Author Archives: Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

Digital Library Digest: September 30, 2011

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

The DPLA Beta Sprint Review Panel announces results, invites creators of nine projects to present at the October 21st Plenary Meeting. “The [nine] selected projects were invited on the basis of recommendations made by an independent review panel composed of … Continue reading →

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Digital Library Digest: September 23, 2011

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

Claire Davenport announces European-wide Mass Digitization Deal. “Books that have been gathering dust on library bookshelves can now be transformed into eBooks, according to a pan European agreement signed by libraries, publishers and rightsholders yesterday (20 September). Industry federations and the … Continue reading →

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DPLA in the Media: August 12, 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

John Palfrey announces the addition of Dwight McInvaill, Director of the Georgetown County Library, to the DPLA Steering Committee. “I am writing with the good news that Dwight McInvaill, Director of the Georgetown County Library (South Carolina), will be joining the … Continue reading →

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DPLA in the Media: August 5, 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

David Burleigh announces the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile tour. “To help libraries and schools educate consumers about the growing eBook explosion, The Digital Bookmobile will return to the road for a national tour allowing readers across the country to discover free downloads from … Continue reading →

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DPLA in the Media: July 29, 2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

Gregory Crane explains the University of Massachusetts, Amherst/Tufts University, Perseus Digital Library Beta Sprint project. “We’re really looking at one aspect of the DPLA, and that is the ability or the goal to support learning from childhood throughout…the DPLA should … Continue reading →

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DPLA Listserv Recap: July 29, 2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

This was a low volume week on the listserv; we hope you’re enjoying the summer and an excuse to be away from your computers! Karen Coyle linked to Michael Gurstein’s blog post on the data divide. Rebekah Heacock posted notes from a … Continue reading →

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DPLA in the Media: July 22, 2011

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

Sasha Nyary profiles Steering Committee member Maura Marx. “What has remained the same, and essential, [Marx] says, is access. ‘Access to information has always been the basis of all innovation and creativity. It’s necessary for innovation. And people get that; … Continue reading →

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DPLA Listserv Recap: July 22, 2011

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

This was a low volume week on the listserv; we hope you’re off escaping the heat! Gosia Stergios launched a platform to suggest and vote on names for the DPLA on the website All Our Ideas. John Palfrey solicited nominations … Continue reading →

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DPLA Listserv Recap: July 15, 2011

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

This was a low volume week on the listserv; we hope you’re enjoying the summer and an excuse to be away from your computers! Jason Schultz posted a job offer for a Digital Library Fellow at Berkeley Law. Join the … Continue reading →

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DPLA in the Media: July 15, 2011

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey

Ben Alpers updates on the DPLA. “Since we’ve discussed this exciting initiative in the past, I thought I’d update readers of this blog on the status of the Digital Public Library of America. Based at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet … Continue reading →

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