| | | November 17, 2016 | EU Court: Treat Ebooks like Print Books
By Kyle K. Courtney
The Court of Justice of the European Union has been making some interesting decisions that could affect libraries. A few weeks ago, it was liability for hyperlinking; this week it’s about ebooks and lending. |
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| | National Book Award Winners
By Barbara Hoffert
On Wednesday, November 16, the National Book Foundation awards ceremony endorsed a broad view of social justice for America, evident from the moment host Larry Wilmore took the stage. | | | Big Data, Small Steps @ Charleston Conference
By Meredith Schwartz
At this year’s Charleston Conference, attendees seemed in a mood to focus on practical, incremental progress, with sessions on assessment standing room only. | | | Year in Architecture 2016: Open for Business
By Bette-Lee Fox
This year’s selection of library construction efforts are each unique, but most share a significant guiding principle: keep it open. Check out this expanded online version of our 2016 Architecture Issue, including features, image galleries, data on public and academic libraries, and more.
Creativity Is a Blank Canvas
Featuring Brown University’s Sidney E. Frank Digital Studio at the Rockefeller Library; the Bibliothèque Desjardins, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Drummondville; and more.
Ambiance and Academics
Featuring the Digital Scholarship Laboratory, Evans Library, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne and the Mendel Gottesman Library, Yeshiva University, New York.
Access and Flow
Featuring the Mary Couts Burnett Library at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth and Summerland Branch Library, Okanagan Regional Library, BC.
Academic Library Data
For the Year in Architecture 2016, Library Journal solicited information from academic libraries nationwide that had undergone new builds and renovation/addition projects completed between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. | | |
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| | Calling All Change Agents: Let’s build a sustainability movement | Editorial
By Rebecca T. Miller
It’s time to ignite a movement in libraries, one that faces head-on the pressing threat brought by climate change and addresses every way we can help to secure a better future. | | | Making History | Nonfiction Previews, May 2017, Pt. 2
By Barbara Hoffert
Reviews of Destined for War: America, China, and Thucydides’s Trap; The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln. Vol. 2: Wrestling With His Angel, 1849–1856; MacArthur’s Spies: The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II; and more. | | | 2017 Movers & Shakers 2017 | Nominations Deadline Extended to 11/18!
Our 16th annual round of Movers and Shakers will profile 50 or more up-and-coming individuals from around the field. | | | Travel Through Jewish Fiction: Celebrate Jewish Book Month with These Titles and Read-Alikes
By Rachel Kamin
With this sampling of just-released 2016 and backlisted 2015 titles, there’s something for every reader to enjoy during Jewish Book Month. | | | In Memoriam: Leonard Cohen, Songwriter, Poet, Novelist
By Wilda Williams
While Leonard Cohen’s songs will remain his main legacy, it’s worth considering his other literary efforts, including nine books of poetry and two novels. | | |
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| BESTSELLERS | BESTSELLERS: Business and Economics
By LJ Reviews
1. Capitalism: A Short History
Kocka, Jürgen
Princeton University Press
2016. ISBN 9780691165226. $26.95
2. The Industries of the Future
Ross, Alec
Simon & Schuster
2016. ISBN 9781476753652. $28
3. One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment
Fong, Mei
Houghton Mifflin
2016. ISBN 9780544275393. $27 |
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Spark Engagement Through Hands-On Learning
Beginning January 31, our Maker Workshop online course returns with all new content to explore multiple technologies, digital making, STEAM, and web literacy programs for all ages, including special sessions devoted to teen programming and education. |
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