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New Report from ARL: "Digital Curation for Preservation"
Academic Libraries, Associations and Organizations, Libraries, Preservation
|From an ARL Announcement: The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published “Digital Curation for Preservation,” the first report in its new series, New Roles for New Times. Authored by Tyler Walters and Katherine Skinner, the report looks at how libraries are developing new roles and services in the arena of digital curation for preservation. […]
Upcoming Events: Newly Created University Press Content Consortium Featured in March 23 Webinar
Academic Libraries, Associations and Organizations, Companies (Publishers/Vendors), Funding, Libraries, News, Publishing
|From Info Posted on the NFAIS (National Federation of Advanced Information Services) Web Site: NFAIS is pleased to announce that Dean Smith, Director of Project Muse, Johns Hopkins University Press, has been added as a speaker to the NFAIS-sponsored webinar on March 23rd to address the creation of the University Press Content Consortium. The new consortium was […]
Here are a few resources that might be of interest: 1. FOI Day Reading List from the NYPL and Materials from the First Amendment Center (March 10, 2011) 2. Information About ALA’s Madison Awards that Will Be Presented Today & List of Past Winners 3. Freedom of Information Act Resources (via ALA) 5. FOIA.gov This […]
NHK (Japan’s sole public broadcaster) is offering a feed of their 24×7 English language coverage via NHK World. You can access NHK World from several services/sites including: 1. The NHK World Web Site 2. Via a FREE NHK iPhone/iPad/iTouch App 3. Via Livestation (Along with Feeds from Other Broadcasters and Organizations) Here’s a direct link […]
In addition to her public comments yesterday, ALA President Roberta Stevens also sent a letter to association members. Her Are Two Paragraphs From Her Letter: First and foremost, I want to thank you for your patience. I held back on a public statement on the recent decision by Harper Collins to restrict the lending of […]
Associate Univesity Librarian (UMich) and Hathi Trust Executive Director John Wilkin Named LITA/Library Hi Tech Award Winner
Academic Libraries, Associations and Organizations, Awards, Funding, Interviews, Libraries, Profiles
|Congrats to John Wilkin! From an ALA Announcement: John Wilkin has been named the winner of the 2011 LITA/Library Hi Tech award for Outstanding Communication in Library and Information Technology. Emerald Group Publishing Limited and the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) sponsor the award. The award recognizes outstanding persons or institutions for their long-term contributions […]
ALA President Roberta Stevens Comments on Current E-Book Situation
Associations and Organizations, Companies (Publishers/Vendors), Libraries
|From an American Library Association Announcement: “Libraries have a long history of providing access to knowledge, information and the creative written works of authors,” said American Library Association (ALA) President Roberta Stevens. “We are committed to equal and free access for the millions of people who depend on their library’s resources every day. While demand […]
From the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA): Last week’s massive earthquake in Japan—and subsequent tsunami—has caused an untold number of deaths and tremendous damage. IFLA extends our deepest sympathy and sorrow to our Japanese colleagues as they struggle to deal with the damage to their lives and their country. The IFLA post […]
"Ontario's history goes digital"
Archives and Special Collections, Associations and Organizations, Digital Preservation, Funding, Libraries, Public Libraries, Resources
|From an Article in the Ottawa Citizen: An article about the Knowledge Ontario’s Community Digitization Project (CDP). The CDP is the result of a $15-million grant from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture to the Southern Ontario Library Services and Ontario Library Services North. The project began in August 2009 after Our Ontario, the […]
From an ACRL Announcement: Text acrl2011 to 66746, or visit www.acrl.mobi, to access our mobile conference schedule, complete with session and exhibitor information. Create your personalized mobile schedule and access from your phone during the conference. Want to stay in the know on sessions and events in Philly? Text acrlerts to 66746 to receive free […]