NEWS
Navigating HE funding crisis
NAVIGATING the HE funding crisis is one of a number of subjects that will be explored at the EBSCO Open Day in London on 26 November.
It will include keynote presentations and discussions on supporting open technol- ogies and leveraging data analytics for collection development. Speakers include Elaine Sykes, University of Lancaster; Dave Puplett, University of Greenwich; Sarah Pittaway, Birmingham City University; Joanne Dunham, University of Leicester. The event concludes with presentations on enhancing user experiences, building valuable content and sustainable practices. l
https://tinyurl.com/ebscoOpen24
Thousands sign AI warning statement
CELEBRITIES across all creative indus- tries including Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, actors Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, singers Thom York from Radiohead and Robert Smith of the Cure, authors including Ann Patchett, Kazuo Ishiguro, Tracy Chevalier, James Patterson, Val McDermid, Harlan Coben and Kate Mosse are among the 13,500, and rising, signatories of a state- ment warning AI companies that unli- censed use of their work is a “major, unjust threat” to artists’ livelihoods. Organised by British composer and for- mer AI executive Ed Newton-Rex it can be found at
www.aitrainingstatement.org.
Cybersecurity and
censorship – UKSG Hub reopens after £4m refurb THE £4m restoration of Glasgow’s Elder Park Library, now known as Elder Park Library and Community Hub, has had its official opening ceremony. Glasgow Life, the charity that leads cul- ture and sport in Glasgow, in partnership with Elderpark Housing Association, made significant improvements to make the A-listed building more accessible and sustainable and meets the needs of the local community.
THE theme for UKSG’s 2024 Conference is ‘“Cybersecurity and Censorship” looking at issues surrounding the protection of students, faculty and scholarly content from cyber threats while safeguarding against censorship in scholarly discourse. Speakers include Liz Jolly, Chief Librarian at the British Library, and three librarians from the University of Ibadan who will dis- cuss a survey of 80 Heads of libraries and 26 Systems librarians in ten states in Nigeria. The conference is on 20 and 21 November and details can be found at
https://bit.ly/3xJ55Gp.
Annette Christie, Chair of Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Council Convenor for
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Culture, Sport and International Relations, said: “The new-look Elder Park Library and Community Hub is a prime example of the pivotal part these facilities play in the lives of local people. There is so much on offer in the refreshed space, from Craft Café arts activities to table tennis, and of course free access to books, digital resources and infor- mation. The range of activities and support at Elder Park Library and Community Hub will ensure the facility remains a central feature at the heart of its local community for generations to come.”
October-November 2024
Designing Libraries – too valuable to lose
THE project team that took over the Designing Libraries website has achieved a number of milestones as it looks to continue the work of the sites driving force, the late David Lindley. Designing Libraries was created to provide a platform for great design and to help anyone looking for new ideas. However when David retired the site was on hiatus until CILIP approached Ayub Khan MBE. Ayub had just competed a book on library design, and set about reinvigorating the website.
A new team was incorporated to help run the site in 2022, and work began to implement a new content management system (CMS). That has now been com- pleted and Ayub said: “The new CMS was essential, enabling the team to be more ambitious in pushing the boundaries of what the website can be and do. The aim is to develop DL as a top-quality one-stop and first-stop for library-planners from different disciplines who share a bold ambition to create high quality library and cultural spaces that are flexible, dynamic, inclusive, relevant, accessible and attractive to the widest audiences in a myr- iad of ways.” Work is continuing to establish a new
Com munity Interest Company to create a sustainable future for Designing Libraries. Working alongside Designing Libraries Director Ayub are Karen Latimer (Chief
Adviser), Nick Cave (technical support) and Mag Astill (content creator). As part of its updated brief, DL will support libraries in undertaking co-design activities with their communities, thereby ensuring that lib- rary services and buildings are responsive to community needs. It will also explore ways to achieve greater sustainability and reduced environmental impact of library buildings and services, promote improved access and the provision of formal and infor mal education in libraries. Ayub adds: “Whether you are working on a brand new building or remodelling an older library to meet new challenges, or just revamping one small area, DL leads the way as both an information and inspi- ration resource, and a marketplace for specialist goods and services.” You can add your own news, case studies and read about others at http://designinglib-
raries.org.uk.
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