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Libraries--Weblogs
Source: ACRL
New Blog: ACRLog: Blogging for and by academic and research librarians
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Electronic Journals--Preservation
Source: ARL Preserving Scholarly Electronic Journals: A Call for Action [PDF], Report of a Meeting at the Mellon Foundation, October 15, 2005
3 pages; PDF
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Libraries--United States--Recruitment
Source: IMLS IMLS Calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Applications
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State Libraries--New Mexico
Source: GPO GPO Honors New Mexico State Library (PDF)
The New Mexico State Library has been named the 2005 Federal Depository Library of the Year.
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Internet--Education
Source: The Conference Board Parents Concerned About Internet Usage in the Classroom
"While many schools have strengthened their computer security, parents across America are concerned about inappropriate content and information theft when their kids log on in the classroom...."
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Electronic Records--Universities
Source: Tufts University/Yale University Ingest Guide for University Electronic Records
"The Digital Collections and Archives (DCA), Tufts University and Manuscripts and Archives (MSSA) of Yale University Library have released the Ingest Guide for University Electronic Records as a draft for comment. The Guide details a step-by-step approach to the ingest workflows required to ensure the trustworthiness and authenticity of records when they are transferred to a preservation system. The Guide has two sections. Section A, Negotiate Submission Agreement, which details the terms and conditions of the records transfer. Section B, Transfer and Validation, deals with the transfer, validation, and transformation of records. Public input and comments will be accepted until December 15, 2005."
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Libraries--United Kingdom--Directories
Libraries--Ireland--Directories
Source: CILIP Publication Announcement: New 2005-2006 directory of libraries published by Facet Publishing
32nd edition, over 3000 entries.
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