The Week in Libraries: August 9, 2024

Among the week's headlines: the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in on Iowa's SF 496 with a mixed decision; Utah bans 13 books from all public schools in the state, six of which are by Sarah J. Maas; and Kelly Jensen of 'Book Riot' offers a how-to guide to fighting book bans. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: August 11, 2023

Among the week's headlines: librarians, educators, and publishers grapple with new state book banning laws; bestselling author John Green responds to having his books pulled from library shelves; a proposed judgment has been filed in the Internet Archive copyright case; and PEN America publishes... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: August 4, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a major victory for freedom to read advocates in Arkansas; a motion to block Texas's new 'book rating' law gets a speedy hearing date; the Michigan Library Association recruits advocates for its freedom to read initiative; and a look at the Brooklyn Public Library's... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: June 9, 2023

Among the week's headlines: the Fifth Circuit hears a closely-watched book banning case; Louisiana passes a 'harmful to minors' law for library books; legal action over a flawed New York City library design; and California expands its partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 9, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Junji Ito, John Lurie, Winfred Rembert, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of August 9, 2021

St. Martin’s picks up a new kids’ book from the duo behind the CreativeSoul Photography studio, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie sell two to Morrow, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: August 9, 2021

Colleen Hoover’s 'It Ends with Us,' a 2016 publication and certified #BookTok hit, is the #4 book in the country. Plus 'Great British Baking Show' winner Nadiya Hussain serves up her latest, 'Nadiya Bakes,' and Shari Lapena drops another domestic thriller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: August 23, 2019

Among the week's headlines: why most authors are trying to get their e-books in libraries; the backlash continues over Macmillan's library e-book embargo; and publishers sue Audible over its Captions program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: August 16, 2019

Among the week's headlines: a library receipt kicks off a debate about the value of libraries; more media coverage of the library e-book market; and the University of California holds firm in its negotiations with Elsevier. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: November 9, 2018

Among the headlines this week: Mixed results for libraries at the polls; the battle over Europe's bold open access plan heats up, as AAP and other stakeholders weigh in; and Tim Berners-Lee pushes his plan to save the Internet. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: August 24, 2018

Among this week's headlines: A newly released study shows a dramatic slide in reading among teens; ALA rescinds controversial policy change on letting 'hate groups' use the library meeting rooms; And NYPL launches Insta Novels program on Instagram. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: August 10, 2018

Nominate your local librarian for a 2018 'I Love My Librarian' award; How librarians find that elusive book you can't quite recall; And Facebook removes a purveyor of hate speech, but Twitter hedges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: August 3, 2018

Among this week’s headlines, Susan Orlean’s forthcoming ‘love letter’ to libraries; Tor officials brush off librarian concerns over ebook lending; And why it’s never too late to become a reader. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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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

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The Week in Libraries: February 9, 2018

Among this week’s headlines: The budget deal could be good news for libraries; EFF founder John Perry Barlow has died; and the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting gets underway. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week’s Bestsellers: Week of June 30, 2024

‘Reckless’, the latest YA romantasy from Lauren Roberts, is the #1 book in the country. Plus some new book clubs picks make strong showings on our lists, and we’ll get right to reading them after mixing up some ‘Freezer Door Cocktails.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How To Prepare for Pride Month in Libraries 2024: Book Censorship News, May 10, 2024

How to prepare for Pride month in the library, both as library workers and library lovers. That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Data Overwhelmingly Supports Libraries and Library Workers: Book Censorship News, January 5, 2024

The data supports the work of libraries and library workers far more than it doesn't. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Brave Books, Kirk Cameron Plan Public Library Events August 5; Public Libraries Need to Prepare

Kirk Cameron is encouraging a national story time event in US public libraries August 5. Here's what library workers need to know. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Week in Libraries: New Reader Survey Urges Publishers, Libraries to Bridge Their Data Gap

Among the stories making news this week: veteran bookseller and library advocate Tim Coates releases a reader-focused survey; more drama over Drag Queen Storytimes; and what to expect from all the talk of antitrust action in the tech sector. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The State of Academic Libraries: Book Censorship News, September 13, 2024

From revoking tenure to cutting an entire library staff, academic libraries are losing—so are students. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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