Internet Archive’s Open Library Faces Uncertain Future After Court Sides With Publishers
Internet Archive’s Open Library Faces Uncertain Future After Court Sides With Publishers | KQED
https://www.kqed.org/news/12003819/internet-archives-open-library-faces-uncertain-future-after-court-sides-with-publishers
The San Francisco-based nonprofit is weighing next steps as an online petition to restore hundreds of thousands of titles that were removed from its online collection gathers steam.
Tracie D. Hall, the librarian speaking out against censorship and book bans that threaten learning and access to information
Tracie D. Hall, the librarian speaking out against censorship and book bans that threaten learning and access to information
https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/tracie-d-hall-the-librarian-speaking-out-against-censorship-and-book-bans-that-threaten-learning-and-access-to-information/
UW Magazine | University of Washington
60% of libraries evaluating or planning for AI integration
60% of libraries evaluating or planning for AI integration – report | Research Information
https://www.researchinformation.info/news/60-libraries-evaluating-or-planning-ai-integration-report
Clarivate study combines feedback from a global survey of more than 1,500 librarians
The Guardian view on public libraries: these vital spaces provide much more than books | Editorial
The Guardian view on public libraries: these vital spaces provide much more than books | Editorial
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/sep/08/the-guardian-view-on-public-libraries-these-vital-spaces-provide-much-more-than-books
Editorial: Offering everything from coding clubs to company, they are more essential than ever as other services vanish
MARCIVE announces closure after 43 years of service to libraries
MARCIVE announces closure after 43 years of service to libraries
https://librarytechnology.org/pr/30505
Press Release: MARCIVE announces closure after 43 years of service to libraries. It is with deep regret that MARCIVE Inc. announces the closure of its operations after 43 years of dedicated service to libraries nationwide. Since its founding in 1981, MARCIVE, Inc. has been a trusted provider of cataloging solutions and services to the library community. This difficult decision was made after careful consideration and reflects the conclusion of an era that has been defined by innovation and support for library services. MARCIVE, Inc. will officially cease operations by the end of December 2024. Until then, the company will continue to function as usual, ensuring that all clients experience uninterrupted service. During this period, MARCIVE, Inc. will be reviewing all existing subscriptions and renewals on a case-by-case basis to determine the most appropriate course of action for each client.
Computers are back at Seattle Public Library
archive.is
https://archive.is/BL2yO
Pima County library proposal would shrink and move downtown branch, close more locations this year
Pima County library proposal would shrink and move downtown branch, close more locations this year - AZ Luminaria
https://azluminaria.org/2024/08/27/pima-county-library-proposal-would-shrink-and-move-downtown-branch-close-more-locations-this-year/
The Joel D. Valdez Main Library in downtown Tucson, AZ could close for downsizing renovations in December 2024, and reopen in a different location. The change, along with the closure of more libraries, are part of a report about the future of the Pima County Public Library system.
2024 Library Design Showcase | American Libraries Magazine
2024 Library Design Showcase | American Libraries Magazine
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/09/03/2024-library-design-showcase/
The 2024 Library Design Showcase celebrates new and renovated libraries and administrative facilities throughout North America.
A public library that keeps the public out: Somerville closing central library for hours each weekday after bad behavior
A public library that keeps the public out: Somerville closing central library for hours each weekday after bad behavior - The Boston Globe
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/29/metro/after-bad-behavior-somerville-is-closing-its-central-library-hours-each-weekday-right-school-lets-out/
The move came after a year in which staff complained about rampant misbehavior among rowdy teenagers at the library, officials said.
Open-access expansion threatens academic publishing industry
Open-access expansion threatens academic publishing industry
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/science-research-policy/2024/08/29/open-access-expansion-threatens-academic
Critics say a directive to make federally funded research immediately free to the public could violate authors’ copyrights. It could also disrupt the $19 billion academic publishing industry.
