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LibrariesALA 2017: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Urges Librarians to 'Stay Strong'
In a short address, Emanuel welcomed librarians to his city, offering words of support amid the steep political challenges facing the profession.
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Content / e-books
HarperCollins to Offer Multi-User E-Book Access to Libraries
In a major announcement ahead of this week’s 2017 ALA Annual Conference, HarperCollins has agreed to make a selection of its e-book backlist available to public library users on a multi-user model, via Midwest Tape’s hoopla digital platform.
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Libraries
ALA 2017: ALA, Google Announce $500,000 in Grants to Support Computer Skills
The American Library Association kicked off its 2017 annual conference on Thursday with a reception at Google’s Chicago office to celebrate a new $500,000 competitive grant program, sponsored by Google, to encourage computer skills in America’s libraries.
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Libraries
ALA 2017 Spotlight: Four Questions with Skip Prichard
The longtime publishing innovator talks about libraries, publishing in the digital age, and his forthcoming book with Center Street, 'The Book of Mistakes'.
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Libraries
ALA 2017 Spotlight: PW Talks to Incoming ALA President Jim Neal
Neal talks with PW about leading the association in a period of change, internally and politically.
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Libraries
ALA 2017 Spotlight: The Carnegie Medals Turn Six
Now in their sixth year, the Carnegie Medals have become a coveted literary honor, and the award ceremonies at ALA have created some memorable moments, including powerful speeches by winners.
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Libraries
Library Advocacy Efforts Gain Steam
A look at some ongoing federal, state, and local librarian-led campaigns to demonstrate the value of libraries in the community.
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Libraries
The 10 Most Challenged Books of 2016
A closer look at the titles facing campaigns demanding their removal from the nation’s schools and libraries.
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Libraries
ALA 2017 Spotlight: Librarians Gear Up for 'the Fight of a Lifetime'
Librarians will gather in Chicago for the 2017 ALA Annual Conference amid an organizational leadership transition, and challenges from the Trump Administration.
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Libraries
ALA 2017 Spotlight: Hillary Clinton, Ron Chernow Among Author Highlights
Authors and books are the lifeblood of ALA annual conferences, and this year's event features a typically robust program.
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Libraries
Thank You, Librarians!
This year may have been a smaller BookExpo, but not for the Librarians' Lounge. This year was our biggest year ever. Attendance in in the lounge was up a hefty 40% over the previous year, with more than 1000 unique visitors stopping by over the course of the show.
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Libraries
ALA 2017 Spotlight: The Next Chapter for Library E-books
The ALA Digital Content Working Group is ending, but the conversation about e-books in libraries is not.
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Libraries
‘The Library Saved My Life’: LGBTQ Books 2017
The stacks can be a haven for LGBTQ patrons.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Go Behind the Mic with Recorded Books
On Thursday, June 1, from 9–10:30 a.m., stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) for coffee with some popular audiobook narrators, courtesy of Recorded Books.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Meet YA Superstars Holly Black and Ryan Graudin
On Thursday, June 1, from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to the bestselling authors, courtesy of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Take a “Maker Break” with DK
On Thursday, June 1, from 2:30–4 p.m., stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) for a crafting session, courtesy of DK Publishing.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Laughing at Death with Malachy McCourt
On Thursday, June 1, from 4:30–6 p.m., stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to meet Malachy McCourt, whose new book, 'Death Need Not Be Fatal' was published this month by Center Street.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Meet the Authors (and New Imprints) Keeping Harlequin on a Roll
On Friday, June 2, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to meet some of the authors anchoring Harlequin’s newest publishing programs.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Ice Cream, and Summer Reads, Courtesy of Penguin Random House
On Friday, June 2, from 2:30–4 p.m., stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) for ice cream, and author talk, courtesy Penguin Random House library marketing team.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: How Baker & Taylor Is Helping Public and School Libraries Work Better Together
Stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to speak with Baker & Taylor representatives, who will be om hand throughout BookExpo.
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