(7 August 2015) The University of Michigan’s $55m renovation of the Taubman Health Sciences Library brings a range of new spaces and functions, but no books. The new library features state-of-the-art technology, a wide range of small and medium-sized classrooms, spaces for students from a variety of disciplines to work together and a floor dedicated…
(10 August 2015) Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, this highly visible and pivotal role is responsible for the strategic vision and leadership of the Library. The University Librarian provides advice, direction and initiative in information management whilst managing the human and budgeting resources of the Library to ensure its promotion as AUT’s centre for…
(10 August 2015) Ithaka S+R is launching a new research project to examine how organizational structure affects the academic library’s capacity for effective decision-making on major strategic issues. Common issues to address many include: The provision and preservation of collections in an increasingly digital environment; The digital infrastructure and systems that support operations and users,…
(10 August 2015) The JULAC libraries are issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) with the expectation of contracting for a next-generation shared library system that fits closely with JULAC’s stated strategies of deep collaboration and a unified set of services that exceed traditional ILS capabilities. This RFP is intentionally broad in scope and focused on…
(10 August 2015) The National Library of China ( NLC) in Beijing has turned into a “meditation” Holy Land as readers flock to it to escape the summer heat. Although Beijing entered Start of Autumn, the solar term reflecting the end of summer and the beginning of autumn on 9 August, the baking heat shows…
(6 August 2015) Since the year 2007, every two years, Taiwan’s NCL organizes the “International Workshop for Professional Librarians” to promote exchanges with global East Asian Libraries and Chinese Studies research institutions. Librarians from different countries are invited to come to Taiwan. This year, in a particular manner, the workshop unites “Cross-Straits Preservation of ancient Chinese…
(5 August 2015) Changes to copyright law will allow the National Library of Australia to significantly increase its collection of electronic publications, including eBooks and websites In addition to expanding legal deposit provisions to encompass eBooks, the amendment will allow the NLA to issue a request for electronic material that it considers belongs in its…
(4 August 2015) The Library invites applications for the position of Head of the Japanese Section in the Division of Special Collections. As the librarian in charge of Japanese material in the Library, the postholder will be one of four language specialists in the Asian, Near and Middle Eastern Group of the Library. S/he will…
(3 August 2015) Earlier this year, UTS Library undertook a project to refurbish the City Campus Library. Fifty percent of the Library Collection (low-use items only) was moved to a brand new facility, which created new areas in the Library for teaching and learning spaces. The new areas include: study rooms, a silent study area,…
(15 July 2015) Civica, a leader in specialist systems and business process services that help organisations to transform the way they work has been appointed to the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Preferred Supply Panel for the Provision of Library Management Systems. This appointment coincides with the release of Spydus10, Civica’s web-based integrated libraries, archives,…
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