ARL workshop to focus on using LibQUAL+ effectively and strategically - June 13, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) will offer a workshop about acting on LibQUAL+ survey results, led by Martha Kyrillidou, ARL director of statistics and service quality programs; Lisa Hinchliffe, professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Raynna Bowlby, ARL consultant. 'Using LibQUAL+® Effectively… Read More
IEEE-SA and European Patent Office renew MoU - June 12, 2013
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and the European Patent Office (EPO) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming their commitment to work together to better serve industry worldwide. The first agreement of this kind between the two organisations was signed in July 2009. The… Read More
LCA files amicus brief in support of HathiTrust and its partners - June 6, 2013
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) recently filed an amicus brief in support of HathiTrust and its partners as they defend their district court victory on appeal in the Second Circuit. LCA consists of three major library associations - the American Library Association, ARL, and the Association… Read More
Association of Research Libraries calls for participation in 2013 ClimateQUAL survey - June 5, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is inviting participation in the 2013 ClimateQUAL survey. The online survey collects information about library staff perceptions of the organisation's commitment to the principles of diversity; staff perceptions of organisational policies and procedures; and staff attitudes. The survey addresses such… Read More
IEEE Standards Association symposium on EDA interoperability launched - May 31, 2013
Technical professional organisation IEEE has announced the launch of the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Symposium on Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Interoperability. The event - scheduled to take place October 24, 2013, in Silicon Valley - is intended to help members of the electronics/semiconductor design and verification… Read More
British Library publishes updated economic evaluation - May 24, 2013
The British Library has published an updated evaluation of its economic contribution to the UK, looking at how the British Library creates economic value for its users and society as a whole. The Library last undertook a study of this kind in 2003. The report… Read More
