photo by Carlos Barrón Washington, DC, March 11, 2024—W. Joseph King has been appointed as the Distinguished Presidential Fellow by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) for the term spanning 2024-2025. Well-known in higher education circles for his bold advocacy, commitment to diversity and inclusion,“Joey” King, merges as an eminent figure in higher education leadership. With a tenure of 13 years as a CLIR board member and the founding principal of Academic Innovators, a higher education consultancy, King brings a wealth of experience and innovation to this fellowship. This ..read more

News from CLIR Affiliates CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Posted March 4, 2024 by eodonnell in CLIR Issues Code4Lib The Code4Lib Annual Conference is scheduled to take place this year in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from May 13 to 16. The Conference follows a single-track format, typically drawing around 400 attendees. For more details, visit the website: https://2024.code4lib.org The Code4Lib Journal, a refereed, open access publication, releases three to four issues annually. The most recent edition features sixteen articles covering diverse topics such as speech recognition, experiment ..read more

CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 The Light We Bear Within Us Gaza's Cultural Heritage and the Ruin of War By Charles Henry, president Read More A Tragic Suicide Sparks Urgent Demand for Safe Spaces in Academic and Library Spaces By Sharon Burney, program officer Read More Previous Next The DLF Dive News From the Digital Library Federation In this edition of the DLF Dive, we bring you a snapshot of the latest happenings and noteworthy initiatives within our vibrant community.  From community voting opport ..read more

CLIR Postdocs Delve into Equitable Community-Based Research CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Posted March 4, 2024 by eodonnell in CLIR Issues CLIR Postdocs Delve into Equitable Community-Based Research By Erin O’Donnell & Christa Williford In December 2023, the 2022 cohort of CLIR postdoctoral fellows met virtually to share updates on their “inquiry group” project, a longstanding tradition within the fellowship program. This collaborative learning opportunity, introduced to a new cohort in their first year and revisited throughout their fellowship, allows fellows, guided by Emi ..read more

Transcript from Four Questions with Laila Hussein Moustafa Clir News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Posted March 4, 2024 by eodonnell in CLIR Issues Transcript of Four Questions with Laila Hussein Moustafa Question One: Beyond the loss of books, you emphasize the cultural significance of libraries. Can you elaborate on how the destruction of these cultural repositories impacts the identity and collective memory of affected communities during times of conflict? (slight pause before audio begins) Laila Hussein Moustafa: Library always is very important for people. Uh, when they are seeking i ..read more

Where Are They Now: CLIR Postdoc Rachel Deblinger CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Posted March 4, 2024 by eodonnell in CLIR Issues Where Are They Now? Tracking The Accomplishments of CLIR Postdoctoral Fellows Rachel Deblinger, 2014 Fellow Since its founding in 2004, the CLIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program has provided a unique opportunity for recent Ph.D. graduates to gain valuable experience in academic libraries, archives, and museums. This highly competitive fellowship initiative has supported over 200 postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have made significant contributions to t ..read more

The Light We Bear Within Us: Gaza’s Cultural Heritage and the Ruin of War CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Posted March 4, 2024 by eodonnell in CLIR Issues Palestinian Tayseer Abu Dan checks the plants at his organic vegetable garden on the roof of his house, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, Feb. 17, 2021. Abu Dan turned his house roof into an organic vegetable garden to provide for his family, and he sells the surplus to the local market. The Light We Bear Within Us: Gaza's Cultural Heritage and the Ruin of War By Charles Henry Once again, the images of destruction an ..read more

Four Questions With Laila Hussein Moustafa Clir News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Posted March 4, 2024 by eodonnell in CLIR Issues Four Questions with Laila Hussein Moustafa Preserving Knowledge in the Face of Ruin: A Librarian’s Perspective on Protecting Cultural Heritage During Conflict In early December, Laila Hussein Moustafa, an associate professor and librarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences, authored a thought-provoking article in the Los Angeles Times.  She called attention to the sad devastation of Gaza City’s major public lib ..read more

DLF Dive Feb 2024 Clir News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Posted March 4, 2024 by eodonnell in CLIR Issues The DLF Dive In this edition of the DLF Dive, we bring you a snapshot of the latest happenings and noteworthy initiatives within our vibrant community. From community voting to exciting virtual and in-person events, the Digital Library Federation is buzzing with activity. DLF Forum News Community voting for the in-person DLF Forum at Michigan State University (July 29-31) is now open through March 17. Explore submitted proposals and vote for your favorites. Mark your calendars for ..read more

The Council on Library and Information Resources is pleased to announce that we have opened the Call for Proposals for the in-person Digital Library Federation’s (DLF) Forum happening at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, July 29-31, 2024. Note that CLIR/DLF will issue a separate call later this spring for the virtual event taking place this fall. We encourage proposals from members and non-members; regulars and newcomers; digital library practitioners from all sectors (higher education, museums and cultural heritage, public libraries, archives, etc.) and those in adjacent fields s ..read more