Aspirations for the Future
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is the world’s largest biomedical library. There are those that believe it should become an “epicenter for data […]
Old and New
An example of old meets new: Merriam-Webster has developed an app for the Apple Watch. For more than 150 years, Merriam-Webster has been keeping up […]
Father of Library Science
Father’s Day is coming up soon, so we thought we’d pay homage to Shiyali Ramamrita (S. R.) Ranganathan. As described in the Wikipedia article […]
The Old Meets New
Online chat rooms and bulletin boards started in the 1980s and 1990s. As the internet evolved, social media sites became a prominent figure in […]
Slang or Vintage?
I am fascinated by words. Their meaning, their history, their multiple uses – all of this and more draws me to dig deeper in […]
Networking Opportunities
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) are offering some educational and networking opportunities next month.
Crowdsourcing Funds to Preserve Language
The Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE) has cataloged vernacular terms and idioms from around the country since it was founded in the early 1960s, Sadly, their funding is coming up empty. Previously funded by various grants, including endowments from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the project will run out of money this summer.
Revolution in the Reference Section
Drama in the archival world? Who would have thought? You may have heard about the two archivists at University of Oregon who handed over close to 22,000 school records to an economics professor just for the asking. One archivist has since resigned. The remaining archivist was recently placed on administrative leave. There is a petition going to reinstate him and more than 100 University of Oregon professors have signed.
Round Table Focuses on Future
Another educational opportunity is available through the National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS). Fast Times for Information: Understanding the On-going Revolution will sharpen your knowledge of the issues and trends ahead, help you understand the details and nuances of major issues, and network with the emerging innovators in the content and publishing field.