Archivists' tough calls have consequences
Right now, for technological, ethical and political reasons, the world's archivists are suddenly very busy.
Education
Jan 23, 2023
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News tagged with national library
Researchers advocate for equity in STEM access
A team of researchers at Texas A&M University and Colorado State University found that micropolitan and high-poverty counties and certain communities of people—specifically Indigenous populations—lack equitable access ...
Education
Oct 12, 2020
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Technology hasn't killed public libraries – it's inspired them to transform and stay relevant
In 2017, archaeologists discovered the ruins of the oldest public library in Cologne, Germany. The building may have housed up to 20,000 scrolls, and dates back to the Roman era in the second century. When literacy was restricted ...
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2018
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Research reveals digital impact on journalists
Over 3000 Australian print and broadcast journalists have been made redundant in the past six years. A team of academics is investigating their fates and recording the effects of digital media on the profession.
Economics & Business
May 17, 2018
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New chapter: a landmark move for Greece's national library
Wearing masks and gloves, specialised staff gingerly place their treasured cargo inside wheeled, shock-absorbing boxes for a historic trip to the other end of Athens in the biggest book move in Greek history.
Other
Feb 20, 2018
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Israel's national library acquires famed Judaica collection
The National Library of Israel said Thursday it has acquired what is considered the world's greatest private collection of Hebrew books and manuscripts.
Archaeology
Jan 19, 2017
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Israeli library's manuscripts tell unique stories
These are treasures that Israel doesn't allow anyone to check out of its national library.
Archaeology
Oct 8, 2014
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Scots' inventions are fuel for independence debate
What has Scotland ever done for us? Plenty, it turns out. The land that gave the world haggis and tartan has produced so much more, from golf and television to Dolly the Sheep and "Grand Theft Auto."
Other
Sep 17, 2014
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Internet.org says connectivity's a human right ... but is that wrong?
You may have seen the recent ten-page internet.org whitepaper, bearing the imprimatur of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. It heralds an initiative for the greater good that may very well change the world as we know it.
Telecom
Sep 3, 2013
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Google puts Italy's film heritage on YouTube
US Internet giant Google and Italy's Istituto Luce-Cinecitta on Thursday announced a joint project to make much of the country's silver screen heritage available on a YouTube channel.
Internet
Jul 5, 2012
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