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The article linked below was recently published by Quantitative Science. Title Scopus 1900–2020: Growth in Articles, Abstracts, Countries, Fields, and Journals Authors Mike Thelwall University of Wolverhampton Pardeep Sud University of Wolverhampton Source Quantitative Science Studies 1–17. DOI: 10.1162/qss_a_00177 Abstract Scientometric research often relies on large-scale bibliometric databases of academic journal articles. Long term and […]

From ARL: The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) / Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Joint Task Force on Research Data Services (RDS) formed in 2020 with a two-fold purpose: (1) to demonstrate and commit to the roles research libraries have in stewarding research data and as part of institution-wide research support services and (2) […]

The article linked below was published today by the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication.  Title Library Publishing Programs at Capacity: Addressing Issues of Sustainability and Scalability Authors Johanna Meetz The Ohio State University Jason Boczar University of South Florida Source Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication 10(1), eP12909. DOI: 10.31274/jlsc.12909 Abstract Introduction: This article discusses […]

Citation Needed? Wikipedia Bibliometrics During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic (via GigaScience) Leading Bookseller’s Private Collection Goes Up for Sale National Coalition Against Censorship Launches Youth Censorship Database and Map

From Statistics Canada: Real gross domestic product (GDP) for the culture and sport sectors in Canada increased 2.9% to $13.5 billion in the third quarter, marking five consecutive quarterly increases, nearing pre-pandemic levels. By comparison, real GDP for the total economy rose 1.3% during the same period. Household spending on recreational and culture services was up again in […]

From the UNC University Libraries: Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz will direct $2 million to the University Libraries annually, providing relief to strained library budgets and softening the impact of planned cancellations. The recurring funds will come from the facilities and administrative (F&A) costs built into research grants to support core University operations. Library staff have […]

UPDATE (3) Jan. 14, 2022; 4:25 PM A Message From David Ferriero on His Retirement (via AOTUS) —- UPDATE (2) Jan. 14, 2022; 2:25 PM Statement: ARL Celebrates the Archivist of the United States (AOTUS) on His Retirement —- (UPDATE  (1) Jan. 13, 2022; 5 PM Complete News Release From NARA: Ferriero to Retire as […]

The article linked below was recently published by School Library Research Title A Content Analysis of District School Library Selection Policies in the United States Authors Dr. April M. Dawkins Assistant Professor, UNC Greensboro, Department of Library and Information Science, Greensboro, NC Emily C. Eidson, MLIS School Library Media Coordinator, Ledford Middle School, Davidson County […]

From ALA: Mayor London N. Breed today announced a $2 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a collaboration between San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) and the American Library Association aimed at improving and expanding library services for incarcerated individuals both locally and nationally. “For many who are incarcerated, access to information […]