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...
Gauging Covid’s Lasting Impact: Part 4- The Future of Learning & Libraries
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...
GAUGING COVID’S LASTING IMPACT: Part 3 – The Future of Learning & Education In The New Paradigm
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,...
Gauging Covid’s Lasting Impact- Part 2: The Web, Entertainment and the Central Role of Technology
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...
Gauging Covid’s Lasting Impact- Part 1: Publishing & Bookstores
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,...
Reading In The 21st Century: Part 3- Amazon’s Role in the Industrial Complex of the 21st Century
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...
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OCLC launches Arabic Discovery Catalog to increase discoverability, access to Arabic library collections – Plus More ATG News & Announcements for 12/5/23
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 – Plus More ATG News & Announcements for 12/5/23
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) – Plus More ATG News & Announcements for 12/4/23
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...
ATG Job Bank for 12/3/23
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...
Tea Time With Katina and Leah
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...