We’re talking bulk bookmarks, cheap bookmarks, and easy DIY library bookmarks that librarians can make for patrons or book club members. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-10-16 10:32:00 UTC ]
Heads of library services fear the success of digital and remote lending during lockdown could threaten their physical facilities, with the potential for “brutal” cuts on the way, according to a new report. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-10-12 13:22:14 UTC ]
In the wake of the pandemic, can publishers and libraries finally hash out their differences? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
A new monthly book club and greater outreach to public and school libraries are among the World Book Day plans for 2021, the charity’s c.e.o. has revealed at this year’s Bookseller Children’s Conference. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-28 19:52:05 UTC ]
The London Library has started offering e-book loans to its members for the first time in a partnership with OverDrive. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-28 00:23:57 UTC ]
In seeking to end support for ALA, some library board members at the Medina County District Library in Ohio complained that the organization's support for racial and social justice issues was too politically partisan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
“They’re all on Kindle. Although I have to admit as a first-time author, when the hardcover book arrived, it felt really good to hold in my hands.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2020-09-24 09:00:04 UTC ]
Plans to move Guildhall Library's vast collections to the London Metropolitan Archive as part of a consolidation of services have been put on hold pending a consultation and more detailed plans. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-23 04:55:30 UTC ]
One reader on finding solace and sanctuary in college libraries as a transfer student. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-09-17 10:39:00 UTC ]
As Beirut struggles to move forward, the Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi and Sharjah's World Book Capital program step in to help libraries. The post Sharjah World Book Capital Leads Beirut Library Restoration Aid appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-14 18:40:21 UTC ]
Get a stamp or Little Free Library book labels so your patrons remember where their new favorite book came from. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-08-21 10:40:00 UTC ]
'PW' columnist and White Plains (NY) Public Library Director Brian Kenney offers an update nearly a month after his library's partial reopening. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
In considering whether staff are being protected as libraries reopen during the pandemic, we take a look at some Arizona libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-08-18 10:35:00 UTC ]
With Congress now on break until September, ALA officials are urging library supporters to keep pressing lawmakers for a pandemic relief package that includes funding for libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
When you love libraries and love stickers, you best swag up with these library stickers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-08-12 10:32:00 UTC ]
To celebrate the New York Public Library turning 125(!), the Hudson Park branch asked New York City-based artist Nick Golebiewski to paint the libraries of lower Manhattan. (My personal favorite? The Jefferson Market Library, which is just a short walk from our office. I miss it so!) If you too... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-08-11 17:37:54 UTC ]
A middle school librarian finds the answer to the question, “Can I be a librarian without a library?” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
With the August recess looming and a second round of coronavirus relief in the works, $2 billion in funding for libraries hangs in the balance. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
It’s been quite a year for Colson Whitehead! First, he won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction (again) and then he received the Orwell Prize for political fiction. And now the Library of Congress is honoring him with their lifetime achievement prize. (Previous recipients include Toni Morrison, Denis... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-07-14 15:56:24 UTC ]
The annual Prize for American Fiction, one of the LoC's most prestigious awards, honors an American literary writer "whose body of work is distinguished not only for its mastery of the art but also for its originality of thought and imagination." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-13 04:00:00 UTC ]