If the largest libraries lead the way — both public and academic — backed by
the largest library associations (ALA) then while libraries will certainly find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit from major publishers for years I strongly believe the outcome will favour freedom of information, accessibility and centuries old precedent.
Not exact matches
Established in 1848, by an act of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts, the Boston Public
Library (BPL) was the first
large free municipal
library Boston Latin School
Association 27 School Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 424-1635
As the OLA Education Director, Liz was responsible for organizing Canada's
largest library conference and other
association signature events.
Dallas, TX - January 20 - January 24, 2012 The American
Library Association is the
largest and most encompassing group representing and lobbying for the national
library industry.
BookScan figures do not reflect the entire market, notably sales to
libraries (see an analysis here, by the Independent Book Publishers
Association), currently awaiting
large orders to offset heavy holds queues.
The challenge now is to make this service known to a
larger audience,» said Luc Maumet who heads the media
library run by the
Association Valentin - Haüy (AVH).
2013 American
Library Association Midwinter Meeting January 25 - 28 Seattle, Washington The American
Library Association is the
largest and most encompassing group representing and lobbying for the national
library industry.
This morning's Top Technology Trends (TTT) panel at the American
Library Association Midwinter Meeting in Dallas, TX, attracted its usual
large audience as speakers singled out topics like user expectations, analytics, systems integration, and data interoperability as areas for the
library community to watch.
Founded by Petco, Zoetis, and the American Pet Products
Association and supported by a growing number of organizations, the HABRI Foundation maintains the world's
largest online
library of human - animal bond research and information; to date has funded more than half a million dollars in innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human - animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society.
Founded by sponsors Petco, the American Pet Products
Association, and Zoetis, the HABRI Foundation maintains the world's
largest online
library of human - animal bond research and information; to date has funded more than half a million dollars in innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human - animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society.
In RPM's own words: «Back in the day, RPM's HQ was an Old Treacle Factory and we've deliberately kept some of the old features whilst modernising it through a recent revamp to include a third floor, (the tree - house as we call it), a
large courtyard ideal for eating in the sunshine, ten meeting rooms all individually named after
associations with the treacle making process and a cosy corner
library.
No one knows what changes lie ahead for any organization,
large or small, be they law firms,
libraries or
associations.
Tim Mark, executive director of the Canadian
Association of Research
Libraries, says Alouette is taking on a
large project that will extend over several years.
Smaller «building» tenants»
associations usually meet in members» apartments, and
larger ones can meet in common areas of the building, or book a room in a nearby location such as a
library or community centre.
Information Central is home to NAR's
library, the world's
largest collection of real estate — specific resources; the membership records division; and the NAR archives, a history of vital printed material produced by the
association during its 95 - year history.