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Internet Archive Launches Program for Local Libraries

Associations Now

With financial support from a federal agency, the Internet Archive is launching a program for libraries around the country to archive community websites in much the same way the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine does. The post Internet Archive Launches Program for Local Libraries appeared first on Associations Now.

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Fighting Homelessness: Libraries on the Front Lines

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When people think of libraries, they think of books. Here’s how the American Library Association has helped enable that mission around the country. Doors of libraries are open for all—including the homeless. For many, libraries have become a refuge. Serving the Homeless a Priority. ” A Public Space for All.

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Conference Circuit: American Psychiatric Association

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The American Psychiatric Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting begins this weekend in San Francisco. City: San Francisco. Each participant will receive a copy of their video to share on social media, and APA will keep the footage to hold as part of its permanent library collection and archives. Venue: Moscone Center.

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American Library Association Embraces GLBT Book Month

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For the first time, the American Library Association is offering its main stage to GLBT Book Month, a long-running event that highlights the best in literature that reflects the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender culture. The post American Library Association Embraces GLBT Book Month appeared first on Associations Now.

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AI for Nonprofits and Social Good: Link Roundup

Beth Kanter

A San Francisco startup, called Valued just received $1.7 AI and Libraries: A consortium of 14 public libraries is banding together to look at the potential benefits and risks of AI and public libraries and educate the public. Source: Urban Libraries Council Working Group: Press Release ).

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Conference Circuit: Meeting of the Minds Heads to Detroit

Associations Now

Industrial leaders from companies such as Oracle, Toyota, and IBM, will attend next week’s conference, alongside city officials from Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and other urban areas. ′s How To Conference in San Francisco are all the more important. Libraries in the Center Ring.”

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Executive Connections: Are You Mission Critical?

Executive Connections

Your library or information center must be viewed as mission critical. I reminded our members that libraries and information centers must demonstrate their contributions to their organization’s bottom line if they expect continued funding. Share your experience with library closings by commenting here.