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 Literate on Literacy | Public Library Think Tank By Meredith Schwartz Literacy—and how libraries are reimagining services to address it for patrons of all ages—took center stage at the Northeast Dade–Aventura Branch, Miami Dade Public Library System, FL, March 9–10, at LJ and School Library Journal’s 2017 Public Library Think Tank. |
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| SPONSORED BY NICHE ACADEMY  The Case for Local Online Tutorials New technology and automation are making once secure jobs obsolete. In fact, there are no more “secure” jobs. And herein, I argue, is a surprising and dramatic opportunity for local libraries. Local librarians can help people reinvent themselves by curating locally relevant information. Hear me out››› |
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 Listen Out Loud: NYPL Acquires Lou Reed Archives By Lisa Peet On March 2—which would have been Lou Reed’s 75th birthday—the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (NYPLPA) announced its acquisition of the late musician’s complete archives. |
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 Impactstory Launches Extension for OA Discovery By Matt Enis Nonprofit altmetrics pioneer Impactstory has launched Unpaywall, a free extension for Google Chrome and Firefox browsers that helps users obtain free full-text copies of open access research papers. |
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| "What we love about the library, and [why] Laurie was really interested in talking to them… the way that they’re trying to use archives in digital ways. She’s so forward thinking with technology." | | |
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 Making Libraries Sing | Music Matters By Robin Bradford Instead of focusing on a genre of music, or items to add to your collections, this column offers a shout-out to a librarian with a double life, and the work she and others do to bring music to patrons in a variety of ways. |
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 Subversive Librarians | Sustainability By Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Overnight we went from a president who declared climate change as the single greatest threat to future generations to a president, and Senate, who appointed a climate change denier to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). |
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 Spring Cookbooks | Wyatt’s World By Neal Wyatt With holiday feast days, the opening of farmers markets, and longed-for seasonal favorites finally showing up in stores, spring is an excellent time to reevaluate cookbook collections. |
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| Xpress Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA  Phaedra Patrick's Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone is one of two starred fiction titles this week. "Novels about love and second chances abound right now, but Patrick’s follow-up to her debut, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, rises to the top with its clever plot, utterly charming characters, and warmly believable conclusion." In nonfiction, The Mother Earth News Guide to Vegetable Gardening, by Mother Earth News magazine, is full of "practical advice packed into concise yet informative articles accompanied by helpful color illustrations and photographs.... An essential tool for any garden library." And in e-originals, Rachel Goodman's Intercepting the Chef "mixes foodie fiction, NFL action, and steamy romance into a spicy dish that will satisfy Goodman’s readers."
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 Social Media Made Simple Learn the tools and tactics to help you use social media to build your outreach to current and future patrons. In this 4-week online course, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance from an experienced social media library luminary. Save 25% off the standard rate when you register using promo code “LJXPRESS”. To inquire about our discounted team rates, please call 646-380-0773. |
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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 Austin Public Library is looking for a Librarian to pioneer their new Bookmobile service. |
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