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The Week in Libraries: January 20, 2023
Among the week's headlines: eight states so far in 2023 have new bills seeking to expose librarians and educators to criminal prosecution for obscenity violations; why a bestselling author with a new kids’ book was barred from speaking at a Texas school; and the first new state e-book bill of 2023 is introduced.
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ALA Announces 2023 'I Love My Librarian Award' Winners
The 10 winning librarians will be honored at a reception at the ALA's upcoming LibLearnX conference next week in New Orleans.
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The Week in Libraries: January 13, 2023
Among this week's headlines: A new study looks at the chilling effect of book bans on new book purchases; author George M. Johnson reflects on being targeted by book banners; new state bills are again targeting the freedom to read; and a look at the early numbers from the newly operational Copyright Claims Board
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Exploring the Innovative Community Libraries of Korea
Library educator R. David Lankes reflects on the community-centered, empowering, progressive libraries he visited on a recent trip to Korea.
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Record Number of Libraries Surpassed One Million Digital Lends in 2022
OverDrive officials said 129 library systems hit the milestone, with the Los Angeles Public Library becoming its first library system to surpass 10 million digital circulations.
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OverDrive Digital Library Circulation Grew 10% in 2022
The 2022 figures suggest that demand for digital resources in libraries continues to be robust even as the rate of growth slows from pandemic levels.
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The Week in Libraries: January 6, 2023
Among the week’s headlines: LJ names its librarians of the year; more on that "book rating" bill in Texas; and the growth of Library TikTok.
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LibLearnX Set to Debut In-Person Event in New Orleans
The library community will gather for the first-ever in-person edition of the ALA’s nascent winter event, LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, set for January 27–30 in New Orleans.
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The Top 10 Library Stories of 2022
PW looks back at the library stories that captivated the publishing world this year,
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Register Today for AAPI Communities in Conversation #12 with Elizabeth Miki Brina, Author of 'Speak, Okinawa'
Brina will appear in conversation with Elizabeth Joseph of New Rochelle Public Library. The live stream is set for Tuesday, December 6th at 1 p.m. ET.
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Urban Libraries Council Concludes Annual Forum with 'Declaration of Democracy'
"Democracy’s future is diminished when people’s access to power, information, a diversity of voices and the ability to influence policy are restricted," the ULC document states. "As cornerstones of democracy it is incumbent upon libraries to stand up against all efforts to impede the democratic process and limit the full participation in civic life."
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Freedom to Read Advocates Warn of Proposed ‘Book Rating’ Bill in Texas, Rising Book Bans in Missouri
While still in the early stages of the legislative process, the proposed bill in Texas would require publishers to develop a new rating system for books and would give Texas state officials the power to bar schools from doing business with publishers who do not comply with the state’s directives.
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Michigan Library Association Defends Library Defunded Over LGBTQ Books
In a statement this week, the Michigan Library Association called the vote to defund the Patmos Library (Jamestown, Mich.) over the library’s refusal to pull several LGBTQ-themed books from library shelves
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Elsevier ‘Confidence in Research’ Report Highlights Some Alarming Post-Pandemic Trends
Scientific researchers from around the globe acknowledged critical needs in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis and revealed concerns over how misinformation and the politicization of scientific research is challenging the research community.
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Concerns Linger for Libraries After Mixed Election Results
While several major cities approved municipal funding or bonds to support library operations, at least two libraries were defunded in the wake of book ban campaigns, raising significant concerns.
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Hoopla Offers 'MasterClass' Content to Libraries
Four of MasterClass's popular streaming tutorials are now available to public library patrons via the hoopla app with more classes to be added monthly.
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Library Pass' Comics Plus Adds Image Comics
The award-winning publisher will make a range of digital titles available through Comics Plus, which offers readers simultaneous access to more than 20,000-plus digital comics, graphic novels, and manga through schools and libraries.
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Hohl, Suess Seek ALA Presidency
Ballot mailing for the election will begin March 13, 2023, and will run through April 5, 2023.
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Literacy Focus: Reading Across Genders
We asked four teachers and librarians about the ways they encourage students and patrons to read books featuring protagonists of diverse gender identities.
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House Members Go to Bat for Library Construction Funds in FY2023 Budget
The House has yet to sign on to the Senate's $20 million proposal to fund library construction and renovation, which, if passed, would be the first federal funding for updating library facilities in some 26 years.
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