Some other librarian-publishers
When I started Library Juice Press, I was aware of some librarian-publishers who came before me, whose presses are still around. There may be others. I like to think that … Read more Some other librarian-publishers
Three from Arts & Letters Daily
I found these three items in Arts & Letters Daily…. In the New Yorker, a look back into the distant history of newspapers, “The Day the Newspaper Died,” by Jill … Read more Three from Arts & Letters Daily
The Other Crisis of Trust (and a question about what it means for Info Lit)
Since the second half of last year I’ve been reading a lot of financial news, where the major theme of the financial crisis is the “crisis of trust” – banks … Read more The Other Crisis of Trust (and a question about what it means for Info Lit)
Separate Twitter Accounts for Biz and Personal
As I’ve started getting the hang of Twitter I’ve realized I need separate accounts for business stuff (publishing) and personal stuff. So, the one I announced earlier, @rorylitwin, will be … Read more Separate Twitter Accounts for Biz and Personal
From Polders to Postmodernism: A Concise History of Archival Theory
From Polders to Postmodernism: A Concise History of Archival Theory Author: John Ridener Price: $22.00 Published: February 2009 ISBN: 978-0-9802004-5-4 Printed on acid-free paper From Polders to Postmodernism is a … Read more From Polders to Postmodernism: A Concise History of Archival Theory
Library Tech, circa 1899
The services of electricity to libraries, however, are by no means exhausted by the electric light. It is capable of rendering aid even more important, and the more so in … Read more Library Tech, circa 1899
The Conyers Bill is Back (copyright)
The Fair Copyright Act is to fair copyright what the Patriot Act was to patriotism. It would repeal the OA policy at the NIH and prevent similar OA policies at … Read more The Conyers Bill is Back (copyright)
Snark
Kathleen de la Peña McCook has linked to a review of David Denby’s new book, Snark, published in Salon recently, aiming her post at a particularly snarky and nasty blogger … Read more Snark
Age Appropriateness and IF
Intellectual Freedom is a right that has a range of threats to it. Most obviously, governments have banned books and censored the internet. But there are other dimensions to the … Read more Age Appropriateness and IF
Barack Obama on libraries
You may have seen this already, but I have to share it: Bound to the Word: Guardians of truth and knowledge, librarians must be thanked for their role as champions … Read more Barack Obama on libraries
The Netflix Prize – not what’s needed
I am a big Netflix user. Netflix has a library of about 100,000 movies that users can watch. Because of the size of the library, much of their business comes … Read more The Netflix Prize – not what’s needed
Judith Hoffberg
This from ARLIS-L: Dear Colleagues, We have the very sad responsibility to report that Judith Hoffberg passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 16, 2009 after a short battle … Read more Judith Hoffberg
Upcoming presentations and publications by Rory Litwin
A little self-promotion here. A few things coming up: On Saturday, March 7, I’ll be giving the keynote lecture at the Fourth Annual SIRLS Graduate Student Symposium at the University … Read more Upcoming presentations and publications by Rory Litwin
Obama’s Policy Agenda on Government Ethics
The most frustrating thing about eight years of Bush Administration nefariousness and stupidity, from a librarian’s point of view, was their attitude of secrecy and contempt for the public. It … Read more Obama’s Policy Agenda on Government Ethics
Library Juice Readers: What is your favorite Wikipedia page?
This is semi random, but I thought it might be interesting to see what comes to your minds in answer to the question: What is your favorite Wikipedia page? I … Read more Library Juice Readers: What is your favorite Wikipedia page?
Tim Clydesdale on the new student, in the Chronicle of Higher Ed
There is a great article in today’s Chronicle of Higher Education about today’s students, how they think, and why: Wake Up and Smell the New Epistemology, by Tim Clydesdale. I … Read more Tim Clydesdale on the new student, in the Chronicle of Higher Ed
Richard J. Cox – Personal Archives and a New Archival Calling
Personal Archives and a New Archival Calling:Readings, Reflections and Ruminations Author: Richard J. Cox Price: $35.00 Published: January 2009 ISBN: 978-0-9802004-7-8 Printed on acid-free paper In Personal Archives and a … Read more Richard J. Cox – Personal Archives and a New Archival Calling
Tweets
If you’re a Twitter user, feel free to follow me @rorylitwin. I just signed up for it. The feed won’t be too busy, and will be just a bit personal, … Read more Tweets
LJP Reading Groups
Library Juice Press is offering a discount to reading groups – groups of library students or active professionals. This is ideal for the PLG student chapters or even the ALA … Read more LJP Reading Groups
New SRRT Newsletter
The new issue of the SRRT Newsletter is out. It’s issue 164/165, January 2009. A new editor takes the reins with this issue, Myka Kennedy Stephens. It’s got a new … Read more New SRRT Newsletter