Digital Library Perspectives

22/02/2024

Artificial intelligence technology is not new, but dramatic advances in generative AI have captured the world’s attention and are transforming the information landscape.

15/02/2024

Do you know an exceptional information science teacher who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the ASIS&T Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award. See here for more information on eligibility and criteria. https://buff.ly/3uJHJPM

14/02/2024

Join the team! The IFLA Professional Council is calling for three members at large to join the IFLA Journal Editorial Committee for a term of four years, from 2024-2028.

Full details at: https://bit.ly/48dbGFM

14/02/2024

The first issue of Digital library perspectives for 2024 has been released, read the editorial to find out about the contents

This study aims to investigate the facilitating conditions (FCs) and how these FC affect institutional repository (IR) sustainability practices in public universities in Nigeria.

18/11/2023

18/11/2023

Online Digital Library Perspectives v. 39 n. 4. Read the Guest editorial of the Special issue:
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/DLP-11-2023-143/full/html

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on library and information services (LIS) and how library professionals overcome the challenges of…

18/11/2023

Now online the DLP Special issue “After Covid19: digital libraries leading digital transformation”

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on library and information services (LIS) and how library professionals overcome the challenges of…

30/07/2023

We published Digital Library Perspectives' issue 39.3. You can check our editorial, free to read, about the articles on this issue. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-08-2023-141 We have interesting works on and an interview with Plamen Miltenoff, Scholarly Communication Librarian at the University of Minnesota Duluth

Editorial - Author: Anna Maria Tammaro, Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo

19/07/2023

Are you hoping to work with a young audience on media literacy? Newshounds could be the tool kit you're looking for. Join the developers to explore the resources and see if they're right for you.

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09/06/2023

Editorial - Author: Anna Maria Tammaro, Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo

20/05/2023

We published Digital Library Perspectives' issue 39.2. You can check our editorial, free to read, about the articles on this issue.
https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-05-2023-139
We have interesting works on and an interview with the director of the Cologne Public Library

Editorial - Author: Anna Maria Tammaro, Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo

13/05/2023

Just like in real life, libraries serve as essential places to complete main or side quests in the Zelda series.

10/05/2023

As generative AI technologies continue to evolve, their potential to impact library services, operations, and user experiences is becoming increasingly apparent. We conducted a quick poll of Association of Research...

09/05/2023

A 45-minute demonstration of CapiraMobile, a customized and affordable mobile app for public libraries.

08/05/2023

"Information Science: Breaking Up?" by Pertti Vakkari, Kal Jarvelin, and Yu-Wei Chang for https://informationmatters.org/2023/04/information-science-breaking-up/

08/05/2023

This paper aims to attempt to provide an overview of the copyright legal framework for audiovisual resources in Europe and Greece, how Audiovisual (AV) content is…

08/05/2023

sits down with one of "the fathers of the internet" -- Dr. Vint Cerf -- for an chat. Coming soon! Make sure to subscribe to our free podcast: https://infofire.buzzsprout.com

08/05/2023

DLP vol. 39 issue 2 is online! Read about digital libraries in an international context

This paper aims to attempt to provide an overview of the copyright legal framework for audiovisual resources in Europe and Greece, how Audiovisual (AV) content is…

28/04/2023

EBLIDA 2023 Luxembourg Conference Photos are now published: https://www.flickr.com/photos/eblida/albums/with/72177720307798645

Enjoy!

15/04/2023

🔵🆕 We’re very excited to share with you the latest result: the Literature Collection Database!

👉The Database offers a comprehensive view of the current state of knowledge on & in the heritage sector, containing articles, official documents, laws and regulations, frameworks and books. This first version will be further developed and updated until the end of the project. The Literature Collection will contribute to:

✅Provide references to map cultural heritage profiles.
✅Understand the skills needed to meet the demands of the job market.
✅Identify gaps in the training offer for cultural heritage professionals.

👇This new public and user-friendly resource not only contributes to the project, but to the sector at large. All cultural heritage stakeholders are invited to start exploring!

https://charter-alliance.eu/literature-collection-database/

15/04/2023

Council of Europe / EBLIDA Recommendation on Library Legislation and Policy in Europe - approved

15/04/2023

Resources for hosting Citizen Science Month events

10/03/2023

Satellite meetings are a great way to gain and share in-depth expertise with peers from around the globe!

There are 24 happening close to in Brussels, Utrecht, Amsterdam, The Hague, and more.

Read about the key topics and open calls here: bit.ly/3Ji8j77

30/01/2023

Issue 39.1 was just published, the first of 2023! Read our editorial at https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-02-2023-138

Editorial - Author: Anna Maria Tammaro, Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo

15/01/2023

As another year draws to a close, we’re reflecting on our projects and accomplishments, as well as some of the courses and other resources that have been popular among the WebJunction community of learners. In this article you’ll find highlights of new content from this year, plus a selection of...

06/11/2022

The National Archives celebrates World Digital Preservation Day! On today’s Records Express Blog, Elizabeth England and Leslie Johnston from our Digital Preservation Unit share about the development of the National Archives Digital Preservation Program and current efforts.
http://ow.ly/nTN050Lt9sX

Learn more about our Digital Preservation Program, and access the Digital Preservation Strategy on our website!
https://www.archives.gov/preservation/digital-preservation

Image: Photograph of the world's first computer, the electronic numerical integrator, and calculator.
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/594262

06/11/2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic closure, the digitization and the digital transformation of libraries has been accelerated. During the lockdown phase, the community turned out to go beyond access to digital resources, including such needs as being part of a virtual community, maintaining communication....

05/11/2022

Digital library perspectives has opened a Call for papers on (digital) libraries leading digital transformation. Read more at the journal website

During the COVID-19 pandemic closure, the digitization and the digital transformation of libraries has been accelerated. During the lockdown phase, the community turned out to go beyond access to digital resources, including such needs as being part of a virtual community, maintaining communication....