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More Perfect and Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Select Eight Public Libraries Selected for Local News Partnership Project
From an Urban Libraries Council Announcement: Today, More Perfect, an American alliance dedicated to revitalizing democracy, and the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), an organization dedicated to strengthening libraries as dynamic civic institutions, announced that eight ULC members have been selected for a national pilot program to connect public libraries to [...]
Ithaka S+R Introduces a New LibGuide: Understanding the Environmental Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (New Research Resource)
From a Post by Claire Baytas, Ithaka S+R: As colleges and universities increase their adoption of artificial intelligence, and particularly generative AI, there is a parallel, rising need for AI literacy instruction. Since librarians are experts in information literacy and technology, they are often on the frontlines of providing training [...]
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Rethinking Library Workflow Automation
Library operations are increasingly shaped by the need to streamline processes, reduce manual interventions and foster collaboration across technical and non-technical staff. At the same time, innovation often changes how library professionals manage their tasks and Library Open Workflows (LibOW) from Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, opens up new possibilities for integrating these innovations.
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Journal Article: “From AI Anxiety to Strategic Regulation: How University Students Transform Generative AI Into a Strategic Learning Resource”
The article linked below was published by Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence. Title From AI Anxiety to Strategic Regulation: How University Students Transform Generative AI Into a Strategic Learning Resource Authors Eunjeo Kim Graduate School of Education, Dankook University, Republic of Korea Source Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence DOI: 10.1016/j.caeai.2026.100622 Abstract This study examined how university […]
Audio Publishers Association Reports Audiobook Sales Jump 9% to $2.43 Billion
From an APA Release: The Audio Publishers Association Sales Survey, conducted by Toluna, shows audiobook sales revenue continuing to grow, reaching $2.43 billion in 2025, 9% over the previous year. Publishers reported over 750,000 active titles in 2025, a 43% increase from 2024. The Audio Publishers Association 2026 Consumer Survey, conducted by Edison Research at […]
UNC-Chapel Hill Launches Statewide Study on Libraries and Generative AI in Local Communities
From UNC-Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has launched a new state-wide two-year collaborative planning and pilot study aimed at understanding how North Carolina communities are encountering generative artificial intelligence and how local libraries can support AI literacy in meaningful, locally relevant and sustainable ways. [Clip] The project, “Local Libraries and […]
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Scholarly Publishing: Wiley Acquires Emerald For $452 Million in All-Cash Transaction
Here’s the Full Text of the Wiley News Release: Wiley today announced it has acquired Emerald Publishing Limited (“Emerald”) from Cambridge Information Group (CIG) in an all-cash transaction valued at £337 million, or USD 452 million. The acquisition expands Wiley’s journal portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles and establishes it as a leader in the social […]
ALA, ARL, COSLA, EveryLibrary, SAA, ULC, and Others Call on Congress to Fund IMLS
Via the American Library Association (ALA): Today, ten cultural organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA), called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for markup by a House Appropriations Subcommittee later this week. Addressed to members […]
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District of Columbia e-Book Fairness Act Signed by Mayor, Defying Corporate Pressure and Private Equity Lobbying (Statement From eBook Study Group)
From the eBook Study Group: The eBook Study Group (ESG) celebrates a historic milestone for public digital access as District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially signed B26-0490, the “Library E-book Pricing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025.” The legislation, which was drafted by the eBook Study Group, marks a decisive legislative victory for public […]
Roundup: Federal Research Funding Proposed Rule: Media Coverage, Statements, and Submissions
Ed. Note: Below find with links to media coverage, statements, etc. re: the Office of Management and Budget’s recently published PROPOSED Uniform Guidance Revisions. We will update this roundup on a regular basis and will focus on materials of special interest to libraries, scholarly communications, higher education, and other areas we post about on infoDOCKET. […]
