https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comSat, 26 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200 The Bodleian material digitised by OpenAI has been used to “populate the OpenAI training set”, according to internal documents.
Oxford announced a partnership with the company in March 2025, using OpenAI software to digitise texts from the university’s world-famous li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/report-oxford-lets-openai-train-its-ai-models-on-historical-texts-from-the-bodleian-library/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/report-oxford-lets-openai-train-its-ai-models-on-historical-texts-from-the-bodleian-library/ Built through the NSF Prototype Open Knowledge Network program and in collaboration with a broad coalition of federal partners, the network is now available for public use
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today the launch of the NSF Open Knowledge Network (NSF OKN), a national open-data infrastructure that links 43 interconnected knowledge graphs and tens of billions of connected facts across health, the environment, justice, manufacturing, and national se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/national-science-foundation-nsf-announces-launch-of-the-open-knowledge-network-a-national-open-data-platform-connecting-more-than-40-knowledge-graphs/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/national-science-foundation-nsf-announces-launch-of-the-open-knowledge-network-a-national-open-data-platform-connecting-more-than-40-knowledge-graphs/ From KOB:A research lab says an OpenAI agent targeted the University of New Mexico’s digital library in multiple hacking attempts but did not successfully breach the system.
Transluce reported the attempts and said agents targeted UNM’s digital library in May 2026. They reported the activity included a direct attack and attempts through third-party relay services.
According to the report, the agents were trying to obtain a photograph from UNM’s Valmora]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/openai-agent-hacking-attempt-targets-university-of-new-mexico-digital-library/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/openai-agent-hacking-attempt-targets-university-of-new-mexico-digital-library/ As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly embedded in work, government and everyday life, new research from UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG) suggests public libraries can play an important role in helping communities develop the skills to critically evaluate the technology, understand its risks and participate in decisions about how it is used.
The study, “Who Participates in AI Programs at Public Libraries? Exploring Demographic and Attitu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/report-ualbany-study-examines-public-library-ai-programs/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/report-ualbany-study-examines-public-library-ai-programs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/the-national-library-of-medicine-introduces-linked-discoveries-a-new-way-to-explore-connections-in-biomedical-literature/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/the-national-library-of-medicine-introduces-linked-discoveries-a-new-way-to-explore-connections-in-biomedical-literature/ Three leading philanthropic organizations provide multimillion-dollar support for  platform development, organizational capacity, and continued service to the global  research community 
arXiv announced new multiyear philanthropic commitments  from Simons Foundation International, XTX Markets, and Siegel Family Endowment to  support the organization’s establishment as an independent nonprofit. The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/arxiv-announces-new-multiyear-philanthropic-commitments-172-million-to-support-its-launch-as-an-independent-nonprofit/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/arxiv-announces-new-multiyear-philanthropic-commitments-172-million-to-support-its-launch-as-an-independent-nonprofit/ Title
From Card Catalogs to Chatbots: Envisioning Academic Library Services in the Era of AI and LLMs Open Access
Author
Chao CaiLibraries and School of Information Studies, Purdue University
Source
Journal of Documentation, Vol. 82 No. 7
DOI: 10.1108/JD-03-2026-0132
Abstract
Purpose – This article introduces the CARDLG framework: Collections, Access, Retrieval, Description, Literacy and Governance. The fra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/from-card-catalogs-to-chatbots-envisioning-academic-library-services-in-the-era-of-ai-and-llmsnew-journal-article/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/from-card-catalogs-to-chatbots-envisioning-academic-library-services-in-the-era-of-ai-and-llmsnew-journal-article/ The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has named the New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the 2026 Federal Depository Library of the Year. The library was selected for its exceptional commitment to providing free public access to Government information, preserving its collection, and serving communities throughout New Mexico.
“The New Mexico Supreme C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/new-mexico-supreme-court-law-library-named-2026-federal-depository-library-of-the-year/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/new-mexico-supreme-court-law-library-named-2026-federal-depository-library-of-the-year/ Today, Harvard Library released Advancing Open Knowledge 2026, its updated framework for how the Library will continue to expand access to knowledge, enhance discovery and engagement, and preserve information for the future.
Under University Librarian Martha Whitehead’s leadership, Harvard Library first articulated Advancing Open Knowledge in 2020. Six years later, the Library has returned to that frame]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/harvard-library-releases-advancing-open-knowledge-2026/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/harvard-library-releases-advancing-open-knowledge-2026/ This special issue is devoted to “showcasing examples and ideas for integrating GenAI tools into galleries, libraries, archives, and museums generative AI summarize the articles included in it.”
Table of ContentsInformation Technology and Libraries, Vol. 45 No. 3 (2026):Accelerating Generative AI Integration in Libraries
Editorial
Accelerating Generative AI Integration in LibrariesKaty Miller (Univer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/accelerating-generative-ai-integration-in-libraries-a-new-special-issue-of-information-technology-and-libraries-vol-45-no-3-2026/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/accelerating-generative-ai-integration-in-libraries-a-new-special-issue-of-information-technology-and-libraries-vol-45-no-3-2026/ Future Scenarios: Library Space & Design, [is] a member-informed look at how libraries can balance physical space and digital technologies.
This report not only examines how patrons use library spaces, programs, and services today, it uses those patterns to imagine what future patrons may need and expect from their public libraries. The report translates these insights into future library scenarios shaped by changes in patron behavior, phy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/urban-libraries-council-ulc-releases-a-new-policy-roadmap-for-library-leaders-ldquofuture-scenarios-library-space-amp-designrdquo/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/urban-libraries-council-ulc-releases-a-new-policy-roadmap-for-library-leaders-ldquofuture-scenarios-library-space-amp-designrdquo/ A new independent expert report published today by the European Commission highlights that, despite notable advancement, the implementation of open access across the European Research Area remains uneven and fragmented. While progress has been made, persistent barriers continue to hinder widespread open access, and further action is needed.
Over the past decade, European Union soft-law measures, national strategies, funder mandates, and, where applicable, national l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/open-access-in-the-european-research-area-progress-remains-uneven-as-new-report-calls-for-more-concerted-action/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/open-access-in-the-european-research-area-progress-remains-uneven-as-new-report-calls-for-more-concerted-action/ The anonymous donor recognized the urgent need to preserve and expand access to the immense]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/new-york-public-library-for-the-performing-arts-receives-60m-donation-largest-single-gift-in-its-history/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/new-york-public-library-for-the-performing-arts-receives-60m-donation-largest-single-gift-in-its-history/ Title
Reimagining Research Papers as Interactive and Reliable AI Agents
Authors
Jiacheng MiaoStanford University
Joe R. DavisStanford University
Yaohui ZhangStanford University
Jonathan K. PritchardStanford University
James ZouStanford University
Source
Nature16 September 2026DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-11044-y
Abstract
Here we introduce Paper2Agent, an automated framework that converts research papers into artificial intelligence (AI) agents.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/reimagining-research-papers-as-interactive-and-reliable-ai-agents-new-journal-article/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/reimagining-research-papers-as-interactive-and-reliable-ai-agents-new-journal-article/ Three in four experts on the global information environment now expect conditions in their country of expertise to worsen over the coming year, according to a new survey from the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE). This is the highest level of pessimism recorded since the IPIE began tracking expert opinion in 2023.
The finding comes from Trends in the Information Environment: 2026 Expert Survey Resu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/new-report-expert-pessimism-about-the-worlds-information-environment-hits-record-high-new-international-panel-on-the-information-environment-ipie-survey-finds/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/new-report-expert-pessimism-about-the-worlds-information-environment-hits-record-high-new-international-panel-on-the-information-environment-ipie-survey-finds/ Title
Survey of Intellectual Freedom Procedures in the United States
Authors
Amanda IzenstarkUniversity of Rhode IslandJo KnappJohnson & Wales University
David BernardoProvidence College
Source
Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy(Office for Intellectual Freedom, an Office of the American Library Association)Vol 11, No 2 (2026) 
Abstract
The American Library Association provide]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/survey-of-intellectual-freedom-procedures-in-the-united-states-new-journal-article/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/survey-of-intellectual-freedom-procedures-in-the-united-states-new-journal-article/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/national-library-of-medicine-launches-the-spark-challenge-competitions-to-advance-ai-powered-biomedical-discovery/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/national-library-of-medicine-launches-the-spark-challenge-competitions-to-advance-ai-powered-biomedical-discovery/ As we announced earlier this year, CPL now manages the program’s technical infrastructure and administration]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/dpla-cleveland-public-library-takes-the-helm-of-the-national-digital-collection/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/dpla-cleveland-public-library-takes-the-helm-of-the-national-digital-collection/ The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has released a new issue paper, Large Scale Digitization in the AI Era: Issues and Model Terms for Libraries and Their Partners, addressing the growing number of proposals to digitize library collections at scale for potential use in commercial artificial intelligence and other proprietary services.
Large-scale digitization can offer substantial benefits for libraries, including expanded access, preservation, and reduce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/large-scale-digitization-in-the-ai-era-issues-and-model-terms-for-libraries-and-their-partners-new-issue-paper-from-center-for-research-libraries/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/large-scale-digitization-in-the-ai-era-issues-and-model-terms-for-libraries-and-their-partners-new-issue-paper-from-center-for-research-libraries/ As AI makes research more convenient than ever, we shouldn’t forget the irreplaceability of physical libraries. Harvard’s libraries are home to fascinating collections and dedicated spaces for everything from poetry to data visualization — spaces that ought to be used. Perhaps the most underutilized of those resources are the Library’s employees.Undergrads, it’s time to go talk to an actual librarian. What may seem]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/harvard-crimson-oped-were-using-harvards-libraries-wrong/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/library_news/harvard-crimson-oped-were-using-harvards-libraries-wrong/