Governments and outside organizations can do a lot to preserve collections when disaster is looming. Even so, a part of human identity is erased with each library bombed.| Los Angeles Times
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CLIR News No. 156 Fall 2024 Letter from the Editor Gaza’s Cultural Heritage and the Ruin of War By Charles Henry, president Read More CLIR Submits Proposal for MacArthur Foundation’s $100 Million 100 & Change Initiative By Sharon Burney, program officer Read More Navigating Fundraising in Challenging Times: A Candid Q&A with Julie Beroukas Snyder, Read More| CLIR
CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Code4Lib The Code4Lib Annual Conference is scheduled to take place this year in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from May 13 to 16. The Conference follows a single-track format, typically drawing around 400 attendees. For more details, visit the website: https://2024.code4lib.org The Code4Lib Journal, a refereed, open access publication, releases three Read More| CLIR
CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 The Light We Bear Within Us Gaza’s Cultural Heritage and the Ruin of War By Charles Henry, president Read More A Tragic Suicide Sparks Urgent Demand for Safe Spaces in Academic and Library Spaces By Sharon Burney, program officer Read More Previous Next The DLF Dive News From the Read More| CLIR
Clir News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Transcript of Four Questions with Laila Hussein Moustafa Question One: Beyond the loss of books, you emphasize the cultural significance of libraries. Can you elaborate on how the destruction of these cultural repositories impacts the identity and collective memory of affected communities during times of conflict? (slight pause before Read More| CLIR
CLIR News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 Palestinian Tayseer Abu Dan checks the plants at his organic vegetable garden on the roof of his house, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, Feb. 17, 2021. Abu Dan turned his house roof into an organic vegetable garden to provide for his family, and he sells Read More| CLIR
Clir News No. 155 Jan-March 2024 The DLF Dive In this edition of the DLF Dive, we bring you a snapshot of the latest happenings and noteworthy initiatives within our vibrant community. From community voting to exciting virtual and in-person events, the Digital Library Federation is buzzing with activity. https://www.clir.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/DLF-Forum-1920-x-1080-px.mp4 DLF Forum News Community voting Read More| CLIR