Clarivate has announced a partnership with EveryLibrary, a non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to safeguarding and supporting libraries in the United States.
Commitment to Library Advancement:
As part of this collaboration, Clarivate has made a commitment to advance EveryLibrary's mission, which is centered around protecting and promoting libraries in the U.S.
Bar Veinstein, President of Academia & Government at Clarivate, emphasized the crucial role of libraries in promoting literacy, education, equal access to information, and community engagement. He also noted that this partnership aligns with Clarivate's commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which focuses on Quality Education.
Appreciation and Impact:
John Chrastka, Executive Director at EveryLibrary, expressed deep appreciation for Clarivate's support. He highlighted that this commitment would significantly bolster EveryLibrary's advocacy efforts on behalf of libraries and help secure the necessary funding to ensure libraries can effectively serve their communities.
Podcast Discussion:
To mark the launch of this partnership, John Chrastka participated in an episode of "Ideas to Innovation Season 3," a podcast produced by Clarivate. The episode, titled "Turning the page: What does the future hold for academic libraries?" delved into the vital role that academic libraries play in fostering community and collaboration, as well as the challenges they face in fulfilling this role.
This partnership underscores the importance of supporting libraries and the critical role they play in education and community engagement.
