Anyone who works in a library, in particular an academic library, knows that knowledge is not neutral. The own-the-snowflakes cry of “facts don’t care about your feelings” is not merely rude: it is untrue. A library is not just a repository of knowledge: it is a repository of certain kinds of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2025-06-17 11:05:00 UTC ]
Another win for freedom to read legislation on the West Coast this week, as Oregon’s state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1098 on Monday, a bill that will protect access to books in school libraries. It’s great news: books can no longer be banned solely because they discuss... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2025-06-11 17:13:49 UTC ]
Studios accuse AI firm of ‘piracy’ and seek injunction over alleged use of copyrighted charactersDisney and Universal sued an artificial intelligence company on Wednesday, alleging copyright infringement. In their lawsuit, the entertainment giants called Midjourney’s popular AI-powered image... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-06-11 17:05:33 UTC ]
Midjourney allegedly pirated the libraries of Disney and Universal to generate and distribute ‘endless unauthorized copies’ of their famed characters. Disney and Universal have filed a copyright lawsuit against popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2025-06-11 17:00:00 UTC ]
Brooklyn Public Library's Books Unbanned is offering funding for libraries to develop teen programming around the freedom to read. Here's how to apply. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-06-11 13:45:00 UTC ]
Judge Omar Weslati helped start a library for students in Bir El Euch, Tunisia. Other libraries soon followed. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2025-06-10 11:00:09 UTC ]
The best books of the summer, bestselling books and indie bookseller favorites, what's happening in libraries and politics, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-05-31 15:00:00 UTC ]
Riding a wave of growing enthusiasm for reading, many bookstores and libraries have expanded their programming to let grown-ups in on the literary fun. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2025-05-30 09:00:32 UTC ]
A handy guide to preparing your library now for Pride month, including ideas for educating patrons about the current attacks on LGBTQ+ books, libraries, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-05-23 12:15:00 UTC ]
Beyond books, cities like Huntsville that invest in library innovation are building economic resilience. In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and smartphones, one of the most overlooked engines of economic growth sits quietly at the heart of every neighborhood: the public library. Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2025-05-21 22:34:00 UTC ]
Libraries’ e-book and audiobook programs are especially vulnerable to the Trump administration’s budget cuts. Libraries across the United States are cutting back on e-books, audiobooks, and loan programs after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants as it tries... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2025-05-19 19:30:00 UTC ]
Small towns in red states overwhelmingly voted in support of cutting federal spending in their own backyard. Now the future of their libraries—and their communities—is in flux. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
I’m always happy to find a new reason why libraries make eveything better, and today I’m pleased to report that some very serious academics have concluded that public libraries are the urban planning equivalent of Batman: great at fighting crime. I stumbled upon this information via a post by... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2025-05-13 17:57:51 UTC ]
Crain’s asked the nine leading candidates in the June Democratic primary for mayor of New York City to answer questions about their stances on the city’s biggest issues. Below are the answers by Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker and lawmaker from Southeast Queens. Adams, who made a late... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2025-05-07 23:51:19 UTC ]
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in Penguin Random House LLC v. Gibson argued that their clients “have suffered First Amendment injury” due to book removals in classrooms and libraries facilitated by Florida House Bill 1069, which was signed into law in May 2023. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles county workers are going on strike, closing libraries and disrupting administrative operations across the region Continue reading >> [ Source: ABC News | 2025-04-29 03:58:26 UTC ]
Nonfiction awards from the PEN Foundation, ALA's State of Libraries report, and more Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-23 12:30:00 UTC ]
It's been 10 years since Lumberjanes hit bookstores and libraries and so many hands. Looking back, what made Lumberjanes so successful? Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
We spoke with three teachers and librarians who are encouraging their students and patrons to join the fight to protect the environment. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
Where and when did school librarianship begin? A look at the growth, development, and challenges faced by school libraries through American history. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:30:00 UTC ]