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| May 9, 2017 |  Federal Budget Compromise Boosts IMLS Funding By Lisa Peet Congress announced on May 1 a bipartisan compromise on president Donald Trump’s proposed budget that will not only save the Institute of Museum and Library Services, but will add an additional $1 million to the agency’s funding. |
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 Open Carry in Play for Nevada Libraries By Bob Warburton A bill that would allow each Nevada library to decide for itself whether to bar firearms is due to be taken up by the Nevada Assembly, after winning passage through the Senate. |
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| SPONSORED BY GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY  Powerful New Perspectives on the Civil War Based on meticulous archival research, Fighting in the Shadows illuminates the stories of ordinary and extraordinary deaf men and women who lived during the Civil War. This visually rich volume deepens our understanding of the diversity of voices and experiences that helped shape American history. Read an Excerpt››› |
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 Back in the Big Apple | BEA Preview 2017 By Kiera Parrott After zipping over to the windy city last year, Book Expo returns to New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and will run from Wednesday, May 31, through Friday, June 2. |
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 Q&A: ALA President-Elect Loida García-Febo By Lisa Peet Voting for the American Library Association (ALA) 2018–19 presidential election closed on April 5, with Loida García-Febo winning the role of president-elect. |
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| "We are revitalizing a program that the [Library of Congress] had several years ago, taking an actual 18-wheeler truck into communities. And so we’re bringing that back with an emphasis on going to areas where young people are." | | |
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 Digital Inclusion in Topeka | Field Reports By Rob Banks and David King At the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, KS, we want everyone in Shawnee County to be able to access the digital content and services the library offers. |
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| Xpress Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA  In nonfiction, Peter S. Ungar's Evolution’s Bite: A Story of Teeth, Diet, and Human Origins is "an excellent book for those with a serious interest in anthropology." Nicole J. Georges's Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home; A Graphic Memoir is this week's starred graphic novel. "Part grief memoir, part coming-of-age story, part feminist manifesto, this well-written, splendidly illustrated title would be a good YA crossover. It will stir the hearts of misunderstood riot grrrls, owners of unruly canines, and LGBTQ readers." And in e-originals, Heather McGovern's A Taste of Temptation, the third book in her "Honeywilde Romance" series "will appeal to romance readers who like a sweet story with just the right amount of spice.... Though this is the third book in the series, readers will have no trouble jumping into the story. This novel starts out slow but then, like Sophie and Wright’s romance, builds momentum."
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 Social Media Made Simple Learn the tools and tactics to help you use social media to build your outreach to current and future patrons. In this 4-week online course, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance from an experienced social media library luminary. Save 25% off the standard rate when you register using promo code “LJXPRESS”. To inquire about our discounted team rates, please call 646-380-0773. |
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 Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. JOB OF THE WEEK The North Country Library System in Watertown, NY is seeking a System Director |
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