Archive for October, 2014
Re-Envisioning Public Libraries
Thursday, October 30th, 2014The Aspen Institute has just released Rising to the Challenge: Re-Envisioning Public Libraries, the culmination of the year-long Dialogue on Public Libraries. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Dialogue brought together librarians, policymakers, technology experts and others to explore the evolving role of libraries in the 21st century. The report identifies three […]
Call for papers: Accessibility and Libraries
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014Special Issue call for papers: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and the Inclusive Future of Libraries Advances in Librarianship announces a call for papers for a special issue devoted to examining how libraries can be made more accessible for people with disabilities. Academic, public, school, and special libraries all have patrons and staff members with […]
Ebola Resources for Libraries
Friday, October 10th, 2014The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) have online resources to help you answer questions about Ebola, the outbreak, and related issues such as transportation-related concerns. Follow the links below to access the resources. NLM Information Resources for the 2014 Ebola Outbreak NN/LM,New England Region Resources for […]
Updates from NM/LN – NER and MLA
Monday, October 6th, 2014National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region and Medical Library Association 2014 Update NN/LM NER offers many services to libraries in New England, including grants and training. Log onto this webinar if you want to learn more and the latest. Webinar: Thursday, October 9, 2014 10 AM – 11:15 AM ET The webinar […]