National Libraries Conference aims for 'continued survival' of service

A National Libraries Conference, due to take place later this month, aims to ensure the service’s “continued survival” in a digital age, organisers say. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-11 05:47:50 UTC ]
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[ Book Riot | 2021-12-02 11:35:00 UTC ]
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The London Library releases second Emerging Writers anthology

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[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-01 01:29:13 UTC ]
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Book Returned To Idaho Library 110 Years Past Due Date

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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2021 National Book Award Winners Announced

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[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-11-18 02:37:03 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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