In today’s “why do we have to share a country with these jackasses” news, the board of the public library of Enid and Garfield County in Enid, Oklahoma, voted 3-2 to ban “book displays and library programs that focus on sexual content”—which resulted in the library cancelling not only an adult... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-04-20 17:26:39 UTC ]
The New York Public Library made four banned books available nationwide on SimplyE, its free-reader app. The titles include Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi and Catcher in the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-04-13 23:48:05 UTC ]
Amy Winehouse was an avowed bookstore browser and book-lover—in a 2007 interview, she told The Guardian that she never traveled without a good book. “I read a lot when I’m travelling and always have a couple of books on the go.” If you’re interested in perusing the late singers collection, you... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-04-13 19:15:56 UTC ]
The UnBanned Books initiative will give anyone in the U.S. between 13-21 a free eCard, giving them access to frequently challenged ebooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-04-13 16:00:00 UTC ]
Nearly three years after it first announced a 90-day embargo to libraries on its newly published audio titles, Blackstone Publishing this week announced that it is changing course. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Because we can never resist adding another line item to the eternal ledger of what we owe libraries: Californians can now use their library cards to get free entry into state parks! The three-year pilot program will give libraries (including mobile libraries) at least three passes to California... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-04-08 15:54:11 UTC ]
After declining to appeal a preliminary injunction issued last month, Maryland attorneys now have until April 11 to show why a permanent injunction should not be issued. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries can provide joy and relief by offering a chance to play. Here are some of my favorite ways to include play in the school library. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-03-28 10:30:00 UTC ]
If you’ve been paying attention to local news, you know the wave of book bans sweeping the nation isn’t slowing down—but people are pushing back. PEN America continues to speak out against censorship; a professor has offered to teach Maus to all students affected by its ban; the Authors Guild... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-03-17 15:55:49 UTC ]
The new coalition aims to inform and organize Texans who oppose efforts to ban books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
How did ibrary leaders learn how to make their neighborhood library branches more welcoming to BIPOC and culturally marginalized people? They listened. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
One of the largest ALA divisions (second only to the Association of College and Research Libraries), The PLA conference is one of the most vibrant, popular, and well-attended ALA events, often drawing around 8,000 attendees or more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
The bill in Connecticut is the sixth library e-book bill now pending in state legislatures. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
Andrew Pettegree, co-author of “The Library: A Fragile History,” discusses the centuries-long development of libraries as a civic necessity. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-02-24 18:26:27 UTC ]
Rebuilt by the UN Development Fund, the new University of Mosul central library has an inventory provided in part by Book Aid International. The post In Iraq, Mosul’s Library Reopens with Book Aid International Donations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-23 17:33:55 UTC ]
In ruling for the AAP, judge Deborah L. Boardman held that "striking the balance between the critical functions of libraries and the importance of preserving the exclusive rights of copyright holders" is "squarely in the province of Congress and not this Court or a state legislature." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
We once again have to point out that you cannot actually “steal” from a little free library. And you should definitely not get the cops involved if you think someone is “stealing” the explicitly free things you’ve put out. Little free libraries do NOT come with means tests. But is it possible... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-02-11 15:43:09 UTC ]
Despite opposition from the AAP, library e-book bills are now pending in five state legislatures, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Illinois, Tennessee, and Missouri. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
US public libraries are more popular than ever, but library workers are mostly not paid a livable wage: new research into library data. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-09 11:45:00 UTC ]
The Young Adult Library Services Association has announced their 2022 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adult Readers list. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-07 17:25:09 UTC ]