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Quotes for National Library Workers Day

  • National Library Workers Day
  • April 10, 2012
Today is National Library Workers Day, which was created to recognize those who are employed in public, school, and college libraries all over the...
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Penguin to Libraries: None For You!

Penguin Group, already considered a villain in the ebook world thanks to its insistence on charging ridiculously high prices for the digital...
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National Gaming Day - November 12, 2011

Are your creative's also gamers? Do they enjoy video games or board games more? Are they drawn into word games, puzzle games or strategy games?...
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November 12 is National Gaming Day

Communities across the U.S. (and internationally!) are coming together in the spirit of play for the American Library Association’s 4th...
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Mystery series writers sign Jo's Library Quilt

  • Jo's Library Quilt
  • June 14, 2011
Those who enjoy both mystery fiction and quilts can combine their interests by donating to Jo’s Library Quilt, a fund-raising effort which...
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Vacations are the perfect time for exposure to great books

With a few minutes a day, you can make a difference is a child’s life by promoting reading with children. Influence a child to pick up a good...
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Amazon announces library lending on Kindle

Soon you'll be able to borrow Kindle books from your local library.Amazon.com has partnered with overdrive.com, a company that already provides...
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Harper Collins places limits on library lending: expires at 26 times – Pics

  • Harper Collins limits eBook lending
  • February 26, 2011
Libraries have had to dramatically change their policies in eBook lending. After the library lends an electronic book out a total of 26 times, they...
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Classification Metadata

Classification data refers to what we usually term call numbers. These are the alphanumeric (or solely numeric) data that appear on the spines of...
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Kids are inspired by Adrian Fogelin's Front Porch Library

Adrian Fogelin is an author of books for people of every age. Her published works, so far though, are for young readers.Kids who read, Fogelin says...
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