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Research Tools: UNESCO Institute For Statistics (UIS) Releases New Data Browser
From UNESCO Institute For Statistics (UIS): The UIS is excited to introduce the new UIS Data Browser which brings together all our data on education, science, and culture, making it a convenient resource for everyone, from policymakers to researchers. With a refreshed interface, users can easily view and download customized data for their needs. The new browser also offers better […]
CODATA and the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) Announce the CODATA Research Data Management Terminology (RDMT)
From CODATA: CODATA and the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) are delighted to announce the publication of the machine-actionable CODATA Research Data Management Terminology (RDMT). The Terminology is open to the public and free to use via the ARDC’s Research Vocabularies Australia (RVA). The RDMT enables those working on research data management (RDM) to access […]
Say Hello to OpenAI o1: Preview Release of a New Model Now Available (First in a Series of “Reasoning” Models)
From OpenAI: We’ve developed a new series of AI models designed to spend more time thinking before they respond. They can reason through complex tasks and solve harder problems than previous models in science, coding, and math. Today, we are releasing the first of this series in ChatGPT and our API. This is a preview […]
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Wonderful News! Access to Archived Versions of Web Pages Direct From the Wayback Machine Now Available via Google Search Results Pages
Ed. Note: Wonderful news for the web research community. Congrats to Brewster Kahle, Mark Graham, and the Entire IA/Wayback Team! From The Internet Archive: In a significant step forward for digital preservation, Google Search is now making it easier than ever to access the past. Starting today, users everywhere can view archived versions of webpages […]
Publishers File Additional Amicus Brief Supporting First Amendment Rights of Llano County Library Patrons in Full Court Rehearing of Little v. Llano County; The Impact of AI in Advancing Accessibility for Learners with Disabilities; & More Headlines
AI The Impact of AI in Advancing Accessibility for Learners with Disabilities (via EDUCAUSE Review) Banned Books Week Filmmaker Ava Duvernay Named Banned Books Week 2024 Honorary Chair (via ALA) Legal Publishers (AAP), Allies File Additional Amicus Brief Supporting First Amendment Rights of Llano County Library Patrons in Full Court Rehearing of Little v. Llano […]
Research Tools: University of Maryland Libraries Releases a New Open Source Web Application Developed for White House Pool Reports Digital Collection
From the University of Maryland Libraries: The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) was founded in 1914 to promote excellence in journalism, robust reporting on the U. S. presidency, and support democracy through a free press. The White House Press Corps is made up of journalists credentialed by WHCA. This press pool provides reporting on the […]
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Former ALA Executive Director and “Warrior Librarian” Tracie Hall Featured in New University of Washington Magazine Article
The complete profile runs about 2200 words. From the University of Washington Magazine: The star power at the TIME100 Gala in New York City last October rivaled the bright lights of nearby Broadway. Luminaries like director Steven Spielberg, actor Angela Bassett and rapper Doja Cat took center stage at the magazine’s glittering annual celebration of […]
AI in Libraries: Clarivate Releases First “Pulse of the Library Report”
From Clarivate: Clarivate launched today its first Pulse of the Library report. The report combines feedback from a global survey of over 1,500 librarians with qualitative interviews and reveals libraries are in the early days of AI implementation. Key findings of the report include: Most libraries have an AI plan in place, or one in […]
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Journal Article: “Library Terms that Users (Don’t) Understand: A Review of the Literature from 2012-2021”
The article linked below was recently published by C&RL (College and Research Libraries). Title Library Terms that Users (Don’t) Understand: A Review of the Literature from 2012-2021 Authors Courtney McDonald University of Colorado Boulder Nicole Trujillo University of Colorado Boulder Source C&RL (College and Research Libraries) Vol 85, No 6 (2024)DOI: 10.5860/crl.85.6.906 Abstract This paper […]
Second Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms District Court Ruling in Hachette v. Internet Archive
Note: We will be updating this post with media coverage, statements, etc. over the coming hours and days. Please check back. From the Opinion (Page 2): Defendant-Appellant Internet Archive appeals from a judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Koeltl, J.) denying its motion for summary judgment and […]
