“At a time when books are being banned in schools and public libraries in unprecedented numbers, it’s alarming how writers have been reproached simply for signing letters that call for peace.” Maris Kreizman on the Jewish Book Council’s new initiative. | Lit Hub Politics The best book covers in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-02-29 11:30:17 UTC ]
The “Netflix model” of leasing e-books to public libraries is expensive, full of limitations, and potentially a boon for censorship, librarians say. It’s a growing business model that shifts power to publishers and makes access harder for patrons. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2024-02-22 16:28:54 UTC ]
The Los Angeles Public Library has become one of the few public libraries in this country with its own press. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-17 17:54:25 UTC ]
Public libraries need to prepare for what's happening at school libraries to happen to them. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-12 11:40:00 UTC ]
Minnesota public libraries have had a wave of bomb threats called in over the last week, closing institutions early & increasing fear. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-11 14:27:23 UTC ]
“I took refuge in the public libraries early and began a life-long love affair with them, one which has sustained me ever since.” Stephen McCauley’s love letter to the places that made him a writer. | Lit Hub Hisham Matar, Aube Rey Lescure, Nathaniel Stein and more take the Lit Hub... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-01-09 11:30:07 UTC ]
Surveying the data reported from 19 public libraries across the country, here are the top 10 most popular books in 2023. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-12-21 14:40:59 UTC ]
Overall, OverDrive reps said 2023 was another banner year for library e-books, with North American public libraries seeing a 55% increase in digital checkouts in 2023. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
Patmos Public Library is finally being funded after two previous losses and Pella Public Library retains its independence. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-08 15:08:37 UTC ]
A comprehensive guide to the public libraries offering free access to banned books. Here's where and how. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-10-23 10:40:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey questions the work of public libraries in her state; the political attacks on the ALA continue; the Senate finally confirms a fifth FCC commissioner, breaking a years-long partisan deadlock; and paying tribute to the first Black librarian in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
Dolby has announced a new Atmos feature to pair your TV speakers with any wireless speakers you have in the room. Officially dubbed Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, the tech will appear first on 2024 TCL TVs.It’s not completely new ground: Samsung has Q-Symphony and Sony has Acoustic Center Sync, for... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-08-29 11:15:03 UTC ]
A library card is one of the most useful things you can have in your wallet. Libby offers free access to ebooks and audiobooks if you have a supported library card (some 90 percent of public libraries in North America now use OverDrive's app). Not only that, you can also use Libby to read a host... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-08-28 17:00:30 UTC ]
Seven suburban Chicago public libraries received bomb threats in the last month. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-08-25 10:40:00 UTC ]
An upcoming national survey on the parental perceptions of public libraries will launch in early September. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-08-15 13:09:24 UTC ]
Historically, public libraries have been targets for fascists, and today's libraries are inherently against what fascism stands for. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-31 10:30:00 UTC ]
It isn’t unusual for libraries to feature prominently in novels; novelists, after all, are merely adult versions of the little people who fell in love with books at public libraries. But what of librarians? The keepers of the books, the ones who know you prefer romance, science fiction, or... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2023-07-20 11:00:00 UTC ]
As more Quebecers come to libraries for services not found on the shelf, some librarians are calling for Montreal to follow the lead of other Canadian cities and hire social workers. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2023-07-10 08:00:00 UTC ]
Public libraries in Mississippi have cut off access to digital platforms like Overdrive and Hoopla to those under 18. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-07 15:33:07 UTC ]
Kirk Cameron is encouraging a national story time event in US public libraries August 5. Here's what library workers need to know. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-06-05 10:37:00 UTC ]