million) to Support Its Launch as an Independent Nonprofit
Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Announcement From arXiv: Three leading philanthropic organizations provide multimillion-dollar support for platform development, organizational capacity, and continued service to the global research community arXiv announced new multiyear philanthropic commitments from Simons Foundation International, XTX Markets, and Siegel Family Endowment to support the organization’s establishment as an independent nonprofit. The […]
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Survey of Intellectual Freedom Procedures in the United States (New Journal Article)
The article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy. Title Survey of Intellectual Freedom Procedures in the United States Authors Amanda Izenstark University of Rhode Island Jo Knapp Johnson & Wales University David Bernardo Providence College Source Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy (Office for Intellectual Freedom, an Office […]
Investigating International Academic Librarian Attitudes on Copyright Reform in Support of Open Access (New Journal Article)
The article linked below was recently published College & Research Libraries (C&RL). Title Investigating International Academic Librarian Attitudes on Copyright Reform in Support of Open AccessInvestigating International Academic Librarian Attitudes on Copyright Reform in Support of Open Access Authors Stephanie Savage University of British Columbia John Willinsky Public Knowledge Project, Simon Fraser Univeristy Source College […]
