SLA data demonstrates a mixed approach to school libraries through the pandemic

The School Library Association says many of its members were furloughed and some have been made redundant but librarians have been more essential than ever Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-03 09:36:20 UTC ]

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Oregon has passed a bill to protect school libraries from book bans.

Another win for freedom to read legislation on the West Coast this week, as Oregon’s state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1098 on Monday, a bill that will protect access to books in school libraries. It’s great news: books can no longer be banned solely because they discuss... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-06-11 17:13:49 UTC ]
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Disney and Universal sue AI image creator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement

Studios accuse AI firm of ‘piracy’ and seek injunction over alleged use of copyrighted charactersDisney and Universal sued an artificial intelligence company on Wednesday, alleging copyright infringement. In their lawsuit, the entertainment giants called Midjourney’s popular AI-powered image... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-06-11 17:05:33 UTC ]
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Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over copyright infringement

Midjourney allegedly pirated the libraries of Disney and Universal to generate and distribute ‘endless unauthorized copies’ of their famed characters. Disney and Universal have filed a copyright lawsuit against popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-06-11 17:00:00 UTC ]
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Want To Help Teens Protect The Freedom to Read? Libraries, Apply for Books Unbanned Programming Funding Now

Brooklyn Public Library's Books Unbanned is offering funding for libraries to develop teen programming around the freedom to read. Here's how to apply. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-06-11 13:45:00 UTC ]
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This judge grew up with nothing. Now he makes sure that children have books.

Judge Omar Weslati helped start a library for students in Bir El Euch, Tunisia. Other libraries soon followed. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2025-06-10 11:00:09 UTC ]
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Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction in ‘ALA v. Sonderling’ IMLS Case

In a decision that may prove catastrophic for the American library community, a federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction in American Library Association v. Sonderling, a case seeking to halt the demolition of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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All the News We Covered This Week

The best books of the summer, bestselling books and indie bookseller favorites, what's happening in libraries and politics, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Summer Reading Challenges Aren’t Just for Kids

Riding a wave of growing enthusiasm for reading, many bookstores and libraries have expanded their programming to let grown-ups in on the literary fun. Continue reading at The New York Times

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How To Prepare For Pride Month in Libraries in 2025

A handy guide to preparing your library now for Pride month, including ideas for educating patrons about the current attacks on LGBTQ+ books, libraries, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-05-23 12:15:00 UTC ]
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How libraries are becoming launchpads for music careers

Beyond books, cities like Huntsville that invest in library innovation are building economic resilience. In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and smartphones, one of the most overlooked engines of economic growth sits quietly at the heart of every neighborhood: the public library. Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-05-21 22:34:00 UTC ]
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What libraries are getting rid of after Trump’s order to dismantle the IMLS

Libraries’ e-book and audiobook programs are especially vulnerable to the Trump administration’s budget cuts. Libraries across the United States are cutting back on e-books, audiobooks, and loan programs after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants as it tries... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-05-19 19:30:00 UTC ]
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It May Be Too Late for Rural Libraries to Weather the IMLS Storm

Small towns in red states overwhelmingly voted in support of cutting federal spending in their own backyard. Now the future of their libraries—and their communities—is in flux. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Want to reduce crime? Science says: build more libraries.

I’m always happy to find a new reason why libraries make eveything better, and today I’m pleased to report that some very serious academics have concluded that public libraries are the urban planning equivalent of Batman: great at fighting crime. I stumbled upon this information via a post by... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-05-13 17:57:51 UTC ]
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Adrienne Adams on the issues: Crain's mayoral candidate Q&A

Crain’s asked the nine leading candidates in the June Democratic primary for mayor of New York City to answer questions about their stances on the city’s biggest issues. Below are the answers by Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker and lawmaker from Southeast Queens. Adams, who made a late... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2025-05-07 23:51:19 UTC ]
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Judge Grants IMLS a Temporary Reprieve in ‘ALA v. Sonderling’

A federal judge has granted a “narrow” temporary restraining order in a lawsuit co-filed by the American Library Association that is intended to sustain the Institute of Museum and Library Services amid broad cuts to its program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH and Co-Plaintiffs Push Back on Florida Book Banning Law

Attorneys for the plaintiffs in Penguin Random House LLC v. Gibson argued that their clients “have suffered First Amendment injury” due to book removals in classrooms and libraries facilitated by Florida House Bill 1069, which was signed into law in May 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA and AFSCME Prepare Their Case for IMLS

In ALA v. Sonderling, the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees are seeking a preliminary injunction to a White House executive order dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County workers begin 2-day strike

Tens of thousands of Los Angeles county workers are going on strike, closing libraries and disrupting administrative operations across the region Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2025-04-29 03:58:26 UTC ]
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