Reynolds earned a standing ovation for an intensely personal keynote that touched on family, religion, his closest friends and relationships, the power of narrative, and the central, “sacred” role libraries play in people’s lives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: the 2019 ALA Annual Conference kicks off in Washington DC; Librarians cry foul over Hachette's new digital terms for libraries; and the DPLA wins a major grant. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
In Weare, New Hampshire, a small town about 45 minutes from the state’s southern border with Massachusetts, the local newspaper Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2019-06-20 19:15:00 UTC ]
The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative takes translations to the ALA Annual Conference and administers a YA prize. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the stories making news this week: veteran bookseller and library advocate Tim Coates releases a reader-focused survey; more drama over Drag Queen Storytimes; and what to expect from all the talk of antitrust action in the tech sector. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]