The Negro Motorist Green Book, an essential annual travel guide published during the Jim Crow era
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September 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM
The Negro Motorist Green Book, an essential annual travel guide published during the Jim Crow era
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August 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Oakland is taking a monumental step to revive a public library that closed 45 years ago! This move promises a bright new chapter for community access and learning. 📚✨ #Oakland #LibraryNews
Oakland takes major step to revive public library that closed 45 years ago
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March 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Oakland is taking a monumental step to revive a public library that closed 45 years ago! This move promises a bright new chapter for community access and learning. 📚✨ #Oakland #LibraryNews
Hahaha if only you knew, idk how old you are but www.hagley.org/librarynews/...
PCB’s were massively used in carbonless copy paper for a very fucking long time lmao
PCB’s were massively used in carbonless copy paper for a very fucking long time lmao
More Than Just Papercuts: Paper Hazards in Archives | Hagley
In Delaware we have single stream recycling. Recently there have been some news stories about the problem of people attempting to recycle inappropriate or contaminated materials. Typically this means ...
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August 5, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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PCB’s were massively used in carbonless copy paper for a very fucking long time lmao
PCB’s were massively used in carbonless copy paper for a very fucking long time lmao
#LibraryNEWS: Update! Evacuation orders have been lifted. For more information, visit perimetermap.com.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
#LibraryNEWS: Update! Evacuation orders have been lifted. For more information, visit perimetermap.com.
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Māori and Pasifika authors - please note the different eligibility for Pasifika. ie don't have to be resident / citizen of North America.
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Māori and Pasifika authors - please note the different eligibility for Pasifika. ie don't have to be resident / citizen of North America.
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Upcoming Changes to the Asian Pacific American Awards for Literature – APALA
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June 5, 2024 at 3:41 AM
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Māori and Pasifika authors - please note the different eligibility for Pasifika. ie don't have to be resident / citizen of North America.
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Māori and Pasifika authors - please note the different eligibility for Pasifika. ie don't have to be resident / citizen of North America.
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In fairness, "linoleum" in 1939 was a completely different thing from the horrific sticky vinyl from the 60s and 70s. The linseed-based flooring originally sold as linoleum and now available as Marmoleum is quiet, cheap, warm, easy to clean. The patterns remain crime.
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The Evolution of Linoleum | Hagley
I received an interesting reference question a few months ago from researchers trying to identify a vintage floral linoleum pattern that was used in a work of art created in the 1960s. They asked if w...
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February 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In fairness, "linoleum" in 1939 was a completely different thing from the horrific sticky vinyl from the 60s and 70s. The linseed-based flooring originally sold as linoleum and now available as Marmoleum is quiet, cheap, warm, easy to clean. The patterns remain crime.
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“The cultivation of natural science cannot be efficiently carried on without reference to an extensive library.” - Charles Darwin
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is under threat, as the Smithsonian stops hosting administrative functions due to cuts.
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The Biodiversity Heritage Library is under threat, as the Smithsonian stops hosting administrative functions due to cuts.
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A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt
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June 19, 2026 at 12:24 PM
“The cultivation of natural science cannot be efficiently carried on without reference to an extensive library.” - Charles Darwin
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is under threat, as the Smithsonian stops hosting administrative functions due to cuts.
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The Biodiversity Heritage Library is under threat, as the Smithsonian stops hosting administrative functions due to cuts.
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#LibraryNEWS: Due to the Floriston Fire, the #VerdiLibrary will be closed today, Wednesday, September 16. We apologize for any inconvenience. For information about other library locations, please visit washoecountylibrary.us/libraries.
September 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
#LibraryNEWS: Due to the Floriston Fire, the #VerdiLibrary will be closed today, Wednesday, September 16. We apologize for any inconvenience. For information about other library locations, please visit washoecountylibrary.us/libraries.
📆 It's just over a week until the Universities for North East England Open Research Week begins! Taking place from March 24th-28th, all events are online, and registration is open to everyone.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📆 It's just over a week until the Universities for North East England Open Research Week begins! Taking place from March 24th-28th, all events are online, and registration is open to everyone.
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Timothy McGeary has been appointed the future University of Rochester Librarian and the Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the University of Rochester Libraries.
Timothy will begin his new roles on March 1, 2026 - congratulations to Timothy! 👏
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Timothy will begin his new roles on March 1, 2026 - congratulations to Timothy! 👏
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December 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Timothy McGeary has been appointed the future University of Rochester Librarian and the Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the University of Rochester Libraries.
Timothy will begin his new roles on March 1, 2026 - congratulations to Timothy! 👏
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Timothy will begin his new roles on March 1, 2026 - congratulations to Timothy! 👏
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In the quest to protect research integrity by detecting mistakes, could we be losing sight of the people and institutions working to prevent them from happening in the first place?
Katina Magazine has published a piece by Muhammad Sarwar on this question:
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Katina Magazine has published a piece by Muhammad Sarwar on this question:
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To Protect the Scholarly Record, We Must Invest in People
Over the last decade, scholarly publishing has dedicated significant resources to detecting research integrity failures. We need to pay more attention to the institutions and communities that can prev...
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September 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
In the quest to protect research integrity by detecting mistakes, could we be losing sight of the people and institutions working to prevent them from happening in the first place?
Katina Magazine has published a piece by Muhammad Sarwar on this question:
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#LibraryNews
Katina Magazine has published a piece by Muhammad Sarwar on this question:
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#LibraryNEWS: This weekend, hundreds of families will attend the Reno Nevada Cup. Parking is expected to be a challenge when visiting the library on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, from 8 am until dark. Please allow extra time for parking, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
September 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
#LibraryNEWS: This weekend, hundreds of families will attend the Reno Nevada Cup. Parking is expected to be a challenge when visiting the library on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, from 8 am until dark. Please allow extra time for parking, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
#LibraryNEWS: Do you have several years of professional library experience and a master's degree? Apply now through Monday, October 5, for a Branch Manager position with Washoe County Library. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/branchmanager.
September 21, 2026 at 11:53 PM
#LibraryNEWS: Do you have several years of professional library experience and a master's degree? Apply now through Monday, October 5, for a Branch Manager position with Washoe County Library. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/branchmanager.
Great choice, Ohio Library Council! Paula Brehm-Heeger does outstanding work for the @cincylibrary.bsky.social. We appreciate her efforts to increase access and help all Hamilton County residents.
#LibrarianOfTheYear #OhioLibrary #SupportYourLibrary #LoveYourLibrary #LibraryNews #RightToReadOhio
#LibrarianOfTheYear #OhioLibrary #SupportYourLibrary #LoveYourLibrary #LibraryNews #RightToReadOhio
August 10, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Great choice, Ohio Library Council! Paula Brehm-Heeger does outstanding work for the @cincylibrary.bsky.social. We appreciate her efforts to increase access and help all Hamilton County residents.
#LibrarianOfTheYear #OhioLibrary #SupportYourLibrary #LoveYourLibrary #LibraryNews #RightToReadOhio
#LibrarianOfTheYear #OhioLibrary #SupportYourLibrary #LoveYourLibrary #LibraryNews #RightToReadOhio
Apparently any excuse to be petty and tyrannical will do, but fear of insightful art and discourse around it sounds far more plausible 🤔
#LibraryNews #Libraries #InternationalNews #InternationalPolitics #Tyranny #Gilead
#LibraryNews #Libraries #InternationalNews #InternationalPolitics #Tyranny #Gilead
More like "curb book trafficking". You know, the US stopping all those dangerous subversive tomes like The Handmaid's Tale, the Kite Runner, Water for Elephants, The Colour Purple, A Court of Thorns and Roses...
March 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Apparently any excuse to be petty and tyrannical will do, but fear of insightful art and discourse around it sounds far more plausible 🤔
#LibraryNews #Libraries #InternationalNews #InternationalPolitics #Tyranny #Gilead
#LibraryNews #Libraries #InternationalNews #InternationalPolitics #Tyranny #Gilead
Mid-funnel conversion of Marconi into Radio Corporation of America.
March 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Mid-funnel conversion of Marconi into Radio Corporation of America.
October 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
#LibraryNEWS: Book supplier Baker & Taylor recently went out of business. Consequently, @washoelibrary.bsky.social has had to reorder many of our materials from alternate vendors. We anticipate some delays during this transition. We appreciate your patience.
October 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
#LibraryNEWS: Book supplier Baker & Taylor recently went out of business. Consequently, @washoelibrary.bsky.social has had to reorder many of our materials from alternate vendors. We anticipate some delays during this transition. We appreciate your patience.
The U.S. Government has issued a statement supporting OpenAI against various publishers, suggesting that LLMs training on news content counts as "fair use".
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U.S. Government Backs OpenAI in Copyright Fight With Publishers
Trump administration officials said in a court filing that limiting AI companies’ ability to train on content creates national security concerns.
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September 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The U.S. Government has issued a statement supporting OpenAI against various publishers, suggesting that LLMs training on news content counts as "fair use".
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Read our latest blog, all about our latest spotlight display!
#NorthumbriaLibrary #OpenAccessBooks
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March 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Read our latest blog, all about our latest spotlight display!
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Dolly Parton has died age 80. One of Parton's many achievements was the Imagination Library, founded in 1995.
The initiative provides books to children to promote literacy, something which she had seen her father struggle with a lack of. The scheme will continue this important work.
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The initiative provides books to children to promote literacy, something which she had seen her father struggle with a lack of. The scheme will continue this important work.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Dolly Parton has died age 80. One of Parton's many achievements was the Imagination Library, founded in 1995.
The initiative provides books to children to promote literacy, something which she had seen her father struggle with a lack of. The scheme will continue this important work.
#LibraryNews
The initiative provides books to children to promote literacy, something which she had seen her father struggle with a lack of. The scheme will continue this important work.
#LibraryNews
Being the largest single-floor library in the United States, McAllen Public Library offers more than just books. It serves as a dynamic space for learning and collaboration. Discover events, workshops, and endless resources in the heart of Texas. 📖🌟 #McAllenLibrary #LibraryNews
April 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Being the largest single-floor library in the United States, McAllen Public Library offers more than just books. It serves as a dynamic space for learning and collaboration. Discover events, workshops, and endless resources in the heart of Texas. 📖🌟 #McAllenLibrary #LibraryNews
"When times are financially tough, the public turns to libraries to help meet their social, intellectual and cultural connections."
This from an article in The Conversation on the public library boom in Australia during a cost of living crisis.
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This from an article in The Conversation on the public library boom in Australia during a cost of living crisis.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
"When times are financially tough, the public turns to libraries to help meet their social, intellectual and cultural connections."
This from an article in The Conversation on the public library boom in Australia during a cost of living crisis.
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This from an article in The Conversation on the public library boom in Australia during a cost of living crisis.
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