DrWeb’s Domain – March 17, 2026
Today’s YouTube Video…
FCC chair threatens broadcasters over Iran War coverage
Trump reacts to top intel official resigning over Iran war
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- CFP: Collection Development in Africa (CDiA 2026) – Cape Town, South Africa (September 9th & 10th, 2026)
The Collection Development in Africa Series (CDiA 2026) invites librarians, scholars, researchers, publishers, and technology providers to submit papers for presentation at this landmark event. The proposal deadline is 31 May 2026.Theme: “Collections Evolved: User-Centred Collections, Equity & Resilience in the Scholarly Landscape” Location: Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater LodgeThe conference offers a premier forum to explore the transformation of library collections in the digital age, with particular attention to sustainability, inclusivity, collaboration, and user-centred innovation. Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026 Send abstracts to cdia@itoca.org2026 Sub-themes – proposals are welcomed on the topics of:1) User-Centred Collection StrategiesUnderstanding and mapping user behaviour in the digital era.Designing inclusive and accessible collections.Co-creation and participatory collection development.2) Equity and Knowledge JusticeDecolonising collections and amplifying African scholarship.Promoting open access and fair representation of local content.Addressing systemic barriers in global scholarly publishing.3) Resilient Libraries in a Changing WorldSustainable collection models amidst financial and infrastructural constraints.Libraries’ role in crisis recovery and continuity (e.g., post-pandemic innovation).Building adaptable policies and frameworks for uncertain futures.4) Data, AI, and Digital TransformationLeveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics for smarter curation.Managing ethical risks and algorithmic bias in collection development.Balancing automation with human-centred decision-making5) Collaborative and Community-Driven ModelsRegional consortia and shared collections in Africa.International partnerships for resource sharing and joint digitisation.Policy alignment for collective resilience.Contact cdia@itoca.org with any questions.The Collection Development in Africa Series (CDiA 2026) invites librarians, scholars, researchers, publishers, and technology providers to submit papers for presentation at this landmark event. The proposal deadline is 31 May 2026.Theme: “Collections Evolved: User-Centred Collections, Equity & Resilience in the Scholarly Landscape” Location: Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater LodgeThe conference offers a premier forum to explore the transformation of library collections in the digital age, with particular attention to sustainability, inclusivity, collaboration, and user-centred innovation. Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026 Send abstracts to cdia@itoca.org2026 Sub-themes – proposals are welcomed on the topics of:1) User-Centred Collection StrategiesUnderstanding and mapping user behaviour in the digital era.Designing inclusive and accessible collections.Co-creation and participatory collection development.2) Equity and Knowledge JusticeDecolonising collections and amplifying African scholarship.Promoting open access and fair representation of local content.Addressing systemic barriers in global scholarly publishing.3) Resilient Libraries in a Changing WorldSustainable collection models amidst financial and infrastructural constraints.Libraries’ role in crisis recovery and continuity (e.g., post-pandemic innovation).Building adaptable policies and frameworks for uncertain futures.4) Data, AI, and Digital TransformationLeveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics for smarter curation.Managing ethical risks and algorithmic bias in collection development.Balancing automation with human-centred decision-making5) Collaborative and Community-Driven ModelsRegional consortia and shared collections in Africa.International partnerships for resource sharing and joint digitisation.Policy alignment for collective resilience.Contact cdia@itoca.org with any questions. Read original article: Read More
- Iran’s government degraded but appears intact, top US spy says | Reuters
Iran’s government has been degraded since the war began on February 28, but it appears to be intact and Tehran and its proxies remain capable of … - ‘Quilts of Many Colors’ opens at Hunt Library | The Lakeville Journal
Ruth Giumarro, who led the Hunt Library Quilters in this project, explained that the quilting… Read original article: Read More
- Trump nominee Markwayne Mullin grilled by senators at DHS confirmation hearing – liveCommittee chair Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin exchange heated remarks at hearing to confirm new homeland security secretary.
- Trump’s ICE Raids Upend South Texas Construction Industry – The New York TimesIn South Texas, two of President Trump’s top priorities, the economy and immigration, are colliding as ICE raids upend the construction industry …
- Killing of Larijani will not destabilise Iranian political system: Minister – Al JazeeraIranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says US-Israeli assassinations will not topple Tehran’s ‘strong political structure’.
- Brown County Library spotlights must-hear audiobooks for every listener
GREEN BAY (WLUK) — Why read when you can listen? Especially when time is of… Read original article: Read More
- Tickets available for library fundraiser with bestselling author Marie Benedict – Lancaster Online
… Lancaster Public Library suing Lancaster Parking Authority … Read original article: Read More
- Northern lights may be visible in 16 US states tonight as several CMEs race toward Earth
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight as several coronal mass ejections are forecast to impact within the next couple of days. - X-59 gets ready for 2nd test flight | Space photo of the day for March 18, 2026
NASA’s X-59 jet looks ready to fly into the sunset in this new image taken before its second test flight. - Host a Bear-y Special Program with a Teddy Bear ClinicLast summer, a local pediatrician came to visit my library as a patron. As she looked around the department, she asked my manager if we would be interested in collaborating with her on a program. The answer, of course, was an immediate yes! Over the following months, we worked together to plan a teddy bear clinic that we held in February. If you want to feature a local doctor or nurse in one of your programs, a teddy bear clinic is a great place to start. What is a Teddy Bear Clinic? If you have never hosted one, a teddy bear clinic is a program where kids get to be the doctors. When kids arrive for the program, they bring a favorite stuffed animal with them. Then, they get to give their stuffed animal a check up. It’s a great way for kids to learn about what happens at a… The post Host a Bear-y Special Program with a Teddy Bear Clinic appeared first on ALSC Blog.
- Illinois U.S. House Primary Election Results 2026 | FOX 32 ChicagoThe Illinois delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives will see several new faces after the 2026 midterm elections.
- Sources: Kent Met With Vance & Gabbard Day Before Resigning
Massive explosions in the Middle East from Tehran to Tel Aviv and Beirut to Baghdad. This as the White House deals with the fallout from the first big Trump administration official to break ranks over the war with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMassive explosions in the Middle East from Tehran to Tel Aviv and Beirut to Baghdad. This as the White House deals with the fallout from the first big Trump administration official to break ranks over the war with Iran.
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The Source with Kaitlan Collins
- Washington Watch: House committee passes bill to fight Title IV fraud
The House Education and Workforce Committee on Tuesday reported out three pieces of legislation to address financial aid fraud. - Eisenhower Presidential Library honors Kansas native’s legacy ahead of America 250
Major historical documents start journey across US as part of 250th anniversary celebration … The… Read original article: Read More
- Neag Graduate Looking to Make Her Mark in New Women’s Baseball LeagueLexi Hastings ’25 (ED) made history last year when she helped lead UConn softball to the NCAA tournament for the first time in over 20 seasons, …
- Ephrata Area School District librarian joins governor’s advisory council – Lancaster Online
Attacks on libraries and librarians in recent years appear to stem from … Public Library… Read original article: Read More
- Illinois primary election results 2026: Governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate – STLPR
Whichever Democrat wins their primary will be expected to take the seat in the deeply blue state. Other races of note are the Republican primaries for … Read original article: Read More
- Tulsi Gabbard, who warned of war with Iran, now defends Trump’s decision to attack – US politics liveDirector of national intelligence wrote on social media that Trump ‘is responsible for determining what is and is not an imminent threat’
- 2026 Illinois primary election live updates – MS NOW
Polls are open in the Democratic and Republican primaries, with a competitive Senate race, a GOP gubernatorial nomination up for grabs and several … Read original article: Read More
- Library Expansion Project Public Meeting – BenitoLink
Details · Date: March 17 · Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Read original article: Read More
- Illinois Primary Election Results 2026: Live Updates | FOX 32 ChicagoVoters across the Chicago area are casting their ballots for offices at the local, state, and federal levels for Tuesday’s primary election.
- The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. officials from international sport eventsThe U.S. refused to pay dues totaling $7.3 million over the last two years in protest of WADA’s handling of potential doping on the world stage.
- Trump says US does not need Nato after being rebuffed over strait of HormuzAmid escalation of Middle East crisis, US president describes rejection of call for help as a ‘foolish mistake’
- Chief justice John Roberts calls for end to ‘dangerous’ hostility toward judgesRoberts did not name Donald Trump, but US president has decried ‘corrupt judges’ who ruled against him.
