Also: Marketing Platform Spotlight, Rhody Radio Connects Rhode Island Libraries |
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| | | Inside Out: Extending the Library’s Outdoor Space Footprint
By David R. Moore II and Meredith Schwartz
Even before the pandemic, outdoor spaces on library grounds were trending. Now, although the vaccine rollout is well underway, it will likely be fall at the earliest before most libraries resume indoor programming. What was a nice-to-have luxury has become the only game in town. |
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| Ithaka S+R, Binghamton and Delaware Libraries Partner on Antiracism Talent Management Audit
By Lisa Peet
Earlier this spring, in conjunction with a survey of how academic library deans and directors’ perspectives and strategies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism have changed over the last year, Ithaka S+R announced that it would launch an anti-racism talent management audit in partnership with library leaders from Binghamton University, NY, and the University of Delaware. |
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| | | Marketing Platforms | Product Spotlight
By Matt Enis
With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout gaining momentum in the United States, libraries continue the process of reopening. They’ll need to get the word out to patrons about changing hours, resumed services, and in-person events. This product spotlight focuses on marketing platforms for libraries designed to help streamline outreach efforts via social media, email, newsletters, mobile messaging, and more. |
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| | Rhody Radio Connects Rhode Island Libraries with Listeners
By Lisa Peet
Rhody Radio, a collaborative podcast project of several Rhode Island libraries, has become a popular long-term programming outlet. The twice-weekly podcast, produced by library staff and community members, captures conversations, lectures, book reviews, and performances by Rhode Islanders; it is available 24/7 on rhodyradio.org and platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. |
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| SPONSORED BY NOVELIST Three Stories Your Library Should Be Telling Right Now
Most of the time, library promotion involves a lot of announcements like, “We offer homework help” or “We’ve got a new website” or “Come to our program.” These promotions are informative, but they lack the one magical thing that people respond to: emotion.
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| | People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Tops Holds Lists | Book Pulse
By Kate Merlene
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry leads holds this week. There are three LibraryReads selections and four Indie Next selections arriving this week. The People "Picks" book of the week is Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead and While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams picks up steam. |
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| LAMBDA Literary Releases a List of May’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Literature | Book Pulse
By Anita Mechler
LAMBDA Literary releases a list of May’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Literature and the 2021 Amazon Canada First Novel Award shortlist is announced. Pulitzer-winning journalist and author Lucinda Franks passes away at 74. Interviews arrive featuring many authors, including Anjali Enjeti of The Parted Earth, Suzanne Simard of Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, and Torrey Peters of Detransition, Baby. |
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| | Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA Everybody: A Book about Freedom, by Olivia Laing, is this week's starred social sciences title. "There are moments in this book that may feel too theoretical; yet, when Laing explores and expresses the ways in which our bodies are full of power, she offers a form of support we could all use more of as we navigate our own bodies and relearn what it means to value them. This is worthwhile, reflective reading." Love at First, by Kate Clayborn, is one of this week's starred romances. "This well-written novel moves quickly, and readers will be unable to put it down. Highly recommended for most public library collections." In fiction, Simon Edge's Anyone for Edmund? is one of this weeks starred selections. "There are many laugh-out-loud moments as the characters blunder their way through this wonderful story. Edge mixes politics, history, mysticism, and humor in this engrossing read, which will appeal to fans of political fiction with a twist." Joe Ollmann's Fictional Father is this week's starred graphic novel. "Ollmann explores dysfunctional family dynamics and the sometimes complex motivations behind artistic expression with incredible empathy. An absorbing, enthralling work." And V for Victory, by Lissa Evans, is another starred fiction selection this week. "In our own troubled times, it can’t hurt to be reminded of the spirit and resilience of those who endured a world at war. With warmth and humor to spare, this book is a balm."
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