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Gaming meets Open Access: OApoly der KIT-Bib jetzt auf Zenodo!
Spieler*innen schlüpfen in die Rolle von Forschenden und erleben spielerisch, wie sie wiss Ergebnisse sichtbar machen und gleichzeitig ihre Reputation steigern können. Dabei erhalten sie Einblicke in die Grundlagen von Open Access, wiss Publizieren und den Services wiss Bibs.
Zum Spiel: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20050761
#OpenAccess #OpenScience #Informationskompetenz #KITBibliothek #Wissenschaftskommunikation #AcademicLibraries #Publizieren
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Gaming meets Open Access: OApoly der KIT-Bib jetzt auf Zenodo!
Spieler*innen schlüpfen in die Rolle von Forschenden und erleben spielerisch, wie sie wiss Ergebnisse sichtbar machen und gleichzeitig ihre Reputation steigern können. Dabei erhalten sie Einblicke in die Grundlagen von Open Access, wiss Publizieren und den Services wiss Bibs.
Zum Spiel: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20050761
#OpenAccess #OpenScience #Informationskompetenz #KITBibliothek #Wissenschaftskommunikation #AcademicLibraries #Publizieren
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Library Information & Knowledge (LINK) : une #generativeAi conçue par pour les bibliothèques universitaires #academiclibraries
Intégration et interactivité des métadonnées structurées et des services de bibliothèque
Dvpt open source vs la solution Primo MCP server d'ExLibris ?
https://www.infodocket.com/2026/05/02/journal-article-user-perspectives-on-link-a-generative-ai-chatbot-for-academic-libraries -
Library Information & Knowledge (LINK) : une #generativeAi conçue par pour les bibliothèques universitaires #academiclibraries
Intégration et interactivité des métadonnées structurées et des services de bibliothèque
Dvpt open source vs la solution Primo MCP server d'ExLibris ?
https://www.infodocket.com/2026/05/02/journal-article-user-perspectives-on-link-a-generative-ai-chatbot-for-academic-libraries -
OCUL's #AI Tools for #academiclibraries | Choice 360
Série d'articles sur les outils IA à intégrer dans les bibliothèques universitaires : vidéos, reconnaissance vocale, management, code, assistants de recherchehttps://www.choice360.org/libtech-insights/category/oculs-ai-tools-for-academic-libraries/
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OCUL's #AI Tools for #academiclibraries | Choice 360
Série d'articles sur les outils IA à intégrer dans les bibliothèques universitaires : vidéos, reconnaissance vocale, management, code, assistants de recherchehttps://www.choice360.org/libtech-insights/category/oculs-ai-tools-for-academic-libraries/
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[Re-share] Recommended Reading
Slater, Kailyn "Kay". "Against AI: Critical Refusal in the Library." Library Trends, vol. 73 no. 4, 2025, p. 588-608. Project MUSE, https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/lib.2025.a968497
#genAI #generativeAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AcademicLibraries #Libraries #HigherEducation #HigherEd #Universities #Colleges #Faculty -
[Re-share] Recommended Reading
Slater, Kailyn "Kay". "Against AI: Critical Refusal in the Library." Library Trends, vol. 73 no. 4, 2025, p. 588-608. Project MUSE, https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/lib.2025.a968497
#genAI #generativeAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AcademicLibraries #Libraries #HigherEducation #HigherEd #Universities #Colleges #Faculty -
Survey on Undergraduate Student Use of #generativeAI : Implications for #informationliteracy in #academiclibraries | Marchese | College & Research Libraries
"through the concepts of evaluating information and using information ethically"
https://crl.acrl.org/index.php/crl/article/view/27271/35064 -
Survey on Undergraduate Student Use of #generativeAI : Implications for #informationliteracy in #academiclibraries | Marchese | College & Research Libraries
"through the concepts of evaluating information and using information ethically"
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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"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/
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"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/
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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/
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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/
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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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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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🔊 Unique employment opportunity with @PublicKnowledgeProject -- lead an impactful, mission and values driven team that works to advance quality & global reach of scholarly publishing!
This could very well be what you've been seeking in your change-making, management career:
https://pkp.sfu.ca/2025/09/17/hiring-managing-director/?mtm_cpn=C1
#AcademicChatter #AcademicMastodon #ScholComm #ScholarlyPublishing #OpenAccess #Leadership #FOSS #AcademicLibraries #UniversityLibraries #OpenInfrastructure #PublicKnowledge
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🔊 Unique employment opportunity with @PublicKnowledgeProject -- lead an impactful, mission and values driven team that works to advance quality & global reach of scholarly publishing!
This could very well be what you've been seeking in your change-making, management career:
https://pkp.sfu.ca/2025/09/17/hiring-managing-director/?mtm_cpn=C1
#AcademicChatter #AcademicMastodon #ScholComm #ScholarlyPublishing #OpenAccess #Leadership #FOSS #AcademicLibraries #UniversityLibraries #OpenInfrastructure #PublicKnowledge
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Ohio University Libraries announces new Zero Cost Textbook Program
https://www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09/ohio-university-libraries-announces-new-zero-cost-textbook-program
#ZeroCostTextbooks #ZCT #OpenEducationalResources #OER
#AffordableEducation #EducationEquity #HigherEd #OpenAccess #Libraries #AcademicLibraries -
Ohio University Libraries announces new Zero Cost Textbook Program
https://www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09/ohio-university-libraries-announces-new-zero-cost-textbook-program
#ZeroCostTextbooks #ZCT #OpenEducationalResources #OER
#AffordableEducation #EducationEquity #HigherEd #OpenAccess #Libraries #AcademicLibraries -
God, I love first-years. A student just shook my hand after I showed him how the library catalogue works.
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God, I love first-years. A student just shook my hand after I showed him how the library catalogue works.
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New Journal Article: "Effectiveness of Academic Library Research Guides for Building College Students’ Information Literacy Skills: A Scoping Review" (via C&RL, 86.5) crl.acrl.org/index.php/cr... #libraries #academiclibraries #infolit
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New Journal Article: "Effectiveness of Academic Library Research Guides for Building College Students’ Information Literacy Skills: A Scoping Review" (via C&RL, 86.5) crl.acrl.org/index.php/cr... #libraries #academiclibraries #infolit
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Journal Article: A Survey on the Current Status of #AI Literacy Lectures in China's University #Libraries Under the AIGC Background (via Journal of Academic #Librarianship) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099133325001041 #AILiteracy #academiclibraries
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Journal Article: A Survey on the Current Status of #AI Literacy Lectures in China's University #Libraries Under the AIGC Background (via Journal of Academic #Librarianship) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099133325001041 #AILiteracy #academiclibraries
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📚 Libraries as “Academic Traffic Facilities”: Interlibrary Loan Imaginations after 1945
After #WWII, German #libraries faced massive losses. This article explores how interlibrary loan became central to rebuilding the academic landscape — not just through logistics, but through a new vision of knowledge.
https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/735653
#LibraryHistory #InterlibraryLoan #ILL #ResourceSharing #KnowledgeInfrastructure #AcademicLibraries #PostwarHistory #UnionCatalogs #Germany #Collections #Holdings
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📚 Libraries as “Academic Traffic Facilities”: Interlibrary Loan Imaginations after 1945
After #WWII, German #libraries faced massive losses. This article explores how interlibrary loan became central to rebuilding the academic landscape — not just through logistics, but through a new vision of knowledge.
https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/735653
#LibraryHistory #InterlibraryLoan #ILL #ResourceSharing #KnowledgeInfrastructure #AcademicLibraries #PostwarHistory #UnionCatalogs #Germany #Collections #Holdings
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UC Davis Library: Landmark Research Project Sheds New Light on the Future of Digital Books. “A landmark research project led by the University of California Libraries provides new insight into what students, faculty and researchers want to be able to do with digital books, and how libraries, publishers and distributors of digital books can better meet those needs within the parameters of U.S. […]
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It’s such a blackbox function’: Norwegian academic librarians’ ambivalent perceptions towards #AI use in academic #libraries and #academia
https://publicera.kb.se/ir/article/view/52285
#academiclibraries #artificialintelligence #university #Norway
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It’s such a blackbox function’: Norwegian academic librarians’ ambivalent perceptions towards #AI use in academic #libraries and #academia
https://publicera.kb.se/ir/article/view/52285
#academiclibraries #artificialintelligence #university #Norway
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🎙️ Kicking off the Open Divide Lecture Series 2025/26:
📅 April 23, 5PM CEST
🗣️ Rebecca Bryant (OCLC): Libraries Supporting Open Research – International Perspectives
✨ Abstract: https://opendivide.hypotheses.org/369
🌍 Join us & register here: https://unilu.webex.com/weblink/register/r21e4a4713e93f01d98a9e4bc873f14c4