The Week in Libraries: November 10, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a good election night for libraries meant a bad one for book banners; a national teachers group met with Scholastic leaders over the company's abandoned program to segregate diverse books; and librarians fired for defending the freedom to read headed to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to fight back. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Florida Bookstore Day will be held this November

The celebration echoes California Bookstore Day, which was held for the first time this past May. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Public Library has book lovers share unusual reading spots

Celebrities like Hillary Clinton have been sharing some of their favorite reading locations. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Florida Bookstore Day Set for November

The brainchild of Tiffany Razzano, founder of Wordier Than Thou, the inaugural event will include at least 30 bookstores across the state. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carnegie Trust launches £200,000 library innovation fund

The Carnegie UK Trust is starting a new £200,000 project to help expand the role of public... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rome’s Colosseum Hosts Ancient Library Exhibition

In the place where gladiators once fought, the city of Rome is hosting a summer exhibition of the public and private libraries of the Ancient World. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liverpool, Glamorgan and Islington face library cuts

More than half of Liverpool's libraries are at risk of closure as the city council looks to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of August 11, 2014

Court grants preliminary approval to Apple settlement and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 11, 2014

This week, new Murakami, racial reassignment surgery, and looking for Jack Kerouac. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending August 8, 2014

In a week marked by transitions, one new store opened, Green Apple on the Park in San Francisco and new stores are slated for Nola and Philly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion marks 10 years of Paver's Chronicles

Orion Children’s is celebrating 10 years of Michelle Paver’s Chronicles of Ancient... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Libraries Struggling with E-books

U.S libraries have made the most headway with ebooks in libraries, but internationally, the situation remains problematic, according to a new report from the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup ... Week Ending 8/1/2014

It’s been a big week for bookstore openings, remodeling, and branch stores from some of the biggest names in the book business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dorset based indie bags 'Book of the Week'

A monograph published by Dorset-based publisher Little Toller Books has scooped a coveted BBC... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 4, 2014

This week, "Bad Feminist," Bridget Jones meets Carrie Bradshaw, and a kingdom of ice. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of August 4, 2014

Harlequin sale to HarperCollins closes and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VfL celebrates 50th anniversary of Public Libraries Act

Voices for the Library is marking the 50th anniversary of the Public Libraries and Museums Act by... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Expands Library E-book Lending

Macmillan announced today that it will make its full collection of frontlist ebook titles available to libraries via its public library e-lending pilot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dynamite Entertainment's Surprising 10 Years

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a panel starring director Quentin Tarantino in front of a packed house at the San Diego Comic-Con, it was hard to remember that when Dynamite Publishing launched 10 years ago, no one was sure what to expect. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kirklees proposes 'nuclear' library closures

Kirklees Council could close all but two of its 26 libraries as it looks to slash its library... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending July 25, 2014

New stores keep popping up and older stores are in transition, including one store that is moving from storefront to kiosk. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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