CLIR/DLF is excited to announce that Andrea Jackson Gavin, program director of the HBCU Digital Library Trust, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Virtual DLF Forum. Her keynote presentation, titled “Advancing the HBCU Digital Library Trust through Relationship-Building,” will take place during the opening plenary on October 22, at 11am ET USA. Learn Read More The post Andrea Jackson Gavin Announced as Virtual DLF Forum Featured Speaker appeared first on CLIR ..read more

  Alexandria, VA, September 2024—The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) announces the publication of The Story of the Modern Seed Library: A Historical Analysis of Seed Saving, Its Evolution Through the Ages, and Its Current Impact on Community, Culture, and Connection, by Jennifer K. Embree and Neyda V. Gilman. This report is the Read More The post CLIR Report Reveals the Vital Role of Seed Libraries in Preserving Biodiversity appeared first on CLIR ..read more

The Council on Library and Infromation Resources  is pleased to announce a new partnership with Orion Magazine, a leader in environmental storytelling, to develop innovative narrative techniques that address climate change and preserve cultural heritage. Through this collaboration, Orion will help bring to life CLIR’s Project Pangia, a global initiative that transforms complex knowledge into Read More The post CLIR Partners with Orion Magazine to Advance Climate Storytelling appeared first on CLIR ..read more

Funding of $4,000,000 Allocated to Facilitate the Digitization of Rare and Unique Materials [Alexandria, VA] – The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting initial applications for Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices. Made possible through the generous support of the Mellon Foundation, this competitive program is dedicated to Read More The post CLIR Announces Call for Submissions: Grants for Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives appeared first on CLIR ..read more

[Alexandria, VA, July 10, 2024] — The Council on Library and Information Resources’ Digital Library Federation is pleased to announce that its Born-Digital Access Working Group (BDAWG) has been awarded a Strategic Growth Grant from the Society of American Archivists Foundation. This prestigious grant will support the efforts of BDAWG specifically its Visioning Access Systems) subgroup, in the project titled “AI is for Access: An Investigation of AI Adoption.”  The grant is administered by CLIR, which acts as the fiscal sponsor for this important initiative.  The goal of “AI for Acces ..read more

Alexandria, VA – The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and the HBCU Library Alliance proudly announce the successful culmination of their inaugural collaboration, aimed at empowering Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to preserve and digitize their invaluable cultural heritage. With the generous support of 78 CLIR sponsors, the initiative raised $85,000, underscoring a resounding commitment to safeguarding the historical legacies of HBCUs for generations to come. The initiative was sparked by a recognition of the crucial role historically HBCUs play in educa ..read more

Strengthening Public Understanding of Marginalized Histories with $5 Million Grant  Contact: Hidden Collections Team Alexandria, VA, May 1, 2024 –The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has been awarded a $5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to fund the third cycle of the Digitizing Hidden Special Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices regranting program and its related operations.   This eagerly awaited second renewal continues the thematic focus, emphasizing collections centered around historically marginalized individuals. It aims to amplify the voices, work ..read more

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