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Journal Article: “Research Support Services in STEM Libraries: A Scoping Review”
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The article linked below was recently published by Issues in Science and Technology Libraries (ISTL). Title Research Support Services in STEM Libraries: A Scoping Review Authors Nedelina Tchangalova University of Maryland Jodi Coalter University of Maryland Amy Trost The Universities at Shady Grove Amber Pierdinoc Spartanburg Community College Source Issues in Science and Technology Libraries, […]
Library Futures Institute Launches; Coalition Includes EveryLibrary, Internet Archive, PublicKnowledge, Readers First, and SPARC, and Others
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From the Launch Announcement: Library Futures Institute, a new 501(c)(3) focused on equitable access to knowledge, launched this week with a social media campaign celebrating a technology-positive future for libraries. Library Futures will enable libraries to fulfill their mission, providing non-discriminatory open access to culture for the public good. Through advocacy, grant making, education, and […]
Statement: Special Libraries Association Condemns Mob Assault on U.S. Capitol and Lawmakers
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From the Special Libraries Association: The Special Libraries Association (SLA) unequivocally condemns the unlawful, violent, and wanton assault on the U.S. Capitol and members of Congress and their staffs yesterday by individuals seeking to overturn the results of the recent U.S. presidential election. “Yesterday’s mob assault on the U.S. Capitol and the attempted disruption of […]
Miguel Figueroa Selected as President and Chief Executive Officer of Amigos Library Services
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From Amigos: The Board of Directors of Amigos Library Services (Amigos) is pleased to announce that Miguel Figueroa will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Amigos Library Services beginning September 14, 2020. In concert with the Board of Directors, Miguel will provide leadership for one of the largest library cooperatives of public, academic, […]
Special Libraries Association (SLA) Takes Stands Against Diversion of Information
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From the Special Libraries Association: Where does information go when it leaves a library or information center? In the past three weeks, the Special Libraries Association has taken two public stands against the diversion of information from its intended audiences—in both cases, diversion by government decree. On July 23, SLA issued a news release calling […]
From a Letter by Skip Dye, SVP, Library Sales and Digital Strategy & SVP, Sales Operations, Penguin Random House to Partners: I hope that you and yours are well. With the uncertainty of what this upcoming school year will bring – either home-learning, in-classroom or a combination of both – and the pressures that our […]
Roundup (May 11, 2020)
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American Medical Association Issues New Principles to Restore Trust in Data Privacy Association of American Publishers (AAP) Submits Comments to Administration Regarding Open Access Policy For Peer-Reviewed Journals BiblioCommons Launches New Features to Support Libraries in an Online-Only Environment Knowledge Unlatched Strengthens its Presence in China Special Libraries Association (SLA) Honors 11 Members for Past […]
From a by ProQuest CEO Matti Shem Tov: As is typical with many merger and acquisition transactions in the United States, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) routinely evaluates the potential impact on competition and customers, and we received a formal notification of a review of the acquisition of Innovative. We remain confident that the […]
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 […]
