Attacks On The Nation’s Libraries Are About Class As Much As Censorship

If the more than 100 bills in state legislatures aiming to ban books fail, lawmakers want to cut library budgets — which could mean cuts to resources for America's most vulnerable. Continue reading at 'HuffPost'

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Twelve per cent of all libraries to be community-run by spring

Twelve per cent of all libraries will be "community-supported" ie community-run by next... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Twelve per cent of libraries soon to have "significant" community support

Twelve per cent of all libraries could have “significant" support from volunteers in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Choc Lit gives away books on National Express

Independent publisher Choc Lit has teamed up with National Express to market its titles over the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James, Balding, Rankin win at National Book Awards

E L James has won the Specsavers Popular Fiction Book of the Year with her erotica smash-hit... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EL James wins National Book Award

Erotic novelist EL James beats Kate Mosse and JoJo Moyes to win the National Book Awards popular fiction book of the year. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 1,000 library jobs will go next year, says CILIP

More than 1,000 library staff will lose their jobs in the next 12 months, according to a new... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Culture of secrecy' as Croydon chooses library company

Croydon Council has chosen the private company it wants to run its 13 libraries, with John... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-books May Solve Latin America’s Library Problem

In Latin America, ebooks are a huge opportunity for governments to provide their citizens with access to quality content while overcoming the problem of distribution. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mexico’s Largest Children’s Library Opens with 3,000 E-books

The largest children’s library in Mexico—Biblioteca BS-IBBY México—in Mexico City boasts some 25,000 titles, of which more than 3,000 are in digital format. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library campaigners face new hurdles

  Library campaigners have called government plans to scrap equalities assessments and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Almond speaks out as Newcastle library closures announced

Newcastle City Council has announced plans to close 10 of its 18 libraries as it looks to make... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Library E-lending Evolves, But It’s No Revolution—Yet

UK libraries are under pressure to deliver ebooks, but evolving technology standards, limited budgets and low demand mean general uncertainty clouds its future. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DCMS appoints Yinnon Ezra as libraries advisor

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Yinnon Ezra MBE as a part-time advisor... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yes, Library Borrowers Really Do Buy Books: 3.2 a Month

OverDrive surveyed library users and found they buy an average of 3.2 books (both print and ebooks) each month, with 35% buying after borrowing. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NYT: Penguin to extend ebook and audiobook library rentals to LA and Cleveland

Penguin will refresh its ebook lending system later today, according to a report from the New York Times. The publisher will start lending out its titles in Los Angeles and Cleveland, mimicking the program that trialled (despite some DRM issues) in New York. Public library users can even expect... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Awards go to 'The Round House' and 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers'

The National Book Awards were given to writers Louise Erdrich and first-time author Katherine Boo in the fiction and nonfiction categories, respectively, while William Alexander and David Ferry were awarded the young people's literature and poetry prizes. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Louise Erdrich, Katherine Boo win National Book Awards

Erdrich's 'The Round House' wins for fiction and Boo's book chronicling life in a Mumbai slum wins for nonfiction. David Ferry wins for poetry and 'Goblin Secrets' wins Young People's Literature.Novelist Louise Erdrich and journalist Katherine Boo took the top prizes at the National Book Awards... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E.L. James on National Book Awards shortlists

Erotica star E. L James will go head-to-head with authors such as Victoria Hislop, Bernard... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors protest at 'appalling' cull of Newcastle libraries

Authors Philip Pullman, childrens laureate Julia Donaldson, Malorie Blackman and Meg Rosoff... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seven Stories becomes National Centre for Children’s Books

The Seven Stories museum in Newcastle upon Tyne has changed its name to the National Centre for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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