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The article focuses on the European Union (EU) announced 1 trillion euro plan to support the European Green Deal. It mentions that academic libraries providing climate change resources and education, advocating for open access information, modeling green values, creating programs that center on respectful dialogue and deliberation; and also mention a fast-emerging consciousness in librarianship, has motivated the National and University Library (NUL) to educate their users.

The article offers information on the #ThankALibrarian campaign during the 2016 National Library Week at the Duke University Libraries. The campaign aims to recognize the contributions of Duke Library's staff, highlight the ways on how libraries can help the users and increase social media engagement with library users and supporters.

The author reflects on the emotional component of implementing research data management services in libraries. Several factors to negative reaction to data management include lack of funding, lack of time to accommodate change and lack of technological solutions. She explains how the use of active listening skills can help minimize negative emotions during data management consultations with library reference staff and library users.

The article focuses on the implementation of the online reference platform LibAnswers by Springshare installed at Meriam Library at California State University-Chico. It discusses the workings of features of LibAnswers such as knowledge base, LibChat and Short Messaging Service add-on modules. It examines benefits of LibAnswers to patrons and librarians in areas such as digital reference assistance, compilation of database and reference interactions.

The article discusses the card sorting method of usability research in libraries, and examines the relative merits of digital and analog card sorting. The benefits of digital card sorting including the ability of distance learners to participate, the likeliness that participants are in a comfortable environment, and the ease of data collection and analysis are commented on, and the online digital card sorting services OptimalSort.com and WebSort.net are examined. The conclusion that online card sorting is the better choice for many libraries is also presented.

The article discusses the role of student creativity in increasing satisfaction most effectively. It highlights three Carnegie Mellon University library projects including a lighting installation that has changed the whole look and feel of campus, custom designed and built fin seating, and study tables transformed into whiteboards. It cites the role of listening and responding to student needs and priorities in transforming the academic library experience. It stresses the importance of future student-initiated innovations in pushing student satisfaction higher.

The article describes the case of the Customer Services Group at Newcastle University Library which wanted to develop services that would have positive impact on library users. The group conducted a survey which found that users wanted less noise and distractions while studying. The group then developed a campaign in which regular sweeps would be made on each floor of the library every day during the examination period of May 2010 and staff would check for noise, trailing wires from laptops, litter and unattended belongings.

The article focuses on the importance of scholarly communication among librarians and campus communities to achieve excellent educational opportunities and provide library users with well-equipped online resources. It states that there are several advantages that librarians can get from conversational openings in achieving new scholarly publishing models. It notes that a scholarly communication toolkit has been introduced by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) that comprises information on how to improve practices and implement changes. Meanwhile, it says that journal publishing agreements should meet the requirements of the copyright law. It also mentions that library-press partnership is an essential opportunity to discuss book purchases and other financial matters.

The article offers information regarding the Firefox browser add-ons including LibX search toolbar and Zotero, a citation manager and bibliography creator which can be used by libraries and researchers. It states that both tools can be downloaded by any library or user without any restrictions. It mentions that the LibX allows a library to create new search options while the Zotero provides updates from new features to updated bibliography styles. It adds that the LibX features customizable right-click context menus wherein it allows the user to reload any page via the library's proxy server. Meanwhile, the version 2.0 of Zotero contains a group library feature wherein users can create groups with shared libraries.

The article discusses the Canadian Library Association's (CLA's) open access advocacy in Canada. It mentions that CLA encourages Canadian libraries to support policies requiring open access to research supported by Canadian public funding, raise awareness of library users about open access, support the development of open access in all its varieties, and encourage authors to retain their copyright. Among Canada's research funding agencies include the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The article also discusses Canadian university libraries' program called Synergies.

The article provides the viewpoint of marketing faculty member and former librarian on the topic of convincing their constituents that they are still an intellectual center and can also provide access to social and cultural events. Technological advances allow a greater availability of services, from high-tech conference rooms to self-checkout stations, but librarians need to let the rest of the institution's faculty and staff know how they can use these to improve their own services. She suggests that a business model be used instead of a consumer model, as value-in-use assessment can also help during budget discussions.

The article reports on the American Library Association's (ALA) Annual Conference, which was held June 22-28, 2006, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The article focuses on a debate at the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) President's Program, which was attended by more than 650 participants of the ALA conference. The debate focused on programs that seek to improve academic library user's information literacy. The article mentions the outcome of the debate and other ACRL sessions on copyright and licensing as well as students' use of new technologies.

The article presents initiatives of the New York Public Library (NYPL) as financial education providers for the community and on campus. It discusses Money Matters for NYPL users supported by McGraw Hill Financial and Money Matters, a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian continuing project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for NYPL staff. It also offers the role of Science, Industry, and Business Library of NYPL in the development of these initiatives.

The article offers several worldwide facts. Topics include examines that education apps geared towards adults have seen a surge in new users during the COVID-19 pandemic; and reports that Gallup, Inc. launched The Gallup Center on Black Voices that is Gallup's research initiative devoted to studying and highlighting the experiences of several Black American.

The article outlines the ADDIE library instructional design (ID) model and illustrated how the principles to information literacy (IL) instruction will enhance students' learning experience and librarians' teaching experience. The model consists of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation steps. The instructional problem is determined in the analysis phase along with learner characteristics. This is followed by the development of instructional strategies and learning content and learning assignments. The testing of prototypes is included in the implementation phase, while the evaluation phase assesses the outcomes of learning. Particular focus is given to the creation of effective learning experiences for library users.

The article presents the author's comments on the right word that can be formed for those who take services of libraries. The author believes that the word patron is one-sided by definition, as it refers to a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. The author supports the word user for those who use the library and its services.

The article focuses on the two actions taken by Ajit Pai as chairman of U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and concerns of American Library Association to the actions implication. These include the network neutrality scheme which mandates Internet service providers (ISPs) to enable access to all content and applications and the FCC decision to close investigations into whether wireless ISPs zero rated data plans violate protections under the 2015 Open Internet Order.

The author explores his views on the need for libraries to keep current with geopolitical challenges. The influence of rearranging library collection on how a library connects with its patrons is noted. Libraries are advised to avoid miscataloged materials to prevent consternation among a library's readership. The need for continuous attention in the process of updating catalogs is noted.

The article discusses the significance of user experience strategy on the effectiveness of an academic library in the U.S. The author featured Brian Matthews, a User Experience Librarian at Georgia Tech, who had studied the needs of a library user and the ways to meet those demands. As part of his job, Matthews initiated projects that are dedicated to point-person assessment and communications such as student laptop usage, modeling the visual identity of the library and an exposition of furniture to get opinions on the possible renovation furnishings.

The author reports that the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is starting a new program to allow libraries to combine the cooperative power with other OCLC members. This is possible through the ability to customize the library website www.WorldCat.org. This system will allow libraries to search the website and have the results be presented by what the program believes would be the most accessible by the library patron, such as material available at the home library, collections shared in a consortium and also open access collections.

The article discusses factors influencing the number of computers in college libraries. Some libraries reported that student ownership of desktop or laptop computers eased the tension on the library to provide additional computer access. The author notes that having wireless access will prevent libraries from having to add wired workstations as student enrollment increases. It is also suggested that new technology such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and Internet accessible cellular phones may also effect the need of computers in libraries.

Describes how staff at Vassar College Library in Poughkeepsie, New York, stopped an unidentified library patron from daily cutting out the crossword puzzle from a heavily read newspaper. Problems encountered by the staff in identifying the culprit using different methods; Use of a crossword puzzle to communicate with the offender.

Highlights the presentation 'Collaborating with Our Patrons: Letting the Users Select' held during the Association of College and Research Libraries' 11th National Conference in North Carolina in April 2003. Increased opportunities for users to participate in selecting books and materials for library collections; Experiences of Wayne State University in involving faculty and students in the selection process.

Informs on the availability of the book 'Teaching the New Library to Today's Users,' edited by Trud E. Jacobson and Helene C. Williams. Background and strategies for teaching academic library use to diverse groups.

The article presents facts on education and libraries. The average level of expenditure per student at the tertiary level in 2009 was 13,728 U.S. dollars. A survey showed that 53 percent of Americans ages 16 and older visited a public library or book-mobile in 2012. The Modern Language Association expects 1,246 job listings for academic foreign-language jobs in 2012-13.

The section offers updates from the U.S. library sector and the book industry as of March 2011. A statement was issued by the Council on Library and Information Resources about the widening scope and use of digital forensics. One example is its use in cultural heritage collections. In fiscal 2010, consumer spending on books, compact discs (CD) and DVD discs has declined by 76 percent. During the same period, library users have increased borrowing of the same items by 75 percent. Over 751 million books have been purchased by U.S. consumers in fiscal 2010.

The article focuses on the involvement of the American Library Association (ALA) in the network (net) neutrality debate at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress in 2010. It defines net neutrality as the concept of online nondiscrimination. Comments were filed by ALA to the FCC on the relationship between open Internet protection and services provided over the broadband Internet access service. ALA intends to advocate for the adoption of net neutrality principles.

The article reports that while more than 99 percent of public libraries in the U.S. offer Internet access, many have not kept up with increasing infrastructure demands, which may have implications for demand at academic libraries. An average of 10.7 public access workstations are owned by public library branches, the article notes. Bandwidth speed has slightly declined, with 62.1 percent of public library branches having connection speeds of greater than 769kbps. Nearly 80 percent of libraries also claim to have insufficient workstations some or all of the day.

The article reports that the Laurentian University's J. N. Desmarais Library in Sudbury, has become the first library in Ontario to offer patrons an electronic interlibrary loan (ILL) delivery service for single copies of articles and book chapters. It is stated that the service is being offered at no charge to authorized users. According to Ashley Thomson, coordinator of the ILL service, the library introduced the program to expedite document delivery. She added that the program will reduce the impact on the environment associated with printing thousands of pages of ILL materials per month.

The article discusses the 110th U.S. Congress, which convened for the first time on January 4, 2007. The culturally diverse Democratic-controlled Congress faces potentially divisive issues, such as the Iraq War, immigration reform, and education decisions. Libraries and information services may be affected by decisions on internet policy, telecommunications, and broadband deployment. The American Library Association (ALA) plans to support policies that will ensure Internet freedom and "network neutrality."

The article reports on the launch by NetLibrary Inc. of an authentication solution that will enable libraries to extend access to remote users. NetLibrary Authentication Server permits users to log in and access NetLibrary eContent with their library identification or bar code. This eradicates the need to create a separate NetLibrary account or log in via a secure gateway. In addition, the NetLibrary Authentication Server authenticates against most databases and is compatible with all major integrate library systems that utilize SIP2 and patron API protocols.

The article reports on the participation of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Library and School of Information and Library Science in the Open Content Alliance (OCA). OCA is a group of international organizations that are constructing a permanent archive of digitized text and multimedia materials on the Web. The school is the first from a university to join the alliance, and the library is the first library to contribute manuscript materials. And collections included in the archive are freely available for access and reuse.

The article focuses on the Section 108 of the Copyright Act which permits libraries and archives to make certain use of copyrighted materials in order to serve the public. It allows libraries and archives to make copies in specified instances for preservation, replacement and patron use. To regulate the privilege, the Library of Congress convened a Section 108 Study group, who will host a two-day roundtable in 2006, for interested parties to offer suggestions and comments. The study group will make recommendations to the librarian of Congress for possible alterations to the copyright law in order to meet the demands of globalization. Further, the study group also encourages libraries, archives, rights-holder and creative communities to participate in the said event.

The article reports that the 2006 National Survey of Student Engagement will include four items submitted by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) that are related to library use and information competency. They will appear as experimental items at the end of the survey. The ten new items to be included assess the depth of students' library usage, use of face-to-face or online library instruction, institutions' emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving and evaluation skills and institutions' contribution to students' ability to evaluate quality of information and understanding of ethical use of information.

This article reports that violations of intellectual freedom that affect library users continue to occur around the world, even as Internet access across the international library community is slowly increasing. Censorship, restrictions of press freedom and government restriction and surveillance of Internet use were reported in many countries including China, Egypt, Italy, Nepal and Uzbekistan. In Turkmenistan it was reported that libraries have been closed under presidential order, on the grounds that no one reads.

Reports that the WiderNet Project of the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, has completed the 50th installation of its eGranary Digital Library, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Digital library's provision of Internet resources offline to institutions in developing countries lacking adequate Internet access; Authors and publishers who have granted permission to distribute their works via the eGranary.

A Dun and Bradstreet survey of 1,319 two- and four-year institutions finds a 13% increase in spending on information technology in 2004. Internet access is offered in 100% of the college libraries, 40% of the dorms and residence halls, 41% of the student centers, 64% of the classrooms and 94% of the computer labs.

Reports that an active member in Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources Ingenta Inc. has launched its library usage statistic solutions through its web site. Features of the service; Benefits of the service to library users.

Reports on the passage of ALA Council of the Resolution on the USA PATRIOT Act and Related Measures that Infringe on the Rights of Library Users in Alabama.

Discusses the concerns of the library community on the privacy of library users after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. Impact of terrorism legislation on Internet use; Response of the community to privacy threats; Benefits and disadvantages of the Internet.

Reports the award given by the American Legacy Foundation to the University of California, San Francisco. Establishment of Internet access to tobacco industry documents; Acquisition of documents through litigation; Agreement between the industry and state attorneys general. INSET: April 1 deadline for museum-library grant..