The Week in Libraries: November 2, 2018

Among the week's headlines: Libraries hope to win at the ballot box; NYPL sends a 'powerful' message via its library card design; and a look at how the battle over privacy is shaping up in Congress. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The War Between Publishers and Libraries Over Ebooks: An Overview

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This Vintage-Looking Vending Machine Dispenses Rare Books For Just $2

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