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LSU 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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The 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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Spreading 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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Library Makeover: How Two Librarians Made Over Their Libraries
Two high school librarians share how they recently reinvented their libraries.
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Celebrating 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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School & Library Spotlight Winter 2017: All Our Coverage
Diverse books in schools, making libraries prettier, and more in our latest spotlight.
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ALA 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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ALA 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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ALA 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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The 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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The 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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The 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.
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Ambitious $317 Million NYPL Renovation Plan Detailed in First Public Meeting
In the first public hearing on the plan to renvovate the historic Stephen A. Schwarzman main library, NYPL officials promised to the concerns and desires of their constituents.
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The Week in Libraries: November 17, 2017
In this week's roundup: NYPL's second chance; Copyright reform questions as Bob Goodlatte announces retirement; and is the world's coolest new library in China?
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Why Cleveland’s A-W Award is One of the Most Important Honors in American Letters
Established in 1935, the A-W Awards are only American book prize to focus on works that address racism and diversity.
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NYPL Unveils $317 Million Master Plan for Historic Main Library
The plan, which was unanimously approved by the NYPL board, will mean a 20% increase in public space for research, exhibitions, and educational programs.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: November 10, 2017
Among this week's headlines: libraries at the ballot box; Carla Hayden's big week; and a potential "reckoning" for scholarly publishing.
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Strengthening the Role of School Librarian: PW Talks with Steven Yates
The AASL president shares his enthusiasm for this weekend's National Conference, and his vision for the organization.
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AASL 2017: Making the Most of AASL
We asked librarians and exhibitors heading to this year's American Association of School Librarians National Conference, which runs November 9–11 in Phoenix, what they plan to accomplish at the show and why they find it valuable.
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The Week in Libraries: November 3, 2017
In this week’s roundup, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden kicks off OCLC’s first independently held America’s Regional Council meeting; Stephen Hawking shares his views on open access, and ALA and Google announce the winners of Libraries Ready to Code grants.