NYC Libraries Go Fine Free
By Lisa Peet
On October 5, the three New York City library systems—Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library—announced that they will no longer charge late fines on books and other circulating materials. New Yorkers of all ages will not need to pay late fines on overdue materials, and the three systems have cleared all prior late fines from patron accounts, unblocking about 400,000 cards frozen because holders had accrued more than $15 in late fees—more than half of them in high-need communities.

Nicholas Brown, Integrating Outreach | LJ Marketer of the Year Award 2021
By Lisa Peet and Meredith Schwartz
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System’s COO for communication and outreach combines two roles to create award-winning initiatives.

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Hawaii Libraries Face Patron Pushback While Upholding Vaccination Mandate
By Lisa Peet
On September 9, Hawaii Gov. David Ige issued an executive order requiring all state facilities, including libraries, to require proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test for visitors 12 or older to enter. Since the mandate took effect on September 13, library employees throughout Hawaii have been contending with patron reactions ranging from gratitude to anger—including hurled library cards, vandalized cars, and a lot of frustration.

PLA Technology Survey Highlights Crucial Role Libraries Play in Digital Equity
By Matt Enis
The 2020 Public Library Technology Survey presents a snapshot of the vital technology services that libraries provide their communities, areas of disparity between urban and rural libraries, and the challenges that institutions of all sizes face in expanding or enhancing technology services.

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Think Locally | Editorial
By Meredith Schwartz
Virtually every public library has something in its local history or current circumstances that could serve as the seed of a program that personalizes big-picture issues by focusing on their relevance to patrons’ own lives and communities.

School and Public Libraries Continue Recovery Efforts After Storms, Fires
By Kara Yorio
Across the country, school and public libraries are dealing with the damage from natural disasters over the last few months. While storms brought deadly and destructive wind and flooding to the East Coast, the West Coast was once again battling multiple raging wildfires.

Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Tops Library Holds Lists | Book Pulse
By Kate Merlene
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles leads holds this week. Eight LibraryReads and eleven Indie Next selections arrive. People's book of the week is Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen. The National Translation Awards and The Christy Awards shortlists are out. 

Smart Money: 23 Personal Finance Resources
By John Rodzvilla
Personal finance is one of the most anxiety-producing subjects. Here are resources to add to library collections that help patrons learn what they need to know to get good with money.

Bernardine Evaristo, Captain Sir Thomas Moore, and T.M. Logan Win 2021 Nielsen Bestseller Awards | Book Pulse
By Anita MechlerAuthor
The 2021 Nielsen Bestseller Awards are announced, and Santanu Bhattacharya wins the 2021 Hachette's Mo Siewcharran Prize for He Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Interviews explore the work and thoughts about Brian Evenson of The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell, Jonathan Franzen of Crossroads, Miriam Toews of Fight Night, Rachel Yoder of Nightbitch, and more.

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Voices from the Pandemic: Americans Tell Their Stories of Crisis, Courage and Resilience is this week's starred social sciences title. "Saslow’s beautifully edited collection of stories from Americans living through the COVID-19 pandemic is an essential resource for anyone studying and processing this moment in history.... This book is an essential part of any library collection and will be for many years to come."    

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