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| April 10, 2018 |  Suspects but No Answers in Rare Book Theft at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library By Bob Warburton Investigators from the Allegheny County, PA, District Attorney’s Office continue to remain silent on the theft of 314 rare books, folios, maps, and other items from the rare materials room at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, although one official there confirmed that “suspect(s) have been identified.” |
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| SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA ONLINE  Online Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science Position yourself for success in today’s 21st century libraries by earning your bachelor’s degree online from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Our 100% online program features hands-on learning opportunities, award-winning faculty and high employment placement rates. Application deadline is June 1st for summer sessions. Get started today››› |
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 The Memory Lab | Technology in Focus By Denice Rovira Hazlett Led by the District of Columbia Public Library, libraries are helping patrons save their mementos—and learn the basics of digital preservation in the process. |
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 Voice Activated | Technology in Focus By Matt Enis Smart speakers are becoming part of U.S. households, and there’s a lot that the public needs to know, with libraries well positioned to help. |
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| SPONSORED BY CREDO REFERENCE  Librarians, Faculty and Credo: The Affordable Learning Trifecta In this upcoming webinar Professor Jody Ondich and librarian Bridget Reistad discuss how they teamed up to use Credo and existing library resources as an “Affordable Learning” solution for their students. Learn how they alleviated the burden of expensive textbooks and strengthened research skills by familiarizing students with scholarly resources. |
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 Adding Apps | Technology in Focus By Matt Enis As smartphones become ubiquitous, libraries and vendors are responding with new apps, features, and mobile-friendly websites. |
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| On the list of stolen items are ten volumes published before the year 1500 and many more from the 17th century. | | |
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| SPONSORED BY INGRAM CONTENT GROUP  The Golden Rule of Librarianship The 2016 election turned up the heat on an already simmering political climate. What can libraries do to promote civil discourse—in the home, at schools, and in the workplace—when at high levels those lessons are lacking? Listen now››› |
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 Study: VR Use Should Be Minutes, Not Hours for Kids By Kathy Ishizuka Virtual Reality is likely to have a powerful effect on children, with virtual experiences functioning less like media engagement and more like actual experiences, especially for children, according to a study by Common Sense. |
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| Xpress Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA  Patricia Abbott's collection of 26 short stories, I Bring Sorrow: And Other Stories of Transgression, is one of two starred fiction selections this week. "Just when the reader thinks they’ve found the best one, they’ll turn the page and fall in love all over again. Strongly recommended for fans of suspense and enthusiasts of the short form." This week's starred graphic novel is Joel Christian Gill's Strange Fruit. Vol. 2: More Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History. "A stellar continuation of the first book in the series. Ideal for YA audiences, high school and college classrooms, and anyone interested in a full view of American history." Chantal Fernando's starred e-original, Ace of Hearts, "is a fabulous choice for readers unsure of or hoping to discover the motorcycle club (MC) subgenre or 'secret baby' tropes. A great start to Fernando’s new series." And in nonfiction, DC Jazz: Stories of Jazz Music in Washington, DC, edited by Maurice Jackson and Blair A. Ruble, is "a disappointing collection that lacks direction; of limited interest to even the jazzophile."
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 Empowering Teens: Fostering the Next Generation of Advocates Teens want to make a difference and become advocates for the things they care about. Librarians working with young people are in a unique position to help them make an impact on their communities and schools. Ignite your thinking and fuel these efforts at your library through this Library Journal online course—April 24 & May 8. |
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