(3 Sep 2026) Four Chinese academics who lost posts at leading universities after a high-profile blogger flagged their research for misconduct have come under official investigation by China’s leading funder of basic research. The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) published details on August 26 of 31 new misconduct cases at universities and hospitals…
(11 Sep 2026) The National Library of Korea held the “2026 Librarians’ Meeting” at the Daegu Grand Hotel from September 10 to 11, 2026. This year, the event was attended by 97 participants, including librarians, from 82 libraries nationwide. Established in 2014, the Librarians’ Meeting is a flagship training program of the National Library…
(7 Sep 2026) A new five-year national movement is encouraging Singaporeans to pick up a book for at least 15 minutes a day as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s reading culture. They can track their daily reading time and earn virtual rewards as part of a challenge under the ReadSG movement launched by…
(11 Sep 2026) Every bookworm knows that reading books and buying books are two separate hobbies. Sometimes, all you want to do is curl up at home with a weighty tome in hand. Other times, nothing is more exciting than a day spent wandering the shelves of a well-stocked bookshop in search of your next…
(7 Sep 2026) Leading historians have slammed the Government’s proposed axing of nearly 50 staff positions at the state repositories of books, papers, and memory, the National Library and Archives NZ. Staff were told last week that a restructure proposal will target the loss of 47 full-time jobs. Chief Archivist Anahera Morehu and National Librarian…
(2 Sep 2026) Laos’ first zero-carbon library opened at Luang Prabang Peace Secondary School on August 29. Built with support from Zhejiang Electric Power Corporation, the facility integrates solar power, energy storage, and charging facilities to address local electricity challenges. The project coincides with the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations and the jointly declared…
(7 Sep 2026) Just 17 months after opening, a municipal library in this west Japan city has become a popular gathering place for residents by challenging the long-standing expectation of silence at libraries and allowing visitors to chat, play games on their smartphones, and interact freely with one another. The library’s biggest attraction may…
(27 Aug 2026) Unlock new opportunities in library leadership and innovation with the Transforming University Libraries Leadership & Innovation Programme (TULLIP), designed to connect library professionals across ASEAN and beyond. Hosted by NUS Libraries, this programme offers librarians, curators, academics or independent researchers a unique chance to network, gain critical skills, and engage in hands-on…
(20 Aug 2026) The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly and impacting various aspects of life, including the academic sphere. To address these developments and provide guidance on the responsible use of AI, the Library of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) released the latest episode of its podcast titled “Utilizing AI as a Learning Companion:…
(28 Aug 2026) On August 28th, at the Center for Vietnamese Studies, Udon Thani Royal University, the inauguration ceremony of the first Vietnamese-language library in Thailand took place in a solemn and meaningful atmosphere. This event marks an important step in educational and cultural cooperation between the two countries, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the…