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From the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA): In August 2019, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) partnered with the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) to extend the investigation of the digital dexterity of library staff across Australia beyond universities. This exploration took the form of a survey which revealed a snapshot of […]
LYRASIS Announces New Board of Trustees Members
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|From LYRASIS: To help guide and steward the recent merger of LYRASIS and DuraSpace – four new Board of Trustees Members were elected by the combined memberships, and four new Board of Trustees were appointed. This brings LYRASIS’ FY 2020 Board to 13 members, seven elected and six appointed. DuraSpace brings 175 members and 3 […]
Lauren Moore Appointed New York State Librarian
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|From the New York State Library: Deputy Commissioner of Cultural Education Mark Schaming today announced that the Board of Regents and Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia have appointed Lauren Moore as the Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and New York State Librarian. Ms. Moore will lead the operations of the New York State Library and serve […]
Breeding’s “Library Systems Report 2019” Published Online
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|Marshall Breeding’s “Library Systems Report 2019” is now available from American Libraries. Charts with statistics/data from the report are also available. From the Introduction to the Report: The library technology industry, broadly speaking, shows more affinity toward utility than innovation. Library automation systems are not necessarily exciting technologies, but they are workhorse applications that must […]
Journal Article: “Understanding Twitter Use by Major LIS Professional Organisations in the United States”
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|Ed. Note: Many thanks to SAGE for opening their paywall to infoDOCKET so we can share the full text article linked below at no charge. The article will be accessible for one month (beginning today) by clicking the link below. Registration is NOT required to access the full text article. Title Understanding Twitter Use By […]
Statement: ALA Condemns Racism and Violence in Charlottesville
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|Here’s the full text of a statement ALA released today. Today American Library Association President Jim Neal released the following statement regarding the weekend’s tragic violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. “The ALA expresses our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those lost and injured during this weekend’s protests in Charlottesville, Virginia. We will not […]
IMLS Now Accepting Nominations for 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
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|From the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS): IMLS is now accepting nominations for the 2018 awards. Anyone—an employee, a board member, a member of the public, or an elected official—can nominate an institution. To be considered, the institution must complete and return a nomination form by October 2, 2017. This year, IMLS is particularly interested […]
News Roundup
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|1. Publishing: Journals Could Share Peer-Review Data (via Nature) Info about the PEERE Data Sharing Protocol that includes participation by Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley. 2. Gale Launches Second Installment of the Archives of Sexuality and Gender Series “Largest Digital Archive of LGBTQ Primary Sources Expands to add Alternative Perspectives within the LGBTQ Movement.” 3. Guthrie, Hallingby to […]
President Donald Trump’s FY2018 Budget Cuts Nearly All Funding for IMLS, NEA, NEH, CPB
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|UPDATE: New FAQ: IMLS Releases “FY 2018 IMLS Budget Frequently Asked Questions” While it’s hardly a surprise we’re nevertheless sad to report that the just released FY2018 Budget of the United submitted to Congress by President Trump eliminates nearly all funding for IMLS (Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), […]
ALA Releases Statement Re: Recent Actions by New Administration
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|UPDATE (February 13, 2017) CLIR and DLF Leadership Reaffirm Commitment to Advance, Protect, and Uphold the Shared Values of our Information Communities UPDATE (February 10, 2017) Missouri: Kansas City Public Library Invites Public to Share Messages of Love, Support to KC Immigrant Community Minnesota: Hennepin County Library Posts Messages That ‘All are Welcome Here’ UPDATE (February 9, 2017) […]