IA Coming Attractions

Our Friends at the Internet Archive have posed about some interesting upcoming sessions:

From Wayback to Way Forward. As the Internet Archive turns 25, we invite you on a journey from way back to way forward: visit our newly launched anniversary site for an interactive timeline and video stories highlighting key moments when knowledge became more accessible for all. Then, join us on Thursday, October 21, for a virtual celebration featuring special musical performances, video tributes, and a spectacular birthday cake - RSVP now!

August 3
Past, Present, and Future of Digital Libraries
Libraries have historically been trusted hubs to equalize access to credible information, a crucial role that they should continue to fill in the digital age. However, as more information is born-digital, digitized, or digital-first, libraries must build new policy, legal and public understandings about how advances in technology impact our preservation, community, and collection development practices.

This panel will bring together legal scholars Ariel Katz (University of Toronto) and Argyri Panezi (Stanford University) to discuss their work on library digital exhaustion and public service roles for digital libraries. They will be joined by Lisa Radha Weaver, Director of Collections and Program Development at Hamilton Public Library, who will discuss how library services have been transformed by digital delivery and innovation. The panel will be moderated by Lila Bailey of Internet Archive and Kyle Courtney of Library Futures and Harvard University.
August 3 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET - Register now

Materials that appear in digital format only, especially under license terms that prohibit library access, are a growing preservation problem. Join for a lively discussion of this and other issues.