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Preservation: Library of Congress Adds 25 Recordings to the National Recording Registry; Selections Include Sounds by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, The Go-Go’s, Vince Gill, Ray Charles, Chaka Kahn, Weezer, and Reba McEntire
From the Library of Congress: Taylor Swift’s transformative pop album “1989,” Beyoncé’s standout “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” The Go-Go’s debut album “Beauty and the Beat,” Vince Gill’s signature “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” Weezer’s self-titled debut “Weezer (The Blue Album),” Chaka Khan’s crossover hit “I Feel for You,” and Broadway’s original […]
“Digital Preservation Policies in University Libraries: A Content Analysis” (Honors Theses)
The honors theses linked below was recently made available by the University of Southern Mississippi. Title Digital Preservation Policies in University Libraries: A Content Analysis (Honors Theses) Author Ramsey McManus Source via Aquila Digital Community (University of Southern Mississippi) May 2026 Abstract In an increasingly digital world, libraries continue to expand their digital collections. As […]
Poynter: “Saving Local News Also Means Saving the Archives”
From Poynter Institute: In RJI’s 2021 report, “Endangered But Not Too Late: The State of Digital News Preservation,” the report’s authors write: “What if, because of the mind-boggling complexity of modern digital publishing systems, our first draft of history is dissolving? That’s the unfortunate fact of what’s happening right now in newsrooms across the country. […]
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A New Issue (Vol. 45 No. 1; 2026) of Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) is Now Available Online
Here’s the Complete Table of Contents + Links to Articles Editorials Letter from the Editors Kenneth J. Varnum; Joanna DiPasquale [PDF] From the Field Librarian Leadership in the Age of AI Jeremiah Rood [PDF] ITAL & Refusal as Instruction: Equipping Patrons to Resist AI, Data Brokers, Big Tech, & More Hannah Cyrus [PDF] Articles Navigating […]
Journal Article: Data as a New Research Publication Type: What Could Be The Role Of Research Libraries as Service Providers?
The article linked below was recently published by LIBER Quarterly. Title Data as a New Research Publication Type: What Could Be The Role Of Research Libraries as Service Providers? Authors Mari Elisa Kuusniemi University of Helsinki Susanna Nykyri Tampere University Source LIBER Quarterly Vol. 36 No. 1 (2026) DOI: 10.53377/lq.19415 Abstract This article examines the […]
Internet Archive Founder Brewster Kahle Receives 2026 Fellow Award From Computer History Museum For Lifetime Achievements in Computing
Congratulations Brewster! Brewster is one of several recipients 2026 Fellow Award honorees announced yesterday. Here’s the full text of the Computer History Museum release. Annual award program recognizes honorees for significant contributions to the foundations of mobile computing, digital preservation, and open access to knowledge MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – January 29, 2026 – The Computer History Museum (CHM), the leading institution decoding […]
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Library of Congress Names 25 Films to the National Film Registry; Selections Include “Clueless”, “The Karate Kid”, “Philadelphia”, and “Brooklyn Bridge”
From the Library of Congress: The Library of Congress has selected 25 films for the National Film Registry due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage, the Library announced today. The selections for 2025 date back to the silent film era with six silent films dating from 1896 to 1926 – […]
Happy Anniversary! Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) Celebrates 70 Years of Advancing Research Libraries in the Southeast
From ASERL: The Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026, marking seven decades of leadership, collaboration, and innovation in support of research libraries and higher education across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1956, ASERL has played a pivotal role in shaping regional and national conversations around access to […]
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Announcing APTrust’s New Preservation Storage Criteria
From APTrust: APTrust is pleased to announce the publication of our new Preservation Storage Criteria, now available on the APTrust website. These criteria provide a clear, community-informed framework for evaluating current and future preservation storage providers in support of APTrust’s long-term stewardship mission. [Clip] As APTrust continues to diversify and evolve its preservation storage options, it […]
New Leadership for Ithaka S+R: Catharine (“Cappy”) Bond Hill Stepping Down as Managing Director on January 1, 2026, Martin Kurzweil to Assume the Role
From an Ithaka S+R Post by Kevin Guthrie, Ithaka President: I’m excited to announce a leadership transition that sets the stage for Ithaka S+R’s next era of impact. On December 31, 2025, Catharine (“Cappy”) Bond Hill will step down as managing director after nine transformative years. On January 1, 2026, Martin Kurzweil, currently vice president at Ithaka […]
