Editor's Note

Recent graduates looking for work in academic libraries fared slightly better than the average LIS grad in many areas of the job hunt, according to the recently released 2009 LJ Placements and Salaries Survey, though not all of the news is quite so encouraging. For an entertaining look at one grad who's making the most of his time despite a fruitless job search, check out LJ's interview with Ernest Greene, Unemployed LIS Grad and Breakout Musician. As always, enjoy the Newswire.—Josh Hadro, Editor, Academic Newswire

• Collections Are For Use, but Is Wikipedia the Prime Outlet?
  ARL/CNI session on digital collections prompts discussion on trade-offs between control and use.
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• Scientific American Price Change Defended; Oberlin Group Not Convinced
  Library directors say they're disappointed, will let market respond.
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• No, Abu Dhabi Is Not Paying To Digitize All of NYU's Library Holdings
  Report exaggerated in student newspaper; rather, NYU plans digitization for collection development.
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• Open Access Week Highlights Advocacy Efforts Worldwide
  From October 19-23, open access advocates hold events to get the word out on campus.
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• Indiana University: More Than 25% of Audiovisual Materials in Jeopardy
  Media preservation survey details challenges regarding 51 different formats.
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• Placements & Salaries Survey 2009: Jobs and Pay Take a Hit
  In a year of bad news for new LIS graduates, the academic scene offered a few bright spots, though salaries are slipping in some regions of the country.
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• From the Bell Tower—It Was Nice Knowin’ Ya, Special Branch Library
  Closing a special branch on campus, says Steven Bell, is likely to be both difficult and unpopular.
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• Peer to Peer Review—A Long and Winding Road for Open Access: Are We There Yet?
  Barbara Fister is feeling optimistic.
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• LJ Design Institute Dallas: "Going Green"
  Join LJ on December 11 at Dallas PL for the sixth design seminar, "Going Green in Tough Times." This free event draws together architects, librarians, and vendors for a day-long workshop featuring breakout sessions based on "design challenges" submitted by attendees. If you are considering a new building or renovation, in the fundraising or pre-bond stage, or early in the building process, sign up.
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• Best Sellers in Literature
  January 2009 to date as identified by YBP Library Services.
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