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Video: Watch a C-SPAN Interview with the Archivist of the United States, Colleen Shogan
Archives and Special Collections, Interviews, News, Profiles
|From C-SPAN: President Biden’s choice for the 11th Archivist of the United States, Colleen Shogan, talked in her Washington, D.C. office about her stewardship of the National Archives and the controversies over White House records involving Donald Trump and Joe Biden. She is the first woman to head the Archives, home to the Declaration of […]
From the Library of Congress: Following its annual National Hispanic Heritage Month tradition, the Hispanic Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European division (LAC&E) announces the digital release of 50 new streaming audio recordings in the PALABRA Archive — the Library’s treasure trove of recordings of 20th and 21st century Luso-Hispanic poets and writers reading from their works. With […]
From the Gillette News Record: Two months after she was fired and nearly two years after a criminal complaint was filed against her, former library director Terri Lesley is taking legal action. This week, Lesley filed a charge of discrimination against the Campbell County Commission and the Campbell County Public Library Board, alleging that her […]
Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan Sworn in by Chief Justice During Ceremony Attended by First Lady
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|From a NARA Release: The National Archives and Records Administration plays a critical role in safeguarding democracy by providing access to records that help citizens hold their government accountable, Dr. Colleen Shogan said during a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony held yesterday in the National Archives Rotunda. “The prevalent condition in human history is not democracy or […]
Illinois: Police Respond To Several Bomb Threats Called Into Chicago Area Libraries; Africa Commons from Coherent Digital, Moi University, and Digital Divide Data Partner to Digitize a Major East African Archive; & More News Headlines
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|American Library Association ALA to Distribute Up to $3.6 Million in Grants as Part of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities Digital Collections Africa Commons from Coherent Digital, Moi University, and Digital Divide Data Partner to Digitize a Major East African Archive (via Coherent) eLife eLife Introduces New Process to Simplify Publication Fee […]
Mason City Schools Reviews, Rescinds Three Banned Books; USC Press and University Libraries Launch Open-Access Publishing Platform; & More News Headlines
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|Association of Research Libraries (ARL) ARL, Coalition Partners to Congress: Do Not Restrict the Promise of Generative AI California Iowa Fair Use Minnesota Interview with Maureen Hartman: “Meet the New Boss In Charge of Keeping St. Paul Libraries Evolving, Relevant — and Safe” (via Star Tribune) Open AI University of South Carolina
Funding: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Awards $5.7 Million to Strengthen Library Services for Tribal Communities, Native Hawaiians
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|From the Institute of Museum and Library Services: The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced grants totaling $5,763,000 through three programs designed to support and improve library services of Native American, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian organizations. “With these awards, IMLS recognizes the importance of supporting libraries and cultural centers in First Nations […]
“Redressing Relationships with Historically Marginalized Communities” (A New Issue Brief ARL, CARL, and Ithaka S+R)
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|From a Joint News Release: The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), and Ithaka S+R published an issue brief today: “Redressing Relationships with the Historically Marginalized/Redresser les relations avec les personnes historiquement marginalisées.” In 2022, ARL, CARL, and Ithaka S+R published a report about how research libraries could best […]
Video Interview: CNN Speaks With Terri Lesley, Former Director of the Campbell County, Wyoming Library System Who Was Fired For Refusing to Remove Books
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|From CNN (via YouTube): CNN’s Phil Mattingly speaks with Terri Lesley, the former director of a county public library system in Wyoming. Library board members voted to terminate Lesley’s position after she refused to remove certain books the board claimed were inappropriate for children. Background: Campbell County Library Board Fires Director; Hundreds Attend Special Meeting […]
National Endowment For the Humanities (NEH) Announces $41.3 Million For 280 Humanities Projects Nationwide
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|From the National Endowment For the Humanities: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $41.3 million in grants for 280 humanities projects across the country. These grants will support a documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Nelson on the life, work, and legacy of jazz legend Sun Ra; the creation of a set of linked […]