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Whither the ILS or LSP?

2026-06-08T21:07:04-04:00

I've not been a list member in some years and recently joined again. I hope this question - "Whither the ILS or LSP" - is not off-putting. I wonder if this problem has been solved to death? Here is why I ask.

I received my MLS from Mizzou in May '86 and started my first library job in June '86. Fast forward and I've worked 40 years. That includes 9 years in the library automation industry and 9 more years as a systems librarian. The only thing I've never done is write a serious piece of code. Last November, out [...]

Dataset of hand-curated and verified GLAM (Galleries / Libraries/ Archives / Museums) RSS feeds

2026-06-08T18:01:31-04:00

Good afternoon y'all,

I just put up a new dataset of RSS feeds on GitHub. 399 GLAM-related
feeds, all human-verified, most updated this year (a couple dozen
updated in 2025, nothing earlier than that.) The feeds are available
in a CSV file with the following feeds:

url
title
description
site_url
language
latest_item_date
latest_item_date_raw
item_count

More will be added over time; this is just the start. [...]

Take the Survey of Academic Library IT Choices Part One and receive a copy of the ensuing report

2026-06-08T14:20:09-04:00

Primary Research Group Inc., (www.Primaryresearch.com) publisher of
research reports and surveys about higher education, is surveying academic
library officials involved in library information technology and computer
services management and decision making. Survey respondents receive a free
report based on some of the survey results. Responses are aggregated or
otherwise presented without attribution. To take the survey or to send it
to someone in your organization most knowledgeable about these issues, use
the link below. [...]

New 3D printing law might have an impact on GLAM

2026-06-07T07:16:31-04:00

Hi Folks,

One to take a look at. New York has a new 3D printing law on the books that will require printing coordinates to be validated by a secondary service/registry before printing is enabled.

The law is supposedly about "gun control" specifically 3D printed ones, but the argument is flawed and the ramifications for those using 3D printers go much further. [...]

Re: [EXTERNAL] CODE4LIB Digest - 3 Jun 2026 to 4 Jun 2026 (#2026-118)

2026-06-05T12:25:15-05:00

I would like to join this!

On Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM Brown-Roberts, Charles Glen <
00000240af51ff75-dmarc-request@lists.clir.org> wrote:

> Count me in as well!
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> Best Regards,
> Charles Brown-Roberts
> Application Software Developer II
> University of Miami
> Web and Application Development, Richter Library
> charlesbrownroberts@miami.edu<mailto:charlesbrownroberts@miami.edu>
> Book time with Brown-Roberts, Charles Glen<
> https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/f1ed0b04e5dd4324afcb15ac21b656a8@miami.edu?anonymous&ep=pcard
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> From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> on behalf of Avila,
> Regina L. (Fed) <00000295128d6a95-dmarc-request@LISTS.CLIR.ORG>
> Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:21 AM
> To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG>
> Subject: Re: [...]

Re: [EXTERNAL] CODE4LIB Digest - 3 Jun 2026 to 4 Jun 2026 (#2026-118)

2026-06-05T17:17:23+00:00

Count me in as well!

Primary Research Group Publishes Survey of Academic Library Special Collections: Trends in Digitization, ISBN 979-8-88517-337-7

2026-06-05T13:00:38-04:00

Primary Research Group has published Survey of Academic Library Special
Collections: Trends in Digitization, a new report examining digitization
workloads, media formats, future digitization priorities, backlog size,
technology use, staffing, digitization-on-demand requests, and resource
constraints in academic library special collections.

The report finds that digitization programs are active but constrained.
Text and photographs/images dominate the workload. For text, 46.15% say it
accounts for a significant percentage of digitization work and 11.54% say
it accounts for the bulk. For photographs/images, 34.62% say they represent
a significant percentage and 19.23% say they account for the bulk. Audio
and video/film are less dominant, [...]

Job Posting - Library Technical Services Assistant, Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland

2026-06-05T15:40:10+00:00

Hello,

The Montgomery College Library in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a Library Technical Services Assistant who will support the library’s electronic resource management. If you are comfortable with technology and adept at learning new library technology, have knowledge of library management systems, knowledgebases, and discovery layers, have very strong attention to detail, have strong communication and customer service skills (as this position requires the ability to explain technical terms to library users in written form as this position responds to e-resource troubleshooting tickets at a first-tier level), and are interested in learning about the back-end management of library electronic resources, [...]

Re: [EXTERNAL] CODE4LIB Digest - 3 Jun 2026 to 4 Jun 2026 (#2026-118)

2026-06-05T14:21:24+00:00

Subject: Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

Count me in, too!

Regina Avila
National Institute of Standards and Technology
regina.avila@nist.gov

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Postdoc position in computational humanities at Carnegie Mellon

2026-06-05T09:43:14-04:00

At Carnegie Mellon University Libraries and Carnegie Mellon University
Press, we're hiring a postdoctoral associate in computational humanities
and publishing. It's a new role to help us (a) activate a new computational
humanities lab in collaboration with CMU’s Dietrich College and (b) design
workflows for publishing peer-reviewed "monograph-equivalent" digital
humanities projects.

Know someone who might be great for the role? Please encourage them to
apply as soon as possible!
https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CMU/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Postdoctoral-Fellow-in-Computational-Humanities-and-Publishing---CMU-Libraries-and-CMU-Press---UEIS_2024641 [...]

FINAL Call for Ad Hoc Contributions: iPRES 2026

2026-06-05T11:29:20+01:00

*- Sent on behalf of The iPres 2026 Ad-Hoc Committee -*

We are excited to send out a *final reminder* that this is the last few
days to submit for Ad Hoc Sessions at iPRES 2026
<https://ipres2026.dk/call-for-contributions/call-for-ad-hoc-contributions/>
— the more informal part of the programme perfect for experimental ideas,
networking, and rapid‑fire knowledge sharing. It is a great way to get
involved in iPres, whether it is your first time attending a conference or
presenting or your 100th. [...]

Re: Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-04T18:37:28+00:00

As previously noted, the Slack has two existing channels: #generative-ai and #ai-ml-dl. I renewed the invite link I posted last month, it will now work through June 20th.
https://join.slack.com/t/code4lib/shared_invite/zt-3vv1q78z8-3MiT3ZnQKlwDlUM~s1FmBA

On 6/4/26, 10:37 AM, "Code for Libraries on behalf of Battelini, Andrew John" <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG <mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> on behalf of abattel@EMORY.EDU <mailto:abattel@EMORY.EDU>> wrote:

Another suggestion, perhaps better than a listserv, might be creating a dedicated channel in the main C4L Slack server. I imagine that might allow more organic discussion, while also allowing others to join at will. [...]

Re: [External] Re: [CODE4LIB] Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-04T17:37:33+00:00

Another suggestion, perhaps better than a listserv, might be creating a dedicated channel in the main C4L Slack server. I imagine that might allow more organic discussion, while also allowing others to join at will.

Cheers,
Andrew

Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-04T17:08:42+00:00

Hi all!
Thanks for your patience while I thought through the best way to approach this!

I think because there are a number of people I know that are not on this listserv, I wanted to start something separate. I was able to setup a separate listserv here at northwestern. Everyone who showed interest earlier should be getting an email shortly! Hopefully this works for people, can pivot if needed and this doesn’t feel like the right solution. [...]

REMINDER: Call for members: LD4 2026 Conference Planning Committee

2026-06-04T15:21:41+00:00

Dear colleagues,

We are writing to invite you to participate in the planning process for LD4 2026, the annual conference of the LD4 community which works together to advance GLAM practices with a focus on linked open data. The next LD4 Conference will take place online from 28 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026. We hope to design an engaging and informative conference by convening a diverse group of volunteers bringing together a wide range of skill levels, interests, and backgrounds. [...]

Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-04T13:21:22+00:00

I believe I am the third person to express this... Chiming in over email with possible interest in this possible group is not effective and spams the inbox for those who are NOT interested.

Some better avenues as a way to opt in (all which have been articulated):
1. slack - there is even a slack channel for ai.
2. someone start a separate listserv.
3. someone plan a meeting. In that space establish a better way to communicate. [...]

Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-04T13:08:00+00:00

I would also be interested in joining the group.

Thx!

Eric Weig
Web Development Librarian
University of Kentucky Libraries
eweig@uky.edu

Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-04T06:12:49+00:00

Good day everyone,

I would be very interested in joining the group as well!

Kind regards,

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Mrs Sophie van der Walt

MPhil Information and Knowledge Management

Information Search Librarian

Library and Information Services

Tel: 012 429 8910| E-mail: vdwalsc@unisa.ac.za

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Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-03T21:37:23+00:00

I would also be interested in joining!

Elaine Ding
George Mason University Library

Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-03T20:57:25+00:00

Hi Mackenzie, Alison, & David,
Please count me in! I am leading our AI augmentation efforts at Stanford’s Lane medical library, and I’m also looking for a community to share best/emerging practices. (If a community does not yet exist, let’s start one!)

Sincerely,

Vishal Patel, MD, PhD
Director, Digital Strategy & Library Technology

Lane Medical Library [...]

Recommendations for A/V Digitization Vendor - St. Louis Area

2026-06-03T20:06:48+00:00

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experiences with A/V digitization in the St. Louis, MO area?

I've got a donor looking to digitize a film reel and then donate the file, but they're hesitant to mail it out anywhere. Most of my usual vendors have cost minimums as well.

I did some digging and CintrexAV<https://www.cintrexav.com/> seems promising. Anyone have any thoughts? [...]

Survey request for academic library professionals

2026-06-03T19:57:48+00:00

Greetings~

We are researchers from the University of Alabama (UA) and University of Kentucky (UK) and inviting you to participate in a survey on text analytics data services in academic libraries [UA IRB ID: 25-12-9234; UK IRB Protocol: 111349]. The survey will take about 10 minutes. Upon completion, you will be asked to provide your email address if you would like to enter a drawing for a $25 e-gift card. There are no known risks involved in this research. [...]

Re: Librarians using Claude Code?

2026-06-03T19:01:45+00:00

I would also be interested in joining!

-Alison

Call for Responses: 2026 NDSA Web Archiving Survey

2026-06-03T14:39:22+00:00

Hello! (Please excuse cross-posting.)

Does your organization have a web archiving program? Are you an individual who uses web archiving to preserve online content? If so, we'd love to hear more about your web archiving work!

The 2026 NDSA Web Archiving Survey aims to track the evolution of web archiving programs around the world and to help us better understand what individuals and institutions collect, challenges, and the resources and infrastructure needed to support these efforts. The 2026 Survey builds upon surveys previously conducted in 2022, 2017, 2016, 2013, and 2011. [...]

FITS Call for Developer Support

2026-06-02T19:45:36+00:00

Dear Colleagues,

Thank you for signing the FITS Toolkit Request for Support<https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GI-rPVbG_bN9qpd0xHtaatAb9arL1oRolibR-JqvEU/edit?usp=sharing>, which was submitted to the Open Preservation Foundation in February. The robust outpouring of community support has helped demonstrate the crucial role that FITS plays in the digital preservation ecosystem.

While OPF deliberates on assuming stewardship, we are moving forward with planning a sustainable future for FITS, and we need your help. [...]

[New webinar] Responsible AI for Museums: From Policy to Practice

2026-06-02T14:12:56-04:00

AI is finding its way into cultural institutions, with or without a plan in
place. The question is whether your museum is ready to engage with it
responsibly.

Join us for Terentia <https://terentia.io/>’s next webinar, Responsible AI
for Museums: From Policy to Practice
<https://pages.terentia.io/responsible-ai-for-museums-061725?utm_campaign=333321164-Responsible-AI-for-Museums-061726&utm_source=CODE4LIB&utm_medium=Invite>.
Hear from two SMEs at the intersection of museum tech and AI governance.
They’ll cover what responsible AI adoption actually looks like, from
policymaking to putting it into practice. [...]

Sign up for Educopia's Collective Decision Making Workshop [23 June 2026, 1 - 2:30 pm ET]

2026-06-02T11:38:16-04:00

Hello all,

*Apologies for crossposting, you may see this message on other lists you
are subscribed to.*

Most of us in the knowledge sector genuinely care about equity and shared
power. But when things get hard (when resources are tight, timelines are
short, or the stakes feel high) our decision-making processes are often the
first place those values quietly slip away. And honestly, that's not
surprising, because many of us work in organizations that are
under-resourced, volunteer-driven, or navigating significant transition. We
care deeply about doing this work equitably, and yet we often lack the
formal training or organizational infrastructure [...]

Don't Miss Out - Fedora Camp 2026

2026-06-02T15:03:33+00:00

Hi Everyone,
As we approach summer, it is the perfect time to start thinking about Fedora Camp 2026<https://wiki.lyrasis.org/spaces/FF/pages/438698135/Fedora+Camp+2026>! Building on the success of last year’s event - welcoming 30+ attendees, representing 10 different institutions, across 10 regions across Europe and the UK, we invite you to join us once again!

Fedora Camp 2026 is being graciously hosted by The University of Vienna, and will take place on campus in Vienna at the Faculty for Business, Economics and Statistics. [...]

Re: ] llm technology is especially useful

2026-06-02T14:00:23+00:00

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Re: llm technology is especially useful

2026-06-01T21:13:51-05:00

First time poster. I am trying to teach myself to code, and I have found that Claude is very useful if you have very specific technical questions and don't have an expert on call, such as a professor, that you can ask. I don't think what I am doing would be possible if I didn't have that. [...]

Re: ] llm technology is especially useful

2026-06-01T19:20:24+00:00

Hi Eric, Steve, Roy,

Chiming in, I wrote an immediate response to the Parable AI 'hype' story, which is creative writing.

But I want to emphasize and echo a few pieces of Steve's very good response on this piece. Thank you Steve.
The three buckets are very important and accurate. I appreciate that librarians are more than ready to grapple with the fact that technology comes at a cost, and we're in an era when environmental costs are very real, and it's ok to measure the use of a tech gadget against that cost.
I appreciate Steve's sidenote that your [...]

Re: pdf gear deleting words

2026-06-01T15:08:52-04:00

Make sure the document allows edits
Make sure the text section contains characters and not graphics text, e.g. a PDF generated after scanning without OCR.

https://smallpdf.com/blog/cant-edit-pdf-common-issues-solutions

Re: iPRES 2026 Bake Off (Tools Demonstration): Call for Contributions

2026-06-01T09:49:27-04:00

Greetings,

A friendly reminder that the Great Digital Preservation Bake Off
demonstrations must be submitted <https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9> by
June 8, EOB. There's still time to donate to the pantry
<https://forms.gle/6Gcjn3uyky7HfR7X8> as well!

Thanks,
Nathan