[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib Journal Call for Papers - deadline 9/1

2023-08-22 Thread Brighid M Gonzales (bmgnzles)
Apologies for cross-posting The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future. We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 58th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to

[CODE4LIB] what does it mean to own a book?

2023-08-22 Thread Eric Lease Morgan
What does it mean to own a book? That was the headline of an article from this past Sunday's edition of the New York Times. For the most part, the article was about Brewster Kahle's legal troubles with publishers, and the differences of owning physical books versus licensing digital items.† The

Re: [CODE4LIB] what does it mean to own a book?

2023-08-22 Thread Tim McGeary
I do agree with the quoted passage, and I have been thinking something similarly in every conversation that goes something like "our website should be more like [Amazon]" (fill in brackets with other examples). And I consider it every time I reluctantly renew my streaming services subscription i

[CODE4LIB] SAA Endorses Best Practices for Archival Term Positions

2023-08-22 Thread Alison Clemens
Dear Code4Lib colleagues, I’m writing to share the news that the Best Practices for Archival Term Positions (https://osf.io/a4zc8/) has been officially endorsed by the Society of American Archivists (SAA) as an external standard. The document presents best practices for administrators, hiring man

[CODE4LIB] Register for "Streamlining Library Workflows and Processes" and "Introduction to Project Management" from Amigos Library Services

2023-08-22 Thread Jodie Borgerding
Streamlining Library Workflows and Processes - September 12 & 14, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT A well-run library depends on established processes and workflows to get work done. But this can also raise the risk of doing things "because that's how it's always been done." Identify and eliminate r