MORE 'ACADEMIC-LIBRARIES' POSTS
The article linked below (abstract, intro, snippets only; full-text paywalled) was recently published by The Journal of Academic Librarianship. Title Academic Search Literacy In The Age Of Generative Ai: A Conceptual Framework For Navigating the Search-Language Ecology Authors Chao Cai Purdue University , Jane K. Yatcilla Purdue University Source The Journal of Academic Librarianship Volume […]
Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) Releases Guide to Interoperability and Library System Selection
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From PALCI: The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) has published the PALCI Guide to Interoperability and System Selection, a resource to help academic and research libraries evaluate whether new systems will support open standards and effective collaboration before contracts are signed. The guide walks readers through what interoperability means in practice, why […]
arXiv Appoints Inaugural CEO and Establishes Board of Directors
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Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Announcement From arXiv: arXiv today announced the appointment of Dr. Penelope Lewis as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer and the eight members of its Board of Directors, marking two significant milestones in the organization’s transition to an independent nonprofit and strengthening its capacity to serve the global research community […]
The article linked below was published by The Journal of Academic Librarianship. Title Data Privacy Literacy and Library Privacy Awareness and Concern Among Academic Library Employees Authors Bryan Anderson University of North Texas Brady D. Lund University of North Texas Yara Mohammed University of North Texas Zafar Imam Khan Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Dubai, […]
Journal Article: “Understanding Generative AI-Mediated User Engagement with Academic Library Resources”
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The article linked below is a preprint (accepted manuscript) of a paper that will be published in the May 2027 issue of College & Research Libraries. Title Understanding Generative AI-Mediated User Engagement with Academic Library Resources Authors Hae Min Kim Drexel University Stacy Stanislaw Drexel University Source via arXiv Forthcoming: College & Research Libraries DOI: […]
Ithaka S+R Introduces a New LibGuide: Understanding the Environmental Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (New Research Resource)
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From a Post by Claire Baytas, Ithaka S+R: As colleges and universities increase their adoption of artificial intelligence, and particularly generative AI, there is a parallel, rising need for AI literacy instruction. Since librarians are experts in information literacy and technology, they are often on the frontlines of providing training in AI literacy. Indeed, this […]
UNC-Chapel Hill Launches Statewide Study on Libraries and Generative AI in Local Communities
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From UNC-Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has launched a new state-wide two-year collaborative planning and pilot study aimed at understanding how North Carolina communities are encountering generative artificial intelligence and how local libraries can support AI literacy in meaningful, locally relevant and sustainable ways. [Clip] The project, “Local Libraries and […]
ALA, ARL, COSLA, EveryLibrary, SAA, ULC, and Others Call on Congress to Fund IMLS
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Via the American Library Association (ALA): Today, ten cultural organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA), called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for markup by a House Appropriations Subcommittee later this week. Addressed to members […]
Roundup: Federal Research Funding Proposed Rule: Media Coverage, Statements, and Submissions
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OMB-2026-0034 Proposed Uniform Guidance RevisionsMedia Coverage, Statements, and Filed Comments — Roundup Ed. Note: Below find links to media coverage, statements, etc. re: the Office of Management and Budget’s recently published PROPOSED Uniform Guidance Revisions. We will update this roundup on a regular basis and will focus on materials of special interest to libraries, scholarly […]
Ed. Note: Many thanks to Sage for removing the paywall and allowing infoDOCKET to share the full text of this article. The article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Title Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Seeking: A Comparative Exploration of AI Chatbots, Search Engines, And Library Resources As […]
