Library Juice server upgrade
Our users may be pleased to know that we’ve just done a server upgrade. We’ve been challenged recently to accommodate increased traffic at Library Juice Academy and on this blog, … Read more Library Juice server upgrade
Category: November 2014
Remembering Informational Freedom: Clapping for the Wrong Things
by Nathaniel Enright “People always clap for the wrong things.” — J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye Award ceremonies have hit the headlines in recent days. Whilst Ursula Le … Read more Remembering Informational Freedom: Clapping for the Wrong Things
IFLA Internet Manifesto 2014
IFLA approved its first Internet Manifesto in 2002. This provided an early recognition of the vital role that the Internet plays in the work of library and information services, and … Read more IFLA Internet Manifesto 2014
SustainRT Sustainability Database
The Sustainability Round Table is collecting information on books, articles, websites, blogs, social groups, and projects that fall under the umbrella of Sustainable Libraries. Please use this form to suggest … Read more SustainRT Sustainability Database
Award for Ongoing Doctoral Dissertation Research in the Philosophy of Information
1. Nature of the Award 1.1 The award shall consist of $1,000, given annually to a graduate student who is working on a dissertation on the philosophy of information (broadly … Read more Award for Ongoing Doctoral Dissertation Research in the Philosophy of Information
Ursula K Le Guin’s speech at National Book Awards: ‘Books aren’t just commodities’
“To the givers of this beautiful reward, my thanks, from the heart. My family, my agents, my editors, know that my being here is their doing as well as my … Read more Ursula K Le Guin’s speech at National Book Awards: ‘Books aren’t just commodities’
Lead Pipe starts Library Pipeline
This is pretty exciting. In the Library with the Lead Pipe, the library practice journal that started as a blog, is announcing their creation of a non-profit for developing library … Read more Lead Pipe starts Library Pipeline
Seeking an assistant or two for ALA Midwinter
Library Juice Academy/Library Juice Press is seeking one or more assistants to help us with our presence with our exhibit at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, January 30th through … Read more Seeking an assistant or two for ALA Midwinter
CFP: NASKO 2015
NASKO 2015: Producing Knowledge Organization Call for Participation Conference Venue: University of California, Los Angeles Conference Dates: June 18 – 19, 2015 “Producing Knowledge Organization” offers a provocation to examine … Read more CFP: NASKO 2015
Should the United States Follow France and Declare Books an ‘Essential Good’?
The French Government has declared books an “essential good.” Daniel Mendelsohn and Mohsin Hamid in the NYT yesterday explore the idea of doing the same thing in the U.S. Here … Read more Should the United States Follow France and Declare Books an ‘Essential Good’?
PLG’s 25th Anniversary – A Message to Members from Elaine Harger
Elaine Harger sent the following note to PLG members this morning… Dear PLGers, Yes, 25 years ago, about 20 librarians from up-and-down the east coast met in NYC for the … Read more PLG’s 25th Anniversary – A Message to Members from Elaine Harger
CFP: The Big Deal: 3rd Milwaukee Conference on Ethics in Knowledge Organization
Call for Papers The Big Deal: 3rd Milwaukee Conference on Ethics in Knowledge Organization May 28-29, 2015 Milwaukee, WI The role of ethics in knowledge organization has moved from the … Read more CFP: The Big Deal: 3rd Milwaukee Conference on Ethics in Knowledge Organization
Morris Berman on a dumbed-down America
In light of the 2014 midterm elections, I am sharing a passage from Morris Berman’s book from a few years ago, The Twilight of American Culture. Berman has generously agreed … Read more Morris Berman on a dumbed-down America
“How do we do things with our principles and also get our tasks done?” An interview with Hadassah Damien
Back in May 2014, I interviewed the multitalented New York-based activist, performer, and technologist Hadassah Damien, whom I had originally met in January during a librarian-techie trip to Haiti. We … Read more “How do we do things with our principles and also get our tasks done?” An interview with Hadassah Damien
Second Annual Library Juice Paper Contest Winner
Library Juice Press is happy to announce the winner of the Second Annual Library Juice Paper Contest. Michelle Caswell’s paper, titled, “Inventing New Archival Imaginaries: Theoretical Foundations for Identity-Based Community … Read more Second Annual Library Juice Paper Contest Winner