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The Dump's Library

Rad Librarian wrote 8 hours ago: This weekend I visited the transfer station in my town, which I’ve described in previous posts … more →

Tags: Librarian stereotypes, librarians, library comedy, Office Politics, Politics, Special Library, Technology in the Library, Aquarium, dump

Article: Fifty Shades of Grey Banned and Pulled

particularkev wrote 15 hours ago: The link below is to an article about the banning and pulling from various public libraries across a … more →

Tags: Article 2, libraries. 2, James - E.L., Fifty Shades of grey, Various, Article, USA, written, across

What Can I Help You Find Today?7 comments

anexactinglife wrote 1 day ago: Library Computer Lab I work as a library manager for two neighbourhood public library branches, and … more →

Tags: Halifax, Books, Work, Libraries, Books 2, Customer Service, Public Service, libraries. 2, Computers

NCAC Opposition to "Fifty Shades" Ban Big in the News

Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship wrote 4 days ago: The meteoric sales of Fifty Shades of Grey and its subsequent banning from public libraries around t … more →

Tags: Acacia O'Connor: Author, ACLU, Book banning, Brevard County, E. L. James, Erotica, Fifty Shades of grey, Pornography

Rivetingly Enrapturing Reading Distracts from Dirty Dishes & Tedious To-dos

clifonline wrote 5 days ago:   By Gretchen Stern Some books engross you from the moment you crack the cover. Before you even … more →

Tags: Books 2, clif, Books, Children, get caught reading, Story

The Tumultuous Librarian-Patron Relationship

feedthelibrarians wrote 5 days ago: Of the six years that I’ve been a member of the working world, three and a half of them have b … more →

Tags: hungry, Libraries, Librarianship, librarians, Hungry, Access, Books, Stereotypes, image issues

The Book Pod: Episode # 04

thebookpod wrote 6 days ago: The Book Pod: Episode # 04 Thank you for stopping by, we hope you enjoy this weeks Podcast as we giv … more →

Tags: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young-Adult, Industry News, Podcasts, Mystery, Suspense, Book Review, [Audio-book]

BC Library Conference 2012

bclibrarytechnicians wrote 1 week ago:  Edited May 23 to add Tamarack’s summary; sorry!  -Heather The big news from the conference ha … more →

Tags: LTAIG, Events, BCLA, BCLA conference, e-readers, professionaldevelopment, Association, Academic Libraries, Conferences

Make A Noise In Libraries (MANIL) Fortnight

bluesyemre wrote 1 week ago: Make a Noise in Libraries (MANIL) Fortnight is an annual campaign to bring public libraries and blin … more →

So what do Public Libraries offer you?

NovaNews wrote 1 week ago:   Without a doubt, Public Libraries are a valuable resource to us all!  Just consider all they … more →

Tags: Books & Reading, nyor

London LibTeachMeet 20125 comments

Jen Laurenson wrote 1 week ago: Monday this week marked the occasion of two exciting ‘firsts’ for me: my first LibTeachMeet and my f … more →

Tags: Professional Development, ldnlibtm, Audio Technologies, cake, CPD, culutral awareness, curating, diverse learners, Libraries

How much is a free library card worth? Advocacy in action

halfpintofwisdom wrote 1 week ago: In libraries we are always talking about the value that we add to our communities.  But how do you e … more →

Tags: Advocacy 2, school libraries

Does your company's website suck?1 comment

Erin Anderson wrote 1 week ago: Some of the fab cupcakes from Crumbs & Co. I recently ordered a birthday gift online for a famil … more →

Tags: Academic Libraries, leadership, Libraries and Outreach, social networking, Technology in Libraries, Information mobility

Summer Reading Programs in Pinal County

pinallibraries wrote 1 week ago: There are great summer reading programs all over Pinal County this summer, make sure you find the on … more →

Tags: Information, Books, Reading, Libraries, Literature, Summer Reading, Events, Library, Programs

From Page to Screen: Best Movies Made From Books

nplblogs wrote 1 week ago: Judging by the blockbuster success of the Harry Potter, Twilight, and now Hunger Games films, there … more →

Tags: Book Reviews, Databases, based on the book, movies based on books

CLiF Library Programs Benefit Local Daycare

clifonline wrote 1 week ago: By Gretchen Stern Did you know that each time CLiF sponsors a rural public library, we also visit a … more →

Tags: Books 2, clif, Presenters, Programs, Books, Libraries, nh, VT

CILIP Volunteer Policy & Job Substitution: Letter to CILIP Update2 comments

garygre wrote 1 week ago: I’ve just written this letter to CILIP Update regarding the current CILIP volunteer policy and … more →

Tags: Libraries, CILIP, Policy, Volunteers

Once Again It's Time To Defend The New York Public Library

mikecane wrote 2 weeks ago: The NYPL makes it easy to send a letter to a local representative at its site. They also provide for … more →

Hello Kita-ku!

jshaffner wrote 2 weeks ago: Though the City of Kita Library’s Central Library (English site) was opened in 1967, they need … more →

Tags: Virtual tour of public libraries


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