The Week in Libraries: September 15, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a politically charged hearing on book bans in the U.S. Senate; Illinois libraries face another wave of bomb threats; an internal report reveals the strain library workers at the Oakland Public Library are feeling; and a brilliant essay explores how today's right wing attacks on libraries echo from a dark chapter in our history. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Jamie Raskin Headlines a Big Day for Libraries

The Maryland congressman, who has become the face of Washington's efforts to fight nationwide book banning efforts, capped off a day full of discussion on the biggest issues in the library world today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Outside Inc. Lays Off 15% of Staff as It Transitions to Digital

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Apple’s must-see iPhone privacy ad, and how brands have been scaling up influencer marketing: Datacenter Weekly

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Rhode Island Advances Its Library E-book Law

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 23, 2022

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Leipzig Book Fair Postpones Its 2023 Dates From March to April

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Read Harder: Library Edition

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