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| February 27, 2018 |  How to Win at the Ballot Box | Budgets & Funding By April Witteveen The past two years have seen more than 100 U.S. libraries place budget referenda on their local ballots; LJ tracked 54 wins out of 79 measures in 2016 and 31 wins out of 36 in 2017. |
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 Digital Humanities Find New Home at VA Tech Library By Cate Schneiderman There’s a new place to learn inside Virginia Tech’s Newman Library in Blacksburg, VA: a three-room suite and office known as the Athenaeum, which first started hosting digital humanities programs in November 2017. |
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 IFLA LGBTQ Group Protests Kuala Lumpur Conference Location By Lisa Peet As the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) prepares for its 84th annual World Library and Information Congress, the chosen location—Kuala Lumpur—is sending up red flags because of Malaysia’s track record on civil rights. |
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| "We did 800 programs last year with 16,000 people attending…. We have become the community’s living room." | | |
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 Found Money | Budgets & Funding By Lauren Barack Occasionally a quiet patron, someone who perhaps hasn’t drawn attention to themselves, can be one of the most generous of benefactors. |
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 Flash Briefing | Office Hours By Michael Stephens How high is Mount Rainier? That question was one I remember from my reference class “scavenger hunt” assignments way back in my master’s program at Indiana University. It was also one of the first questions I asked our new Amazon Echo during the holidays. |
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| Xpress Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA  Elizabeth George's The Punishment She Deserves is this week's starred fiction selection. "The continuing story of beloved ['Havers and Lynley'] series characters and an engrossing plot make for a blockbuster combination that will reward longtime George fans and readers who appreciate serious mysteries." In nonfiction, Mary K. Jensen's Rudy’s Rules for Travel: Life Lessons from Around the Globe will be enjoyed by "armchair travelers and their active counterparts, spouses who have traveled or are thinking about traveling together, solo trekkers, women journeyers, and dysfunctional spouses." In graphic novels, Anneli Furmark's Red Winter is "recommended for anyone interested late 20th-century European politics and life, particularly in Sweden. A solid addition to collections on communism in Europe." And in e-originals, Marie Patrick's A Kiss in the Sunlight, "remains more humorous than suspenseful with Ryleigh’s perpetual clumsiness, but readers will find both Teague and Ryleigh endearing, with their kind natures. A sweet and satisfying ending to the 'MacDermott Brothers' series." See All Xpress Reviews››› |
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 Diversity and Cultural Competency Training: Collections & RA 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 online course—with live sessions on February 28 & March 14—that will explore key concepts essential to cultivating and promoting inclusive and equitable collections. |
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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. |
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