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COUNTER Metrics Reflections on the First COUNTER Conference Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) DPLA Outreach & Assessment Working Group Launches Assessment Workshop Series this Summer Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) New Major Version of the DOAJ API to Be Released Illinois Bill Cracking Down on Threats Against Libraries Heads to Illinois Senate (via […]
Dr. Kenvi Phillips Appointed Director of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Academic Libraries, Archives and Special Collections, Jobs, Journal Articles, Libraries, News, Open Access
|From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan announced today that Dr. Kenvi Phillips will serve as the inaugural Director of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, effective June 16, 2024. Dr. Phillips will lead the planning and administration of all Library programs and activities. “I am excited […]
From the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS): Today the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. Since 1994, […]
UPDATED POST (July 3, 2024): A Library in Idaho is Limiting Children’s Access to Comply With New Law (via Hear & Now/WBUR) Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Sherry Scheline, director of the Donnelly Public Library, about the decision. — End Update— From KTVB: The Donnelly Public Library announced it will become an adults-only library […]
UPDATE 2: Statement in Support of Dismissed St. Tammany Library Trustees in Lawsuit Against the Parish (via EveryLibrary) UPDATE 1: Statement: Support Our Existing Library Board Of Control (via St. Tammany Library Alliance) From the Louisiana Illuminator: Three St. Tammany library board members removed after a years-long fight over book content are suing the parish […]
The journal article (preprint version) linked below is scheduled for publication in the July 2024 issue of College & Research Libraries (C&RL). Title An Analysis of Hybrid/Remote Work Eligibility in Academic Librarian Job Advertisements Authors Ruth S. Connell Valparaiso University Meris Mandernach Longmeier Ohio State University – Main Campus Source College & Research Libraries (Forthcoming, […]
Knowledge Unlatched Announces 2024 Pledging for Libraries; The Examples, Libraries Using Wikidata; & More News Headlines
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|Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) ACRL Sets 2024-25 Legislative Agenda (via ACRL: Association of College & Research Libraries) Association of University Presses (AUPresses) AUPresses Releases 2024 Annual Report EveryLibrary The Long Wait to Restore the First Amendment in Llano County Libraries Folger Shakespeare Library Folger Shakespeare Library Names Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper as Director […]
From The Seattle Times: Whose job is it to care for a city’s most vulnerable residents, and how do libraries fit into the spectrum of services? On Monday, Seattle Times Mental Health Project engagement reporter Taylor Blatchford moderated a live discussion on mental health and the role of libraries. The event was co-hosted with the […]
New Resource: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Highlights Digitized Records by Location
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|From National Archives News: Did you know that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) isn’t just a building in Washington, DC? It’s actually a collection of more than 40 facilities nationwide, including field archives, federal records centers, and presidential libraries. To better highlight the archival holdings nationwide, the National Archives established a new web […]
From AL.com: If Alabama public libraries want to get millions in state funding, they now must move “inappropriate” material for children, mandate library cards specifically for minors, and obtain advanced approval for obtaining materials — and they need to make changes this summer. After more than 6,000 letters and 87 public comments, many in opposition, the executive […]