British Library unveils key strategic priorities as it looks forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023.
Posted 16 January 2015
The Independent Newspaper has released a digital archive covering 25 years and containing three quarters of a million pages.
Posted 14 January 2015
Ying Zhang on the results of a year-long pilot project at the University of Central Florida.
Posted 9 December 2014
Top tips from a Ned Potter workshop.
Posted 4 December 2014
Ian Clark on running workshops to help support students in their studies.
Posted 4 December 2014
When article processing and staff costs are included, OA compliance cost the UK over £20million in the last academic year.
Posted 21 November 2014
Is patron driven acquisition (PDA) a tool for efficient information management?
Posted 13 November 2014
Maureen Hood describes how a public library service is using its 3D printer to provide services and experiences for its users.
Posted 7 November 2014
There's a shift in how research is being communicated which altmetrics can measure - and librarians should be involved.
Posted 6 November 2014
The University of Westminster adopted an 'agile' methodology and worked collaboratively with an external technology partner to develop researcher services.
Posted 27 October 2014
What can libraries and museums learn from the new creators and sharers of content and inspiration?
Posted 23 October 2014
Lalita Kaplish on a digitisation project that opened up an invaluable public health and social history resource.
Posted 1 October 2014
Changes in form and function of teaching materials and methods are creating a demand for a new library role - courseware advisor.
Posted 26 September 2014
How are libraries REALLY using Twitter? A project set out to analyse Canadian Research Libraries (CARL) use of Twitter.
Posted 14 September 2014
Do distance learners really want a Google-like search experience? The Open University wanted to find out.
Posted 5 September 2014
Libraries are exploring new acquisition models to improve cost-effectiveness and to better meet the needs of patrons.
Posted 5 September 2014
Brunel University London Library set out to gain Customer Service Excellence Standard accreditation.
Posted 2 September 2014
What lessons can be learned by working closely with users and focusing on 'user friendly' discovery?
Posted 2 September 2014
In the Australian state of Queensland a new model reflects the changed nature of library and information services.
Posted 21 August 2014
In theory EBA acquisition models promise a win-win for libraries, publishers and customers alike. But does the evidence support this hybrid model?
Posted 6 August 2014
New organisational structures mean that library roles and activities are being re-designed.
Posted 5 August 2014
Pervasive, participatory and multi-sensory: Lyn Robinson explores the impact of a new generation of documents.
Posted 28 July 2014
Public libraries in Sweden are enhancing digital literacy by connecting non-users, digital visitors and digital residents.
Posted 25 July 2014
What role can libraries play in hosting hackfests to support student research and collaboration? Canada's York University shares the secrets of success.
Posted 18 July 2014
Media consumption is changing from 'owning' to 'having access to' - and libraries should reflect this trend.
Posted 10 July 2014
User responses to 3D printers has been incredibly positive - but offering a 3D printing service comes with its own issues.
Posted 10 July 2014
An interview with information industry pioneer Roger Bilboul, the founder of the Online Information meeting, about his memories of that event in its heyday, and about his current company's plans for Internet Librarian International.
Posted 4 July 2014
Georgina Cronin's role as a UX Librarian is "as unique as the place she works".
Posted 4 July 2014
Louise Auckland shares her experiences of attending a David Gurteen Knowledge Café in London.
Posted 3 July 2014
Understanding how recruitment agencies work can help you get the most out of the services they offer.
Posted 24 June 2014
Claire Beecroft, an information specialist, on why modern Library and Information Professionals need to be wired for sound.
Posted 20 June 2014
How can players from public administration, academia and industry work together to achieve open data sharing?
Posted 14 June 2014
The way we consume 'printed' news has changed forever - but what will happen next?
Posted 14 June 2014
Emporia State University set out to enhance student interaction and learning through the use of Augmented Reality.
Posted 3 June 2014
What makes the women-led recruitment specialists Futureheads an award-winning 'great place to work'?
Posted 3 June 2014
Twitter can be all at once wonderfully interesting and incredibly irritating. What tips the balance for you?
Posted 28 May 2014
How Internet Librarian International's conference programme takes shape.
Posted 26 May 2014
Experts reveal top priorities for organisations wanting to make the most of their information assets with enterprise search and corporate intranets.
Posted 26 May 2014
New BL website features digitised treasures of English literature.
Posted 23 May 2014
Dawn Downes shares tips she learnt from Karen Blakeman that have helped her - and her colleagues.
Posted 7 May 2014
500 members of the Research Data Alliance attended a Plenary Meeting in Dublin.
Posted 30 April 2014
Andy Tattersall identifies five ways in which Google could increase its uptake in academia.
Posted 30 April 2014
Speaking at UKSG, David De Roure surveys the rapidly evolving scholarly communication ecosystem.
Posted 21 April 2014
The future of academic libraries under the spotlight: part 2 of our UKSG coverage.
Posted 21 April 2014
The future of academic libraries under the spotlight: part 1 of our UKSG coverage.
Posted 21 April 2014
Copyright infringement is borderless, but the responses remain territorial.
Posted 3 April 2014
The second part of our Q&A with experts in search, information architecture, intranets, content management and usability.
Posted 3 April 2014
We asked experts in search, information architecture, intranets, content management and usability for their views on the key challenges facing organisations seeking to deploy search solutions.
Posted 3 April 2014
Martin White explains that search has moved up the priority list for organisations
Posted 3 April 2014
Data services, technology and expertise - the research community perspective on EUDAT.
Posted 31 March 2014