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Weekly News Digest
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March 19, 2020 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today. For other up-to-the-minute news, check out ITI’s Twitter account: @ITINewsBreaks.
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COVID-19 NEWS: Academic Libraries Compile Lists of Companies Offering Free Resources
With more and more colleges and universities going online-only due to COVID-19, vendors are stepping up to support libraries during this difficult time. For example, Kanopy noted in an announcement that the company “recognizes that academic libraries are facing administrative and financial difficulties in light of the health and safety precautions associated with Covid-19. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the virus. One thing that remains unwavering is Kanopy’s commitment to helping our library partners get through this period.”So how can you keep up with the many changes and opportunities for students and faculty (and the public at large) during this time? Many university libraries are tracking offers from companies and presenting them in tabular formats to make it easier for anyone to see what is available. Here are three of the key lists that have been developed by libraries: Feel free to check with your local colleges or email offers as more vendors work to help through this crisis by making their resources available to support libraries and learning. —Nancy Herther, NewsBreaks author
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