While many public libraries in the U.S. have been serving Spanish-speaking patrons for years, in some parts of the country libraries are just beginning to engage this part of the community. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
For me, the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference—held every two years—is the single most important event for gauging where public libraries are headed. And this month’s event, held in Indianapolis, Ind. (March 11-15), didn’t disappoint. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Calling it “the first of its kind” Pew officials said the report, “sheds light on broader issues around the relationship between technology, libraries, and information resources in the U.S.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than 100 copies of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl have been vandalised in public libraries in Japan's capital Tokyo, library officials say. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
In October, we gave what was scheduled to be a one-hour presentation to a group of public librarians and library directors on collaboration between school and public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Last Monday night, Mark Zuckerberg published a post announcing Facebook's new initiative to bring Internet access to the developing world. The blueprint for internet.org mapped out how Facebook and a host of phone company allies might connect an additional 5 billion people online through more... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
New! For the July 1, 2013 issue (reservation deadline June 17, 2013): Some call it multicultural, some call it Africana, some call it a “special collection”; but whatever it’s called, the procurement of materials that reflect black culture is a part of a librarian’s job, and we wanted to hear... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has described worries about the future of public libraries as... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
The launch of a government review into ebook lending in public libraries has been met with a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 16/08/2011 - 11:17 The government and local authorities are not fulfilling the statutory duties laid out in the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964, according to the man who drafted it. read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 05/08/2011 - 12:43 The Women's Institute has launched an e-petition in support of public libraries. The petition calls for the value of libraries to be recognised at both local and national levels and asks the government "to honour both its... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Zinio announced today its partnership with Recorded Books, making thousands of digital magazines accessible in public libraries throughout the US, Canada, Australia and UK. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2011-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Mon, 06/06/2011 - 08:59 The outgoing Children's Laureate Anthony Browne has warned society "will pay the price in the long term" for closing school and public libraries. In a letter to his successor, Browne urged them to campaign against their... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 24/05/2011 - 08:38 Annie Mauger, chief executive of CILIP, is to call on the Women's Institute to campaign for public libraries when she addresses the organisation's annual general meeting in Liverpool on 8th June. The WI, which has a 210,000... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 12/05/2011 - 09:13 The Crime Writers Association (CWA) is asking each of its members to do at least three events a year for their local library as part of a campaign to support the public library service in the face of widespread cutbacks. "We... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 13/04/2011 - 11:06 Library campaigner Tim Coates called on publishers to get involved in the fight to save public libraries, warning that the 500 currently threatened with closure will be followed by many more without action to protect the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Beginning in March, ebooks from HarperCollins may be lent by public libraries only 26 times before the license expires. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2011-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]