Posts Tagged ‘Library’
What’s On Your Summer Reading List?
It’s that time of year again: summer reading! Last year I wrote about how librarians catalog, search, provide readers advice and come up with book lists. This year I want to go in a different direction. Imagine being packed into an old Chevy Suburban filled with cousins and going on road trips to the mountains. This…
Read MoreExpanding Access
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have reached an expanded distribution agreement allowing EBSCO to sell AAAS journals, including Science, via the AAAS platform. PRNewswire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “EBSCO Information Services and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Announce…
Read MoreThe Librarian Pioneers
In this era of digital libraries, machine assisted indexing and technological advancements that seem to evolve on a daily basis, it is more than nostalgic to hear about the struggles of librarians before technology – even before motorized transportation; it is inspiring. This interesting story came from the Archive Project in their article, “The Amazing…
Read MoreLibraries Are Under Attack
The President’s proposed zero funding for libraries in his FY2018 budget has many stepping up and out in support of libraries for not just children, but adults and professionals as well. This news came to us from The Hill in their blog post, “Trump drops the mother of all bombs on libraries.” The budget plan, which…
Read MoreThe Power of Words
Say what you will about the 45th President of the United States, but one thing he has accomplished is a new surge in reference material usage. Dictionaries and thesauri are getting more new visitors each day than they have in decades. This interesting information came to us from The Meridian Star and Dana Milbank’s syndicated…
Read MoreMetadata in Court
Metadata is constantly proving itself valuable in a variety of situations. Most recently, it was used in a whistleblower lawsuit to land a win. This interesting information came to us from JD Supra in their article, “Metadata Plays Key Role in $10.8 Million Whistleblower Lawsuit Verdict: eDiscovery Case Law.” Earlier this month, federal jurors awarded…
Read MoreNew Appointments for University Libraries
In a time when libraries are often considered archaic and outdated, it is refreshing to see educational facilities invest in the future of the library. This interesting information came to us from the Grand Rapids Business Journal in their article, “College hires dean of libraries.” Grand Valley State University has hired a new dean of university…
Read MoreThe Library of Today
Libraries continue to adapt to today’s mobile and socially-connected world. If they want to survive, it is critical to continue to move with the technology driven world. This interesting information came to us from USC News in their article, “Would you believe there are more libraries than Starbucks or McDonald’s?” Libraries are stereotyped as quiet, paper…
Read MoreLibraries Work to Enhance Education
Low-income students and their families are getting some assistance with digital literacy skills and internet connections at home. The American Library Association (ALA) shared this news with us in their release, “American Library Association and Cox Communications partner to narrow digital divide for low-income families.” Nearly all students (96.5% percent) say they are required to use…
Read MoreNew Collaboration Increases Access
EBSCO Information Services has been chosen as an approved content provider for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) framework. This interesting information came to us from Knowledge Speak in their article, “EBSCO Information Services chosen as an approved content provider for the NICE framework.” The agreement allows purchasers from libraries, health care and…
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