Hundreds gather to 'ridicule' Carnegie Library situation

Around 250 campaigners turned out on April Fool’s Day to “ridicule” Lambeth Council’s decision to turn Carnegie Library into a “healthy living centre with a self-service neighbourhood library”. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liverpool moves closer to library closures

Liverpool Council has approved plans to close up to 11 libraries. The closure plans were given... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Public Library has book lovers share unusual reading spots

Celebrities like Hillary Clinton have been sharing some of their favorite reading locations. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hundreds queue for new Murakami novel

Hundreds of people queued at bookshops which staged midnight events or early openings for the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rome’s Colosseum Hosts Ancient Library Exhibition

In the place where gladiators once fought, the city of Rome is hosting a summer exhibition of the public and private libraries of the Ancient World. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liverpool, Glamorgan and Islington face library cuts

More than half of Liverpool's libraries are at risk of closure as the city council looks to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Libraries Struggling with E-books

U.S libraries have made the most headway with ebooks in libraries, but internationally, the situation remains problematic, according to a new report from the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VfL celebrates 50th anniversary of Public Libraries Act

Voices for the Library is marking the 50th anniversary of the Public Libraries and Museums Act by... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Expands Library E-book Lending

Macmillan announced today that it will make its full collection of frontlist ebook titles available to libraries via its public library e-lending pilot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kirklees proposes 'nuclear' library closures

Kirklees Council could close all but two of its 26 libraries as it looks to slash its library... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Naay: Manuvo’s Library Ebook Platform for Kids

Mexico's Manuvo has launched a new digitization and library subscription platform for small Spanish-language children's publishers called Naay. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Derbyshire faces cuts to library service

Libraries in Derbyshire could see staffing reduced and opening hours slashed as the county... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Awards 2014 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries

Michigan’s Ypsilanti District Library and Montana’s Lewis & Clark Library were both awarded 2014 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries at the recent American Library Association convention in Las Vegas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors speak out on Staffordshire libraries

Authors Jacqueline Wilson and Alan Gibbons have spoken out in defence of libraries as part of a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2014: Tartt, Goodwin Take Home Carnegie Medals

Tartt and Goodwin were on hand to accept their medals, and both gave enthusiastic speeches celebrating libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bunker Diary’s Carnegie Medal: The Debate Continues

The debate over Kevin Brooks winning Carnegie Medal for his dark YA novel The Bunker Diary continues, with many calling the book "sickening." Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Opens E-Book Lending to All Libraries

Following “a successful pilot program” in 20 select library systems, S&S will now open its catalog of ebooks to all libraries nationwide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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