Cleveland Public Library and Digital Public Library (DPLA) Formally Announce New Partnership That Will “Chart a New Vision For the National Digital Collection”; Four Foundations Contribute $3.25 Million Towards Expansion of Collection www.infodocket.com/2026/03/10/c... @dpla.bsky.social #libraries
Today we're announcing a partnership to chart a new vision for the national digital collection, which comprises over 50 million books, photos, maps, videos & more that document America’s cultural heritage. In July, Cleveland Public Library will lead the project.
Press release: dp.la/news/new-par...
Have you registered for our Open Board + Community Meeting?
Join us for a town hall–style gathering via Zoom on Oct. 20, 2025, as we discuss our Roundtable gatherings, introduce new team members, and preview our upcoming events.
Register at: bit.ly/OpenBoardComm2025
Join DPLA for our next Open Board + Community Meeting on Oct. 20, 2025.
This town hall–style gathering will take place via Zoom and include a summary of our first two Roundtable gatherings, introductions of new team members, and a preview of upcoming events.
Register at: bit.ly/OpenBoardComm2025
Last week, we gathered in Charlotte for the first stop in DPLA’s national Roundtable series. We explored how libraries, community archives, and partners can work together to preserve language, history, and culture for future generations.
Thank you, Charlotte—next up: Seattle!
Ever think: “I have thousands of items in Wikimedia Commons—what now?”
Our Wikipedia for Cultural Heritage workshop series continues this Thursday, Oct. 9. We’ll explore how to get the most out of your uploads on Wikimedia Commons.
Learn more at: https://ow.ly/WyAm50X6ae0
Today marks 68 years since the USSR launched Sputnik, the world’s first satellite, igniting the Space Race.
Our Race to the Moon exhibition captures a moment of global tension, high ambition, and high curiosity. Explore the exhibit: https://dp.la/exhibitions/race-to-the-moon
Just eight days left to RSVP for the DPLA Network Summit!
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of our work. 👉 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfONbXR...
In anticipation of DPLA's upcoming free webinar with author Jacqueline Woodson on April 25, we are featuring her picture book 'Each Kindness' for this week’s #BannedBook of the week.
Register & join us on April 25 at 1pm ET. bit.ly/JWBookTalk
#ReadBannedBooks #FreedomToRead
Join us on Wednesday, 4/16 for IndieLib! Co-hosted by Independent Publishers Caucus and DPLA, you can expect facilitated conversations & plans for beneficial partnerships between groups rarely in direct communication: indie publishers and librarians.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/indielib-2...
DPLA’s Book Talk series is returning with a free webinar on April 25, 2025 featuring award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson in conversation with Jill Egan, lead curator of DPLA’s Banned Book Club.
Register today:
dpla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Save the date! IndieLib is back for its second annual forum on April 16, 2025!
Register today! We can’t wait to see you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/indielib-2...
DPLA’s Book Talk series is returning with a special free webinar on April 25, 2025 featuring award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson in conversation with Jill Egan, lead curator of DPLA’s Banned Book Club.
Join us for the virtual conversation on Friday, 4/25 at 1 PM. See you there!
Join us Thursday, 3/27 for DPLA’s #WomensHistoryMonth showcase: Gal’s Guide Library.
We’ll be joined by Dr. Leah Leach to share how & why she founded a women’s history lending library in Indiana.
Register today: dpla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
There's still time to register! Join us TODAY at 1:00pm ET for our Open Board + Community Meeting. We have some exciting updates and announcements you won't want to miss!
See you there!
dpla.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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