Robert Spindler

April 4, 2016By LyrasisLeadership

NOMINEE Organization: Arizona State University Libraries Title: Head, Archives & Special Collections Email: rob.spindler@asu.edu PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (List last three positions and years of service) Head Archives & Special Collections, Arizona State University Libraries, 1996-present Curator of Manuscripts, Archives & Special Collections, Arizona State University Libraries, 1988-1996 Project Archivist, Peabody/Essex Museum, Salem Massachusetts, 1996-1988 SELECTED PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, ACTIVITIES, AND … Read More

Happy Birthday to LYRASIS!

April 1, 2016By LyrasisLyrasis

We’re happy to celebrate 7 years as LYRASIS. In honor of our 7th year, here’s a reminder of the legacy organizations that came together to create LYRASIS as it is today.

2nd Friday Double Feature!

March 29, 2016By Jennifer BielewskiClasses

Spring has sprung here at LYRASIS and with that we thought we’d treat you to not 1 but 2 free sessions in our 2nd Friday Series. We’ll host sessions on April 8th and 22nd! On April 8th, join us for a discussion and show and tell, Spotlight on Framework with Diane Fulkerson. As defined by … Read More

Press Release – Preservation and Arts Organizations Partner on Performing Arts Emergency Preparedness Initiative

March 22, 2016By Meg BlumPress Releases

Atlanta, GA – March 17, 2016 – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently awarded a grant of $50,000 to LYRASIS, a leading member-based non-profit organization serving libraries, archives, and museums, to facilitate planning with eight partner organizations to design a program to build capacity and improve emergency preparedness within performing arts organizations. The six-month planning … Read More

Getting to Know DuraSpace

March 7, 2016By LyrasisLyrasis

Introducing you to DuraSpace, the home of DSpace, Fedora, VIVO, DuraCloud, DSpaceDirect, ArchivesDirect and DuraCloud Vault By now you have heard the news that the LYRASIS and DuraSpace Boards have voted unanimously in favor of an “intent to merge” the two organizations. We believe the combined organization will be stronger and in a better position … Read More

Learn More about the LYRASIS and DuraSpace Intent to Merge

March 2, 2016By LyrasisLyrasis

The LYRASIS and DuraSpace Boards have announced an “Intent to Merge” the two organizations. Join us for the first session in our new Town Hall series with Robert Miller, CEO of LYRASIS and Debra Hanken Kurtz, CEO of DuraSpace to learn more, hear about the vision that led to the “Intent to Merge”, ask questions … Read More