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Apereo Foundation

Did you know that #libraries are launchpads for student innovation?

Join Cyril Oberlander (Cal Poly Humboldt) on April 9th at 11 AM ET to explore:

💡 Adaptable strategies for engaging students as co-creators
📚 The power of open learning infrastructure
🌱 How students built a 3D Digital Herbarium

Free virtual MicroConf:
apereo.org/conferences/2025/04

www.apereo.orgApril 2025: Open Innovation Lab @ the Library with Cyril Oberlander | Apereo Foundation
#EdTech#FOSS#HigherEd
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Jay Thurber Show

Hive mind: We have created a small library of journalism and broadcasting books at our new studio in #McKeesport.

Is there available software (free or low cost) that would enable us to create an online catalog that used either the UPC codes on the back of the books, or the ISBN numbers?

We'd like to be able to share these resources with our community, but we're all volunteers with limited time.

#library#libraryscience#ThingsOnlyLibrariansKnow
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Tilde Lowengrimm

I’ve been thinking lately (always a mistake) about all the cultural works to which we don't have access. Everything removed from streaming; everything locked behind DRM so that most libraries and archives won't have copies which can redundantly survive disruption. Sometimes I get real sad about the future readers and historians and others who just won't be able to find copies of the incredible things made during the current digital dark age.

As ever, I try to let this radicalize me rather than lead me into despair. I know that there are lots of horrors worth raging against, but this is one I feel well-positioned to work against. It's low-stakes enough that I won't feel self-loathing if I burn out or need to take a break. It's no secret that I like to read and organize books so this is a topic close to my heart and one which can bring me joy and allow me to share it with those around me too. There is a fair bit of tech nerd stuff to it, enough that I have an opportunity to learn & practice new things, but not so much that I’m totally out of my depth. And there are plenty of communities out there to help and share strategies.

But the big thing I see missing from my understanding and many of the conversations about shadow libraries and unauthorized archivism is the social and professional practice of librarianship rather than mechanical practice of data storage. I don't have space to go to library school, but I could definitely stand to read (and archive) introductory books on the topic, or take an online class. Friends who know: what are some of the better places to get started with an introduction to library & information science and archive science?

#libraries #librarian #archivist #archives #archivism #archivist #libraryScience #informationScience #archiveScience #culture #repositories #dataHoard #archiving #piracy #unauthorizedArchives #guerillaArchives #shadowLibraries #digiPres #digitalPreservation

Infosec.TownTilde Lowengrimm (@tilde)Corporations hoard & suppress culture. They try to lock the collected art of the last century behind DRM & streaming. They want us to own nothing & have no rights. Pay and consume; never create, never control. These artificial psychopaths (run by ordinary human sociopaths) are parasites. They know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Art and culture are just tools for profit, not things which hold meaning, tell stories, or inspire. They have no respect for the society which supports them or for the people who create. We should have just as much respect for them. Simultaneously, the LLM-purveyors want to vacuum up every scrap of writing and every video & picture & podcast to replace human creation with synthetic slop. It's already ruined search & wordfreq. If the art-stealing robots are allowed to "train on" all art & culture so that they can churn out trash, then you sure as heck deserve to re-watch your own re-runs whenever you feel like it. Not just because it might inspire you to make something better than corporate synthetic dumbasses. But because you're a human person and that's a good enough reason to deserve a personal archive of all art and knowledge. The only obstacles to this are corporate & capitalist. Dust off your tricorn hat & update your NAS. Make local copies of the art which matters to you. Actual files on a physical hard drive or SD card in your hand. Back up your bookmarks offline — the web rots and that one post with the answer might not be there next time you need it. Don't rely on the Internet Archive; it's under attack and may not survive. Share with others; rebuild Alexandria. This is not a new thought. I wasn't the first to say it; I won't be the last. But it bears repeating. This is not a post about tools or tactics; it's about outrage and action, resilience and community. But I'd love to hear your suggestions. What's your favorite tool for guerilla archivism? How do you keep backups of your bookmarks? What should aspiring archivists know?
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Andy Tinkham

#Library #LibraryScience people - I’m a software engineer with an interest in library science and information organization. I’m thinking about taking some online coursework in the area. Probably not a full MLS program - I am more likely to be focused on the personal level (cataloging and finding my own books, for example) and less on jumping career tracks to work in a library at this point, but never say never, I guess!

Any recommendations for good online courses? Thanks in advance!

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Adrianna Tan

Northeastern University is hiring an Assistant Director for their Digital Transgender Archive at their hub in Oakland

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northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.comAssistant Director, Digital Transgender ArchiveAbout the Opportunity The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) combines Northeastern University’s signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally. The College comprises 17 academic units, including two schools, seven departments, and eight interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15 research centers and institutes. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives and a culture of inclusion across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including: Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics. CSSH is strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and promotes a culture of inclusion for our students, faculty, and staff. Guided by a Strategic Plan on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, the College enthusiastically welcomes applications from members of groups underrepresented in higher education administration. Responsibilities: The Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) seeks to hire a full-time Assistant Director to establish a new project hub at Northeastern University in Oakland, California. The DTA, available at www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net, is a freely available online collection of over 12,000 trans-related historical materials contributed by more than 80 collaborators worldwide. The project is currently based at Northeastern University’s Boston, Massachusetts campus, where it is part of a robust ecosystem of digital humanities projects including several renowned digital archives. Reporting to the Director of the DTA, Professor K.J. Rawson, the Assistant Director will establish and run a small lab of undergraduate student research assistants at the Oakland campus of Northeastern and will work with the DTA’s existing Bay Area collaborators and forge new partnerships to prepare and implement local digitization initiatives. This position will involve conducting on-site and off-site research, assessing copyright and privacy concerns, facilitating digitization and processing, training and supervising students in the lab, maintaining high-quality metadata standards, participating in outreach efforts, and contributing to the leadership of the project. We warmly invite people with various skills and levels of expertise to apply to this position. Candidates who meet some, but not all, of the qualifications listed below are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek colleagues who are committed to building an inclusive and diverse working environment and who are underrepresented or marginalized – including but not limited to people of color, LGBTQ+ people, individuals with disabilities and applicants from lower-income and first-generation academic backgrounds. We expect this position to be an ongoing learning experience and are committed to supporting professional development. Qualifications: Master’s in Library Science degree, advanced degree in an area related to transgender history and archives, or commensurate experience Demonstrated knowledge of digital archives, including digitization workflows and standards Demonstrated knowledge of metadata and archival description standards, particularly Dublin Core A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with the Boston team and work independently from the Oakland-based lab Working knowledge of intellectual property, copyright, and privacy issues related to digital collections Facility with transgender-related topics Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills Preferred experience working with digital archives or libraries Preferred experience in a supervisory role Preferred experience with project management We realize that this is a lengthy list of activities and qualifications. There are multiple paths toward success in this position, and each may look somewhat different depending on the successful candidate’s interests and experience. Documents to Submit: Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter that highlights qualifications for the position and includes a diversity statement. In the diversity statement, applicants should describe how they can support CSSH's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants can provide specific examples of initiatives they have led or participated in that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This could include organizing events or programs, implementing policies or practices, serving on committees, or creating spaces that foster a sense of belonging for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The expected hiring range for this position is USD $73,535 - USD $90,000 based on the position’s scope and responsibilities. Position Type Library Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.    Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
#Archives#Trans#Transgender
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hauschke

I really don't get it why the @ifla journal is not #OpenAccess. I mean... it is 2024. It's not a new idea.

IFLA says about itself: "IFLA is the global voice of libraries, representing the interests of the profession and working to improve services worldwide."

A voice of libraries that can only be heard by those that can afford a subscription? Until this journal is not open I really cannot take this organisation seriously.

journals.sagepub.com/home/IFL

#IFLA#LibraryScience#Libraries
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Harald Klinke

Call for Proposals: LD4 2024 Conference: Building Community for Linked Open Data

Submission deadline: August 25, 2024
Submission form: forms.gle/jYXkFMYMVBVSYd6o7

Join the LD4 2024 Conference online from October 7-11. Submit proposals for various formats to help foster a community of practice for linked data in cultural heritage institutions.

#LinkedData #CulturalHeritage #LD42024 #OpenData #GLAM #LibraryScience #DataScience
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Google DocsProposal submission form for the 2024 LD4 Conference: Building Community for Linked Open DataThis is the form to submit a proposal for the 2024 LD4 Conference, which will be held online from October 7-11, 2024. The deadline to submit this form is August 25, 2024. The Program Committee will communicate decisions for proposals by the beginning of September.
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Student Research Journal

We are excited to announce Meet the Editors with ASIS&T on April 17 at 6 PM PT. Come chat with us and ARCHEOTA!

Getting published for the first time can seem overwhelming, particularly for new student researchers. This panel aims to help students understand the process from submission to final acceptance that papers undergo. Editors will share information about their publications and provide insight into how best to succeed in publishing with them. We encourage you to bring your questions or submit them to us before the event. This event will be recorded.

#StudentJournal
#Journal
#PeerReviewed
#LibraryAndInformationScience #MLIS
#Library #LibraryScience
#ArchivalStudies
#Informatics
#RecordsManagement
#GraduateStudents
#SubmitYourWork
#Submissions #Writing #Science #Research
#WritingCommunity

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Crystal Mountain Records

EDIT: I found someone! Thank y'all for boosting ❤️

Are there any special librarians on here willing to do a short (30 minute) virtual interview? The info will be used for a class paper.

By special librarian, I mean someone working in a specialized library as part of a larger organization (ex. medical/military/nonprofit/student org librarians, archivists, corporate intelligence, etc!)

#library#librarian#LibraryScience
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Odin Halvorson

Currently searching for any higher education positions that are 100% remote and entry-level! Don't care too much about pay, just looking to get resume experience.

- Library Science
- English
- Creative Writing
- Any Humanities (especially politics, anarchism studies, film studies, 19th-20th century philosophy), Asian philosophy, Jungian psychology.

I'd appreciate any boosts!

#HigherEd#HigherEducation#Remote
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