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Recently released report from the UK’s RIN (Research Information Network): From Summary/News Release: Research supervisors can play a crucial role in the effective imparting of relevant skills, knowledge and understanding. But in reality, they often are not able, well-equipped or even predisposed to play such a role. RIN’s Mind the Skills Gap report pointed to […]
From a PBS Announcement: PBS has announced that STEVE JOBS – ONE LAST THING has been added to the primetime lineup following the premiere episode of NOVA “The Fabric of the Cosmos.” Through interviews with colleagues and others who knew the creative genius whose innovations transformed the lives of millions, ONE LAST THING provides an […]
Freebie Alert: New Emerald Service Bridges Gap Between Academic World and Current Global Events
Companies (Publishers/Vendors), Jobs, Libraries, Management and Leadership, News, Patrons and Users, Publishing
|Interesting and useful idea! We hope all publishers with fee-based content offer up something similar. How about partnering with libraries to also provide where the material is always available for users. From an Emerald Announcement: “Research in the News” is a new, free online resource from Emerald Group Publishing, which connects research published in scholarly […]
Happy Anniversary! From the USDA Blog: As far back as 1902, a national U.S. Forest Service library formed with the transfer of 3,000 books from the Department of Agriculture library. It grew steadily over the years providing a range of services to research customers. Gradually interest grew in expanding service to other Forest Service employees […]
New: U.S. Department of Labor, Facebook, and Others Will Provide Jobs Resources to Social Net Users
|From a DOL News Release: Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced an innovative partnership that leverages the combined audience and expertise of officials from the U.S. Department of Labor, Facebook, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of Colleges and Employers to provide crucial employment resources to […]
FCC Chairman Talks Libraries and Digital Literacy in Speech About Public-Private Broadband Adoption Initiative
Associations and Organizations, Conference Presentations, Jobs, Journal Articles, Libraries, Public Libraries
|The positive comments about libraries were made today by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski during a speech at the Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington DC. The speech was specifically about the Public-Private Broadband Adoption Initiative. You can watch the speech here as well as read comments by two FCC commissioners. You’ll also find a link to […]
New Issue Alert: Synergy (Issue 7): News from ARL Diversity Programs
Academic Libraries, Associations and Organizations, Data Files, Jobs, Libraries, Management and Leadership, New Issue, News, Preservation
|New from ARL: The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published issue 7 of Synergy: News from ARL Diversity Programs. The newsletter provides an opportunity for former ARL diversity programs participants to share information about key issues and emerging trends in the workplace. 2000–2001 Leadership and Career Development (LCDP) Fellow, Angela Lee, discusses current trends […]
The image above appears on the Apple.com homepage. Apple’s Official Statement Here. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com From the New York Times: Bill Gates, the former chief executive of Microsoft, said in a statement that he was “truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’s death.” He […]
College Press: Cornell: "New Law Library Head Adapts to Change"
Digital Collections, Interactive Tools, Jobs, Libraries, School Libraries
|From the Cornell Daily Sun: Femi Cadmus was appointed head of the Law School Library and associate dean for Library Services this August. She said that as libraries nationwide face an uncertain future she is not afraid to adapt to a digital age. “My vision is for a transformative, innovative, forward-thinking, library. I’m not afraid […]
11 Recently Released or Updated Mobile Apps/Web Sites from the U.S. Government
Data Files, Jobs, News, Patrons and Users, Productivity, Reports, Resources, Roundup
|All of the following apps are free. (Added to Roundup on October 5) 1. New: Bureau of Labor Statistics App (iOS and Android Apps) The free app displays real-time updates to the unemployment rate, Unemployment Insurance initial claims, the Consumer Price Index, payroll employment, average hourly earnings, the Producer Price Index, the Employment Cost Index, […]