Reading for me, but not for thee – The long history of limiting access to books - LSE Impact Access to books and the opportunity to read has throughout history been a site of social struggle. Reflecting on his new book Reading Wars, Don Herzog argues the categorization of readers as responsib...

In a new post for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social Don Herzog, author of Reading Wars, explores the categorisation of readers as responsible for, or at risk of, subversion as a key driver of efforts to ban reading and readers.

👉 Read the full post: https://bit.ly/41NMjd0

Relational futures: Indigenous sovereignty and the governance of artificial intelligence (AI)

Carlson, B., & Worrell, T. (2026). Relational futures: Indigenous sovereignty and the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). Macquarie University. doi.org/10.25949/D8D... #AI

Anthropic’s Mythos #AI model, a powerful cybersecurity tool has been accessed by a “small group of unauthorised users,” Bloomberg reports.

Banner for Wellington WikiCon ’26, photo by Ulrich Lange. The 26 should have an apostrophe in front of it, not an open single quote, but I guess I am the only person who cares.

I’m going to be at the Wellington WikiCon in 10 days, and would love to meet the wiki-curious. Also I’m going to sneak into Commons and turn that quote mark into an apostrophe before it drives me nuts. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Paper mills are charging almost $800 for a typical ghostwritten paper, the first major global study of the shadow publishing industry has found
https://ow.ly/o4sG50YNyli

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds 2Apply’s over-collection of personal information adds to the power of the real estate industry in the competitive rental market, Carly Kind says

I have been reporting on the rent tech space for a bit and it's good to see this decision - and also the commissioner specifically pointing out the power imbalance between renters and real estate agents in a housing crisis. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

History Or Hoarding? With Annabel Crabb with Annabel Crabb - ABC listen Annabel Crabb — who personally struggles to declutter, just ask her husband — visits Australia's oldest library and immediately feels better about her own habits.

Annabel Crabb dives into the secret stacks and collections of Australia's State Library of NSW uncovering strange, forgotten and fascinating National treasures. #libraries #podcast

Measuring Usage in the Age of AI - Research Information Tasha Mellins-Cohen outlines COUNTER Metrics' new guidance for usage metrics associated with generative and agentic AI

Measuring Usage in the Age of AI

www.researchinformation.info/analysis-opi...

Tasha Mellins-Cohen outlines COUNTER Metrics’ best practice guidance for usage metrics associated with generative and agentic AI

@tashamc.bsky.social @countermetrics.bsky.social

Dewey Decimal chat via @artshub.bsky.social #libraries youtu.be/rTK_3hBTt9M

The Value of Scotland’s School Libraries Report - CILIPS Research into the value of Scotland’s school libraries has been undertaken on behalf of CILIPS by Jacqueline Kennard Imrie, doctoral researcher of library history at […]

Research into the value of Scotland’s school #libraries
www.cilips.org.uk/school-libra...

Walking through the Rita Benton Music Library This is an installment in a multi-part series.  Located on the first floor of Voxman Music Building is a library with large glass windows. Sunlight streams from the panes of glass, illuminating studen...

Walking through the Rita Benton Music Library #Iowa 📜(Heavily features collections from the rare book room) dailyiowan.com/2026/04/14/w...

Songs from the Commons: A Q&A with Simon Close about the Public Song Project The creator of WNYC's Public Song Project on creativity, copyright, and the public domain.

A Q&A with the creator of @wnyc.org's Public Song Project (this year in partnership with @archive.org) on creativity, copyright, and the public domain.

Your Library Is a Hub for Civic Engagement How public libraries help people learn, participate, and stay informed

Did you know, that with a library card, anyone can access reliable information, hands-on learning opportunities, and community programs that make it easier to become a more informed, confident participant in civic life?

Here's how:

Google Starts Scanning All Your Photos As New Update Goes Live Google wants its AI to see all the photos of "you and your loved ones." Billions of users must now decide.

“Take a moment to think before you dive in. That’s the best advice for Google Photos users, as the company confirms its latest update can scan all your photos to “use actual images of you and your loved ones” in AI image generation.”

www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...

We at @jepub.bsky.social are excited to announce the publication of our new special issue on Open Research for the Humanities and Social Sciences, edited by Samuel Moore, Jenni Adams, and Miranda Barnes! journals.publishing.umich.edu/jep/issue/45... [1/n]

AI Toolkit for Archives - TrustArchives.org Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how audiovisual materials are created, reused, and interpreted. For archives, libraries, and cultural heritage organizations, these changes rais...

Trust in Archives Initiative has just released the initial version of its much-anticipated Toolkit. It helps archives navigate the evolving landscape of #GenAI and the urgent questions it raises for the heritage sector. #GLAMS

New #ebook at Project Gutenberg: The lovable liar by W. C. Tuttle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/78467

A Trans-Tasman partnership for #1Lib1Ref For many in the Northern Hemisphere, the #1Lib1Ref (One Librarian, One Reference) campaign is synonymous with the colder days of January, time spent keeping warm indoors, and the celebration of Wik…

#1Lib1Ref 15 May to 5 June in the southern hemisphere. #wikipedia

Healthy Boundaries Are Good Customer Service — Melissa Munn | Library Consulting Boundaries aren’t about rules—they’re about how staff take care of themselves in interactions. When staff can set clear, respectful limits, they create better experiences for everyone. That’s good cus...

“Healthy boundaries don’t just support better interactions in the moment, they give staff permission to take care of themselves while doing their work. That sustainability is essential to maintaining strong, consistent service. Melissa Munn #libraries #CustomerService

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results. www.wired.com/story/ai-slo...

Creating Visual Artefacts for First Nations Peoples: Addressing the Gaps in AI-Generated Visual Depictions of Diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples The creation of visual artefacts for First Nations Peoples, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, requires a nuanced approach that accurately reflects the multiple existin...

Bennett, B. (2026). Creating Visual Artefacts for First Nations Peoples: Addressing the Gaps in #AI -Generated Visual Depictions of Diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Journal of Australian Studies, 1–19. doi.org/10.1080/1444...

The Young People’s Reading Project aimed to centre teenagers’ perspectives and experiences to better understand ways to increase their #reading motivation and engagement.

"Political theory, historical sense, worrisome texts, unheralded documents, and great storytelling join forces in Herzog’s virtuoso investigation of the brutal fighting over who gets to learn to read..."

— Mary G Dietz

doi.org/10.31389/lse... #ReadingWars #OpenAccess

'Elevates the mood': Third places providing a space away from work and home In an increasingly digital world, Brisbane residents are still heading out to enjoy third places to take a break, enjoy life, and expose themselves to new ideas.

Third places including #libraries play an important part in our lives

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Awarded $175,000 for Operationalizing Community Resilience: Creating a Training and Partnership Model for Libraries Sustainable Libraries Initiative Awarded $175,000 for Operationalizing Community Resilience: Creating a Training and Partnership Model for LibrariesThe Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) has been ...

Sustainable Libraries Initiative has been awarded a grant for Operationalizing Community Resilience: Creating a Training and Partnership Model for #Libraries #sustainability

The Reality of Public library Security In response to increasing safety concerns, many libraries turn to security—either by contracting third-party firms or hiring in-house personnel. On the surface, both approaches offer reassurance: a vi...

#Libraries operate in a fundamentally different context than the environments most #security personnel are trained for, yet this distinction is rarely accounted for when staffing or training decisions are made. Carlos Baffigo

A person wearing glasses works on a laptop, screen glowing in a dim setting. Text reads: "It would take one person about 38 years to read every English Wikipedia article." An analysis from Pew Research Center shows the scale of #Wikipedia25.

Wikipedia has grown into 65M+ articles across 300+ languages in 25 years. Read the full Pew Research report ➡️ www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

"Cinematic intensity": The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 – Wikimedia Foundation The 13th annual edition of the globe-trotting photo contest, Wiki Loves Earth, has announced its winners.

“Cinematic intensity”: The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 announced. The 13th annual edition of the globe-trotting photo contest has announced its winners!
wikimediafoundation.org/news/2026/03... #wikilovesearth

Wikimedia Australia welcomes the passage of the Copyright Amendment Act 2026. This reform strengthens Australia’s knowledge ecosystem while respecting the rights of creators. Read more: wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimed...

Forthcoming and available for pre-order: "A book for those who love charts and graphs, and for those who create them, Data by Design offers historical grounding, ethical clarity—and the inspiration we need—to envision a more just future" @laurenfklein.bsky.social mitpress.mit.edu/978026205618...