Twelve per cent of all libraries to be community-run by spring

Twelve per cent of all libraries will be "community-supported" ie community-run by next... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Greenville County Libraries To Relocate, Restrict “Trans” YA Books

Greenville County Library System will remove all trans books from their young adult sections and restrict access to those under 17. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-27 14:45:00 UTC ]
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What the Deliberate Targeting of Libraries Reveals About the Nature of War

Sarajevo, 1992. My mother’s uncle, Dobrivoje Beljkašić, or Dobri for short, was 68 when the siege of his hometown began. He was a landscape painter renowned for painting Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ottoman bridges. His magnificent studio was above the National Library in the old City Hall in... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-08-20 08:56:15 UTC ]
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Sofia Samatar on Collage, Literary Community, and the Stunning Loneliness of Publishing

After publishing my first novel Catalina I spiraled into strange despair. Writing, for me, had always been about connection, yet I felt both disconnected from what I’d written and by how it was being received. Had I written a noir? I hadn’t set out to. Was my protagonist unlikeable? I liked... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-08-19 08:56:33 UTC ]
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8 Amazing Books That Take Place in Libraries

Plus: historical fiction set in Nigeria and weeding in libraries: what it is, what it isn't, and why you should care. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-16 15:15:00 UTC ]
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DPLA, IPG Team Up to Offer Libraries an E-Book Ownership Option

A partnership between the Digital Public Library of America and the Independent Publishers Group is offering an e-book ownership option from a wide range of indie publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How Houston Students Are Pushing Back On Censorship, and More Library News

Catch up on the latest news relevant to libraries, including upcoming adaptations, high profile book club picks, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-09 15:45:00 UTC ]
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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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A weird, whimsical game is hiding in the bookshelves at Los Angeles Public Library

The game-like endeavors are designed to get guests to view their local libraries — and the world outside of them — a little more imaginatively. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-08-07 10:00:27 UTC ]
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Durham's Letters Bookshop Transitions to Community-Owned Cooperative

Founded in 2013, Letters Bookshop in Durham, N.C., is transforming from a privately owned business to a community-supported cooperative, selling shares for $116, in an aim to sustain the store in amid a challenging retail environment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka Pahks the Cah at New England Libraries

Author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka embarked on a public library book tour from June 21–August 2, billing his New England stops as “JJK’s Summah Readin’ Roadtrip.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Book Community Hopes New Release Will Lead to Marcus Garvey's Exoneration

This fall, Broadleaf Books will publish 'Justice for Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind,' a compilation of essays edited by Garvey's son that includes contributions by Black authors, booksellers, and publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: August 2, 2024

Among the week's headlines: a new EveryLibrary report explores the threat to libraries posed by the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025; Maggie Tokuda-Hall weighs in on book bans for 'Book Riot'; and a mother and TikToker in Idaho details her experience with the state's new harmful to minors law. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: July 26, 2024

Among the week's headlines: Kamala Harris addresses book banning at a campaign event; a community in Michigan seeks to remove its library board over their refusal to ban books; and NBC News has a chilling look at an officer's bid to charge three Texas school librarians for sharing inappropriate... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Orbit Launches Horror Imprint, Run for It

The fourth imprint launched by Orbit, Hachette Book Group's SFF division, Run for It joins the flagship Orbit imprint, Redhook, and Orbit Works. Orbit executive editor Bradley Englert will serve as the imprint's principal acquiring editor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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More Library and University Bomb Threats

What's happening in the world of libraries this week? A roundup of news and stories you should know. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-19 16:25:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: July 19, 2024

Among the week's headlines: ALA welcomes the FCC's decision to allow E-rate funding to be used to purchase and lend Wi-Fi hotspots; parents in Lansing, Mich., are unhappy with plans for two new library-less elementary schools; and Kelly Jensen at 'Book Riot' questions an unusually quiet Pride... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: July 12, 2024

Among the week's headlines: The Fifth Circuit will rehear its June decision in a closely-watched book banning case; Fresh off a high energy annual conference, ALA now faces some critical decisions; and why the New Mexico state library is offering New Mexicans access to the 'New York Times.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Announces 11th International Library Conference for November

The upcoming 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair will again stage its international library conference as part of its programming. The post Sharjah Announces 11th International Library Conference for November appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-07-09 18:32:06 UTC ]
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Stocks for the Long Run | Jeremy Siegel

Professor Jeremy Siegel talks about his bestselling book and how investment strategies have changed over the years.…Read More Continue reading at Knowledge@Wharton

[ Knowledge@Wharton | 2024-07-09 14:00:40 UTC ]
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Always Running: Luis J. Rodríguez’s memoir of gang days in LA is as relevant today as it was 30 years ago

Many of the book’s themes, including structural racism, inequalities and poverty are as topical now as 30 years ago. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-07-08 15:26:53 UTC ]
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