Firefighters tackle library blaze

A library in south London has been hit by a fire, with more than 100 firefighters tackling the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Comics Showcase: TCAF 2016 Adds Library Space, New Venue

The Toronto Comics Arts Festival highlights included packed panels on diversity, and guest artists that included Brian K. Vaughan, MariNaomi, Spike Trotman, Raina Telgemeier, and Marguerite Abouet. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poet to petition Sadiq Khan over library closures

South London poet Chrissie Gittins is to petition London Mayor Sadiq Khan (pictured) about the future of Lewisham's library services. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Meg Little Reilly: Tackling Big Issues

Meg Little Reilly describes herself as a “writer, environmentalist, quilter, aspiring banjo player, hiker of mountains and swimmer of lakes.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MP's campaign against Lancashire library closures

A Lancashire MP has criticised plans to close 29 libraries in the region and is launching a petition to get the council to “seriously consider” other alternatives. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen Fry: 'Libraries save lives'

Actor and writer Stephen Fry has decried the deteriorating state of the public library service, saying that libraries need to be protected as they "save lives". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library usage falls 14.3 percentage points since 2005

There has been a "significant" decrease in public library usage over the last nine years with usage falling from 14.3 percentage points since 2005, new figures have revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Overseas Spanish-Language Indie Publishers Tackle the American Market

Traditionally, the American market for Spanish-language books has been dominated by big publishers from Latin America and Spain. But now there’s a new wave of independents making a splash. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Google's online library of books

The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to Google Inc.'s online book library from authors who said the project makes it harder for them to market their work. The justices let stand lower court rulings in favor of Mountain View, Calif.-based Google and rejected the authors' claim that... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Chicago is a Library Town

Over the past few years, librarians have become an increasingly important part of BookExpo America, with the expanded Library Insight track and more events and promotions for librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A letter supporting Carnegie Library occupiers

A letter from authors and illustrators calling on Lambeth Council to keep libraries in the borough open. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Too many school libraries 'face cuts'

Too many school libraries in England face cuts or closure with schools increasingly viewing books as obsolete, a conference has heard. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carnegie Library protestors handed court order

Actress Adjoa Andoh has joined campaigners protesting at Carnegie Library as Lambeth council issued occupiers with a possession order against them. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carnegie Library occupiers vow to remain 'until forced out'

Determined library campaigners have vowed to occupy Herne Hill’s Carnegie Library “until they are forced out”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Occupy Carnegie’: The UK’s Fast-Growing Library Crisis

According to a recent BBC report, some 15,000 volunteers have been recruited to run UK libraries, the paid staffers of which have been laid off. A standoff in south London is throwing the situation into sharp relief. The post ‘Occupy Carnegie’: The UK’s Fast-Growing Library Crisis appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School & Library Spotlight: How Publishers Are Helping Librarians

We talk to a number of library marketing departments for details on publisher-made resources created to assist educators and librarians in the classroom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School & Library Spotlight: Two School Librarians Write a Publishing Wishlist

In the first in a series of library roundups, two school librarians interview each other about what titles their collections could use the most. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vaizey: Volunteers should not replace library staff

The use of volunteers in libraries is a “win-win” situation but they should not replace paid staff, culture minister Ed Vaizey has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC investigation finds 8,000 library jobs lost in six years

Widespread library closures across the UK have resulted in the loss of almost 8,000 jobs in the last six years, according to a report by the BBC. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Teams with Hoopla to Offer Audiobooks to Libraries

HarperCollins chief digital officer Chantal Restivo-Alessi, said the agreement enables libraries "to try a different approach to purchasing." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DCMS intervenes on West Berkshire libraries

Eight libraries in West Berkshire have been temporarily saved from closure following intervention from the government. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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