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Save a Life—Support a Banned Book
Almost universally, books in America are challenged because they tackle difficult subjects, writes author I.W. Gregorio. "Police brutality. Coming out. Drug use. Issues of gender identity. Disability. Gun violence. Suicide." But books—particularly those that delve into tough topics, save lives.
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Carla Hayden Sworn In as Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden was officially sworn in yesterday as the 14th Librarian of Congress, making her the first woman, and the first African American, to hold the post.
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Pew Report: Americans Still Love Libraries, Especially the Books
Overwhelmingly, Americans continue to view public libraries as vital to their communities, but as libraries adapt to the digital age, opinions differ over how books should be treated in the library.
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The Changing World of Library Reference
In a 2015 piece, PW columnist Brian Kenney jumpstarted a frank conversation about library reference. A year later, librarians tell us why that article struck a chord, and how reference is changing.
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School & Library Spotlight: All Our Coverage
We check in with the school and library scenes for fall 2016, with features on graphic novels, how teachers start the school year and engender lifelong reading habits, and more.
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Happy New (School) Year!
Teachers and librarians share their favorite ways to welcome students.
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Graphic Novels Go Back to School
How graphic novels are finding footing in classrooms and school libraries.
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PW Talks with Follett’s Nader Qaimari
The School Solutions president discusses market trends, the Baker & Taylor acquisition, and new products.
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Creating Lifelong Readers
Two English teachers discuss what works with their students.
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EveryLibrary, Rosen Publishing Team Up to Help School Libraries with ESSA Implementation
The new federal education law includes hard-win help for school libraries, but library supporters in each state must act quickly to take full advantage.
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Library News: A New Librarian of Congress; A Budget Boost, and a New Branch for NYPL
Among the headlines: Carla Hayden is confirmed as librarian of Congress; New York libraries land a historic budget increase; NYPL opens its new 53rd St. branch; and two significant developments in the open-access movement.
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Carla Hayden Confirmed as 14th Librarian of Congress
After a dramatic 24 hours, the Senate on July 13 confirmed Carla Hayden as the nation’s 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden is the first woman, and the first African-American to serve as Librarian of Congress, and is the first professional librarian to hold the office in over 60 years.
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Anonymous Republicans Blocking Librarian of Congress Vote
PW has learned that Republican senators have placed an anonymous hold on Carla Hayden's nomination to serve as the nation’s 14th Librarian of Congress.
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St. Paul Friends of Public Library Head Peter Pearson To Step Down
Peter Pearson, executive director of The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, will retire December 31.
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Librarians Celebrate Diversity at ALA 2016
In the wake of the Orlando attack, themes of equity and inclusion dominated the ALA Annual Conference.
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ALA 2016: Congressman John Lewis Inspires In Orlando
Fresh off leading a “sit-in” on the floor of the House of Representatives, author and Civil Rights leader Congressman John Lewis spoke to librarians at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference this weekend, delivering a message of hope and perseverance.
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In ALA Opener, Michael Eric Dyson Delivers Stirring Case for Diversity
The author and political commentator praised libraries as "citadels of enlightenment" in a culture that is "peppered by a dyspeptic resistance to high intelligence in the service of deep truth.”
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‘Defiant’ ALA Responds to Orlando Attack
The attack in Orlando comes just days before the ALA’s annual conference is set to open there.
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Hayden Close to Making History at Library of Congress
The Senate Rules Committee on Thursday voted to recommend that the full Senate approve President Obama's nomination of Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress. If approved she will become the first woman and the first African American to hold the post.
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