In The Freckle Report 2020, Tim Coates offers a sobering, data-driven view of the state of public libraries in the U.S. and the U.K. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
With public libraries closed, the Internet Archive announced an initiative to offer 1.4 million books for free online—reopening a heated copyright debate. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2020-03-30 17:57:54 UTC ]
Shuttering public libraries puts a strain on communities—even if it’s the only way to keep people safe. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2020-03-23 20:35:01 UTC ]
More and more public libraries are temporarily closing shop across the country to limit the spread of coronavirus, but their Wi-Fi can still be a valuable resource for communities, the American Library Association said Monday. Libraries that close should leave their Wi-Fi open to the public... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-03-23 18:01:46 UTC ]
Why are Chicago Public Library branches still open to the public during this global health crisis? Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-03-19 12:06:40 UTC ]
This morning, both the Chief Librarian of the Brooklyn Public Library and the President of the New York Public Library released statements announcing that they would be cancelling public library programs for the rest of March, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and encourage social... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-03-12 16:51:47 UTC ]
Minnesota House Republicans threaten to slash funding to public libraries hosting Drag Queen Story Time. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-03-12 10:43:18 UTC ]
The bills propose to give elected parental review boards the power to decide which “age-appropriate" materials can be accessible to minors within a public library, with librarians who don’t comply with the board’s decisions subject to prison time. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster (S&S) has struck a new partnership with public libraries in the UK Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-02-16 17:38:06 UTC ]
A proposed law in Missouri would fine, and possibly jail, librarians who provide books to children that a parental board deemed inappropriate, a policy so extreme that it has attracted national attention. House Bill 2044, or “the Parental Oversight of Public Libraries Act,” introduced by... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-01-16 16:35:23 UTC ]
Public Libraries around the world generated a record level of digital content circulation in 2019, providing patrons access to more than 326 million e-books, audiobooks and digital magazines, according to a report by Rakuten OverDrive, a digital distribution vendor for libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
Arts Council England (ACE) could make funding public libraries one of its priorities over the next decade, the organisation’s c.e.o. has said. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-01-03 11:55:05 UTC ]
Bedbugs in public libraries are becoming routine. Luckily, there are a few things that librarians can do to stop them...starting with preparation. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-12-17 11:32:47 UTC ]
The Reading Agency has reported 722,731 children took part in public libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge this summer, representing a 2.64% increase on last year’s participation. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-22 10:29:12 UTC ]
The longlist for the 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award was announced today, and it is indeed long—156 books long, to be precise. The prize is sponsored by the Dublin City Council, and the longlist is comprised of nominations from public libraries around the world. Last year’s winner,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2019-11-11 17:21:15 UTC ]
A librarian explains the decision to draw the line over Macmillan's decision to embargo new release e-books in public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
An investment from the city will help public libraries perform census outreach and provide internet access throughout the city to ensure all New Yorkers are counted in the 2020 Census, the de Blasio... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2019-08-01 19:48:34 UTC ]
A new data viz surfaces the forgotten literature of public libraries. There’s no feeling more deflating than asking someone what they’re reading, only to have never heard of any of the three books they readily rattle off. But what if that academic smugness could be yours? What if you were the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2019-07-15 10:20:19 UTC ]
A coalition of some 44 public libraries across Washington state is organizing a six-month boycott of Blackstone Publishing's digital audiobooks after the publisher announced last month that it would withhold new release audio titles from libraries for 90 days. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
S&S officials confirmed that as of August 1, public libraries will be able to license S&S e-books for two-year terms, on a one copy/one user model, with most “new release” e-books priced between $38.99 and $52.99. Previously, S&S e-books were sold on one-year licenses, though at a... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-01 04:00:00 UTC ]