If any of y'all are involved in the library-side data gathering for NSF HERDS, how do you define what subscriptions are "explicitly for research purposes?" Just things like journals-about-research? Or also data sets? If the latter, would you count things like CRSP or WRDS? #aclib #academicLibraries
#AcademicLibraries
Did you know… academic AI is already reshaping library services? This piece dives into how Alma is using AI to streamline workflows and improve discovery in academic libraries. Practical, not hypey. https://exlibrisgroup.com/blog/academic-ai-in-action-enhancing-library-services-with-alma/
#AcademicLibraries #AI
Thrilled to share that my chapter "Using #LibCal Seats to Better Serve Students" is now available in #OpenAccess.
In book "Changing Information Services and User Experiences" (2026), we explore how the #LibCalSeats booking system at #ULiège #Library evolved from a pandemic response into a valued service that improves #studentexperience, supports equitable access to study space, and highlights the power of user-centred innovation in #academiclibraries.
⏳ Don't forget to share feedback on the draft Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project Recommended Practice by **next Monday,** December 15! View the draft; leave a comment, or view others' 'comments on the project website:
https://niso.org/standards-committees/cclip
We're thrilled to announce that "Serving the Underserved: Strategies for Inclusive Community Engagement" has been named a 2023 Choice Outstanding Academic Title!
From their review: "Grounded in the belief that empowering oneself leads to empowering others, this guide urges library professionals to examine their practices and critically expand services to underserved populations ... [It is] a valuable blueprint for fostering inclusivity."
Are there examples of successful academic boycotts?
I can think of several unsuccessful examples, like the PLoS petition and the Cost of Knowledge boycott.
Getting academics to make and stick to collective agreements is like herding cats.
https://researchwhisperer.org/2025/11/25/librarians-versus-the-world/
#Boycotts #AcademicPublishing #AcademicJournals #AcademicLibraries #Librarians #CatHerding #ScholComm #ScholarlyPublishing
📣 The draft Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP) Recommended Practice is now available for public comment! Visit the project web page to view the draft; deadline for feedback is December 15: https://niso.org/standards-committees/cclip
Ethical and practical implications of AI in academic library research
#AcademicLibraries #ArtificialIntelligence #authorship #NunoSousa
How can academic libraries obtain the buy-in to create a makerspace, media lab, or other creative technology space? This chapter from "A Complete Guide to Creative Technology Spaces in Academic Libraries: Media Labs, Makerspaces, and More" outlines how to communicate to others what you want your creative technology space to be. https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/creating-a-media-lab-in-your-library-from-scratch-vision-advocacy-and-outreach/
#medialabs #makerspaces #librarytechnology #academia #academiclibraries #library #libraries
ICYMI: The draft Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP) Recommended Practice is now available for public comment through December 15! Visit the project web page to view the draft and share feedback: https://niso.org/standards-committees/cclip
#libraries #AcademicLibraries
Guest Post — Do #AcademicLibraries Have a Strategy for #AI ? - The Scholarly Kitchen
"Do academic library leaders possess a strategy for responding to artificial intelligence in the library technology and publishing ecosystem?"
“If an hour is given for an interview and you finish in 15-20 minutes then you did not provide enough details in your answers.”
This anonymous interview is with someone who hires for a:
√ Public Library
Title: Branch Manager
Titles hired include: Public Services Librarian, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, Children’s Librarian, Mobile Services Supervisor
Who makes hiring decisions at your organization:
√ HR
√ Library Administration
√ The position’s supervisor
√ A Committee or panel
√ Employees at the position’s same level (on a panel or otherwise)
√ Other: Outside organization professional
Which of the following does your organization regularly require of candidates?
√ Online application
√ Resume
√ References
√ Supplemental Questions
√ Demonstration (teaching, storytime, etc)
Does your organization use automated application screening?
√ No
Briefly describe the hiring process at your organization and your role in it:
Job postings are made with a typical 2 week opening. Internal and external postings are done at the same time- no internal preference given. Applications require a resume, references, and short essay questions. Cover letter is optional. There are a few qualifying questions that weed out applicants. A panel independently scores the resume and essay questions with a structured rubric and the top 5-8 candidates receive an interview. Interview questions are given 24 hours in advance. The panel interviews the candidates and independently scores each candidate with a rubric. Executive director compiles the scores and we discuss the candidates, strengths in the position. The top candidate is typically offered the position, but occasionally the second candidate is offered the position at the directors discretion usually with the direct supervisors influence. I have served on 30+ interview panels.
Think about the last candidate who really wowed you, on paper, in an interview, or otherwise. Why were they so impressive?
Their personal story and what they overcame to get to this interview- immigrant from Africa, learned to read from classic books her dad brought home, immigrated as a young adult to the US, studied in public libraries until their English was strong enough to enter college. She educated her 9 children using the public library. There is nothing more she wants in life then to go back to Africa and open a public library which do not exist there.
Do you have any instant dealbreakers?
Using AI to answer application and interview questions. It is a regular occurrence in past year and a half.
What do you wish you could know about candidates that isn’t generally revealed in the hiring process?
Flexibility and willingness to pitch in to get a job done.
How many pages should each of these documents be?
Cover Letter: √ Only One!
Resume: √ Two is ok, but no more
CV: √ Two is ok, but no more
What is the most common mistake that people make in an interview?
If an hour is given for an interview and you finish in 15-20 minutes then you did not provide enough details in your answers. Applicants should use close to the allotted time without going over.
Do you conduct virtual interviews? What do job hunters need to know about shining in this setting?
Yes, dress in professional or at least smart casual. A crewneck is not good enough. Be aware of your background, blur it if need be. Use the time allotted without going over. Provide details and illustrate your answers with stories that showcase your skills.
How can candidates looking to transition from paraprofessional work, from non-library work, or between library types convince you that their experience is relevant? Or do you have other advice for folks in this kind of situation?
Stories bring skills and relevant experiences to life. Do not tell the same story more than once. It is a wasted opportunity to repeat yourself.
When does your organization *first* mention salary information?
√ It’s part of the job ad
What does your organization do to reduce bias in hiring? What are the contexts in which discrimination still exists in this process?
Hiring training on reducing bias in interview process. We openly talk about ways to reduce bias by learning about types of bias in depth.
What questions should candidates ask you? What is important for them to know about your organization and the position you are hiring for?
Ask questions of genuine interest or of things they want to know. I love a workplace culture question.
Additional Demographics
What part of the world are you in?
√ Notheastern US
What’s your region like?
√ Rural
Is your workplace remote/virtual?
√ Some of the time and/or in some positions
How many staff members are at your organization?
√ 51-100
Is there anything else you’d like to say, either to job hunters or to me, the survey author?
Very interested in crowdsourcing how people feel about applicants that use AI in their interview and application answers. I clearly have very strong feelings against it.
Author’s note: Hey, thanks for reading! If you like reading, why not try commenting or sharing? Or are you somebody who hires Library, Archives or other LIS workers? Please consider giving your own opinion by filling out the survey here.
#AcademicLibraries #libraryCareers #libraryHiring #libraryInterview #LISCareers
Webinar alert!🚨 Plan to join the ALI (Academic Libraries of Indiana) Scholarly Communication Committee on Friday, November 14 at 2 PM EST to learn about how library staff roles intersect with Scholarly Communication. You'll hear from a panel of our colleagues from around the state of Indiana as they share insights on how small changes in workflows and collaborations can build a strong campus culture in the pursuit of sharing knowledge.
To register: https://go.iu.edu/8vYo
#openaccess #digitalscholarship #digitalinitiatives #academiclibraries
"Thompson said the Library Studio’s mission is to help students and faculty 'get the technology out of the way' so they can focus on learning and creating." Learn about the UTC Library Studio and Core's new guide to creative technology spaces: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2025/10/utc-academic-librarian-co-authors-first-comprehensive-guide-on-creative-technology-spaces/
Taiwan has its own DOAJ :pensive_party_blob: Taiwan Open Access Journals 臺灣學術期刊開放取用平台: https://toaj.stpi.niar.org.tw/index?lang2=E
#openaccess #librarian #CJKresources #TaiwanResearch #academiclibraries
In or near Iowa City? Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education...new exhibit at main gallery of UI Library
#papercraft #academiclibraries #iowa
HT Helen Hiebert (her newest book is out 12/16, her newsletter is great).
https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/paper-engineering/
So @404mediaco has a grant to file a ton of sunshine-law requests over library censorship (any type of library, best I can tell).
They've been doing the best library news coverage anywhere. I trust them.
Let's help them out. All they want is leads -- whom should they request records from?
https://www.404media.co/help-us-investigate-book-bans-and-educational-censorship-around-america/
Contact via Signal at jason.404; email jason@404media.co. (That's @jasonkoebler, but remember Mastodon isn't private.)
After several months of #discovery and development, the #HathiTrust #ResourceSharing project has launched a pilot with nine participating member #libraries.
https://www.hathitrust.org/press-post/hathitrust-resource-sharing-pilot-now-underway/
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