The Name “Dewey” Is Synonymous With Libraries. So Why Did Librarians Strike It From an Award?

The American Library Association is distancing itself from Melvil Dewey as the profession reflects upon his past. Continue reading at 'Slate'

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Mantel up for third major book award

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[ BBC News | 2013-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W H Smith to support Harrogate crime award

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New award targets Scandinavian crime fiction

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Small Publishers Rule Pen/Faulkner Fiction Award Shortlist

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National Book Critics Circle Awards go to 'Billy Lynn,' 'Far From the Tree'

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Writers condemn "obscene" Scottish library closures

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Bestselling author riles many, calling libraries 'no longer relevant'

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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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