Library Copyright Alliance applauds introduction of Unlocking Technology Act - May 14, 2013
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) has applauded the introduction of H.R. 1892, the Unlocking Technology Act of 2013, in the US House of Representatives on May 9, 2013. The bill guarantees that legitimate uses of digital works and technologies will not run afoul of copyright law,… Read More
Libraries NI selects SirsiDynix Symphony and Enterprise discovery platform - May 13, 2013
Fujitsu N.I., an IT systems, services and products company, has won the £25 million managed services contract for Libraries NI, the single Public Library Service for Northern Ireland. As part of the core business applications solution, SirsiDynix, a library technology solutions provider, is partnering with Fujitsu… Read More
ARL seeking proposals for 2014 SPEC survey topics - May 8, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is seeking proposals for 2014 SPEC survey topics. For 40 years ARL has gathered and disseminated data through the SPEC survey programme to assist libraries in the continuous improvement of their management systems. Each year, the Association works with librarians… Read More
Canadian university adopts next-generation Ex Libris Alma and Primo - May 1, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the University of Windsor, a member of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL), has selected the Primo discovery and delivery solution and the Alma library management service. It is expected that Alma's automatic workflows… Read More
ACRL 2013 conference discusses changing role of academic libraries - April 30, 2013
The ACRL 2013 came to a close with more than 4,800 library staff, exhibitors, speakers and guests from 50 US states and 19 countries meeting at the Indiana Convention Center. The conference, hosted by ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) from April 10-13, discussed the… Read More
Australia’s Swinburne University of Technology goes live with Ex Libris’ Alma - April 29, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that Australia's Swinburne University of Technology - an Alma collaborative partner - is in production with the Ex Libris Alma library management solution. In addition, Swinburne University is the first live Alma site whose cloud-based services are… Read More
OCLC Global Council discusses impact of global cooperation on libraries - April 29, 2013
The OCLC Global Council met in The Hague, Netherlands, to discuss the opportunities and challenges libraries face in an increasingly global environment and the importance of international cooperation. The Council elected leaders for next year, elected a new trustee, and announced results from regional council elections.… Read More
Library Copyright Alliance supports GSU in amicus brief in copyright lawsuit - April 29, 2013
The US' Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) has filed a 'friend of the court' brief in support of Georgia State University (GSU) in the appeal of Cambridge U. Press et al. v. Mark P. Becker et al. In its brief, LCA argues that GSU's e-reserves policy is… Read More
Annual OCLC Research Library Partnership Roundtable scheduled for April 27 - April 26, 2013
Library information provider OCLC Research has announced that its annual Library Partnership Roundtable will be held on April 27 at ARLIS/NA in Pasadena, CA. This meeting will provide an opportunity for staff from OCLC Research Library Partnership institutions to hear about and influence OCLC Research plans… Read More
SAGE to support library travel grant for ALPSP International Conference 2013 - April 22, 2013
Academic publisher SAGE has announced that it will be sponsoring a librarian place again at this year's Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) International conference. The annual event is scheduled for September 11 - 13, 2013 in Birmingham, UK. SAGE has supported the ALPSP… Read More
