Libraries Strive to Stay ‘Community Living Rooms’ as They Reopen

Safely lending books is just the beginning. Libraries are figuring out everything from how to remain welcoming spaces to how to respond to changing reader behavior. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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Publishing in the Baltic Region 2018: Long Live #IAmIntrovert!

Latvia's quirky campaign to promote its writers has attracted a following of fans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 23, 2018

Among this week's headlines: Despite another blizzard, librarians make it to PLA in Philadelphia; Mark Zuckerberg is sorry; And Congress passes a bill that critics say will harm free speech online. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing in the Baltic Region 2018: The Latvian National Library

Riga's mountainous monument to books is an awe-inspiring sight and a place of pride. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Government to investigate Northamptonshire library closures

The government is to investigate Northamptonshire Council’s plans to close 21 libraries following strong protest from campaigners and libraries body CILIP. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American Publishers, Libraries Cheer Marrakesh Treaty’s US Congressional Introduction

Still requiring passage and the president's signature to pass into US law, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act now has been introduced with a level of bipartisan support rare in this age of political rancor. The post American Publishers, Libraries Cheer Marrakesh Treaty’s US Congressional... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 16, 2018

Among this week's headlines: National Geographic owns up to its 'racist' past; Alexie declines the Carnegie Medal; and a library director faces online harassment after a speech on diversity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School pupils bring the fight for school libraries to Theresa May

A group of school pupils are to petition the prime minister to save school libraries arguing that "knowledge is not a privilege". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British Library reveals 6.2% gender pay gap

Women earn 6.2% less than men per hour at the British Library, it has been revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump to enter enemy territory, but will California 'resistance' rise up or stay home?

Since President Trump took office, California has been the epicenter of the resistance, home to countless protests, marches, impromptu airport rallies and, of course, commentary of various kinds on Facebook and Twitter. But it’s all been done at a distance, because Trump has avoided California.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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February Religion Bestsellers: Blessing Messy Lives; ‘Battle’, ‘Soar,’ ‘Stop,’ and go ‘Free’

Nonfiction bestsellers exhort believers to strengthen trust in God, no matter what. And characters in the top novels somehow find blessings in their messy lives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 9, 2018

Among this week's headlines: The FY2019 budget battle begins; why a bill aimed at sex trafficking is causing censorship concerns; and how the University of Michigan I-School is fighting fake news. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CLPE raises £60k for literacy library

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) has raised more than double the initial target of £30,000 for its new library. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Northamptonshire Council is 'failing in its legal duties' with library closures

Libraries body CILIP has branded Northamptonshire County Council’s plan to cut 21 libraries as “careless and unreasonable” in a formal letter of complaint to culture secretary Matt Hancock. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 2, 2018

Among this week's headlines: Sherman Alexie is the latest author to face misconduct allegations; Carla Hayden and Dolly Parton share the stage; and libraries face the opiate crisis. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PLA 2018 Spotlight: Striving for Change

A look at the PLA program suggests that a new generation of leaders is ready to transform librarianship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Live by the algorithm, die by the algorithm: How LittleThings went from social publishing darling to shutting down

Once a Facebook darling, LittleThings now looks like a case study for platform overreliance. The post Live by the algorithm, die by the algorithm: How LittleThings went from social publishing darling to shutting down appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite subsidies disappearing, some publishers see hope for Facebook Live post-algorithm change

A majority of top publishers continue to post live videos to Facebook each month, according to data from Socialbakers. The post Despite subsidies disappearing, some publishers see hope for Facebook Live post-algorithm change appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: February 23, 2018

Among this week's headlines: mixed news in LJ's annual budget survey; Hachette's CEO calls ebooks 'stupid products'; and a curator reflects on 47 years looking after rare books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Wife' Stays #1 as Kristin Hannah Rises

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen keep the top slot one more week with their 'The Wife Between Us,' while Kristin Hannah's 'The Great Alone' climbs to #2 Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: February 16, 2018

Among this week's headlines: Trump again targets library funding; a strong program but weak attendance at the ALA Midwinter Meeting; and a Wired article raises a central question about Facebook: is it a publisher? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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