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Dan Cohen Named Founding Executive Director of the Digital Public Library of America

Dan Cohen Named Founding Executive Director of the Digital Public Library of America

Cohen will begin his tenure as DPLA Executive Director on April 18, 2013

The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) announced today the appointment of Dan Cohen as the DPLA’s founding Executive Director.

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DPLA releases version 3 of the DPLA Metadata Application Profile (DPLA MAP V3)

DPLA releases version 3 of the DPLA Metadata Application Profile (DPLA MAP V3)

The DPLA is pleased to share version three of the “Digital Public Library of America Metadata Application Profile” (DPLA MAP V3).

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DPLA participates in 2013 American Council of Learned Societies Public Fellows Program

DPLA participates in 2013 American Council of Learned Societies Public Fellows Program

The application deadline is March 27, 2013. All inquiries should be directed to the ACLS.

The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is pleased to announce a fellowship opportunity through the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) 2013 Public Fellows Program. Interested participants are encouraged to apply!

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DPLA Announces Executive Director Search Committee

DPLA Announces Executive Director Search Committee

The DPLA announces the formation of a small search committee to interview a slate of promising candidates for the role of Executive Director.

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Digital Public Library of America and Europeana launch joint migration exhibition

Digital Public Library of America and Europeana launch joint migration exhibition

Leaving Europe: A new life in America

The DPLA and Europeana announce the launch of Leaving Europe: A new life in America, an all-new virtual exhibition that tells the story of European emigration to the US during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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DPLA Announces New Assistant Director for Content

DPLA Announces New Assistant Director for Content

The DPLA Secretariat is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Rudersdorf as the DPLA Assistant Director for Content, beginning January 1, 2013.

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Harvard to Contribute Special Collections Materials to Digital Public Library of America

Harvard to Contribute Special Collections Materials to Digital Public Library of America

Harvard Library committed to expanding access to materials

The Harvard Library plans to share several collections with the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), becoming the first DPLA content hub.

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Digital Public Library of America Partners with iFactory on Development of Prototype DPLA Website

The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) will be partnering with Boston, MA-based interactive agency iFactory to design and develop a prototype front end portal, the companies announced today.

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October 2012 DPLA Update from John Palfrey

October 2012 DPLA Update from John Palfrey

Watch the October 2012 DPLA update from John Palfrey, DPLA Board of Directors, recorded at the October 12, 2012 DPLA Midwest Plenary in Chicago, IL.

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Seven pilot sites join national digital library project with Knight Foundation funding

Seven pilot sites join national digital library project with Knight Foundation funding

Pilot project will engage communities in local history.

The Digital Public Library of America will launch pilot projects with $1 million in funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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