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Congratulations to the 16 awardees of Council on Library and Information Resources’ “Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices” program, receiving a total of $3.9 million in funding!
For a complete list, see: hubs.li/Q03R1W3N0
For a complete list, see: hubs.li/Q03R1W3N0
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Congratulations to the 16 awardees of Council on Library and Information Resources’ “Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices” program, receiving a total of $3.9 million in funding!
For a complete list, see: hubs.li/Q03R1W3N0
For a complete list, see: hubs.li/Q03R1W3N0
Last chance! ⏰ Our hotel block closes October 30 and registration closes October 31.
Don’t miss your opportunity to join us in Denver for the 2025 DLF Forum.
Secure your spot today!
👉 forum2025.diglib.org
Don’t miss your opportunity to join us in Denver for the 2025 DLF Forum.
Secure your spot today!
👉 forum2025.diglib.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Last chance! ⏰ Our hotel block closes October 30 and registration closes October 31.
Don’t miss your opportunity to join us in Denver for the 2025 DLF Forum.
Secure your spot today!
👉 forum2025.diglib.org
Don’t miss your opportunity to join us in Denver for the 2025 DLF Forum.
Secure your spot today!
👉 forum2025.diglib.org
Can you believe the DLF Forum is almost here?
Here’s what @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.team will be diving into while in Denver!
Don’t miss out—register today: forum2025.diglib.org
Here’s what @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.team will be diving into while in Denver!
Don’t miss out—register today: forum2025.diglib.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Can you believe the DLF Forum is almost here?
Here’s what @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.team will be diving into while in Denver!
Don’t miss out—register today: forum2025.diglib.org
Here’s what @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.team will be diving into while in Denver!
Don’t miss out—register today: forum2025.diglib.org
Reminder: Initial applications for the current cycle of Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices are due October 20.
Learn more and apply here: clir.org/hiddencollections/apply-for-an-award
Learn more and apply here: clir.org/hiddencollections/apply-for-an-award
October 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Reminder: Initial applications for the current cycle of Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices are due October 20.
Learn more and apply here: clir.org/hiddencollections/apply-for-an-award
Learn more and apply here: clir.org/hiddencollections/apply-for-an-award
🎉 Congratulations to two former recipients of the CLIR Mellon Fellowship for Dissertation Research in Original Sources who are among this year’s 2025 Dan David Prize winners:
✨ Mackenzie Cooley
✨ Hannah Marcus
We’re proud to see their contributions recognized with such a prestigious award!
✨ Mackenzie Cooley
✨ Hannah Marcus
We’re proud to see their contributions recognized with such a prestigious award!
September 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
🎉 Congratulations to two former recipients of the CLIR Mellon Fellowship for Dissertation Research in Original Sources who are among this year’s 2025 Dan David Prize winners:
✨ Mackenzie Cooley
✨ Hannah Marcus
We’re proud to see their contributions recognized with such a prestigious award!
✨ Mackenzie Cooley
✨ Hannah Marcus
We’re proud to see their contributions recognized with such a prestigious award!
Congratulations to the University of Victoria Libraries on a successful launch of the Kula Library Futures Academy!
CLIR President Charles Henry, CLIR Board Chair Guy Berthaiume, and CLIR Board emerita Richard Ovenden and Leslie Weir all spoke at the Kula opening.
CLIR President Charles Henry, CLIR Board Chair Guy Berthaiume, and CLIR Board emerita Richard Ovenden and Leslie Weir all spoke at the Kula opening.
September 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Congratulations to the University of Victoria Libraries on a successful launch of the Kula Library Futures Academy!
CLIR President Charles Henry, CLIR Board Chair Guy Berthaiume, and CLIR Board emerita Richard Ovenden and Leslie Weir all spoke at the Kula opening.
CLIR President Charles Henry, CLIR Board Chair Guy Berthaiume, and CLIR Board emerita Richard Ovenden and Leslie Weir all spoke at the Kula opening.
📅 Save the Date!
Join CLIR’s Grant Team for the Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices Initial Applicant Q&A Webinar on September 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET.
The team will answer questions about the initial application process.
👉 Register here:
clirdlf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join CLIR’s Grant Team for the Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices Initial Applicant Q&A Webinar on September 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET.
The team will answer questions about the initial application process.
👉 Register here:
clirdlf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📅 Save the Date!
Join CLIR’s Grant Team for the Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices Initial Applicant Q&A Webinar on September 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET.
The team will answer questions about the initial application process.
👉 Register here:
clirdlf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join CLIR’s Grant Team for the Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices Initial Applicant Q&A Webinar on September 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET.
The team will answer questions about the initial application process.
👉 Register here:
clirdlf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Labor issues in libraries, archives & museums deserve year-round attention.
Since 2017, the DLF Labor Working Group has shared resources like the Labor Advocacy Toolkit, “Do Better” Guidelines, & Valuing Labor Research Agenda.
Learn more: www.diglib.org/groups/labor...
Since 2017, the DLF Labor Working Group has shared resources like the Labor Advocacy Toolkit, “Do Better” Guidelines, & Valuing Labor Research Agenda.
Learn more: www.diglib.org/groups/labor...
September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Labor issues in libraries, archives & museums deserve year-round attention.
Since 2017, the DLF Labor Working Group has shared resources like the Labor Advocacy Toolkit, “Do Better” Guidelines, & Valuing Labor Research Agenda.
Learn more: www.diglib.org/groups/labor...
Since 2017, the DLF Labor Working Group has shared resources like the Labor Advocacy Toolkit, “Do Better” Guidelines, & Valuing Labor Research Agenda.
Learn more: www.diglib.org/groups/labor...
Welcome to our newest DLF members: University of Cincinnati & Arizona State University! 🎉
Membership includes Forum perks, job board access, and support for open + accessible DLF programs.
Membership includes Forum perks, job board access, and support for open + accessible DLF programs.
September 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Welcome to our newest DLF members: University of Cincinnati & Arizona State University! 🎉
Membership includes Forum perks, job board access, and support for open + accessible DLF programs.
Membership includes Forum perks, job board access, and support for open + accessible DLF programs.
We’re thrilled to welcome Shaneé Yvette Willis as CLIR’s new Senior Program Officer for DLF!
She brings 14+ years of GLAM experience, most recently at the HBCU Library Alliance, and has been recognized as a 2021 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.
She brings 14+ years of GLAM experience, most recently at the HBCU Library Alliance, and has been recognized as a 2021 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.
September 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Shaneé Yvette Willis as CLIR’s new Senior Program Officer for DLF!
She brings 14+ years of GLAM experience, most recently at the HBCU Library Alliance, and has been recognized as a 2021 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.
She brings 14+ years of GLAM experience, most recently at the HBCU Library Alliance, and has been recognized as a 2021 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.
CLIR’s newest affiliate is hiring! The Shared Print Partnership is seeking a part-time, fully remote Program Coordinator.
The role is 20 hours/week and includes a standard benefits package.
Learn more and apply here: jobs.diglib.org/job/16/
The role is 20 hours/week and includes a standard benefits package.
Learn more and apply here: jobs.diglib.org/job/16/
September 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
CLIR’s newest affiliate is hiring! The Shared Print Partnership is seeking a part-time, fully remote Program Coordinator.
The role is 20 hours/week and includes a standard benefits package.
Learn more and apply here: jobs.diglib.org/job/16/
The role is 20 hours/week and includes a standard benefits package.
Learn more and apply here: jobs.diglib.org/job/16/
For this past #LaborDay, we’re highlighting CLIR’s Creating Ethical Temporary Positions in Archives, offering research-driven guidelines for more ethical grant-funded & term-limited roles.
Read: www.clir.org/pubs/reports...
Read: www.clir.org/pubs/reports...
September 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
For this past #LaborDay, we’re highlighting CLIR’s Creating Ethical Temporary Positions in Archives, offering research-driven guidelines for more ethical grant-funded & term-limited roles.
Read: www.clir.org/pubs/reports...
Read: www.clir.org/pubs/reports...
We are honored that CLIR has been recognized with the Society of American Archivists Council Exemplary Service Award!
This recognition affirms CLIR’s role in supporting archives, libraries, museums and galleries through funding for essential services and innovative projects.
This recognition affirms CLIR’s role in supporting archives, libraries, museums and galleries through funding for essential services and innovative projects.
August 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We are honored that CLIR has been recognized with the Society of American Archivists Council Exemplary Service Award!
This recognition affirms CLIR’s role in supporting archives, libraries, museums and galleries through funding for essential services and innovative projects.
This recognition affirms CLIR’s role in supporting archives, libraries, museums and galleries through funding for essential services and innovative projects.
🎤 Featured at #DLF2025: @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.app — Your Silence Will Not Protect You: A Clarion Call to Make Online Protection the Rule and NOT the Exception. Nov 16–19 | Denver, CO.
Learn more: forum2025.diglib.org/speakers/?ut...
#DLFForum #OnlineSafety #DigitalLibraries
Learn more: forum2025.diglib.org/speakers/?ut...
#DLFForum #OnlineSafety #DigitalLibraries
August 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🎤 Featured at #DLF2025: @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.app — Your Silence Will Not Protect You: A Clarion Call to Make Online Protection the Rule and NOT the Exception. Nov 16–19 | Denver, CO.
Learn more: forum2025.diglib.org/speakers/?ut...
#DLFForum #OnlineSafety #DigitalLibraries
Learn more: forum2025.diglib.org/speakers/?ut...
#DLFForum #OnlineSafety #DigitalLibraries
📢 Apply now for 2025 DLF Forum Fellowships! Support for students, emerging pros, public library staff, HBCU affiliates & grassroots archives workers. Nov 16–19 | Denver, CO.
✅ Free reg + hotel + $650 stipend. Apply by Sept 2: forum2025.diglib.org/resources/fe...
✅ Free reg + hotel + $650 stipend. Apply by Sept 2: forum2025.diglib.org/resources/fe...
August 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 Apply now for 2025 DLF Forum Fellowships! Support for students, emerging pros, public library staff, HBCU affiliates & grassroots archives workers. Nov 16–19 | Denver, CO.
✅ Free reg + hotel + $650 stipend. Apply by Sept 2: forum2025.diglib.org/resources/fe...
✅ Free reg + hotel + $650 stipend. Apply by Sept 2: forum2025.diglib.org/resources/fe...
⏳ ICYMI — Early bird registration for the 2025 DLF Forum ends August 15!
Secure your spot and save: hubs.li/Q03mJVG_0
#DLFForum #DLF2025 #DigitalLibraries
Secure your spot and save: hubs.li/Q03mJVG_0
#DLFForum #DLF2025 #DigitalLibraries
August 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
⏳ ICYMI — Early bird registration for the 2025 DLF Forum ends August 15!
Secure your spot and save: hubs.li/Q03mJVG_0
#DLFForum #DLF2025 #DigitalLibraries
Secure your spot and save: hubs.li/Q03mJVG_0
#DLFForum #DLF2025 #DigitalLibraries
Big news! CLIR has funded 21 projects through the Recordings at Risk program. Rare recordings, including Muhammad Ali footage and LGBTQ+ oral histories, will be digitized and preserved for future generations.
Learn more 👉 www.clir.org/2025/08/clir...
Learn more 👉 www.clir.org/2025/08/clir...
August 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Big news! CLIR has funded 21 projects through the Recordings at Risk program. Rare recordings, including Muhammad Ali footage and LGBTQ+ oral histories, will be digitized and preserved for future generations.
Learn more 👉 www.clir.org/2025/08/clir...
Learn more 👉 www.clir.org/2025/08/clir...
🎙️ CLIR is thrilled to announce that Recordings at Risk will continue with 2 new grant cycles in 2025 & 2026, thanks to generous support from the Mellon Foundation.
📼 First time ever: Canadian nonprofits can apply alongside U.S. orgs.
MORE: www.clir.org/2025/07/mell...
📼 First time ever: Canadian nonprofits can apply alongside U.S. orgs.
MORE: www.clir.org/2025/07/mell...
July 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎙️ CLIR is thrilled to announce that Recordings at Risk will continue with 2 new grant cycles in 2025 & 2026, thanks to generous support from the Mellon Foundation.
📼 First time ever: Canadian nonprofits can apply alongside U.S. orgs.
MORE: www.clir.org/2025/07/mell...
📼 First time ever: Canadian nonprofits can apply alongside U.S. orgs.
MORE: www.clir.org/2025/07/mell...
Wishing a joyous Canada Day to our Canadian colleagues, grantees, and especially our sponsors and members: Concordia University, McMaster University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Calgary, the University of Toronto and the University of Victoria!
July 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Wishing a joyous Canada Day to our Canadian colleagues, grantees, and especially our sponsors and members: Concordia University, McMaster University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Calgary, the University of Toronto and the University of Victoria!
🏳️⚧️ Pride highlight: UVic Libraries is leading a new CLIR-funded project to digitize the Rikki Swin Institute Trans+ media collection.
Materials span the 1970s–2000s and include Fantasia Fair workshops, fashion shows, and interviews with key activists.
Explore more here: www.uvic.ca/transgendera...
Materials span the 1970s–2000s and include Fantasia Fair workshops, fashion shows, and interviews with key activists.
Explore more here: www.uvic.ca/transgendera...
June 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🏳️⚧️ Pride highlight: UVic Libraries is leading a new CLIR-funded project to digitize the Rikki Swin Institute Trans+ media collection.
Materials span the 1970s–2000s and include Fantasia Fair workshops, fashion shows, and interviews with key activists.
Explore more here: www.uvic.ca/transgendera...
Materials span the 1970s–2000s and include Fantasia Fair workshops, fashion shows, and interviews with key activists.
Explore more here: www.uvic.ca/transgendera...
🏳️🌈 Pride Month Spotlight 🏳️🌈
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ history with a special project from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image.
More content is on the way with help from a community advisory group, but you can start exploring the archive now: texasarchive.org/taxonomy/ter...
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ history with a special project from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image.
More content is on the way with help from a community advisory group, but you can start exploring the archive now: texasarchive.org/taxonomy/ter...
June 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🏳️🌈 Pride Month Spotlight 🏳️🌈
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ history with a special project from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image.
More content is on the way with help from a community advisory group, but you can start exploring the archive now: texasarchive.org/taxonomy/ter...
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ history with a special project from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image.
More content is on the way with help from a community advisory group, but you can start exploring the archive now: texasarchive.org/taxonomy/ter...
🚨 The 2025 DLF Forum program is live!
Take a look at the lineup and plan your time at this in-person event for the digital library, archives, museum, and cultural heritage communities.
🔗 Check out the program and register here: forum2025.diglib.org
Take a look at the lineup and plan your time at this in-person event for the digital library, archives, museum, and cultural heritage communities.
🔗 Check out the program and register here: forum2025.diglib.org
June 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🚨 The 2025 DLF Forum program is live!
Take a look at the lineup and plan your time at this in-person event for the digital library, archives, museum, and cultural heritage communities.
🔗 Check out the program and register here: forum2025.diglib.org
Take a look at the lineup and plan your time at this in-person event for the digital library, archives, museum, and cultural heritage communities.
🔗 Check out the program and register here: forum2025.diglib.org
300,000 Records and Growing!
To start the year, the DLME conducted a five-week sprint, adding 100,000 new records to the DLME and growing the site by 50%.
DLME By the Numbers:
DLME now holds...
-300,000 records, in
-140 collections, from
-34 data providers
To start the year, the DLME conducted a five-week sprint, adding 100,000 new records to the DLME and growing the site by 50%.
DLME By the Numbers:
DLME now holds...
-300,000 records, in
-140 collections, from
-34 data providers
June 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
300,000 Records and Growing!
To start the year, the DLME conducted a five-week sprint, adding 100,000 new records to the DLME and growing the site by 50%.
DLME By the Numbers:
DLME now holds...
-300,000 records, in
-140 collections, from
-34 data providers
To start the year, the DLME conducted a five-week sprint, adding 100,000 new records to the DLME and growing the site by 50%.
DLME By the Numbers:
DLME now holds...
-300,000 records, in
-140 collections, from
-34 data providers
📚 CLIR + BnF have signed an MOU to link DLME with Bibliothèques d’Orient, uniting Middle Eastern collections from 14+ institutions. A win for digital heritage + access!
Explore more: dlmenetwork.org/library/abou...
#DLME #BnF #DigitalLibraries #CulturalHeritage
Explore more: dlmenetwork.org/library/abou...
#DLME #BnF #DigitalLibraries #CulturalHeritage
June 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
📚 CLIR + BnF have signed an MOU to link DLME with Bibliothèques d’Orient, uniting Middle Eastern collections from 14+ institutions. A win for digital heritage + access!
Explore more: dlmenetwork.org/library/abou...
#DLME #BnF #DigitalLibraries #CulturalHeritage
Explore more: dlmenetwork.org/library/abou...
#DLME #BnF #DigitalLibraries #CulturalHeritage
We're spotlighting Histories of South Asians in Canada—a two-year effort to digitize 20,000 photos by Chandra Bodalia, a legendary South Asian Canadian photojournalist in BC.
The images capture decades of cultural, political, and social moments.
🔗 Explore more: sacda.ca
The images capture decades of cultural, political, and social moments.
🔗 Explore more: sacda.ca
June 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We're spotlighting Histories of South Asians in Canada—a two-year effort to digitize 20,000 photos by Chandra Bodalia, a legendary South Asian Canadian photojournalist in BC.
The images capture decades of cultural, political, and social moments.
🔗 Explore more: sacda.ca
The images capture decades of cultural, political, and social moments.
🔗 Explore more: sacda.ca