Library Copyright Alliance submits comments on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership - May 20, 2013
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) recently submitted comments on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), a trade agreement currently being negotiated between the US and the European Union (EU). While negotiations are still in their preliminary stages, LCA urges the inclusion of provisions to harmonize… Read More
Applications and nominations for 2013–2015 RLLF Program called for - May 17, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is inviting applications and nominations for participation in the 2013–2015 class of the Research Library Leadership Fellows (RLLF) Program. The RLLF Program is an executive leadership program that offers an opportunity for development of future senior-level leaders in large research… Read More
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
