Posts Tagged ‘Library’
New Additions to EBSCO’s Digital Archives
Digital magazine archives from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) are now available for five Time Inc. brands, including the complete, extensive and searchable digital versions of the Fortune, Life, People, Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine. Library Technology Guides brought this news to our attention in their article, “EBSCO Information Services introduces Five Time Inc. Titles to Digital…
Read MoreLibraries of Old and New
The ancient Library of Alexandria was a working resource for scholars. The ancient image of a library as a place for scholars to collaborate, eat, read, and think continues even in the digital form. MIT News brought this interesting news to us in their article, “The once and future library.” Libraries have long been places where…
Read MoreDigital Library Re-Launch
SAE International has announced the re-launch of the SAE Digital Library as SAE MOBILUS™. The results will improve users’ discovery and will offer more features and capabilities. The release is expected in June of 2016. This interesting news came to us from My San Antonio in their article, “SAE Digital Library Re-launches as SAE MOBILUS™ – The Destination for…
Read MoreCensorship, Intellectual Freedom, and Books
The American Library Association recently released the State of America’s Libraries Report 2016. One small part of that report includes the most challenged books of 2015. This interesting information came to our attention from The Washington Post in their article, “The books Americans want removed from libraries.” There does seem to be some common objections to the…
Read MoreNew eLibrary from the United Nations
The United Nations has launched an electronic library – the first comprehensive global search, discovery, and dissemination platform for digital content created by the United Nations. To begin with, the United Nations iLibrary, launched by United Nations Publications, includes publications, journals and series comprising facts and expertise on international peace and security, human rights, economic…
Read MoreArchiving History in the Making
It is always exciting (at least to me) to find interesting and unique uses of technology and digital archiving. This item certainly fits that definition. The Ukrainian Weekly brought this interesting story to our attention in their article, “Spiritual heritage documentation project identifies nearly 600 endangered churches.” In Edmonton, Alberta, the Sanctuary: the Spiritual Heritage Documentation Project has documented…
Read MoreLibraries Under Attack
Scholarly publishing has been a narrative involving crisis, lack of funding, academic egos, and self-preservation. As part of that story, there are victims, villains, and heroes. The Scholarly Kitchen brought us this interesting news in their article, “Library Expenditures, Salaries Outstrip Inflation.” This doesn’t completely capture the complexity of the scholarly publishing market. Each year, libraries receive a smaller slice of their…
Read MoreNew Archive Addition Provides Diversity
Gale is a leading provider of library resources and part of Cengage Learning. Recently they released the first part of Archives of Human Sexuality and Identity, a milestone digital program that brings together the largest collection of primary source content on gender, sexuality and identity. PR Newswire brought this interesting news to us in their article,…
Read MoreCollaboration Results in Better Access
A new strategic alliance was recently announced between Artstor and ITHAKA. This new partnership will benefit thousands of colleges, universities, schools, museums, and other educational institutions. This interesting information came to us from Library Technology in their article, “Alliance will enhance access to multimedia digital resources to support education and research.” Artstor, JSTOR and ITHAKA were all…
Read MoreNew Digital Resources Become Available
Gale is a leading provider of library resources and part of Cengage Learning. They recently announced the expansion and rebranding of their digital archive program. This interesting information came from Library Technology in their article, “Gale grows Digital Archive Program to better address research needs and further support digital humanities.” The new Gale Primary Sources program…
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