Fire-Threatened National Parks Archives Find Safe Home at University of California–Merced
By Lisa Peet
The University of California–Merced Libraries stepped up to safeguard the archives and records of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in a last-minute evacuation.

Michigan State University Begins Transition to the FOLIO Library Services Platform
By Matt Enis
Michigan State University will migrate to the open source FOLIO Library Services Platform, and will fully implement FOLIO in 2021, it announced last week.

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Penguin Random House’s Skip Dye on Multipartner Book the Vote Initiative
By Lisa Peet
On October 12, a group of partners from different corners of the book world launched Book the Vote, a website devoted to combating disinformation and increasing voter turnout this election season.

Ahead of the Curve: School Librarians Innovate and Take on New Responsibilities | SLJ COVID-19 Survey
By April Witteveen
School librarians are still on staff—and students and colleagues are likely to see them leading many more efforts. Librarians have added responsibilities, including temperature checks, electronic device distribution, classroom visitation, book delivery, curbside pickup, and more. They continue literacy and technology work, but in innovative ways.

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Maryland Libraries' Antiracism Programming Goes Global | Programs that Pop
By Nicholas Alexander Brown
In Maryland, public libraries across the state have developed models for maximizing the impact of social justice–focused virtual programs by copresenting and cross-promoting selected events. 

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The LJ editors are seeking nominations for the 33rd annual Library Journal Librarian of the Year Award to honor a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments reflecting the loftiest service goals of the library profession. Submit your nominations by November 21. 

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Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich Leads Holds; World Fantasy Award Winners Announced | Book Pulse
By Mary Bakija
Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich leads holds this week. Winners of the World Fantasy Awards 2020 are announced. Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce and White Ivy by Susie Yang are getting a lot of buzz from librarians and booksellers. Lists of the best books of November are out from The Washington Post, Barnes & Noble, The Millions, and more.

Movers & Shakers 2021 | Call for Nominations
The editors of Library Journal need your help identifying the emerging leaders in the library world. Movers & Shakers profiles up-and-coming, innovative, creative individuals from around the world—both great leaders and behind-the-scenes contributors—who are providing inspiration and model programs for others, including programs developed this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Embracing the Latinx Experience, Identity, and Language

Traditionally, consumers looking for Spanish-language books would find mostly religious texts, self-help titles, and a few best sellers, such as Colombian novelist Gabriel García Márquez’s work. But over the last decade, publishers have noticed an increased demand for a wider selection of titles.

 

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Reese Witherspoon Picks Group for November Book Club | Book Pulse
By Mary Bakija
Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate is Reese Witherspoon's November book club pick. The second book in the "Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy" trilogy, Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good by Timothy Zahn will be released on Star Wars Day, May 4, 2021.

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