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September 28, 2017 | Middle Schoolers Help Transcribe, Digitize Rare Historical Newspapers By Lisa Peet After a group of middle schoolers from Wilmington, NC had the chance to share in the discovery of some rare primary source documents, transcribe them, and get an up-close look at the digitization process, North Carolina may have a few more aspiring archivists ready to help preserve its past. |
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Balancing Connections and Collections | Library Design By Audrey Barbakoff In many types of libraries nationwide, staff are trying to make more space for people. Increasingly, libraries support learning that is social and emotional as well as intellectual, carving out room for learning commons, flexible spaces, quiet contemplation, and active collaboration. |
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How to Hot Spot | TechKnowledge By Christina Vercelletto Spearhead a successful Wi-Fi hot spot lending program with advice from those who led the way. “Not all signals are equal!” stresses Sharon Strover, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Radio-Television-Film, who led an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)–funded study in 2016. |
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"[W]hen [Davidson] took us down to the basement we saw them, and realized that they were totally unknown and that they were paper copies—the real thing. It was just one of those moments where you have to stand there and collect yourself for a second before you can get back to work…. It was inspiring and chilling." | From "Middle Schoolers Help Transcribe, Digitize Rare Historical Newspapers" |
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Politics in Prose | Wyatt’s World By Neal Wyatt We’re just a handful of weeks away from a new round of consequential elections around the world, and with the wounds of 2016 still raw, a fresh wave of books on politics and political concerns hits the shelves. |
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Get Moving | Library Design By Traci Lesneski Quality 21st-century library design focuses on human health and well-being. The focus on prioritizing daylight and views and incorporating biophilic tenets has increased awareness about the critical role the building plays in wellness. |
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BESTSELLERS: Language By LJ Reviews 1. Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries Stamper, Kory Pantheon 2017. ISBN 9781101870945. $26.95 2. Talking Back, Talking Black: Truths About America’s Lingua Franca McWhorter, John Bellevue Literary Press 2017. ISBN 9781942658207. $19.99 3. The Story of Hebrew Glinert, Lewis Princeton University Press 2017. ISBN 9780691153292. $27.95 |
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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 Great Neck Library in NY is seeking a Library Director |
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