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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
| Archives and Special Collections, Data Files, Digital Collections, Digital Preservation, Gale, Libraries, News, Roundup, Special Libraries, Springer Nature
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) […]
ALA President Julie Todaro Releases Statement on Libraries, the Association, Diversity and Inclusion
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UPDATE (November 18, 2016) MIT Libraries Stand Committed To Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Social Justice UPDATE (November 16, 2016) ARL Issues Statement, “Research Libraries and Archives Stand Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Social Justice UPDATE (November 16, 2016) Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Announces Open Forum on Diversity, Inclusion, and Our Work, Post-Election […]
New Mexico Library Foundation Releases 2016 New Mexico Libraries Assessment (Public, Tribal, School, Academic and Special Libraries)
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From the New Mexico Library Foundation: The New Mexico Library Foundation announces release of the 2016 New Mexico Libraries Assessment. Commissioned earlier this year, this comprehensive report examines the current state of New Mexico’s public, tribal, school, academic and special libraries. [Clip] Key findings of the assessment include the following: New Mexico’s library landscape is […]
