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| October 10, 2017 |  Mainland Libraries Aid Maria Victims with Money, Mapathons By Lisa Peet While national relief efforts have been doing what they can to work within a severely damaged infrastructure, and organizations around the world are collecting donations to support affected areas, U.S. academic libraries have found a way to help from the mainland. |
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 2017 National Book Award Finalists Announced By Barbara Hoffert On Wednesday, October 4, on CBS This Morning, the National Book Foundation announced the 20 finalists for the 2017 National Book Awards for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature. |
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| SPONSORED BY INGRAM CONTENT GROUP  Fall Podcast Series!
Two Librarians & A Microphone The Gig Economy: Supporting Patrons Seeking Nontraditional Work Gigs aren’t reserved just for musicians nowadays. Bloggers, ridesharing drivers and multitudes of other nontraditional careers now occupy the space of independent work opportunities. Tune in as we explore on-demand career paths and how librarians can provide resources to those interested in picking up a gig. Listen Now!››› |
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 Brewchive Chronicles Southern CA’s Craft Beer History By Ian Chant San Diego and its surrounding environs are considered one of the birthplaces of America’s craft brewing renaissance. Now, the library of nearby California State University San Marcos is helping to make sure the records of that origin story have a proper home in a new special collection—the Brewchive. |
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| "We came together as a loose network of volunteers looking at how we could use [OpenStreetMap] and other open data platforms to respond to disaster and to promote positive change in the world." | | |
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From the Pages of infoDOCKET ... |
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 Certified Sustainable | Sustainability By Rebekkah Smith Aldrich The New York Library Association is poised to make library history with the launch of its Sustainable Libraries Certification program this November. |
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 Focus Group Insights | The User Experience By Melinda Baumann As librarians, we are always on the lookout for opportunities to improve the user experience. When you have a great idea and time to plan, focus groups can help uncover attitudes, experiences, and opinions through group discussion. |
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 Remember These Names | Wyatt’s World By Neal Wyatt October ushers in the heart of the “big book” season, and for any author, especially those just breaking in, landing a fall publication date is impressive. Here are five who have earned such an honor and deserve attention this month and beyond. |
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| Xpress Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA  Michael Shou-Yung Shum's debut novel, Queen of Spades, is one of two starred fiction titles this week. "An enthralling, surreal debut enjoyable even for readers lacking knowledge of the Alexander Pushkin fable it honors and/or the gambling world." In nonfiction, Aaron Mahnke's The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures illuminates "the underlying nonfictional accounts of widespread monster legends.... Appropriate for both leisurely and scholarly readers, this not only satisfies the curious thrill seekers but offers specific cases that can be examined." In audiobooks, Paula Hawkins's Into the Water is "another head-spinning mystery from which she slyly (mis)leads readers toward startling revelations.... Given Hawkins’s phenomenal following, no plot or production missteps will deter her vast audience from demanding access to Water in multiple formats." Laura Aikman, Rachel Bavidge, Sophie Aldred, Daniel Weyman, and Imogen Church form the five-narrator cast. Xavier Coste's debut graphic novel, Egon Schiele: His Life and Death, is "a wonderful exploration of a tragic artist. Recommended for mature fans of art, art history, biographies, and expressionism." And this week's starred e-original is Acting on Impulse, by Mia Sosa. "Contemporary romance fans will fall for the multidimensional characters that never stray too far from family and friends as they struggle through the early part of their relationship."
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 Build and Market Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Collections Do you want to ensure that your library’s collections are Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive—and Well-Read? Do you want to become a more culturally literate librarian and a more effective advocate for your community? We’ve developed a foundational course specifically for librarian professionals who work in collections and readers’ advisory (RA). |
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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 Prescott Valley Public Library in Arizona is seeking a Library Director |
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