Libraries

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New York Public Library
How to Read A Protest: L.A. Kauffman with Avram Finkelstein
nypl.org - www.nypl.org
When and why does marching matter? This illustrated history documents America’s major demonstrations, beginning with the 1963 March on Washington, by …
Curbed
Los Angeles
Empty Hollywood library will be converted to women’s shelter
Curbed - Elijah Chiland
The bridge housing site will have 30 beds Construction officially kicked off today on a project that will convert a shuttered Hollywood library into temporary housing for up to 30 homeless women. Located
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Washington State
Competitive book-sorting event pits New York library workers against Washington State's
boingboing.net - Cory Doctorow
Big library systems struggling with the task of sorting interbranch requests for distribution on the library's delivery vehicles can buy a $2 million …
Librarianship
A librarian's case against overdue book fines
ted.com - Dawn Wacek
Libraries have the power to create a better world; they connect communities, promote literacy and spark lifelong learners. But there's one thing that …
David Walliams
25 Essex libraries earmarked for closure
thebookseller.com - by David Walliams & Tony Ross
A third of Essex's libraries could close within the next five years, according to a report released by the county's council. In a bid to slash costs …
Webinars
Children's Librarians are Experts at Readers' Advisory
ala.org - Paige Bentley-Flannery
Librarians know their library collections! We know just the right questions to ask for each library customer seeking their next favorite book. Library …
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Buddhism
Photos: How ancient manuscripts have depicted the teachings of Gautam Buddha
scroll.in - San San May
Buddhism Illuminated: Manuscript Art from Southeast Asia is a lavishly illustrated book published earlier this year by the British Library in …
Harrietadded this to Israel And The ME
Palestinian Authority
A tale of two libraries: One built on love, the other on hate
timesofisrael.com - Josh Grajower
My father loved books. As a teacher and an elementary school principal he shared that love with thousands of children during his lifetime. In 2007, …
Seattle
NYPL wins sixth book-sorting competition
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
On November 9, an elite squad of 12 professional New York sorters—the fleet-fingered men and women who feed books into the Lyngsoe Systems Compact Cross …
CBC Newsadded this to Ottawa
Ottawa
Architects behind NAC revamp to design new library
cbc.ca
The same architects who refreshed the look of the National Arts Centre have won the chance to design Ottawa's new central library. Diamond Schmitt …
Fast Companyadded this to Fast Company
Women's History
The Wing swoops into women’s history with a new podcast
Fast Company - By Melissa Locker
The Wing is not the first women’s-only club in the world, and now the rapidly expanding network of co-working spaces and social clubs will share stories about all the clubs that came before it. No Man’s
Fake News
RECOMMENDED: Shining Light On Tragedy: Collecting 14,000,000 Tweets Following the 1 October Mass Shooting
ala.org - acrl.ala.org
A post on the University of Nevada Las Vegas Libraries’ Blog announced the release of a collection of 14,000,000 tweets relating to the mass shooting …
New Learning Timesadded this to New Learning Times
Incorporated
Learning Theater Spotlight: Library Research 101
newlearningtimes.com - EdLab Studios and Sara Hardman
A library research tutorial transforms in an experiential space.
The Spectator
British Library
To say this is a 'once in a generation' exhibition seems absurdly modest
The Spectator - Ed West
Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms at the British Library is perhaps the most significant display in recent times ‘The barbarians drive us to the sea, the sea drives us to the barbarians; between these two means of
NBC News
University of Maryland
Bag Man Episode 4 Sources
NBC News
Maddow: Bag Man podcast These are the source references for Episode 4 of Rachel Maddow's Bag Man podcast, a transcript of which you can find here. Subscribe through your preferred podcasting service. Witcover,
New Library Policy Could Turn Kids Off From Reading, Parents Fear
cbslocal.com - newyork.cbslocal.com
In September, district officials changed the rules for school libraries limiting how often its 1,000 elementary school students can check out books …
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"Calgary's New Central Library is an example of the best practices in modern monument making"
dezeen.com - Aaron Betsky
Why can't all public libraries be as warm and welcoming as Snøhetta and Dialog's New Central Library for Calgary, asks Aaron Betsky in this Opinion …
Librarianship
Big Programs, Little Budget: Forging Community Partnerships in a Small Town
programminglibrarian.org - www.programminglibrarian.org
Meservey, Iowa, is tiny — fewer than 250 residents — and the library’s budget is tight. Despite this, the Meservey Public Library has managed to …
Thought Leadership
Now Available: Recap of Open Libraries Forum Held at Internet Archive
infodocket.com - Filed by Gary Price on
Fast Facts About the Internet Archive’s Open Libraries Project (via OL Web Site) 2.7M Books Digitized • 1492 Contributing Libraries • 1.2M Books Lent in 2017 …
West Yorkshire
Closure threat looms over Calderdale's library buildings
halifaxcourier.co.uk - www.halifaxcourier.co.uk
Calderdale Council cannot afford to keep all library buildings but remains committed to keeping services in communities and is looking at other ways …
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Comic Books
Libraries Across the Country Are Honoring Stan Lee
comicbook.com - By Patrick Cavanaugh - November 15, 2018
In the aftermath of Stan Lee's passing earlier this week, fans have been sharing tributes to the comic book legend in a number of ways. Libraries …
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Credit Card Debt
22 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016
The Balance - By Erin Huffstetler
Improve Your Finances in the New Year Updated September 01, 2018 A new year means a new opportunity to get your finances on track. Use these tips to …
Hudson Valley
Philly’s ‘Immigrant Alphabet’ finds a new home at Cherry Street Pier
philly.com - by Oona Goodin-Smith,
A young woman stands stoic, suitcase in one hand, yellow folder in the other, on the cream-colored banner dancing in the breezy shadow of the Ben …
Librarianship
Anythink partners as OCLC Wise early adopter
oclc.org - www.oclc.org
DUBLIN, Ohio, 15 November 2018—Anythink, the public library system for Adams County, Colorado, just north of Denver, has signed on to implement OCLC …
New York Public Library
George Howell
nypl.org - digitalcollections.nypl.org
MLA Format Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library. "George Howell" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. …
Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Life: Time for peace and quiet in a loud city
raptorshq.com - www.raptorshq.com
Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor — for at least one year. While the team’s on-court success has its part to play, we’ve decided to do our part in …
Playbill
The Arts
Lineup Set for Free November 26 Broadway's Future Concert
Playbill - By Andrew Gans
The evening at the New York Public Library will spotlight the works of Jacob Fjeldheim. Broadway’s Future Songbook Series, presented by Arts and …
Patch
Tai Chi
Free Beginner Tai Chi !
Patch - kelley brophy
By This post was contributed by a community member. Everyone is welcome to this free Tai Chi class for beginners! Join me as we go through the 24 …
San Diego
Tapping into beer history
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
Judith A. Downie writes: “‘Who’s collecting San Diego’s beer history?’ This question—asked by Char Booth, California State University San Marcos …
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Virtual Reality
Experiencing homelessness through virtual reality in Richland County
wistv.com - By Paul Rivera | November 14, 2018 at 4:40 PM EST - Updated November 14 at 7:26 PM
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Imagine losing everything, your home, most of your possessions and trying to figure out how to manage without a roof over your …