It Was a Dark and Stormy Night, and Other Highlights from LJ’s 2018 Directors’ Summit
By LIsa Peet
Library Journal’s 2018 Directors’ Summit, held December 6–7 in San Diego, CA, convened 170 attendees at the San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) Central Library to explore innovative ideas, programs, and services around the theme “Break Through: Unconventional Approaches, Exceptional Impact.”

VHS Preservation Project Announces Founding Members
By Matt Enis
The Academic Libraries Video Trust, now live at videotrust.org, will facilitate the preservation of commercial video content available exclusively on VHS or other obsolete, deteriorating formats.

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Ebooks Minnesota Helps Bridge Access Gaps

People who live in small, rural communities often struggle to find access to high-quality literature and nonfiction content. Minnesota is solving this access problem with a shared ebook collection that is available to every Minnesotan through their local library.

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Senate Postpones Vote on Independently Nominated Copyright Head
By Lisa Peet
The bill was discharged by the Senate Rules Committee and went straight to the Senate Floor. At least two senators placed holds on the bill, so currently it is not proceeding to a vote.

Scholastic And Yale Child Study Center Announce Collaboration
By SLJ Staff
Scholastic is joining forces with the Yale Child Study Center to eventually create resources, programs, professional development, and curriculum to support children and families.

The Year in Review and A Look Ahead | Book Pulse
By Neal Wyatt
Best books and summaries of the year dominate the news today. Also, plenty of reviews of the best media of the year, including several adaptations. PEN America announces its 2019 Literary Awards Longlists. Forbes names the "World's Highest-Paid Authors" for 2018.

Sexual Assault Discussions | Scales on Censorship
By Pat Scales
First Amendment expert Pat Scales fields questions about Christmas displays, discussing sexual assaults, and dealing with protests involving events.

Run Your Week: Big Books, Sure Bets, & Titles Making News | Book Pulse
By Neal Wyatt
Not the Duke's Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt leads holds this week. More best books of the year lists appear, with a focus on Romance, SFF, and audiobooks. There is a controversy between authors Nora Roberts and Tomi Adeyemi on Twitter.

YALSA’s 2019 Excellence in Nonfiction Award Shortlist Revealed
By SLJ Staff
YALSA names five finalists for the award honoring the best nonfiction for teens.

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WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA

In fiction, Yrsa Sigurdardóttir "handles myriad plot threads, time lines, and characters with confidence, energy, and just a touch of cynical humor in [The Reckoning], book two in a trilogy. Recommended." And in e-originals, Tara Leigh's Rock Rebel is the third title in the "Nothing but Trouble" series. "Since the first series offerings (Rock King; Rock Legend), Leigh's characterizations and writing have grown significantly, and most readers will find this latest foray to be a sexy read to devour.

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