The Week in Libraries: January 10, 2020

Among the week's headlines: the Senate quickly confirms Trump's IMLS appointee; the DPLA announces a new e-book initiative with BiblioLabs; and what a major open access deal in Europe means for the future of scholarly communication. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Most Popular Books In Libraries, January–March 2020

These were the most popular books in libraries to kick off 2020. What have you read? Missed? Want to pick up from your library or bookstore next? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-05-08 10:32:36 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: January 13, 2020

Food blogger Alex Snodgrass has the #2 book in the country with the Whole30-endorsed cookbook ‘The Defined Dish.’ Plus Kiley Reid debuts with the book-club favorite ‘Such a Fun Darling,’ and Andrzej Sapkowski’s ‘The Witcher’ books get a boost from the new Netflix series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of January 13, 2020

Former PW reviews editor Jessamine Chan sold a debut novel, Viking Children’s bought the middle grade debut of YA author Sangu Mandanna for six figures, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of January 6, 2020

Notable deals this week include a major acquisition for MIT Press, a first-person tale of survival on the high seas, and a YA novel that HarperTeen won at auction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: May 10, 2019

Among the week's headlines: IMLS announces the winners of the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to libraries and museums; NYPL taps a new leader; And, Congress is poised to boost federal library funding. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: January 18, 2019

Among the week's headlines: Librarians prepare to gather in Seattle for the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting; The U.K. Society of Authors threatens to sue the Internet Archive; And, some Kansas residents want to remove LGBT-themed books from the children's section of the library. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: January 26, 2018

Among the headlines this week: ALA names an executive director; Facebook's flawed plan to fix the fake news problem; and check out some of the best pics from the annual library "shelfie" day. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: January 19, 2018

Among this week's headlines: Why publishers should speak up on net neutrality; the budget battle continues for libraries; and what's holding up the search for the next ALA executive director? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: January 12, 2018

Among the headlines this week: what Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' tells us about the library ebook market; Sally Yates will keynote the upcoming PLA Conference; and next steps in the net neutrality debate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: January 5, 2018

Among the headlines this week: No, Libraries Are Not Dying; The Most Popular Library Reads of 2017; and Dewey's Checkered Past. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: November 10, 2017

Among this week's headlines: libraries at the ballot box; Carla Hayden's big week; and a potential "reckoning" for scholarly publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-05 11:40:00 UTC ]
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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending January 8, 2017

Unit sales of print books declined 5% in the week ended Jan. 8, 2017, compared to the similar week in 2016, at outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Nov. 10

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Banning Banned Books Week and More Library News

Catch up on library news from the last few weeks, including an art exhibit of items patrons have left behind in library books. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-18 11:15:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: October 4, 2024

Among the week's headlines: Penguin Random Houses's new public policy manager talks about book bans and her new role; a fascinating look at the Internet Archive; and a new survey explores people's attitudes toward libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Banned Books Week Roundup and More Library News

Banned Books Week is drawing to a close, but that's not going to put a stop to the censorship happening across the country. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-27 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: September 27, 2024

Among the week's headlines: it was a busy Banned Books Week in court with developments in two major book banning cases; an anti–book banning resolution is reintroduced in Congress; Delaware libraries grapple with a ransomware attack; and the Carnegie Corporation gives $4 million to New York City... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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