"What do libraries do?" You may be surprised by these seven basic services your public library offers for free, including job search help. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
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The Government-commissioned report into library e-lending has set out the principle that e-... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Wednesday, Nook Media -- Barnes & Noble subsidiary -- announced that Windows 8 users can take advantage of a "free book and magazine offer", available for a limited period of time, after installing the Nook app. All that users have to do is download the Nook app -- which is available for... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A library in south London has been hit by a fire, with more than 100 firefighters tackling the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A secret operation saved hundreds of thousands of Muslim manuscripts in Tumbuktu's ancient libraries from destruction by militants. Now they are being translated and published. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A debut author who graduated from the celebrated Iowa Writers' Workshop has a seven-figure book deal.HarperCollins announced Wednesday that it will publish Erika Johansen's Queen of the Tearling, a fantasy trilogy inspired in part by Barack Obama.A person with knowledge of the negotiations said... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2013-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers have condemned the decision by a Scottish council to close seven of its 15 libraries and... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finally, a way to browse the Kindle Lending Library in your browser. As an avid reader, and an especially big fan of ebooks, I thought subscribing to Amazon Prime seemed like a good idea. After all, the $79/year membership lets you check out one ebook per month from the Kindle Lending Library,... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PHOENIX – Despite objections from newspaper publishers, a House committee endorsed two bills Thursday that would allow local governments to publish public notices online rather than in newspapers. Rep. David W. Stevens, R-Sierra Vista, ch ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British writer Terry Deary, author of the 'Horrible Histories' children's series, says that libraries have 'had their day' and that there is no 'entitlement to read books for free.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author and library campaigner Alan Gibbons has called for Terry Deary (pictured) to debate the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Moray Council in Scotland has announced the closure of seven libraries as it looks to make... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library supporters have responded with anger to author Terry Deary"s comments that "... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Broadcaster Joan Bakewell has described library closures in areas including Liverpool and... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Horrible Histories author Terry Deary has broken ranks with the many authors who have spoken out... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries across the country celebrated National Libraries Day on Saturday (9th February), the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AmericanStyle, a consumer quarterly founded in 1994, has announced that it will suspend publication immediately in a letter to subscribers. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The growing use of libraries by children and young readers has once again been emphasised by... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Decline in advertising has caused publisher to seek buyerAmericanStyle magazine, a quarterly publication catering to consumers and producers of fine crafts, has suspended publication and is seeking a buyer, its Baltimore-based publisher announced this week. Continue reading at Baltimore Sun
[ Baltimore Sun | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A library in north London which was occupied by squatters will now be run by volunteers from the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In 1948 some 70,000 books were looted from Palestinian libraries by the state of Israel. A new documentary considers their fate and the implications of intellectual occupation. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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