The majestic Old Library at Trinity College Dublin, where some of Ireland’s most ancient and valuable books are stored, is a popular tourist attraction. (28 May 2022) The Long Room, with its imposing oak ceiling and two levels of bookshelves laden with some of Ireland’s most ancient and valuable volumes, is the oldest part of…
(26 May 2022) About the job: Plans and supervises the operation of the university library. Supervises and participates in the selection, development, and maintenance of a collection of materials in one or more broad and complex subject areas. Develops, plans, coordinates, and evaluates a major area of library services. Serves as a specialist for…
(30 May 2022) New Zealand: Nelson City Council will take another look at plans for its $46 million riverside library, as new data shows sea level rise will affect the region sooner than anticipated. Recent figures from the SeaRise Programme show land subsidence is affecting urban Nelson at a rate of around 2mm per…
(25 May 2022) Alarmed by the declining stature of its universities, Japan is planning to shower up to $2.3 billion a year on a handful of schools in hopes of boosting their prominence. The scheme was approved by the Japanese legislature on 18 May, although many details, including how to pick the favored universities, are still…