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Research Tools: How Do Research Careers Compare Across Countries? New Global Database Has Some Answers
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From Science: In which countries do scientists earn the most? Does having a doctorate degree provide greater job security than having a master’s degree? What sectors and jobs do Ph.D.-holders in different parts of the world end up in? These questions and more are now easier to answer, thanks to a new database that provides […]
Georgetown University Hires Alexia Hudson-Ward as New University Librarian and Dean of the Library
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From a Georgetown University Announcement: Georgetown has appointed Alexia Hudson-Ward, a leader in university library systems, as the new university librarian and dean of the library. Hudson-Ward will begin her role on Aug. 30, 2025, following the departure of Library Dean Harriette Hemmasi, who is retiring after seven years at Georgetown. Hudson-Ward is the associate director […]
From the University of Virginia: Leo S. Lo, who currently serves as dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico, has been appointed the University of Virginia’s next University librarian and dean of libraries, effective Sept. 15. [Clip] Joining UVA as University librarian and dean of libraries […]
From WBUR: Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey sent a letter Tuesday evening to the Institute of Museum and Library Services Acting Director Keith E. Sonderling demanding answers on funding cuts to museums and libraries across the country. Sen. Warren’s office shared the letter exclusively with WBUR on Monday. In the document, Warren and […]
Robert H. McDonald Appointed Senior Vice Provost and Director of the University of Texas Libraries
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From the University of Texas Libraries: The University of Texas at Austin announces the appointment of Robert H. McDonald as Senior Vice Provost and Director of the University of Texas Libraries, effective August 16, 2025. McDonald currently serves as Dean of University Libraries and Senior Vice Provost of Online and Extended Education at the University […]
From JISC: The student perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) report 2025 reveals that while UK students are embracing AI as an essential part of their academic and personal lives, they are increasingly calling for clearer guidance, fairer access, and a greater say in how AI is integrated into education. Now in its third year, the report, based […]
Report: “5th Circuit Rules Texas Library Patrons Have No First Amendment Right to Information”
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From the Austin American-Statesman: The federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled for the first time Friday that public library patrons have no right to receive information under the First Amendment, overturning a decades-old precedent barring the removal of library books “simply because they dislike the ideas within them.” Coming from the full bench of the New […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): A new joint study from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK) finds that 1 in 4 jobs worldwide is potentially exposed to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) — but that transformation, not replacement, is the most likely outcome. The report, launched on 20 May, and […]
Report: Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General Who Defended Trump in Hush Money Trial Named Acting Librarian of Congress; Paul Perkins Named Acting Register of Copyrights and Director of the Copyright Office
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UPDATE May 14, 2025 (2:45pm Eastern) The Library Of Congress is in Limbo as GOP Leaders Question a Trump Takeover (via Politico) A White House push to seize control of the Library of Congress over the past week has run temporarily aground due to quiet but firm resistance from Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority […]
Report: “Expertise is Disappearing’: How Canadian Film Archives are Fighting to Save Nearly Forgotten Culture”
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From The Globe and Mail: The preservation of Canada’s audio-visual history relies on these archives, but those who run them say they are struggling with a lack of funding, resources and postsecondary programs to bring in new archivists. Recently, they’ve also been calling attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to funding and jobs in the […]
