OCLC Research releases Open Source OpenURL 1.0 software
Professional Reading Shelf
Digital Libraries--Preservation
Academic Libraries
Source: San Diego Daily Transcript UCSD Libraries, SDSC team up to develop media library
"The University of California, San Diego Libraries and the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) announced Monday they have teamed up to address media preservation challenges that are fast becoming a global problem by developing a media library that will catalogue past programs for future generations."
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Libraries--Patriot Act
Source: Congressional Research Service (via Federation of American Scientists) Libraries and the USA Patriot Act (PDF; 37 KB)
"Although past practices have apparently made the library community apprehensive, the extent to which the authority of Section 215 has been used, if at all, is unclear. Media accounts of federal investigations involving library patrons ordinarily do not distinguish between simple inquiries, grand jury subpoenas, criminal search warrants, FISA physical search orders, and FISA tangible item orders. Moreover, the Justice Department has indicated that as of March 30, 2005 the authority under Section 215 had been exercised on 35 occasions, but had not been used in any instance to secure library, bookstore, gun sale or medical records."
-- Librarianship
Source: Sirsi OneSource 32 Tips to Inspire Innovation for You and Your Library: Part 1
"In part one of this three-part column, Stephen (Abram) reflects on his past 25 years since library school and shares insights about what has inspired innovation in his own life. If your job involves consensus decision-making, usability testing, or project management, you're sure to find useful tips to enrich your career and improve your library."
-- Libraries--Marketing
Source: Chris Olson & Associates
The July issue of Chris Olson's Marketing Treasures newsletter is online.
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Photography--Databases
Source: CBC Website to be database for acclaimed photography
"The George Eastman House and New York's International Center of Photography are collaborating on a project to create a massive online database of photography... Currently operating as a test site, Photomuse.org is scheduled for completion in fall 2006, at an initial cost of about $800,000 US. Organizers hope to feature nearly 200,000 photos at the start and eventually add thousands more."
See Also: Direct to PhotoMuse.org
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