by Nancy K. Herther A 2023 UNESCO article, titled “The Impact of COVID-19: How are Universities Three Years After the Pandemic,” noted that “the pandemic has affected all aspects of education, not only what has to do with teaching but also how schools are managed or...
by Nancy K. Herther Today the role of libraries is changing very quickly. How can libraries and information providers prepare for these new waves of change and challenge? Earlier parts of this series are available HERE. Princeton psychologist Alin Coman, writing in...
By Nancy K. Herther is a writer, information consultant and retired academic librarian. In the most recent Times Higher Education’s Global Powerhouse University Brands, their consultancy team explains that “a university reputation is built on the awareness of,...
by Nancy K. Herther, writer, information consultant and retired academic librarian In the three years since the onset of COVID, the global community - still reeling from this abrupt and unforeseen crisis – is working to evolve and develop new commerce and learning...
By Nancy K. Herther, writer, information consultant and retired academic librarian Striking in March 2020, COVID resulted in the closure of schools, businesses and entertainment establishments in the U.S. and across the globe. Even before COVID, publishing,...
By: Nancy K. Herther, writer, consultant and former librarian with the University of Minnesota Libraries Alexandra Lange, writing on the Bloomberg website in March 2020, reminded her readers that “between 1991 and 2011, the U.S. lost 1,000 chain bookstores.” A story...
OCLC launches Arabic Discovery Catalog to increase discoverability, access to Arabic library collections Citing a press release Library Technology Guides notes that "OCLC has introduced the Arabic Discovery Catalog, a new initiative that brings together bibliographic...
OCLC launches Arabic Discovery Catalog to increase discoverability, access to Arabic library collections Citing a press release Library Technology Guides notes that "OCLC has introduced the Arabic Discovery Catalog, a new initiative that brings together bibliographic...
ALA Council on Accreditation (COA) Announces 2023 ALA Standards for Accreditation of Master’s Programs in Library and Information Studies (via ALA) "The American Library Association Committee on Accreditation (CoA) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased...
NORTH Head of Cataloging Services, American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA Resident Librarian, Drexel University Libraries, Philadelphia , PA Assistant Librarian for Access Services, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury , CT Learning & Engagement...
12-1-23 Derek Law presents Darrell Gunter with the Swamp Fox award Darrell Gunter won the Whova most active member in the community leaderboard competition and was awarded a stuffed Swamp Fox (named after the restaurant in the Francis Marion). Plus many...
