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Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan Sworn in by Chief Justice During Ceremony Attended by First Lady
Archives and Special Collections, Interviews, Jobs, Libraries, News, Profiles, Video Recordings
|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
Associations and Organizations, Data Files, Digital Collections, Funding, Interactive Tools, Interviews, Libraries, News, Profiles
|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
Academic Libraries, Associations and Organizations, Funding, Interviews, Libraries, News, Open Access, Profiles, Publishing
|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)
Academic Libraries, Archives and Special Collections, Associations and Organizations, Interviews, Libraries, National Libraries, New Issue, News
|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
Interviews, Libraries, News, Profiles, Public Libraries, Video Recordings
|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 […]
Report: “Book Battles are Raging Nationwide. A Washington Library Could Be Nation’s First to Close”
|UPDATE: David Gutman, the reporter who wrote the article linked below, was interviewed on KUOW Radio. You can listen to the interview here. —End Update— From The Seattle Times: Book battles are raging across the nation, but none have carried the kind of stakes as the one here in Dayton, a one-stoplight farming community in […]
Conference Paper: “How Library IT Staff Navigate Privacy and Security Challenges and Responsibilities”
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|The paper linked below is being presented this week at the 32nd USENIX Security Symposium in Anaheim, California. Title How Library IT Staff Navigate Privacy and Security Challenges and Responsibilities Authors Alan F. Luo, Noel Warford, and Samuel Dooley University of Maryland Rachel Greenstadt New York University Michelle L. Mazurek University of Maryland Nora McDonald […]
NBC News: “Top Librarian Calls ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Tweet Backlash ‘Regrettable'”
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|From NBC News: Emily Drabinski took over as president of the American Library Association in July with plans to tackle the pressing issues facing her profession, such as shoring up funding and fighting a record number of book ban attempts nationwide. She said she wants to make sure that the LBGTQ community and Black people see […]