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| | | |  New Publishing Models and Online Platforms Feed Gen Z's Need for Free or Cheap Reads By Marlene Harris A recent survey of Gen Z users aged 16–23 conducted by LJ discovered that readers in this age group love hardcover books as much as previous generations, and get a significant chunk of their reading material from their library. But the survey also revealed that what they don’t get from the library—or purchase—comes from an increasing variety of sources, including online outlets that are not part of the library purchasing ecosystem. |
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| | | SPONSORED BY INGRAM CONTENT GROUP  Top Nashville Destinations With Ingram headquarters right here in Music City, our library services’ team has curated a new kind of list… From literary destinations to boozy bars, spooky tours, and splurge-worthy meals, peruse our favorite spots to help you plan an unforgettable #PLA2020 Nashville adventure. Ingram Insider: Our Picks››› |
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| - Barbara’s Picks (Akwaeke Emezi, Daisy Johnson, Susan Minot, Alice Randall, & Edmund White), Plus North Carolina Setting, Middle East Perspectives, Family Troubles, & Big Debuts: Literary Fiction, Aug. 2020, Pt. 3
- Barbara’s Picks (Pankaj Mishra & Debora L. Spar), Plus More Hot-Button Books: Current Affairs, Aug. 2020, Pt. 3
- U.S. Diplomacy, the Ottoman Empire, Hiroshima, & More: History Previews, Aug. 2020, Pt. 3
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|  Taji from Beyond the Rings | Featured Web Review By LJ "This sf queer romance includes some violence, as well as discussion and depiction of sexual coercion and abuse, but is overall fiercely joyful. It will be welcomed by fans of Cooper ( Let There Be Light) and new readers seeking nuanced world- and relationship building." |
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| |  Chanel Miller Calls Libraries a Sanctuary | ALA Midwinter 2020 By Stephanie Sendaula Speaking in conversation with Chera Kowalski, assistant to the chief of staff at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Chanel Miller talked about the important role that libraries have played in her life. She considers libraries to be empathy centers, brain feeders, and heart shelters. Most importantly, she referred to them as places where vulnerable people can seek assistance. |
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| | | |  From Nero to Putin by way of Paris | Academic Best Sellers in European History By LJ Reviews A detailed and up-to-date history of the last centuries of the Roman Empire, an enthralling story of everyday Germans who resisted Nazi rule, and an in-depth reconstruction of a watershed year for the Roman Republic top the list of best-selling European history books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO. |
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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 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Foundation seeks an Executive Director |
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