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The editors of Library Resources & Technical Services are pleased to announce the publication of our April 2026 issue. In this issue you’ll find the following: Columns Behind the LRTS Curtain: Advice for Prospective AuthorsRachel E. Scott, Michael Fernandez Communications on Practice Recommendations for Small Shops: Managing Collection Services in…Continue Reading
Core is pleased to announce applications are open for the Career LIFT Award to support skill development and networking opportunities for information professionals. Sponsored by OCLC, it consists of up to $1,500 the recipient may use on professional development including, but not limited to, ALA and/or Core membership dues, attending…Continue Reading
Join us on March 12, from 1:00 – 2:00pm CT, for an open house highlighting opportunities to get involved with Core. You will be able to engage with our Core leadership who are appointing members for next year’s term. We are looking for volunteers for our: Let us help you…Continue Reading
From March 2-6, Core will host its annual Interest Group Week – a dynamic virtual gathering, bringing together industry professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re a seasoned library professional or just starting your journey in the field, Interest Group Week offers something for everyone in the library world.…Continue Reading
Jessica D. Gilbert Redman, Cody Hackett, and Tonia Graves co-moderated the September 16-17, 2025, Core e-Forum titled “Engaging with Vendors on E-Resource Accessibility.” Given the upcoming ADA Title II ADA regulation changes (for many public institutions, going live in April 2026) and the recently implemented European Accessibility Act (EAA) in…Continue Reading
The June 2025 issue of the open-access journal Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) is now available. This issue contains the following peer-reviewed articles: “Leveraging Innovative Technologies for Improved Library Practices in the Digital Era: The Nigerian Perspective” (Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor, Victoria N. Okafor, and Richard N Ugwuanyi) highlights the challenges…Continue Reading
Each month, we feature a Core member for an interview profile called #IAmCore. This month, meet Buddy Pennington, member of the Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship Committee and Past-Chair of the Technical Services and Systems Committee! Describe yourself in three words. Organized, responsive, principled. Describe Core in three words. Values, people,…Continue Reading
Each month, we feature a Core member for an interview profile called #IAmCore. This month, meet Debbie Ehrman, Co-Chair of the Core Forum Planning Committee! Describe yourself in three words. Connector, collaborative, curious. Describe Core in three words. Relevant, committed, fun. What do you value about Core? I value Core’s…Continue Reading
The editors of Library Resources & Technical Services are pleased to announce the publication of our April 2025 issue. In this issue you’ll find the following: Editorial AI: Initial Responses, More QuestionsRachel E. Scott, Michael Fernandez Communications on Practice Digitizing Pre-1978 Dissertations at Binghamton University LibrariesErin E. Rushton, Caitlin Holton,…Continue Reading
Each month, we feature a Core member for an interview profile called #IAmCore. This month, meet Melissa Brooks, Core Director-at-Large! Describe yourself in three words. Proactive, detail-oriented, people-centric. Describe Core in three words. Member-centric, growth, encouraging. What do you value about Core? I value the people of Core. As a…Continue Reading
