(9 Apr 2026) Today, we published an issue brief on the topic of the evolving relationship between research libraries and academic publishers. With this research, we wanted to better understand which qualities and practices library professionals consider most and least important when evaluating their relationships with academic publishers. At a time of significant budgetary constraints within academic libraries,…
(25 Mar 2026) After a million hours of labour, Te Rua – Archives NZ’s brand new Wellington building – is now open. The 10-level, $290 million building is described as one of the world’s most technologically advanced archive protection facilities and forms part of Te Kahu, a new heritage campus. The campus, which sees…
(26 Mar 2026) The CDNLAO Newsletter is published to share information from national libraries in the Asia and Oceania region. This newsletter is edited and distributed by the National Diet Library of Japan on behalf of the members of the Conference of Directors of National Libraries in Asia and Oceania (CDNLAO). In this issue, [Kuwait] Shared Knowledge for…
(11 Mar 2026) This second helping of videos from the Coalition for Networked Information’s (CNI) fall 2025 membership meeting offers a practical focus on AI applications. How can AI enhance the work of the profession (and automate huge, labor-intensive tasks)? How well can it perform these functions? Where do problems, whether technical or ethical, lie? The following videos cover hot…
(11 Mar 2026) Fans of tabletop games can now get their hands on a limited-edition card game created by the National Library Board (NLB). The giveaway aims to raise awareness of the NLB mobile app, which allows users to borrow e-books, reserve titles and access digital resources – while encouraging people to reconnect with…
(5 Mar 2026) SMU Libraries is welcoming registration for the Emerging Library Leaders’ Summer School for Asia-Pacific (ELLSSA) 2026! Here’s a message from SMU Libraries, “Dear Colleague, As library leaders, we all want the same thing for our most promising staff: the opportunity to grow beyond what their current role allows. What does that…
(22 Feb 2026) At the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (popularly known as Patna zoo), learning now goes beyond animal enclosures. Tucked near the nursery, a unique ‘Nature Library’ is drawing students and wildlife enthusiasts egaer to explore ecology and conservation through books, workshops and hand-on activities. It supports the zoo’s broader mission of conservation education,…
(3 Feb 2026) When someone is not sure what book to read, a librarian’s advice can lead them to a book that unexpectedly stays in their heart forever. The working environment for librarians, who play such a vital role, should be improved to enhance the appeal of libraries. An expert panel at the Education, Culture,…
128 countries are now signed up to the Marrakesh Treaty, which removes unnecessary copyright barriers to the creation of and access to books and other materials in accessible formats for people with print disabilities. But how far have they aligned their national laws with the Treaty’s goals? (14 Feb 2026) For almost eight years, IFLA…
(4 Feb 2026) The National Library of Korea has decided not to accept deposits of books from an AI publisher that releases 9,000 types of books annually. It has also begun research to improve the deposit system to prevent the overflow of AI publications. In the National Assembly, a bill to amend the Library Act…