(7 Aug 2026) The Librarians Association of Malaysia (PPM) will work with the National Library of Malaysia (PNM) to strengthen professional recognition for librarians and provide clearer career pathways. Its president, Hasnita Ibrahim, said formal recognition would not only safeguard the profession but also improve competency and create opportunities for career development and promotion. …
(12 Aug 2026) Clarivate has launched an enhanced version of its SkyRiver platform, with a focus on open bibliographic metadata, interoperability and AI-assisted record creation for libraries. The company said the updated platform is designed to give libraries a more affordable way to source, manage and share bibliographic metadata across institutions, consortia and different library…
(12 Aug 2026) On the 11th [of August], the 2026 World Conference of National Library Directors (CDNL) is being held at Signiel Busan in Haeundae-gu, Busan. This conference, attended by national library directors from over 40 countries, discusses the role of national libraries in the AI era, creating a trustworthy information environment, the public responsibilities…
(8 Aug 2026) In part 1 of this 3 part series leading up to Book Lovers Day on 9th August, National Librarians Day on 12th August and independence day on 15th August, StoryBoard18’s Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta takes a close look at how libraries came to be built in India. “India has a rich history…
(31 Jul 2026) A North Korean cyber espionage group was behind attacks on four widely used open-source software libraries relied upon by developers around the world, according to a newly disclosed security report from Amazon, highlighting the growing risks to the global software supply chain. The findings, first reported by Voice of America citing Amazon’s…
(4 Aug 2026) Malaysia is expanding access to trusted digital information through the u-Pustaka platform and the BERNAMA Library and Infolink Service (BLIS), as public institutions respond to growing demand for reliable online resources. Both services are supporting learning, research and information access for citizens, public agencies and academic institutions through digital collections, archives and technology-enabled tools.…
(12 Aug 2026) From August 12-14, the Dien Bien Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the National Library of Vietnam, organized a training course on library work skills for over 100 participants in 2026, including content on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in library operations. During the training, participants received…