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This week on #LTIBlog
LTI editors highlight some of the technology books Choice reviewers have loved so far this year. ow.ly/fvTw50Ywlgq
#TBR #librarytech #bookreviews

We're in Tulsa for the 2026 #OLAAnnualConference! Stop by Booth #10 we'd love to talk about how we're helping libraries modernize and simplify their systems.

@oklibs.bsky.social 😀

#OLA2026 #OLAAnnualConference #LibraryTech

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Now on #LTIBlog
We're shining a spotlight on some of our recent reads in library tech scholarship. Here are four new journal articles we think you should read (or at least skim through) ow.ly/oKVv50Yp9Lq #Librarytech #AI #UX

Still typing in ISBNs? 👀 There’s a faster way.

With the new barcode feature on Titlewave, just scan → add → done.

Less searching. More time for literally everything else on your list.

Try it. Visit Titlewave.com today.

#LibrarianLife #SchoolLibraries #PublicLibraries #Titlewave #LibraryTech

Mythbusting: UHF library technology is too complex

You may have heard our competitors claim that cutting-edge UHF technology, as used in our best-in-class eRLS RFID range, is difficult to work with. Au contraire...

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This week on #LTIBlog
Our contributors from Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) evaluate AI speech-to-text tools for access, discovery, and preservation. ow.ly/rLLv50Yl72V
#AI #Librarytech #speechtotext @ocul-libraries.bsky.social

AI Metadata Assistant Library management system Alma AI Metadata Assistant library management system simplifies workflows, streamline cataloging processes and empowers librarians.

Smarter library management isn’t a future goal — it’s happening now. This piece explores how modern tools are helping libraries streamline workflows, boost visibility, and make more informed decisions. Worth a look: exlibrisgroup.com/blog/smarter...
#LibraryTech

Austin bound! 🤠 We’re exhibiting at #ERLFest 2026 (Mar 1–4). 📚

Stop by to meet ZAIA, our AI Research Assistant designed for academic integrity and credible, cited discovery. No hallucinations, just peer-reviewed insights. ✨

Try ZAIA: zendy.io/zaia

#ERL2026 #AI #LibraryTech

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Now on #LTIBlog
Robin Camille Davis, Assoc Head of #UserExperience at NC State University Libraries, zeroes in on one place where #microcopy is critically important: the search box. ow.ly/YHmN50YhGi4
#UX #Librarytech @robincamille.bsky.social

Hosted by the IFLA IT Section in partnership with IFLA Asia-Oceania and the University of Macau Library.

Details and submission information:
www.ifla.org/events/beyon...

#IFLA #LibraryTech #Accessibility

Old Wine in Half-Filled Bags: AI Has A Problem Librarians Already Solved | Stuart Michael Edelenbos Modern AI is training on its own output. Each generation gets worse. Researchers call it model collapse. Oxford, Stanford, and Rice studies all point the same direction: without verified data, models...

I wrote a piece on one of AI’s biggest challenges (model collapse) and how the solution to that is just another Wednesday for librarians.

#libraries #librarytech #AI #cataloging

www.linkedin.com/posts/stuart...

We’re now on Bluesky!

The IFLA Information Technology Section explores how technology shapes the future of libraries, information access, and digital innovation worldwide.

Stay tuned for updates on our projects, and ways to get involved.

#IFLA #LibraryTech #DigitalLibraries

Open Publishing Applications Specialist at The Claremont Colleges Library - Code4Lib Job Board

We are looking for an Open Publishing Applications Specialist. If you enjoy programming and feel strongly about making scholarly information more widely available, this job is for you! 📚 jobs.code4lib.org/jobs/65700-o... #libraryjobs #librarytech #oer

Whilst working on visualizations for my upcoming post on how librarians have already solved one of AI's biggest problems nearly 150 years ago, this one was generated too. Not suitable for my post, but it was too good not to use somewhere else.

#AI #GLAM #libraries #librarytech

CLOCKSS and LOCKSS 2.0 - A Path to Scalable Digital Preservation - CLOCKSS In the digital age, preserving the scholarly record is a strategic imperative. As such, CLOCKSS stands at the forefront of this mission, offering a resilient and community-governed archive that…

Share if you believe knowledge deserves to live forever! #DigitalPreservation #OpenAccess #LibraryTech #Research #LOCKSS2.0 clockss.org/a-path-to-sc...

A full rebuild for Edinburgh’s beloved Our Town Stories for @edinburghlibraries.bsky.social new maps, modern accessibility, same magic.
#DigitalForGood #LibraryTech #CulturalHeritage #AccessibleWe

We're exhibiting at UKSG 2026 in Glasgow poster.

#UKSG2026 #Networking2026 #AcademicSky #AcademicLibraries #LibraryTech

Flex20 Bolt Towers keep library devices at Lake Mills Elementary charged, secure and ready all day.

Read the full story at powergistics.com/about/case-s...

#K12Tech #ChargingStation #K12 #Chromebooks #StudentAccess #MadeInUSA #librarytech #librarytechnology #EdTech #EduSky #PublicEducation

PSP Asset Protection is Cyber Essentials Certified

Did you know, October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth? 🤔 It's something we take very seriously at PSP, which is why we're Cyber Essentials Certified!

Read More: psp-assetprotection.co.uk/news/psp-is-...

#cybersecurity #cyberessentials #librarytech

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📚 We will be at the Georgia Library Conference from Oct 8 -10! Can’t wait to connect with library leaders, share ideas and explore new innovations shaping our field.

#LibraryTech #GLC2025 #LibrariesLead

SHAREit Innovation and User-Driven Enhancements at Recent User Group Meeting Recent advances to Auto-Graphics (a Soutron Global Company) SHAREit, the industry’s most trusted Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and resource-sharing platform were on display at the last SHAREit...

Auto-Graphics’ #SHAREit recently unveiled user-driven enhancements like the new Multi-Lender List for smarter ILL Interlibrary Loan automation.

Faster successful fills with less staff time:
www.soutron.com/en_us/blog/g...

#resourcesharing
#interlibraryloan
#libraryservice
#librarytech
#ILL

✉️ Check your inbox for our September newsletter! This month's edition includes updates on our Organizational Home service and our presence at the CENCOR Symposium in Puerto Rico.
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#NonprofitNews #LibraryTech #CENCOR

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Mason from #KPL visited New York at the age of 12 to record omnidirectional sounds on the Tascam.

Today he and Christina recirded #library sounds and used Mason's fave #daw #LogicPro to crank out this interesting library sounds song in a half hour.

They chatted about how the majority of most […]

Discover our new efficient, accessible self-check system, designed for everyone.
Give your library visitors the freedom to check out books, devices, and resources independently and effortlessly. #rfidselfcheck #rfidlibrary #librarytech #libraryaccessibility

Protect collections while ensuring everyone feels welcome.

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Explore the details: www.bibliotheca.com/solutions/se...

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📝 Lehigh University is making handwritten history searchable! Their project uses open source tools to unlock digitized manuscripts for researchers everywhere.

Read more about this innovative project: ow.ly/GIuJ50WyKji

#DigitalArchives #LibraryTech #LyrasisCatalystFund

Help your library run smoothly with the new selfCheck™ 2500.

▫️ Fast, intuitive checkouts with quickConnect™ software
▫️ Anti-glare screen for clear visibility
▫️ Modular design for even the tightest locations

Learn more: hubs.la/Q03CxlZp0
#LibraryTech #SelfService

The Library Innovator Who Made the Card Catalog Obsolete Remembering Ward Shaw, the transformative library leader who died in early July.

Thank you, Ward Shaw. #LibraryTech #Libraries

Addressing Language and Ableism in Information Technology: A Call to Action for Academic Librarians This column explores the pervasive influence of information technologies in academic libraries and underscores the critical role of librarians and professional staff in navigating and thriving with...

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📚 Want to take action on ableism in library tech, culture, and service design?

Read the full article here:
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Let’s build libraries where everyone can participate fully. #AcademicLibraries #Accessibility #DEIA #LibraryTech #AIethics

Projekt: „Informationsbudget“ – Ein Praxisbeispiel – ZB MED-Blog Wie viel kostest es eigentlich, Wissenschaft offen zugänglich zu machen? Und wer zahlt am Ende dafür? Diese und ähnliche Fragen um die Unterstützung der

Mit Python, Konzeptarbeit & viel Recherche hat er darin die Grundlage für mehr Transparenz bei den Kosten fürs wissenschaftliche Publikationen gebracht.

📈 APCs, Infrastrukturausgaben, Diamond OA – alles im Blick.

🔗 blog.zbmed.de/projek...

#OpenAccess #LibraryTech #Informationsbudget #Python