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New York Comic Con 2017 Adds Library Programming

This year’s show features a new venue (the New York Public Library), a relocated Artist Alley, and a preview of the revamped Harvey Awards. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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House Votes to Save Library Funding, NEA and NEH

Despite the Trump Administration's proposal to eliminate virtually all federal library funding, the House yesterday passed a package of FY2018 spending bills that include full funding for libraries and the arts. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Comics in Libraries and Schools at the New York Public Library

NYPL and New York Comic Con are partnering to offer a day of professional programming on graphic novels for librarians and teachers on October 5, at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue. Here is a preview of the schedule, which will be finalized closer to NYCC. Admittance requires... Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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EveryLibrary Kicks Off Library Awareness Campaign

EveryLibrary, a library political action committee, is launching a campaign to get more than a million Facebook supporters by November 7. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Carnegie Library to see candlelit procession protest tonight

Campaigners will stage a candlelit "eve of destruction rally" at the closed Carnegie Library in London’s Herne Hill. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]

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British Library to investigate 'single digital presence’ for public libraries

The British Library is leading an 18-month project to determine the possibility of a single digital presence for UK public libraries, backed by more than £260,000 worth of funding. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Library cuts planned in Wales and Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire and Powys are the latest councils to come under the spotlight for planned cuts to their public library service. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]

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ACE launches library podcast series

Arts Council England (ACE) is launching a series of podcasts to highlight the "positive impact" libraries have on the community.  Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]

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How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card

All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good e-reader to dive into your next page-turner. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Wired | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]

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EveryLibrary, Follett Partner to Save School Librarians

A new alliance has formed between the library-centric social welfare nonprofit and the educational services company that focuses on school library advocacy. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]

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PW Welcomes New Library Columnist Sari Feldman

Feldman, executive director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio, and a former president of both the Public Library Association (2009–2010) and the American Library Association (2015–2016), will write a monthly column as part of PW's library coverage. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]

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ALA Policy Paper: the Copyright Office Belongs in the Library of Congress

In a short, but deeply-sourced policy paper released this week, the American Library Association pushes back against a key talking point in the recent bid to make the Register of Copyrights a presidential appointee. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]

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CLA and Kortext buy library reading list management system

The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) and digital textbook provider Kortext have bought a reading lists management system, rebus:list, from library management supplier PTFS Europe. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Child and Hawkins dominate library loans

Lee Child's Night School (Bantam) tops the LibScan lending chart for the year to date, with a whopping 17,537 loans between January and July. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Unison seeking legal advice over Derby library closures

Trade union Unison is challenging Derby City Council's decision to stop running 10 libraries. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Government to investigate Barnet's library provision

The government is to investigate the reduction of Barnet Council's library provision following complaints and protests from campaigners. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Sadiq Khan in £40k library funding pledge

Library campaigners are jubilant after the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has pledged £40,000 to help reopen Cricklewood Library after it was closed by Brent Council in 2011. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Palmer offers free library tour with Barrington Stoke

A children’s author will do free events at libraries throughout the UK this summer after revealing how they “changed his life”. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Library supply deals worth millions awarded

Accreditations for significant library supply contracts worth millions of pounds have been awarded, with Blackwell’s, Dawson and the JS Group among the winners. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Library desk rentals a 'business opportunity' says Taskforce chief

The chief executive of the Libraries Taskforce, Kathy Settle, has waded into the debate about desk space rentals, saying it is a "business opportunity" for the sector. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]

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