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04/01/2026

Taxonomies, Ontologies, Thesauri and AI, Oh My!
by Marydee Ojala

The backbone for information retrieval has always been the information architecture shaped by taxonomies, ontologies and controlled vocabularies, which is now being hugely influenced by AI. https://www.infotoday.eu/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/Taxonomies-ontologies-thesauri-and-AI-Oh-my!-173707.aspx

03/30/2026

Accessibility Features for Mobile Apps
by Marianne Kay
Currently, not all mobile apps are fully accessible, and some implement accessibility features better than others. As a result, when it comes to accessibility features, users don't have a consistent experience across different mobile apps. Nevertheless, as more businesses invest in accessibility, these features become increasingly beneficial to the users.

Implementing accessibility features for mobile apps is important because it supports customers with additional needs or disabilities, improves customer retention, and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

03/27/2026

AI: Challenges in Design and Data Liability
by Amber Boedigheimer

Recent major court rulings have provided AI companies with clear guidance on the issues that need to be addressed in the future, including AI system design and training data. Courts have made it clear that AI design choices can cause actionable harm—and companies can be held responsible.

Courts have made it clear that AI design choices can cause actionable harm - and companies can be held responsible.

02/12/2026

It has now disappeared, vaporized. Totally gone, history and all. With no explanation as to why the decision was made. https://www.infotoday.eu/Articles/News/ILI365-Blog/The-US-Central-Intelligence-Agency-unexpectedly-discontinued-its-long-standing-CIA-World-Factbook-a-well-regarded-reference-work-worldwide-173429.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawP6x1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEed-ZFqYLZeT3p1pQwg0NoO24HHNeCNWSEgpAVARQj4PrvhixbGVmvK_h5i3M_aem_CD1pdEabZUKKEMVot_Mppg

The surprise announcement appeared on the CIA website on 4 February 2026 as 'Spotlighting the World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell'

01/22/2026

The Heated Rivalry Phenomenon at the Library
by Brandi Scardilli

World events are scary and depressing, so come on in and join the librarians who are at the Heated Rivalry cottage! When I requested interviews for this NewsBreak from a variety of public libraries in the U.S. and Canada, I received the quickest, most enthusiastic response I have ever gotten. One librarian told me that people in her department are "frenzied" over the new show. But what are librarians experiencing from patrons in terms of the popularity of the books the show is based on?

(Photo credit: Bell Media)

https://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/The-emHeated-Rivalryem-Phenomenon-at-the-Library-173116.asp

01/21/2026

Research Fraud and the Role of the LIS Community
by Elaine M. Lasda

Research fraud is on the rise. Reports of fraud and misconduct in the scholarly research sphere are increasing. Worse, they are finding their way to popular magazines and mainstream news.

Reports of fraud and misconduct in the scholarly research sphere are increasing. Worse, they are finding their way to popular magazines and mainstream news.

01/19/2026

AI Tools for Digital Libraries: Enhancing User Experience and Trust

by Martin Lhoták, Petr Žabicka, Jan Rychtár, Filip Jebavý, Filip Kersch

The Czech Digital Library has been testing AI-powered features in its interface since 2023 and is now the national aggregator of 15 of the largest Czech digital libraries.

https://www.infotoday.eu/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/AI-Tools-for-Digital-Libraries-Enhancing-User-Experience-and-Trust-172930.aspx

01/15/2026

How Mississippi Libraries Are Staying Strong After Federal Cuts
by Erin Busbea

The recent funding loss has reminded libraries across Mississippi that digital access is not an optional service. It is as essential as keeping the lights on and the shelves stocked.

This funding loss has reminded libraries across Mississippi that digital access is not an optional service. It is as essential as keeping the lights on and the shelves stocked.

12/15/2025

AI, LLMs and Libraries, Oh My
by Marydee Ojala
Investigations into how AI and LLMs are affecting libraries, librarians, and their users provide important insights for internet librarians. https://www.infotoday.eu/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/AI-LLMs-and-Libraries-Oh-My-172583.aspx

12/12/2025

INSIGHTS ON CONTENT: Tech That Makes Fun Holiday Gifts
by Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig
What should you buy for the special people in your life? Well, since this is a technology-focused column—and I love all things tech...

If you are one of these adults who is returning to school or attending for the first time, or if you know someone who is doing either, I’ve compiled answers to some of the questions that often arise, as they did for me.

12/10/2025

The Q&A on AI
by Justin Hoenke

And here we go, another article on everyone's favorite technology topic these days: AI. Chances are you've seen or read an article or two on AI...

A lot of times, the conversation around AI has a negative tone, like when people say, “we’re creating SkyNet just like in the terminator films!” These fears are warranted, but at the same time, there are always two sides of a coin.