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What does a library accessibility specialist do? How a new role advances accessibility through education and advocacy

Across North America, academic librarians are quietly converting print materials into accessible files, testing databases for usability, and applying principles of universal design to services, spaces, and instruction. Most of us do this work under unassuming job titles like director … Continue reading

28. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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Mapping the future of academic libraries

The report highlights a number of challenges and opportunities for SCONUL members, including the development of AI and machine learning, datafied scholarship and the on-going challenges of blurred boundaries between the library and the rest of the institutions and the … Continue reading

26. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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Canadian Librarians: Creating innovative strategies on their path to success – Interview with Stephen Abram

Canadian Library Month occurs every October and during this time librarians have the chance to celebrate their activity and users have the chance to reflect on the important role libraries play in their lives. To learn more about libraries in … Continue reading

26. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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Signage UX: Updating library signs for a new generation

Like most college libraries, the Alfred C. O’Connell Library at Genesee Community College (GCC) struggles to find effective ways to tell students about upcoming events and new library services, and to promote library policies. Short of standing at the library … Continue reading

26. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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Applications Open for World Book Capital 2020: IFLA Encourages Bids that Highlight Libraries

The World Book Capital initiative gives cities the opportunity both to celebrate local writing and culture, but also to promote reading and a love of books among residents and visitors. Bids are now open for 2020. IFLA welcomes candidates which … Continue reading

26. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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University Libraries Break Ground on High-Density Storage Facility

A high-density storage facility is under construction off Hill Avenue in south Fayetteville, designed to house University Libraries items in a climate-controlled environment. The 27,000-square-foot storage facility will hold approximately 1.8 million volumes when filled to capacity. The facility will … Continue reading

26. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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Libraries and Research: Five Key Themes for Sustainable Innovation in Strategy and Services

The global environment and the impact on Higher Education continues to change rapidly and demonstrates the need to be prepared for the unexpected but also the need to create a compelling vision for the future. Five themes emerge strongly across … Continue reading

22. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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How Technology Keeps Our Love for Reading Alive

Recognising that Singapore has one of the world’s highest mobile penetration rates1 averaging 149.2% between July to December 2016, it was evident that library service innovations should be adapted to a digital lifestyle through extended offerings to the online space. … Continue reading

22. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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Libraries to Demo Motion Capture Smartsuit

The Rokoko Smartsuit Pro looks like a fashion statement – a black jumpsuit with sleeves that extend to the palm and straps that go around the foot. However, it is no simple outfit: It’s a mobile motion capture studio that … Continue reading

22. February 2018 by Chua Junjie
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