(16 November 2016) Why should parents or pupils be concerned whether or not school libraries close? Surely they are just mausoleums to the paper-bound past? Rooms that are of little use to today’s internet-connected student population, who have access to a world of books and information through their digital devices? Quite simply, school libraries, and…
(18 November 2016) Reporting to the Board, the CEO is responsible for NFSA’s overall strategy and day to day management including enriching relationships with industry and Government and playing a critical, lead role in a contemporary, whole-of-sector, collaborative approach to archiving. Closing date 09/12/16. ALIA has the full job description.
(19 November 2016) ChinaEconomicNet reports that the The Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has issued on Friday a law to establish a one billion dirham (USD 272 million) library with two million eBooks, making it the world’s largest electronic collection, UAE state news agency WAM reported. A board, which will have to…
(18 November 2016) Just announced, Humanities Commons is designed to serve the unique needs of humanists as they engage in teaching and research that benefits the larger community. Unlike other social and academic networks, Humanities Commons is entirely open access, open source, and not-for-profit. It is focused on providing a space to discuss, share, and store cutting-edge research…
(17 November 2016) The Malaysian Digest asks what lies ahead for libraries now that books can be compressed into small devices. Expert opinions were sought about how Malaysian libraries are coping with changes in reading habits. Libraries in and around Kuala Lumpur were visited and the views of librarians about what motivates their patrons to spend…
(16 November 2016) Applications are invited for the appointment of Research Librarian, Law, in SMU Libraries, Singapore Management University. This position is primarily a liaison role for faculty and students from the School of Law and related programmes. The position holder works in a team environment to create and develop innovative library products and services…
(15 November 2016) Promoting your research online is vital if you need to provide evidence of the online engagement for your work, particularly when applying for promotion or tenure and funding. In this Altmetric blog post Josh Clark shares the tips as well as the tools you’ll need to spread the word about your work…
(15 November 2016) On 14 and 15 November 2016, the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) (Community of Practice), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysian Research and Education Network (MYREN) and SIFULAN organized the Asia Open Access Summit 2016 at INTEKMA Resort & Convention Centre. Many participants were the Open Access practitioners and academicians. More details, URL: http://ahmadfaizar.blogspot.my/2016/11/asia-open-access-summit-2016.html…
(15 November 2016) The Main Library of the University of Hong Kong will present The Birds of America by John James Audubon, 21st Century Edition exhibition at the 2nd Floor Atrium/Exhibitions Area of the Main Library of the University of Hong Kong, from 21 November until 5 December 2016. To renew John James Audubon’s masterpiece…
(8 November 2016) In 2015, the British Library announced a major programme to digitise the vast wealth of Indian printed books held by the Library dating from 1713 to 1914, made possible with the support of funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council through the Newton Fund. This autumn, the first phase of the…
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