US 'ahead of UK on library advocacy'

The UK lags behind the US on library advocacy, according to a researcher contributing to newly... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: April 26, 2024

Among the week's headlines: a deadline looms for federal library funding; the FCC votes to restore net neutrality rules; Maryland passes a law designed to discourage book bans; and why Alabama librarians are feeling exhausted. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Rebel Wilson memoir to be published in UK with Sacha Baron Cohen passages redacted

Australian actor’s book Rebel Rising will have allegations of incident on set of Grimsby that left her ‘feeling bullied, humiliated, and compromised’ struck outThe UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson’s memoir will be published with redacted passages relating to her experience on set with... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-04-24 12:50:23 UTC ]
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Book Banning County Commissioners Censor Honor for Girl Scout’s Banned Book Library

What begins as a story about a Girl Scout Honor being censored for being about a teen's banned books project is a story of commissioners complicit in book banning county-wide. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-24 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World

Beautiful bookstores, finalists for the NYPL's Young Lions Award, and more of the day's most interesting bookish news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-19 16:41:47 UTC ]
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An Oasis in the Desert: Why Libraries Are the Best Places to Write

It’s 2015. My partner and I are in Moab, Utah, for the summer, far from our home of Philadelphia. He is doing research for his dissertation. I am struggling to rewrite a novel that my editor says—and I agree—isn’t working. The desert landscape in southwest Utah is magnificent and to us wholly... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-04-19 08:53:24 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: April 19, 2024

Among the week's headlines: a new report reinforces the value of school libraries; PEN America finds school book bans still surging; and an epic battle over the public library in Superman's hometown of Metropolis (...Illinois). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mirchandani Leads Simon & Schuster UK’s Summit Books

Revived in the States earlier this year, Simon & Schuster's imprint Summit Books is being introduced in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The post Mirchandani Leads Simon & Schuster UK’s Summit Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-04-17 22:51:28 UTC ]
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Carrie Bloxson Promoted at Hachette Book Group, Hachette UK

The v-p and chief diversity officer at Hachette Book Group has been promoted to senior v-p of culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion at both HBG and Hachette UK, effective immediately. She will report to HBG and HUK CEO David Shelley. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: April 12, 2024

Among the headlines this week: ALA releases the 2024 State of America's Libraries Report; PLA reports strong attendance at its annual conference; and Idaho passes a "harmful to minors" bill. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Measurement Companies Are Making ‘Big Data’ Moves Ahead of NewFronts and Upfronts

Measurement companies are looking to measure up ahead of the upfront season, with Nielsen making "big data" announcements and the Joint Industry Committee (JIC) certifying Comscore and VideoAmp. To explain exactly what's going on in measurement, ADWEEK went to great... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-04-04 19:17:06 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 29, 2024

Among the week's headlines: PLA 2024 is on deck for next week in Columbus and with a new opening speaker; Washington passes a bill to protect libraries; and federal library funding will remain stable for 2024, but next year's budget battle is already heating up. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 22, 2024

Among the week's headlines: ALA is honored by the National Book Critics Circle; the political attacks on libraries in Alabama continue to escalate; and a report on how libraries are bridging the mental health divide in Texas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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