This poem that sees libraries as evocative troves of imagery: histories, card catalogs, classifications. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2019-11-26 10:00:03 UTC ]
A reader considers public fascination with iconic and celebrity readers, including attention paid to their personal libraries and book lists. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-25 11:40:14 UTC ]
Anti-opioid programming is important for inclusion, awareness, and even life-saving. Here are 7 ways libraries are combatting the opioid crisis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-15 11:35:59 UTC ]
This Thanksgiving, let's pledge our support to the libraries and library workers who help sustain our reading culture. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries do so much for so many, but what about the economic evidence of these benefits? Learn about the return on investment of libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-06 11:39:24 UTC ]
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will embark on a ten-year tour of libraries across the UK, starting in 2020. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 08:57:35 UTC ]
On Monday, just days after the publisher's controversial embargo on new release e-books in libraries went into effect, Macmillan CEO John Sargent met with a group of state librarians, fleshing out his belief that new release e-books in libraries hurt the publisher's revenues. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, is leading a campaign calling for politicians to make local libraries a big election issue. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-05 17:51:40 UTC ]
The bullpen of the 1993 San Diego Padres Citrus County Commission (pictured above) has denied funding to county libraries for digital subscriptions to the New York Times. Led by left-handed middle-reliever area man Scott Carnahan, the commission (comprised of Scott, Jeff, Ron, Jimmie, and Brian)... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2019-11-05 16:08:55 UTC ]
This collection of 59 thoughtful and charming quotes about libraries and librarians will lift and inspire you to grab your library card. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-04 11:35:52 UTC ]
Get involved in the Great School Libraries campaign to promote an essential service in UK schools. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-01 10:34:56 UTC ]
Macmillan's embargo on new ebooks impacts public libraries, now scrambling to make materials available to patrons. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-01 10:32:08 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: Macmillan CEO John Sargent writes to librarians; more libraries announce boycotts of Macmillan e-books as the publisher's embargo begins; and why being a whistleblower doesn't pay. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
A group of US libraries plan to boycott Macmillan over its controversial new e-book lending policy, suspending purchases of digital copies from the publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-01 03:15:48 UTC ]
The Summer Scares program, connecting libraries with great horror reads, is back for another spooky season! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-10-31 14:15:05 UTC ]
Take a peek at the most popular books in libraries during the third quarter of 2019, courtesy of Panorama Picks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-10-30 10:35:21 UTC ]
You might not have to scramble to find pictures for your next company presentation. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint now have direct access to Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries that store everything from company logos to font styles. In other words, you... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2019-10-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
A curious account popped up in my Instagram feed this past August that put my ideas about the limits of lending libraries to the test. The account, @tlacuilobiblioteca, which advertises itself as a public lending library, announced a slate of obscure titles in Spanish and English up for grabs in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2019-10-28 08:47:50 UTC ]
Two American librarians reflect on their experience working with their colleagues in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Congress has launched an inquiry into digital markets competitions as the row over e-book lending to libraries in the United States continues. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-24 13:43:25 UTC ]