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| February 6, 2018 |  Guns in the Library | Safety & Security By Jennifer A. Dixon Gun violence has recently impacted public spaces such as concerts, schools, churches—and libraries. In this environment, many library leaders are taking new steps to keep their staff and patrons safe. |
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 Lucky 13 | ER&L Preview 2018 By Matt Enis The 13th annual Electronic Resources and Libraries (ER&L) conference returns to the AT&T Conference Center at the University of Texas at Austin on March 4–7, offering attendees a range of presentations on electronic resources management. |
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 National Book Foundation Introduces Translation Award By Barbara Hoffert On January 31, the National Book Foundation announced that it voted unanimously to establish a fifth National Book Award that would honor fiction and nonfiction translated into English and published in the United States. |
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 Compass Reading: IMLS’s 2018–22 Strategic Plan Sets a New Tone | Editorial By Rebecca T. Miller A recent bill, essentially a reauthorization of the programs administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, reasserts the value of libraries and museums in the cultural fabric and creates an opportunity for political leaders to put a stake in the ground for these vital institutions. |
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| "You just take it for granted that that kind of thing is not going to happen here at the library. Looking back at the whole incident, from beginning to end, it was less than ten minutes." | | |
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 Like a Rolling Stone | Music Matters By Rob Kemp Throughout its history, Rolling Stone advocated for emerging artists that harken back to 1960s rock and roll while overlooking many albums that became classics; the following list includes some of the publication’s major hits (and a few misses). |
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 Big Books, Sure Bets, & Titles Making News | Book Pulse By Neal Wyatt #1 LibraryReads pick The Great Alone, by Kristin Hannah, leads holds this week. Also publishing this week is the #1 Indie Next pick The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches From the Border, by Francisco Cantú. |
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 Olympic Reading | Wyatt’s World By Neal Wyatt The 2018 Winter Olympics begin on February 9. Held in the mountainous province of PyeongChang, South Korea, the games will offer a chance for readers to explore Korean history and culture in many different ways. |
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| Xpress Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA  In fiction, Sheila O’Flanagan's The Missing Wife "is a page-turner that does not disappoint. It will inspire readers contemplating grand and necessary life changes to find the courage to take the first steps. As well, the scenery, setting, and people of France add nicely to the plot." Timothy Ferriss's Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World is this week's starred nonfiction selection. "Ferriss (The 4-Hour Body; Tools of Titans) pulls together life lessons, career guidance, and personal anecdotes from more than 100 brilliant people (e.g., tennis star Maria Sharapova, author Arianna Huffington, and Facebook cofounder Dustin Moskovitz) to deliver this knockout book of inspiration." The Satsuma Rebellion: Illustrated Japanese History—The Last Stand of the Samurai, by Sean Michael Wilson with illustrations by Akiko Shimojima, is this week's starred graphic novel. "An excellent addition to any graphic novel collection and for all readers interested in nonfiction and historical works." And Kimberley Ash's debut e-original Breathe is recommended for romance collections. "In the midst of the #MeToo movement and a lack of celebrity privacy, no romance could be more apropos for exploring these issues."
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 GonzoFest 2018 Literary Journalism Contest Together with the Louisville Public Library and BiblioBoard, we're celebrating the national expansion of the GonzoFest Literary Contest and invite all public libraries, their independent authors, and writer communities to enter a single piece of literary nonfiction journalism in the tradition of the late Hunter S. Thompson. The call for entries is now open, and a $1,000 Prize will be granted to the Literary Winner. |
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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 Humboldt County Library District (NV) seeks a Library Director |
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