Library news and links
Posted by Jacque on June 14th, 2007
Libraries and Google
There is a special issue of Library Philosophy and Practice that features numerous articles and was guest edited by Jill Cirasella and Mariana Regalado of Brooklyn College, City University of New York.
The peer-reviewed electronic journal is freely available on the Web and explores the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. Includes articles on Google searching, using Google Analytics, research authority in the age of Google, and much more.
LSTA and IMLS funding face dip from President’s request
From Library Journal, news that a House subcommittee has recommended a $4 million reduction to President Bush’s request of $171.5 million for the FY 2008 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) state grant program on which so many libraries depend.
If the subcommittee’s budget proceeds, it will be difficult for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which administers the program, to implement a 2003 law aimed at more equitably distributing grants.
IMLS will also be hard pressed to fulfill its new research responsibilities. IMLS had requested $3.5 million for research and statistics, including $1 million to fulfill the research responsibilities of the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS), which is scheduled for elimination, and $2.5 million to do work being assigned it that is currently completed by the Department of Education.
LSTA funding has generally been good under the Bush administration.
eBrary releases ebook survey
A previously mentioned survey of ebook usage by eBrary is now available in its entirety. To receive a copy, sign up with eBrary or stop at the eBrary booth (#1000) at the 2007 American Library Association Annual Conference exhibit, June 23-26 in Washington DC.
