December 2012

A MESSAGE FROM METRO'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: JASON KUCSMA

Metropolitan New York Library Council

This time of year forces reflection -- whether we welcome it or not. What have we accomplished over the past 12 months? What do we wish we'd accomplished? Most importantly, what do we want to make happen next year? With this in mind, the METRO program managers and I compiled a list of 2012's biggest developments in the library, archives, and museum communities. Not an easy task, as it’s been yet another year marked by breakneck evolution. On completion, we realized the list informs our future as much as it documents our recent past. Read More...

The Digital Public Library of America: Moving from Concept to Reality

Metropolitan New York Library Council

As the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) moves toward its launch date in April 2013, leading experts in libraries, technology, law, and education continue to explore the possibilities of a national digital public library through meetings, workshops, and even an Appfest. Read More...

Recapping the Directors Round Table and Annual Business Meeting

Metropolitan New York Library Council

Announced as a new initiative last summer, METRO’s inaugural Directors Round Table on November 14th was held as an opportunity for leadership in METRO’s membership to hear from key industry leaders and network with one another. The Round Table also served as the backdrop for METRO’s annual business meeting, originally scheduled for October 29, 2012. Read More...

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