Library Juice Press website
I’ve replaced the simple one-page placeholder with a true website for Library Juice Press, LLC. Explore the site for an idea of what we’ll be publishing in the next few … Read more Library Juice Press website
10 Miami Herald journalists on US gov’t payroll
In a way I think it is unfortunate that this story is about Cuba, because being about Cuba means that a lot of people just aren’t going to want to … Read more 10 Miami Herald journalists on US gov’t payroll
Fiction and Fact about the “Independent Librarians” of Cuba: ONCE AGAIN
Fiction and Fact about the “Independent Librarians” of Cuba: ONCE AGAIN Prepared by Ann Sparanese, MLS ALA Councilor August 6, 2006 THE ISSUE: A version of this paper was prepared … Read more Fiction and Fact about the “Independent Librarians” of Cuba: ONCE AGAIN
Lie by Lie – the Bush War Timeline
Very impressive piece of work by Mother Jones Magazine – a continually growing database/timeline documenting the lies that led up to the current war in Iraq. The creators of this … Read more Lie by Lie – the Bush War Timeline
Lithuanian librarians apologize for being duped by Robert Kent over Cuba
This may be old news to some, but it hasn’t gotten a lot of play. At IFLA, the Lithuanian and Latvian delegations were planning to present a resolution condemning Cuba … Read more Lithuanian librarians apologize for being duped by Robert Kent over Cuba
Arabic writing on your t-shirt? Good luck getting on a plane.
I’ve got a t-shirt that says “Peace” in Arabic. If I attempt to board a flight while wearing it, at least a JetBlue flight, apparently I will not be allowed … Read more Arabic writing on your t-shirt? Good luck getting on a plane.
Showtiming our libraries (if:book)
Ben Vershobow in if:book just now posted a brief discussion of the University of California’s just-released contract with Google to digitize its library holdings. The contract reveals that Google has … Read more Showtiming our libraries (if:book)
Data Smog
Kim Leeder at Envirolibrarian has a brief review of the 1997 book by David Shenk, Data Smog: Surviving the Information Glut, which says that the amount of information easily available … Read more Data Smog
EPA begins library closures in advance of Congressional action
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility have announced that the EPA has begun the process of closing its libraries, in advance of Congress’s decisions on Bush’s budget recommendations. See the news … Read more EPA begins library closures in advance of Congressional action
The Nation takes an admiring look at librarians
The Nation magazine posted a web-only article yesterday by Joseph Huff-Hannon titled, “Librarians at the Gates,” which takes an admiring look at American librarians. It discusses librarians’ responses to anti-immigration … Read more The Nation takes an admiring look at librarians
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Board OKs Union Vote
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Board OKs Union Vote. (That’s the headline from the Indianapolis Star.) Read about it at the Union Librarian blog…
Un blog pour les biblioth?ɬ®ques du Liban
Le blog bibliban is a French language blog by French and Lebanese librarians to discuss the situation of libraries in Lebanon and the Lebanese cultural infrastructure in general. Currently on … Read more Un blog pour les biblioth?ɬ®ques du Liban
The politics of openness
First Monday’s current issue is about the openness movement, including open access publishing, open source software development, and information projects with distributed authorship. One article is especially interesting: Sandra Braman’s … Read more The politics of openness
Interview with Barbara Tillett
Many Library Juice readers who are familiar with Sanford Berman’s work on LC subject heading reform have read or heard the name Barbara Tillett. Barbara Tillett has for many years … Read more Interview with Barbara Tillett
PLG supports Indianapolis librarians
RESOLVED, that the Progressive Librarians Guild support sister and fellow librarians in Indianapolis, Indiana in gaining union representation. Below is PLG’s position and letter of support: Progressive Librarians Guild Rider … Read more PLG supports Indianapolis librarians
ALA Congressional testimony against LC proposed changes
The Committee on House Administration is taking up some of the controversial questions related to proposed changes in cataloging practice at the Library of Congress, and ALA has submitted testimony … Read more ALA Congressional testimony against LC proposed changes
AEJMC anti-Bush resolution
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication passed a resolution against the Bush Administration’s anti-press policies yesterday in San Francisco, at it’s annual conference. The resolution says, “The … Read more AEJMC anti-Bush resolution
Dr. Toni Samek profiled in U. of Alberta article about teacher-librarian crisis
The University of Alberta’s Express News today features an article titled “Librarians are freedom fighters, says author,” about professor Toni Samek and her recent advocacy of school librarianship in Alberta. … Read more Dr. Toni Samek profiled in U. of Alberta article about teacher-librarian crisis
Contact your Senators about DOPA
Urgent message from the ALA Washington Office: On Wednesday, July 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the amended H.R. 5319, the Deleting Online Predators Act (DOPA), by a vote … Read more Contact your Senators about DOPA
DOPA Resolution
The Deleting Online Predators Act (DOPA) would deny E-Rate funds to libraries that do not block whatever social networking sites and chat services the FCC puts on a “bad” list. … Read more DOPA Resolution