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WEB1 day ago · Oliver Sacks Archive Heads to the New York Public Library The voluminous papers of the celebrated neurologist include letters, notebooks, drafts and other traces of a man who couldn’t stop writing.. Now, the New York Public Library has acquired Sacks’s personal archive, a trove documenting his intellectual explorations of topics as diverse as “aging, amnesia, color, deafness, dreams ...
Stories Of The Year – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEBIt’s time yet again to take a look back at the memorable library stories from the past year. Two themes dominated headlines in 2023: attacks on libraries; and the rising implications of generative artificial intelligence.
Libraries Under Cyberattack – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEB21 hours ago · But now Delaware libraries across the state have closed their computer labs after being hacked last week. The ransom demand is allegedly around $1 million, although typically, organizations rebuild in the wake of a ransomware attack, rather than pay the ransom. Thankfully, patron data has not been affected in Delaware. Libraries Under ...
LISNews – News For Librarians – Since 1999
WEBIt’s time yet again to take a look back at the memorable library stories from the past year. Two themes dominated headlines in 2023: attacks on libraries; and the rising implications of generative artificial intelligence.
Privacy – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEB5 days ago · 2019 saw yet more drag queen story hour protests, vendor buyouts, the persistence of fake news, scandals, and lawsuits aplenty, along with the usual spate of book burning and banning. Below are some of the other notable headlines from the past year’s library-related news. 10. Naomi Cries Wolf.
Ten Stories That Shaped 2023 – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEBTwo themes dominated headlines in 2023: attacks on libraries; and the rising implications of generative artificial intelligence. 10. Misplaced Classified Documents. Fallout over politicians from both parties mishandling documents continued to make news early in the year. 9. Attacks on Librarians – Kirk Cameron.
About LISNews – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEBSep 30, 2024 · About LISNews. LISNews is a collaborative weblog [aka blog] devoted to current events and news in the world of Library and Information Science. A dedicated team of international bloggers scour the World Wide Web to find stories they find interesting. You’ll find links to news stories and Web sites, along with original writing, interviews and ...
Ten Stories That Shaped 2022 – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEBDec 15, 2022 · It’s again time (for the 20th time!) for a look back at the notable library stories from the last year. The Good. 10. Lizzo at LOC. In September, Lizzo toured the Library of Congress, stopping to play a crystal flute that …
Academic Libraries – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEBJan 6, 2023 · Thousands of scientists publish a paper every five daysTo highlight uncertain norms in authorship, John P. A. Ioannidis, Richard Klavans and Kevin W. Boyack identified the most prolific scientists of recent years.. We e-mailed all 265 authors asking for their insights about how they reached this extremely productive class.
Internet – LISNews – News For Librarians
WEB4 days ago · Delaware`s three dozen libraries, which provide free internet and computer services to residents, were targeted by hackers on Friday, disrupting access to all computers and the internet. In today’s digital age, technology plays a vital role in library services. Lea Roselle, the Milford Public Library Director, emphasized the significance of ...