Sacramento Public Library: Investing in the Future
24 October 2021I have always liked this proverb. Planting this metaphorical tree is an investment in the future.The cities of Elk Grove and Sacramento recently invested in the future of the Sacramento Public Library (SPL) by purchasing…
Reopening of the National Library of Australia
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National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra When:November 15, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.The National Library of Australia reopens from Monday,…
National Library of Israel Releases Photos of Johnny Cash’s Visit to the “Holy Land” | JNS
The National Library of Israel in Jerusalem has published rare photographs of a visit in November 1971 by…
Rodman Public Library Programs Offer ‘Cultural’ Opportunities
ALLIANCE - Paint pumpkins. Listen to ghost stories. Solve puzzles in an escape room. These are just a few of the events on offer this month at the Rodman Public Library. The agency continues to add new programs for children, teens and…
Core / ACRL Webinar: Bringing Intentionality and Inclusiveness to the University Library Interview
CHICAGO — Are you considering hiring? Join the Core Academic Interviews project team on Thursday, November 18 at noon CT for a free webinar to discuss our guide to interview best practices. Whether you're hosting…
The Qatar National Library is operating at full capacity; nearly 70 events scheduled in November
The Qatar National Library will offer a wide variety of events in November as it eliminates reservation requirements and once again welcomes visitors at full capacity. Members will have the opportunity to explore a variety of topics…
Evanston Public Library and Howard Brown Health organize STI and HIV tests
Daily archive photo by Madison SmithThe Evanston Public Library will host free screenings of IST this Tuesday at its main location on Orrington Avenue in downtown Evanston.Evanston Public Library and Howard Brown Health run a series of…
Qatar National Library receives donation of books from Turkey
The Qatar National Library (QNL) yesterday received a donation of books from the National Library of the Presidency in Turkey at a special event held at the library.HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kawari, Minister of State and President of…
Toronto Public Library’s plan to spend $ 1 million more on security not enough to fight…
As the Toronto Public Library seeks to hire many more security guards at the city's branches, library workers say this is not enough to tackle the widespread harassment and violence they face on a daily basis. The board will vote on…
Aceh Center for Studies to Boost Literacy in Disasters: National Library
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Library (Perpusnas) said it was supporting the National Archives of Indonesia (ANRI), which built a Disaster Center for Archives Studies in Aceh."This study center aims to provide the community!-->!-->…
Aceh Center for Studies to Strengthen Literacy in Disasters: National Library
At the National Library there are many manuscripts that explain the disasters Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Library (Perpusnas) has said it is supporting the National Archives of Indonesia (ANRI), which has built a disaster…
The National Library of Israel to present the notebooks of a scholar who taught Elie Wiesel
He knew about 30 languages, taught some of the greatest scholars in Jewish studies of the 20th century, and is buried in Uruguay under a tombstone that defends his wisdom, but his identity has never been known.
Now, what looks like…
Britannica donates children’s encyclopedias to the National Library of Ghana
Students using the Britannica All New Kids Encyclopedia.
Recognized as Library of the Year, Ghana Library Authority makes information and literature widely available in innovative ways
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Youngstown and Mahoning County Public Library: Bees
Love these insects or hate them, bees have been a part of our land much longer than humans. They date back to the geological era of the Cretaceous: the last period when dinosaurs lived, around 150 million years ago. Bee fossils have been…
Qatar National Library and Ehsan mark International Day of Older Persons
Doha: The Qatar National Library (QNL) recently collaborated with the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. In light of this special day, the Library organized a workshop…
Jasper County Public Library | Republican Rensselaer
Inbe "TWEEN" the lines book discussion in DeMotte: Calling all pre-teen readers! Children between the ages…
CH Public Library’s Community History Lab invites residents to tell their own stories
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The National Library of Israel to present the notebooks of a mysterious scholar who taught Elie…
(JTA) - He knew around 30 languages, taught some of the greatest scholars of Jewish studies of the 20th century, and is buried in Uruguay under a tombstone that defends his wisdom - but his identity has never been known.!-->…
Inaugural ‘SwampyCon’ Unites Fandoms at Swampscott Public Library
On Saturday, pint-sized superheroes, mighty princesses and demigods from the enchanted worlds of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Star Wars and Marvel took to the first annual SwampyCon.New England's notoriously temperamental weather luckily…
Israel National Library to exhibit notebooks of mysterious scholar who taught Elie Wiesel
A page from the notebooks of "Mr. Shushani", a mysterious scholar who taught many of the greatest scholars in Jewish studies of the 20th century. (National Library of Israel) Shira HanauOctober 19, 2021(JTA) - He knew about 30…
Kolkata: National Library returns to pre-Covid calendar | Calcutta News
KOLKATA: The National Library eased restrictions on Monday and reverted to its pre-pandemic schedule. Fully vaccinated people were allowed access to the reading rooms. All the while, readers have booked slots 24 hours in advance to visit…
Goethe’s “Faust” in virtual reality at the National Library
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Frankfurt (KNA) A classic literary book can now also be tried out virtually: Goethe's “Faust†will be presented by the German National Library on October 19 Virtual…
International concern about the Internet Archive-National Library agreement
An international group of authors, including Sir Philip Pullman, is concerned about the National Library's partnership with the Internet Archive. “Finding out that a large national library like New Zealand is…
Leading historian speaks as National Library of Scotland rewrites ‘harmful’ colonial…
Terms now considered obsolete will be replaced in catalogs and indexes with a recommended glossary of preferred words defined to influence the presentation of exhibits, websites and learning resources.Carissa Chew, who led the work at NLS…
Personal letters from rabbi known as “Hazon Ish” arrive at the National Library of…
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JNS.org - Fourteen letters written in the 1940s by the legendary rabbi known as "Hazon Ish" were donated to the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem by the family of their…
Michigan Creates New $ 800,000 Grants Program for School Library / Public Library Ecosystem Builders…
Michigan students and their families are expected to benefit from a new $ 800,000 grant program focused on building ecosystems between certified school librarians and their public library colleagues. A new pilot grant program provides…
Bay County Public Library in Florida displays whimsical artwork
PANAMA CITY - A pair of art exhibits that inspire fun and fantasy are now open at the Bay County Public Library in Panama City.“Starry Nights and Whimsical Days†features the work of Panama City Beach…
Northland Public Library events for the week of October 13, 2021
The Northland Public Library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless.
Masks should be worn at all times by everyone in the Child and Adolescent Services Department and for all indoor programs. A number of upcoming in-person and…
The National Library of France finally finished after a 10-year renovation
The National Library of France finally finished after a 10-year renovation
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Tyler’s Public Library Presents Historic Graveyard at Drop-in Event | Local News
The Tyler Public Library invites residents to take a walk through haunted history.Available during library…
Girls’ Day: the National Library trains girls in ICTs
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The Plateau branch of the National Library of Nigeria organized a training session on information and communication technologies and other skills for girls in secondary schools in the state.
Speaking at the event…
Ellwood City Public Library activities for the week of October 11 – Ellwood City, PA news
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October 11, 2021
The Ellwood Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.
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The library has partnered…
Knox County Public Library | Way of life
Do you know if you can't find a specific book or video in our library…
Mount Vernon Public Library finances under investigation
The Westchester District Attorney's Office is investigating the finances of the Mount Vernon Public Library after years of poor accounting and questions about $ 50,000 debit card purchases.The investigation allegedly began after an interim…
Women Leaders of Color Honored in Mosaic Art at Austin Public Library: Mosaics of Legends to be a…
Legends Mosaics will be a permanent installation
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Book club, terrifying tales and more at the Northland Public Library
The Northland Public Library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless.
Masks should be worn at all times by everyone in the Child and Adolescent Services Department and for all indoor programs. A number of upcoming in-person and…
Social worker comes to downtown Santa Barbara public library
As winter approaches, Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday approved a spending proposal of $ 93,000 to post a full-time social worker in the downtown public library, a popular resting place for those who have nowhere to go.!-->…
The Punkhouse Book Tour stops Saturday at the Chattanooga Public Library
Authors Aaron Cometbus and Scott Satterwhite present their book A Punkhouse in the Deep South: The Oral History of 309 at the Chattanooga Public Library on Saturday.
Using interviews with students collected before the…
WANTED – New President and Vice President of the National Library of Wales
The Welsh Government is recruiting a new President and Vice-President for the National Library of Wales to help it through a new and exciting era of strategic growth and development.
Based in Aberystwyth, the National Library - the only…
Shadle’s watercolors on display at the South Jefferson Public Library | Newspaper
SUMMIT POINT - Watercolors by Jacki Shadle are on display at the South Jefferson Public Library in October…
Rochester Public Library to donate 1,000 Chromebooks
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Public Library has announced plans to distribute 1,000 wifi-equipped Chromebooks to residents who do not have a way to connect to the high-speed internet.The program is funded by $ 619,000…
Huron Plainsman | Huron Public Library celebrates Teentober
In October, the Huron Public Library participates in the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) annual TeenTober celebration. Developed by YALSA, this month-long event aims to raise awareness of the importance of…
Port Arthur Public Library partners with NASA to increase STEAM opportunities – Port Arthur…
Texans have been aiming for the stars for years and now a partnership between the Port Arthur Public Library and NASA is bringing the stars closer.
The Port Arthur Public Library was selected through a competitive…
The Recorder – Salem Public Library’s New Director Retires After 23 Years
NEW SALEM - When Diana Smith took over, the New Salem Public Library was a one-room, computer-based institution across from where it is now. Twenty-three years later, Smith retires and the library is located at 23 South Main St. with…
Photo exhibition celebrates older people and tackles stereotypes at National Library of Wales
An exhibition that aims to shatter negative stereotypes about older people will be shown at the National Library of Wales on the occasion of the United Nations International Day for Older Persons. Twelve people from across Wales aged 65 to…
National Library of Scotland: Sir Drummond Bone appointed new president
A former senior vice-principal of the University of Glasgow has been appointed the new president of the National Library of Scotland.
Prominent scholar Sir Drummond Bone, currently chairman of the Wordsworth Trust,…
Austin Public Library to provide free library cards to students across Travis County
Students enrolled in any Travis County school can get a free library card from the Austin Public Library starting Friday, even if they live outside of the Austin city limits.Library cards are…
San Antonio public library to remove overdue fines
San Antonio Public Library stops overdue fines from October 1
SAN ANTONIO - Patrons of the San Antonio Public Library will no longer have to worry about late fees for items they check starting next month, but…
New Program Coordinator at the North Valley Public Library
Barbara Hayford is the new Programmer for Adults and Children at the North Valley Library in Stevensville. In-person programs return starting October 6.
In-person programming for children and adults returns to the North Valley Public…
Emmanuel Macron inaugurates the renovated National Library of France on the occasion of its 300th…
French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the historic Bibliotheque Nationale de France (BNF) recently renovated in Paris on September 28, 2021. The Richelieu site of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France (BNF) is 300 years old and will…
Ready for a month of culture and art at the Qatar National Library? – Doha News
The library is launching a series of events and activities for the month of October.
Art, culture, music and photography - these are just a few of the activities that the Qatar National Library (QNL) has scheduled for the month of October…
Hingham Public Library invites children to read to dogs
When Henry McDevitt, 8, first started reading therapy dogs at the Hingham Public Library four years ago, he couldn't read, but he was telling dogs stories and flipping through the pages of his favorite Curious George books. . Now he's…
How can I continue to visit the exhibits in the National Library building safely?, Singapore News…
While libraries and archives remain open with secure management measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can also visit some of the exhibits in the National Library building from the comfort of your home. The National Library…
TETFund takes over the National Library project
The The federal government has approved the resumption of funding for the National Library project from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), which, according to the current assessment, required…
Amarillo’s downtown public library offers free tools and materials for crafts and projects
AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) - Downtown Amarillo Public Library offers a new service, MakerSpace where they offer free tools and materials for different trades and projects.This service is free for anyone on condition of showing up with their…
Israel National Library publishes rare photographs of Sukkot during 1973 war
The National Library of Israel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
JNS.org - Almost 50 years after the Yom Kippur War, the National Library of Israel published a number of rare photos showing how the feast of Sukkot, or “Feast of…
National Library steps up campaign on reading culture in Kogi – Blueprint Newspapers Limited
The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has launched an awareness campaign across the country calling on schoolchildren and young people to change attitudes and immerse themselves in the culture of reading.Liberian National Chief Executive…
National Library of Israel publishes rare photographs of Sukkot during the 1973 war | JNS
Almost 50 years after the Yom Kippur War, the National Library of Israel published a number of rare photos…
National Library renovations could exceed initial budget by 10 million euros | New
The cost of the renovation was initially 65 million euros and, of this amount, 53 million euros was allocated to the construction works. But the prices of building materials have risen by about a third in the past year.Prices could rise…
Ashok Ahir appointed Acting President of the National Library of Wales
The Welsh government has announced the appointment of Ashok Ahir as chairman and acting administrator of the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.
Mr Ahir, 52, is Deputy Director of Communications at the Cabinet Office for the UK…
The national library opens an exhibition on the sinology center
The Taipei National Central Library opened a special exhibition on Saturday to mark the 40th anniversary of the Center for Chinese Studies.Entitled "Making…
Edna O’Brien Archives Acquired by the National Library of Ireland
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An archive belonging to Edna O'Brien of Tuamgraney was acquired by the National Library of Ireland.
Literary and personal…
Professor Anunobi takes office as CEO of the National Library
Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has taken up her post as National Librarian and Managing Director of the National Library of Nigeria.
President Muhammadu Buhari last week approved the appointment of Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi…
Wayne County Public Library Celebrates National Library Card Enrollment Month
GOLDSBORO, NC (WNCN) - The Wayne County Public Library is once again partnering with the American Library Association (ALA) to promote National Library Card Enrollment Month.
Library Card Enrollment Month is celebrated in…
Anunobi commits to repositioning the National Library
The new National Librarian and Managing Director of the National Library of Nigeria, Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, is committed to repositioning the apex library and putting it on par with its counterparts around the world.Anunobi who…
The Attorney General in charge of investigating the agreement between the National Library and the…
The authors and editors have asked the attorney general to investigate the legality of the National Library-Internet Archive partnership in anticipation of a looming New York court case that could see the archives cease to function. A…
Tompkins County Public Library receives $ 15,092 in state aid | Ithaca
Assembly Member Anna Kelles announced that the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) has received $…
Delhi village sets up special library for women preparing for competitions
In a one-of-a-kind project, the Delhi government has built a special library for women in the village of Karala in northwest Delhi. The women-only community library was created as part of a women's empowerment project under the…
Danville Public Library offers special library card incentives
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) - Danville Public Library (DPL) is running a special Star Wars pay-per-view incentive program in September.
Officials said the free library card gives people access to a large number of books, e-books,…
The 8 main functions of the university library that every student should know ▷ Legit.ng
Every educated person studies and learns something new for most of their life. And this is not surprising, because the world is changing very fast, early every minute. So more and more people tend to have more than one degree,…
September is the month to register for the National Library
During the month of September, the Owen County Public Library will be giving a freebie to anyone who signs up for a new library card and there will be freebies available each day for those checking out items.This makes September a good…
Special Library Commission meeting focuses on needs of Southeast Warren – Macomb Daily
The Warren Library Commission recently held a special meeting to discuss options for bringing library services to the city's most southeastern corner.
The neighborhood, which lies in the area of…
Faces of COVID victims on display as part of special library project
A special exhibit at the William E. Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library in Independence highlights the lives lost here during the COVID-19 pandemic.Christian Schmit, a programmer at the library who is also an artist, came up…
SUNY Geneseo receives the honor of “University Library of the Year” | Local News
SUNY Geneseo's Milne Library was named University Library of the Year by the Rochester Regional Library…
University library leaders concerned about diversity, equity and inclusion
The resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 has had a measurable impact on library leaders' appreciation of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, a recent survey of library leaders found. academic libraries of…
New from ACRL – “Leading Together: Academic Library Consortia and Advocacy”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Leading Together: University Library Consortia and Advocacyby Irene MH Herold, a detailed overview of the current work of library consortia and…
An updated manual for resizing university library collections
CHICAGO - Honored with numerous distinctions, including a star review in Library Journal, the first edition of “Rightizing the Academic Library Collection,†published by ALA Editions, demonstrated the…
The University Library: Unlock the Secret Gamebook for First Generation Students
If living through a pandemic, recession, and heightened public awareness around social justice has shown us anything, it's what it means to have "access." From toilet paper and high-speed Wi-Fi to navigation systems and scheduling…
“University Library Trends and Statistics 2019” Now Available from ACRL
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Academic Library Trends and Statistics 2019“, the latest in a series of annual publications describing the collections, staff, expenditures and…
B&T returns to the university library market
Five years after leaving the university library market, Baker & Taylor is back. In an announcement yesterday, B&T executives said they have created a new unit that will serve academic libraries around the world with a…
Local University Library Organization Gets Creative To Save Students Big Money
Amid the economic downturn and an uncertain short-term future, colleges and students around the world are looking for ways to lower the cost of post-secondary education.
The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana Inc.…
Morgan Receives $250,000 IMLS Grant to Support Library Special Collections Research
Morgan State University receives nearly $250,000 grant to support pioneering black anthropologist Ellen Irene Diggs' research
Personal papers of defunct Morgan faculty provide humanities education and career experience for…
ACRL publishes “Getting the job: hiring college library for new librarian”
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Get the Job: Academic Library Hiring for the New Librarian" by Meggan Press, an accessible and constructive manual that can help you navigate…
Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library First HBCU to Win National Academic Library Award | New
AUC Woodruff Library is the first historically black college and university library to win the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Award for Excellence in Academic Libraries.
The Robert W. Woodruff Library at the…
Spokane University Library adds research center – WSU Insider
By Addy Hatch, WSU News
Data management is a major issue for university researchers.
Increasingly, grant applications request detailed plans for how the researcher will handle data generated by the study, such as spreadsheets,…
Director’s resignation accepted at a special library board meeting
Board Chair Rebecca Miller listens and responds to public concerns.
A “special†meeting of the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees was opened by incoming President Rebecca Miller on…
RIT wins University Library of the Year award
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RIT Libraries have been named the recipients of the Rochester Area University Library of the Year…
US Student Survey, University Library Resource Use, 2018 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Robarts opens Canada’s first university library family study space – The Varsity
On March 15, the University of Toronto Libraries, in collaboration with the Family Care Office, opened a family study space at the Robarts Library, the first of its kind in Canada.Designed for current students, faculty, visiting scholars…
The new Google Play audiobooks and the university library
Great news that Google is entering the audiobook business.
As of this week, audiobooks are available on Google Play. The online store has a decent selection of recently released audiobooks for under $ 10. Best of all, your first…
Gale Partners with State Library of Iowa and Iowa Academic Library Alliance to Provide Free Access…
MONKS, Iowa and FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan., December 13, 2017 / PRNewswire / - The State Library of Iowa, Iowa public libraries and the Iowa Academic Library Alliance have partnered with Gale, a Cengage company and a leading provider of…
Children get a special visit to the library | Local news
Some of the youngest loyal patrons of the Hastings Public Library have been given a tour of the renovations…
Al Gannas Society Launches Special Library at Hunting & Falcons Expo
The Al Gannas Company is launching the Company Library Project at the Katara (Suhail) International Hunting and Falcon Exhibition in its first edition, which begins tomorrow and runs through September 24.
Al Gannas Company President Ali…
What would an online university library look like?
Steven Bell wrote a great article titled What university librarians can learn from the retail collapse.
It's always fun when ideas and trends also spark a colleague's interest, and you both independently try to make sense of what the two…
Principles, Values, and the College Library in the Age of Trump
Never has the value of our academic libraries been more essential than in the days of Trump.
Never have our academic librarians been more essential to the core mission of education, discovery and service of our institutions than in the…
VSU Recognizes Black History Month With Special Library Collection
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VALDOSTA — In recognition of Black History Month, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections has assembled a special…
The library receives the Excellence in Academic Library award
Studentswork at the Dewitt Wallace Library. The library was recently awarded the University Library Excellence Award in the College category by the Association of College Research Libraries. Photo by Josh Koh '18.
The Association of…