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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: January 26, 2018
Among the headlines this week: ALA names an executive director; Facebook's flawed plan to fix the fake news problem; and check out some of the best pics from the annual library "shelfie" day.
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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: January 19, 2018
Among this week's headlines: Why publishers should speak up on net neutrality; the budget battle continues for libraries; and what's holding up the search for the next ALA executive director?
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EditorialsEditorial: It’s Time for Publishers to Join the Fight for Net Neutrality
If American publishers, as widely recognized champions of free speech, offer a unified statement on net neutrality, they can make a critical difference in the fight for an open Internet.
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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: January 12, 2018
Among the headlines this week: what Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' tells us about the library e-book market; Sally Yates will keynote the upcoming PLA Conference; and next steps in the net neutrality debate.
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LibrariesCould You Use a (Reading) Vacation?
Having a good reading plan can help you expand your horizons—and read more books.
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LibrariesLibrarians Scrambling to Meet Demand for 'Fire and Fury'
Overwhelming demand for the book has generated wait lists that rival such all-time bestsellers as 'Harry Potter' and 'Fifty Shades of Gray.'
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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: January 5, 2018
Among the headlines this week: No, Libraries Are Not Dying; The Most Popular Library Reads of 2017; and Dewey's Checkered Past.
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LibrariesALA Announces First Members of New 'Policy Corps'
The initiative seeks to develop expertise within the library community on key national and public policies that are important to libraries.
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LibrariesLSU Libraries, Elsevier Quietly Resolve Suit Over Journal Access
The dispute—which saw Elsevier block access from some campus IP addresses—was closely followed in the higher education and academic library communities.
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LibrariesThe Chaos and Cacophony of Unfettered Speech
The Internet is facing a barrage of new attacks, both from legislators and regulators around the world as well as from changes in the very fabric of the Internet itself.
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LibrariesSpreading the Word About Diverse Books: 'PW' Talks with Marley Dias
In advance of her appearance at ALA Midwinter, we asked the #1000BlackGirlBooks founder to reflect on her activism and publishing journey so far.
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LibrariesLibrary Makeover: How Two Librarians Made Over Their Libraries
Two high school librarians share how they recently reinvented their libraries.
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LibrariesCelebrating the Youth Media Awards
Librarians and teachers share how they plan to commemorate this year's prize announcements, which will be revealed on February 12 during the ALA Midwinter Meeting.
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LibrariesSchool & Library Spotlight Winter 2017: All Our Coverage
Diverse books in schools, making libraries prettier, and more in our latest spotlight.
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LibrariesALA Midwinter 2018 Spotlight: Dave Eggers, Junot Diaz Highlight Strong Author Program
Serious debate, discussion, and great books and authors await librarians at the upcoming 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver.
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LibrariesALA Midwinter 2018 Spotlight: Are Libraries For What We Think They're For?
Librarians are used to coping with change, but today’s contentious political climate is presenting new challenges.
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LibrariesALA Midwinter 2018 Spotlight: How Do You 'Midwinter?'
How I've used the ALA Midwinter Meeting has changed over my career, but it's always been valuable.
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LibrariesThe Top 10 Library Stories of 2017
PW takes a look back at some of the library stories that captivated the publishing world in 2017, and what they portend for 2018
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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: December 8, 2017
This week: why you need to be at next year's ALA National Library Legislative Day; The battle over net neutrality shifts to Congress; and comic book fans can now access Marvel comics via hoopla digital.
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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: December 1, 2017
Among the headlines this week: The results of a ReadersFirst E-book survey; The fate of net neutrality; And NYPL's first public meeting on the ambitious $317 million renovation of its main library.



