(22 April 2021) The National Library of China (NLC), in collaboration with nine other libraries across the country, has made over 1,700 sets of ancient books available digitally, in a bid to preserve the books and make them more accessible to the public. The newly uploaded resources, including copies of ancient books in the…
New research project on mis/disinformation in library collections in Australia. (21 April 2021) ALIA is pleased to announce it is currently seeking applications from LIS researchers to lead/undertake a six-month research project on mis/disinformation in library collections in Australia. The issue of mis/disinformation, and a wider issue of community trust, has recently been…
(30 Apr 2021) News from IGI Global: Understanding that many libraries around the world are nearing the end of their fiscal year, IGI Global can offer very flexible and customized acquisitions solutions to ensure libraries across Asia-Pacific have access to the most innovative and emerging digital research. Institutions can also benefit from IGI Global’s…
(29 Apr 2021) Job Title: Assistant Librarian (Research & System Support) / Manager (Research & System Support) (PR0300/20-21) Hong Kong Baptist University Library now seeks an enthusiastic, out-going, and organized individual to join the Digital and Multimedia Services Section as Assistant Librarian (Research & System Support)/Manager (Research & System Support). The successful candidate will: …
How do you move 20,000 heritage newspapers from Whanganui to Wellington? And no, the answer isn’t one paper at a time. Planning and a dedicated team are key. (21 Apr 2021) Wairere House in Whanganui has housed National Library collections for more than 20 years…Although the building has served the National Library for over two…
(18 Apr 2021) Chinese authorities have ordered primary and secondary schools to rid their libraries of books that may lead to veneration of the West at the expense of promoting patriotism. The move by the Ministry of Education took effect around April 1. Elementary, middle and high schools are expected to focus on so-called Xi…
By Ruth A. Pagell* Who is number one in the world in 2021? What Asian university has the highest overall ranking? What country has the highest ranked institution in Gender Equality? What institution in SDG 7, Affordable and Clean Energy, has the nicest name? (29 April 2021) I am currently on a hunt to…
(15 Apr 2021) The Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) have released a Guide to Accelerate Public Access to Research Data. The APARD Guide is envisioned as a resource for administrators to accelerate progress and articulate how research outputs are aligned with the research institution’s mission. It will outline the…
(28 Apr 2021) “Making the Future of Open Research Work” is one of the sessions held at the 3rd CHORUS Forum last week, which brought publishers, researchers, librarians, and research funders together to exchange ideas over scientific communication issues. The session focuses on the operationalization of the move to open access and the details of…
(27 Apr 2021) A virtual conference will be jointly held by the Library Association of Singapore (LAS) and Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia (PPM) on Wednesday 6 October 2021, 10 am to 5 pm. The Conference theme is Collab | Camaraderie | Commune. Collab – collaborations between libraries; Camaraderie – we are in it together; and Commune – we are a community and…