Today’s stories include: LIANZA and SIGs, Whitcoulls closings, facebook, patron-driven acquisition, literacy, and more.
New Zealand
- Heather Lamond has blogged on the relationship between LIANZA and SIGs – Do you have any comments to add? from @lianzaoffice. (BoK9)
- Deadline for abstracts for #lianza11 has been extended to Mon 6 June so no excuses for not submitting! from @lianzaoffice. (BoK8)
- We are sad to hear the Upper Hutt branch of Whitcoulls will be closing on June 15. So long & thanks for the books 😦 via @uhlibrary. (BoK1)
Worldwide
- Facebook for Libraries | American Libraries Magazine via @chblibraries. (BoK2)
- From a research library’s perspective : Thoughts on “radical PDA” (Patron Driven acquisition) via @aarontay. (BoK8)
- Please tell all researchers about the new-look JournalTOCs free current awareness service website via @aarontay. (BoK2)
- The Independent: Will axed UK libraries be re-opening in pubs, shops and GP surgeries? via @catatonichic. (BoK1)
- Excellent presentation by QUT’s Judith Peacock on literacy beyond the printed page (video) via @RMITLibMC. (BoK4)
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