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The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries

CILIP

The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected, discusses how the sector is demonstrating its best innovation while facing its worst financial crisis. ISOBEL Hunter became the first Chief Executive of Libraries Connected in 2018.

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Access-to-info system at Library and Archives Canada in ‘bleak state’: watchdog via Times Colonist

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The post Access-to-info system at Library and Archives Canada in ‘bleak state’: watchdog via Times Colonist appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the article here.

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The Governance and Recordkeeping Around the World Newsletter April 2021 Edition available via Library and Archives Canada

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The post The Governance and Recordkeeping Around the World Newsletter April 2021 Edition available via Library and Archives Canada appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the post here.

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Unwrapping the Archives

The Texas Record

When most people think of archives, the first thing that comes to mind is Indiana Jones swinging on vines and storing artifacts in giant rooms. While that is an interesting popular image, the archives and archivists here at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) are the protectors of documented history.

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Archives Month: Web Archive (WARC) File Format

The Texas Record

It’s October, which means that it is once again time to celebrate American Archives Month ! First on the docket: web archiving. Web archiving requires the use of a preservation format that maintains all hyperlinked content and metadata in its original context. Store the harvested data in a web archive format, like WARC.

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The libraries and K&IM skillset of the future

CILIP

Decision-makers and sector leaders from CILIP’s Employer and Learning Partners met last Wednesday at the Hive Library in Worcester for a hybrid in-person and online programme that focussed on getting a head start on AI policy. The day was made possible with sponsorship from CB Resourcing and WF Education. Read more about the workshop.

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Archive-It Partner News, March 2024

Archive-It

Community News Community Webs welcomes new members The Internet Archive’s community history archiving program, Community Webs , is pleased to welcome new members. Amistad Research Center Black Lunch Table The Go-Go Museum Historic Takoma, Inc.