By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. StevenB[Edit][Delete]: Where's The Library In This Partnership, ACRLog [Edit][Delete] November 16, 2006
Leaving aside for the moment the narrow point of view in this article, highlighted in the headline, the gist is that Blackboard has struck a deal with Google to support Google Scholar, along with some other tools, into its software. Google had better be careful that Blackboard does not declare that it has invented and patented the search engine. The author expresses his concern: "Google Scholar will further marginalize the library's e-content. It also potentially puts students in a position to pay for full-text access to resources their library may already provide." Of course. More...

How often do we hear that libraries aren’t just about books anymore? They are makerspaces with 3-D printers, scanners, laser vinyl cutters and routers. They provide green rooms, sewing machines, button makers, and tools like drills, saws and soldering irons. More...

Libraries have always been the instructional heartbeat of the campus. Once surrounded with rows of bookcases, racks of glossy magazines, and hushing librarians, libraries look quite different today. More...

Les élèves conservateur.rice.s territoriaux.ales de bibliothèques sont des lauréat;e.s d'un concours de métiers de direction générale.
Pendant leur dix-huit mois de formation à l'INET, ils.elles réalisent des missions de terrain pour être au plus proche de la réalité des territoires. Ces immersions profesionnelles sont des opportunités pour les collectivités de bénéficier d'un regard extérieur et rigoureux sur une problématique du territoire. Plus...