(17 October 2013) ICT training for women, financial literacy workshops, health classes, programs for child development — these are all programs taking place in Asia today to help promote economic and social development. Although the activities may seem very different, they can all be found in one kind of institution: a public library. Teams from…
(17 October 2013) Ballarat Health Services in Australia, has recently developed a health care repository using DSpace. Read about the services and thinking behind it on the Australian Open Access Support Group blog.
(16 October 2013) Imagine being able to pore over a sketchbook by Jacques-Louis David in minute detail, to investigate Mayan, Aztec, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, or to study the costumes and social mores at Versailles. All of these things are possible with today’s addition to the Open Content Program, which includes 5,400 artwork images…
(New York / Heidelberg, 15 October 2013) Springer is expanding its activities in South Korea by signing new agreements with the renowned Korea Nano Technology Research Society (KoNTRS) for a new open access journal and KAIST Press for a new book series. Starting in January 2014, Springer and the Korea Nano Technology Research Society will partner to…
The Map Room of Cambridge University Library is exhibiting three spectacular hand-painted fabric maps of old Burma, dating from c.1860 – some of the largest maps in the library’s collection – together with more recent mapping, and an impressive and fascinating collection of late 19th century photographs from the Royal Commonwealth Society’s collection. More here.…
(15 October 2013) The University of Maryland Libraries are seeking dynamic and innovative applicants for the position of Curator of the Gordon W. Prange Collection and Librarian for East Asian Studies. The successful candidate will create and implement a vision for the Gordon W. Prange Collection, a world-renown special collection of rare and archival materials…
(Ambler, PA, 15 October 2013) Wolters Kluwer Health today announced an ambitious expansion to the online courseware of its Lippincott’s Professional Development Programs. The addition of more than 100 new eCourses makes the Lippincott library one of the most comprehensive collections of continuing education courses designed specifically for nurses. The upgrade also includes the industry’s…
政府部门图书馆指南 (14 October 2013) IFLA has published a Chinese translation of the Guidelines for Libraries of Government Departments. Thanks to the collaboration of Chen Ning, from the National Library of China, the Chinese version of the Guidelines can be found on the IFLA publications webpage. The announcement is here.
The purpose of the FCIL Schaffer Grant for Foreign Law Librarians is to provide financial assistance to ensure the presence and participation of a foreign librarian at the AALL Annual Meeting. Foreign attendees enrich AALL events by sharing global perspectives for the benefit of all participants. The FCIL Schaffer Grant for Foreign Law Librarians for…
(14 October 2013) The conference dates, announced today are 11-13 June 2015. More here.
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