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From the Library of Congress: The Library’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are in full swing, and as it is tradition, the Hispanic Reading Room has released a new batch of fifty PALABRA Archive recordings for online streaming. The PALABRA Archive, which turned eighty last year, is a collection of audio recordings of 20th and 21st century poets and writers from Luso-Hispanic and U.S. Latino […]
From Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies (Full Text): Purdue University Archives and Special Collections (ASC) is pleased to announce the digitization of paper transcripts used by Neil Armstong for his public addresses and select speeches. The nearly 500 transcripts—totaling 7,700 pages—were generously donated by his wife, Carol Armstrong, in 2011. The speeches are […]
The article linked below was recently published by Data Science Journal. Title Knowledge Infrastructures are Growing Up: The Case for Institutional (Data) Repositories 10 Years After the Holdren Memo Authors Mikala R. Narlock University of Minnesota Scout Calvert University of Nebraska-Lincoln Shawna Taylor Association of Research Libraries Rachel Priesman Márquez Eastern Carolina Univeristy Aundria Parkman […]
IEEE IEEE is the Latest Publisher to Join GetFTR IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework) Registration Now Open For 2024 International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) Online Meeting ||| Meeting Agenda/Session Descriptions Internet Archive The Internet Archive’s Fight to Save Itself (via WIRED) Language Models Language Agents Achieve Superhuman Synthesis of Scientific Knowledge (preprint via arXiv) Library Publishing […]
Between September 22 and 28, the nation’s library community once again “celebrates” Banned Books Week, an annual event established in 1982 by the American Library Association (ALA) to profile acts of censorship and book banning in schools and libraries across the nation. Beginning with a “Library Bill of Rights” that ALA adopted in 1939, library leaders worked hard during the 20th century to hone a national image as defenders of intellectual freedom, opponents of censorship, and proponents of the freedom to read. But between 1939 and 1982 that image evolved to become an information silo of librarianship’s own making, one that was silent on or indifferent to issues of race and libraries.
Costanza Casati’s Clytemnestra wins the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award. David Waldstreicher wins the George Washington Prize for The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence. Winners of the Alberta Book Publishing Awards are announced. Plus, Page to Screen and interviews with Emmanuel Acho, Elizabeth Strout, Garth Greenwell, and Lauren Elkin.
For readers curious about how museums work, this engaging new look at MoMA’s origins will whet appetites for further scholarship on these fascinating figures.
From The Royal Society: The Royal Society has today released over 1,600 historical peer review reports, available to view publicly for the first time on the Science in the Making portal. Readers can discover what eminent scientists thought of work by mathematician Alan Turing, as well as Nobel Prize-winning chemist, Dorothy Hodgkin’s review of Crick and Watson’s famous “DNA” paper. […]
From OCLC Research: Improving Open Access Discovery for Academic Library Users examines strategies for making scholarly, peer-reviewed open access (OA) publications more discoverable for your library community. OCLC Research partnered with two Dutch library consortia—Universiteitsbibliotheken en Nationale Bibliotheek (UKB) and Samenwerkingsverband Hogeschoolbibliotheken (SHB)—to investigate how academic libraries can connect users with OA content. Dutch academic libraries […]
The report linked below was published today by Copim. Title Open Book Futures InfoHub Scoping Report Authors Kira Hopkins University of London Anna Hughes JISC Source Community-led Open Publication Infrastructures for Monographs (Copim) (via Zenodo) DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13842916 Abstract One of the deliverables of Copim‘s Open Book Futures project is to establish a ‘knowledge base’ (or equivalent) to […]
The DataCite Community Meeting 2024 took place yesterday (September 25, 2024). A list of sessions (with descriptions) can be accessed here. About the Meeting (via YouTube) On 25 September 2024, we held the DataCite Annual Community Meeting 2024, a day-long online event with several sessions providing insights into DataCite metadata, strategic initiatives, and use cases. […]
AI Google’s NotebookLM Adds Audio and YouTube Support (via Google) Google Serving AI-Generated Images of Mushrooms Could Have “Devastating Consequences” (via 404 Media) ILO Launches New AI And Digital Economy Online Knowledge Hub (Via International Labour Organization) Analytics 2024 EDUCAUSE Analytics Landscape Study (via EDUCAUSE) China Studies Luce/ACLS Digital Archives Mapping Project Publishes Open Database […]
During Banned Books Week, this year September 22–28, LJ has seen a wide range of libraries celebrating the right to read in their communities: public, K–12, and academic; urban and rural; large and small—and, now, little. Little Free Libraries, the birdhouse-sized book exchange structures scattered across neighborhoods around the world, have joined forces with the American Library Association (ALA) and PEN America to encourage the distribution of banned books in the areas they’re needed most.
Shortlists for the Wolfson History Prize and the British Academy Book Prize are announced. The Treaties We Break by Tina Shah wins the Mo Siewcharran Prize for unpublished fiction writers from Black, Asian, mixed heritage and minority ethnic backgrounds. Llano County, TX, told the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that it should hand politicians near total authority over what books can go on public library shelves. Plus new title bestsellers and interviews with Richard Osman, Isabella Hammad, Paola Ramos, Uzo Aduba, and Myriam J.A. Chancy.
From NBC 5 Philadelphia: Since last week, Delaware residents haven’t been able to use computers or the Internet at any of the state’s public libraries due to a cyber attack. Signs are plastered on doors at different libraries warning people not to log into the Wi-Fi and sharing that all PCs are out of order. […]
From the NISO Open Discovery Initiative: The NISO Open Discovery Initiative (ODI) aims to define standards and/or best practices for the web-scale library discovery services that are based on indexed search. As discovery services increasingly explore ways to include generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) into their products, the NISO ODI Standing Committee is interested in […]
From Rep. Jamie Raskin: Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced a resolution condemning an escalating censorship crisis that has removed and targeted thousands of books from the shelves of schools, libraries and universities across the country. The bicameral resolution, coinciding with Banned Books Week, reinforces congressional recognition of students’ First […]
From the Library of Congress: A major portion of the processed records of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund are now available online for the first time from the Library of Congress. Spanning the years 1915-1968, with most dating from 1940 to 1960, these records document the organization’s work as it combated racial discrimination in the […]
The Gale Peterson’s Test and Career Prep database is an outstanding resource that provides a plethora of tools and tests to help learners prepare for exams and career challenges.
This month’s can’t-miss documentaries include a heartwarming exploration of the life of actor Gene Wilder, an exploration of Armenian culture, and remembrances of an iconic video rental shop.
Forthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays for every taste, including Kevin Costner’s passion project, teen apocalypse mayhem, and New Jersey suburbanites seeking emotional connection.
This month’s top indie and foreign films feature a poignant depiction of queer loneliness, a child caught up in 19th-century religious and political conflicts, and Bob Hoskins as big-shot London gangster Harold Shand.
Boyd’s treasure trove of information about the global impact of world music (particularly on the United States) is a tour de force that will fascinate music lovers.
The Exact Editions Literature Collection is an attractive option for users who want easy and mobile access to a curated collection of popular literary journals and magazines.
The Washington State Book Award and Dream Foundry Award winners are announced. Elly Griffiths wins Author of the Year at the BA Conference Awards. LibraryReads and LJ offer read-alikes for Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo. Interviews arrive with Janice Hallett, Elyse Graham, Ed Burns, Kenny G, Ashley Spencer, David Sedaris, Aaron Zebley, and Wright Thompson. The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green will get a TV adaptation, and Garth Greenwell’s What Belongs to You goes to the opera. Plus, NYT delves into the “Strega Nona September” TikTok trend, inspired by the children’s books by Tomie dePaola.
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Rick Atkinson and John Ferling offer books about the Revolutionary War on its 250th anniversary, while Ojibwe journalist Mary Annette Pember writes a mix of history and personal biography about Indigenous boarding schools in the U.S.
New books from bestselling Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez, queer romances from Jasmine Guillory and Meryl Wilsner, and second series entries from India Holton and Eloisa James.
:From Retraction Watch: In 2009, a now highly-cited study found an average of around 2% of scientists admit to have falsified, fabricated, or modified data at least once in their career. Fifteen years on, a new analysis tried to quantify how much science is fake – but the real number may remain elusive, some observers […]
Ed. Note: As someone who has used, shared, taught about a number of the tools listed in the toolkit , I’m very impressed with this effort so far. I also discovered several tools to add to my personal collection. Overall: Well done and kudos! –Gary From Bellingcat: Have you ever struggled to find a tool […]
From the Library of Congress (Full Text): The Library of Congress announced today the new membership of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee, which has been renewed for a second three-year term. The Copyright Public Modernization Committee was established to enhance communication with stakeholders and provide a public forum for the technology-related aspects of U.S. Copyright […]
Ed. Note: We will update this post with additional media reports. UPDATE 2: Audio Recording of Oral Argument (Sept. 24) Now Available UPDATE: Statement From EveryLibrary on the Misapplication of the Government Speech Doctrine in Little v. Llano County From the Associated Press: A Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its shelves — some […]
AI Google Serving AI-Generated Images of Mushrooms Could Have ‘Devastating Consequences’ (via 404 Media) Alabama Prattville Library Argues Book Selection is “Government Speech” in New Filing (via APR) Book Bans Books Unbanned Still Growing Strong More than Two Years After Launch (via LJ) Lawsuits Publishers, Authors, Booksellers and Libraries File Supreme Court Amicus Brief in […]
For the past four years, EveryLibrary has been working to fight the book-banning movement. A large part of that fight is developing effective messaging against book bans, as well as conducting extensive message testing, surveys, and focus groups to understand the impact of messaging and determine which messages perform best.
Banned Books Week is underway, with newly released reports from PEN America and ALA on book challenges in the U.S. Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo garners rave reviews, including a four-star review from USA Today. Interviews arrive with Law Roach, Ashley Spencer, Robert A. Caro, Shayna Maci Warner, Elizabeth Strout, Morgan Talty, Wright Thompson, and Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert. Influential critic Fredric Jameson has died at the age of 90.
From a NOAA Announcement: For the first time, the public has access to a whole-of-government, comprehensive online resource all about sea level rise: SeaLevel.GlobalChange.gov. On behalf of the U.S. Interagency Task Force on Sea Level Change, today the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) officially released the new site. SeaLevel.GlobalChange.gov pairs a dynamic delivery of the latest […]
From an EBSCO Release: EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has published the 2025 Serials Price Projection Report, offering valuable insights into the financial landscape for libraries and publishers as they prepare for the upcoming renewal season. This year’s report projects overall effective publisher price increases for libraries are four to fivepercent for individual e-journal titles, three and a […]
The articles linked below were published today by Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL). It is one of several articles about AI in this issue. Title Responsible AI Practice in Libraries and Archives: A Review of the Literature Authors Sara Mannheimer Montana State University Natalie Bond University of Montana Scott W.H. Young Iowa State University Hannah […]
Note: Media coverage from AP (below) is helpful in understanding the differences in how PEN America and ALA define and count book bans/book challenges. From the American Library Association (ALA): The American Library Association has released preliminary data documenting attempts to censor books and materials in public, school, and academic libraries during the first eight […]
Note: Media coverage from AP (below) is helpful in understanding the differences in how PEN America and ALA define and count book bans/book challenges. From PEN America: Over 10,000 books were banned in public schools during the 2023-2024 school year, according to PEN America’s preliminary findings. This dramatic increase is nearly triple the number from […]
DIAMAS Introducing the Diamond OA Sustainability Check Force 11 Advancing Scholarly Communications Together: Lead a FORCE11 Working Group! Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation Selects The Roz Group to Partner on Strategic Plan Initiative Internet Archive Registration Now Open For Internet Archive Library Leaders Forum 2024 (October 17, 2024) (Virtual Event) […]
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney leads holds this week and is People’s book of the week. Also in demand are titles by Nicholas Sparks, Sharon McMahon, Emily Rath, Richard Powers, and Tami Hoag. The Wolfson History Prize shortlist is announced. October’s LibraryReads list is out, featuring top pick Exposure by Ramona Emerson. LitHub provides a flowchart to answer the question “Which Big Fall Book Should You Read?” Plus, Banned Books Week arrives amid a new surge in censorship.
Buttar makes brilliant use of primary sources and provides readers with a rich understanding of the unique nature of Leningrad, its military, and its people during a perilous time.
Two and a half years after launch, Books Unbanned has continued to grow as a vital resource for people in schools and communities where book challenges otherwise put content out of reach.
On August 13, a New College of Florida student posted images to social media showing a dumpster full of books situated outside the campus library. As the story and images went viral, New College issued a statement that the library’s weeding project was separate from the removal of items from the GDC, and that the center was being “repurposed.”
From CBS News: The National Archives has been in the news lately, not so much for what is in its collection, but for what was missing. After former President Donald Trump and then-Vice President Biden held on to records when they left office that should have been sent to the Archives… we wanted to know more… […]
Alabama Alabama Republican Party Chair Becomes State Library Board Chair (via Montgomery Advertiser) To Read Foundation Backs Plaintiffs In Prattville Library Suit (via APR) Florida Florida Attorney General’s Office Heading Out of State to Defend Texas Library Book Bans (via Tallahassee Democrat) Intellectual Freedom Report From the ALA Intellectual Freedom Summit in D.C. (via American […]
The article linked below was published today by School Library Research (a Title The Evolving Roles of School Librarians during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study Authors Kay Elizabeth Wright University of West Georgia Olga Koz Kennesaw State University Julie A. Moore Kennesaw State University Source School Library Research (Research Journal of the American Association […]
From a Post by Brewster Kahle: Digital Librarian and Founder, Internet Archive: On Sept 4, 2024, the US Court of Appeals in New York affirmed the lower court ruling in the lawsuit filed against us by Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, John Wiley & Sons, and Penguin Random House. While the Internet Archive is disappointed […]
The publication linked below was recently published by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA): Title Global Action, Global Access? The IGO Licensing Landscape Author IFLA Source IFLA Repository Abstract The Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO) space continues to be characterised by a diversity of approaches to licensing of the materials they publish, including between […]
From The Times-Tribune: Lackawanna County Prison inmates will have free digital access to e-books and audio books offered by more than 5,000 publishers under a contract the county prison board approved this week. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize the use of OverDrive, a digital library product inmates will soon be able to access […]
The preprint linked below was shared earlier this week on arXiv. Title Research Citations Building Trust in Wikipedia Authors Michael Taylor University of Wolverhampton Digital Science Carlos Areia University of Coventry Digital Science Kath Burton University of Coventry Digital Science Charles Watkinson University of Michigan Press Source via arXiv September 17, 2024 DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2409.11948 Abstract […]
The article linked below was recently published in State and Local Government Review. Title Categories of Political Contestation in Public Libraries Authors Jacob Sutherland University of California Irvine Source State and Local Government Review First published online September 15, 2024 DOI 10.1177/0160323X241280220 Abstract Public libraries in the United States have historically been sites of political […]
From WSB-TV: At Thursday’s Cobb County School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Chris Ragsdale announced six more books would be removed the school district’s library system. A statement shared from the school district described the action as the district removing “more sexually explicit books from schools.” The accompanying statement from the superintendent said it was another […]
From SPARC (Full Text): SPARC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $6 million grant from Arcadia, a charitable foundation that works to protect nature, preserve cultural heritage and promote open access to knowledge. The 6-year grant will extend SPARC’s work on policies and practices that ensure immediate, equitable, and free sharing of […]