The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future.
The Code4Lib Journal is now accepting proposals for publication in its 7th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 7th issue, which is scheduled for publication in late June 2009, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals to [email protected] by Friday, March 20, 2009.
As part of BCR’s efforts to bring digitization training to everyone, the New Mexico State Library and BCR are hosting a series of three workshops, March 24-26, to be held at the state library offices in Santa Fe. Targeted to libraries and cultural heritage institutions, these workshops are designed to guide participants through the planning stages of a new digitization project, including instruction in digital imaging best practices and the creation of Dublin Core metadata.
Landman Library Catalog (http://search.arcadia.edu) was developed in-house by Arcadia University
using Pazpar2, an open-source middleware technology created by
LibLime's partner, Index Data. Access to subscription content is
provided by OpenTranslators, a new web service offered by LibLime that
offers a simple gateway interface to over 9,000 subscription
databases.
TOOLS OF CHANGE CONFERENCE, NEW YORK CITY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009 – Since 2001, Kirtas Technologies has worked with the world’s most renowned libraries to bring rare, out-of-copyright books into the digital age, making centuries-worth of books available to the world.
Today, Kirtas announces a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Libraries to make over 200,000 titles available to the public in a unique way.
Here's your chance to use your information/library science Master's
degree to very good purpose. If this Fellowship doesn't fit with your
interests or timing, please pass this announcement along to others who
may wish to pursue application.
The Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund will award two 12-month,
paid "Learning Partnerships" placing experienced health sciences
librarians within leading health care organizations for the purpose of
both partners gaining a greater understanding of how best information
sciences can be effectively applied in each environment.
Lucky 13! Salmo (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norcross, GA – February 10, 2009
Salmo Public Library has become the 13th library in British Columbia’s SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.
Ken Chad Consulting (www.kenchadconsulting.com) and PTFS Europe have partnered to present this ground breaking event in London on 18th May 2009. Charles Leadbeater will present the keynote.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norcross, GA –February 5, 2009
The North Texas Regional Library System (NTRLS) has selected Evergreen, the open source, consortial-quality library software, as their next-generation library automation system. The system has also signed a contract with Equinox Software Inc. for comprehensive library data migration services, software configuration, consultation, and ongoing Evergreen technical support.
