How are library leaders made?
Lori Birrell, university librarian and dean @usask.ca, shares her thoughts on encouraging leadership in an interview with Andrew K. Pace:
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Lori Birrell, university librarian and dean @usask.ca, shares her thoughts on encouraging leadership in an interview with Andrew K. Pace:
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Research Library Leadership as a Practice | ARL Unbound
In 2026, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) reached a major milestone, counting more than 1,000 alumni across its leadership and career development programs. Developing the next generation of...
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November 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM
How are library leaders made?
Lori Birrell, university librarian and dean @usask.ca, shares her thoughts on encouraging leadership in an interview with Andrew K. Pace:
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#LibraryNews
Lori Birrell, university librarian and dean @usask.ca, shares her thoughts on encouraging leadership in an interview with Andrew K. Pace:
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#LibraryNews
#LibraryNEWS: All Washoe County Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
With gratitude and respect, we recognize all who have served.
Book drops and online services will remain available.
For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us.
With gratitude and respect, we recognize all who have served.
Book drops and online services will remain available.
For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us.
November 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#LibraryNEWS: All Washoe County Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
With gratitude and respect, we recognize all who have served.
Book drops and online services will remain available.
For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us.
With gratitude and respect, we recognize all who have served.
Book drops and online services will remain available.
For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Exactly. We somehow sauced food without them before their 1955 invention.
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Unilever alone sells over 50 billion a year. 850bn plastic sachets are sold annually.
We may need all our ingenuity to find an alternative, since clearly one doesn't exist already.
Bottle.
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Unilever alone sells over 50 billion a year. 850bn plastic sachets are sold annually.
We may need all our ingenuity to find an alternative, since clearly one doesn't exist already.
Bottle.
Catch up, Ketchup! | Hagley
I was reading a round-up of articles detailing important events from last year, and found that somehow, I missed the Great Ketchup Shortage of 2021! Last Spring, several news outlets reported on the C...
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November 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Exactly. We somehow sauced food without them before their 1955 invention.
www.hagley.org/librarynews/...
Unilever alone sells over 50 billion a year. 850bn plastic sachets are sold annually.
We may need all our ingenuity to find an alternative, since clearly one doesn't exist already.
Bottle.
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Unilever alone sells over 50 billion a year. 850bn plastic sachets are sold annually.
We may need all our ingenuity to find an alternative, since clearly one doesn't exist already.
Bottle.
📢The library has a new phone number for notifications and renewal requests: 844-647-1117.
Make sure to update your contact list or save the new number above by Nov 1.
#LibraryNews #ServiceNotice #TLNlibraries
Make sure to update your contact list or save the new number above by Nov 1.
#LibraryNews #ServiceNotice #TLNlibraries
October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📢The library has a new phone number for notifications and renewal requests: 844-647-1117.
Make sure to update your contact list or save the new number above by Nov 1.
#LibraryNews #ServiceNotice #TLNlibraries
Make sure to update your contact list or save the new number above by Nov 1.
#LibraryNews #ServiceNotice #TLNlibraries
#LibraryNEWS: As of Friday, October 23, the internet is down at the #SouthValleysLibrary. However, early voting is still available and functioning properly. We apologize for any inconvenience. For information about other library locations, visit washoelibrary.org/locationsandhours.
October 23, 2026 at 6:55 PM
#LibraryNEWS: As of Friday, October 23, the internet is down at the #SouthValleysLibrary. However, early voting is still available and functioning properly. We apologize for any inconvenience. For information about other library locations, visit washoelibrary.org/locationsandhours.
“Home means Nevada,
Home means the hills,
Home means the sage and the pines.”
#LibraryNEWS: All #WashoeCountyLibrary locations will be closed on Friday, October 30, in observance of Nevada Day.
Book drops and online services will remain available!
For more info: washoecountylibrary.us.
Home means the hills,
Home means the sage and the pines.”
#LibraryNEWS: All #WashoeCountyLibrary locations will be closed on Friday, October 30, in observance of Nevada Day.
Book drops and online services will remain available!
For more info: washoecountylibrary.us.
October 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“Home means Nevada,
Home means the hills,
Home means the sage and the pines.”
#LibraryNEWS: All #WashoeCountyLibrary locations will be closed on Friday, October 30, in observance of Nevada Day.
Book drops and online services will remain available!
For more info: washoecountylibrary.us.
Home means the hills,
Home means the sage and the pines.”
#LibraryNEWS: All #WashoeCountyLibrary locations will be closed on Friday, October 30, in observance of Nevada Day.
Book drops and online services will remain available!
For more info: washoecountylibrary.us.
#LibraryNEWS: Due to staff shortage, all events scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, at the #SparksLibrary have been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information about library events, visit washoelibrary.org/events.
October 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#LibraryNEWS: Due to staff shortage, all events scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, at the #SparksLibrary have been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information about library events, visit washoelibrary.org/events.
We were excited to see the return of Public Library News today, supported by The Library Campaign!
Ian Anstice will continue in the role of editor and will retain full independence in that capacity.
We look forward to hearing all the news!
#LibraryNews
Ian Anstice will continue in the role of editor and will retain full independence in that capacity.
We look forward to hearing all the news!
#LibraryNews
October 19, 2026 at 9:35 AM
We were excited to see the return of Public Library News today, supported by The Library Campaign!
Ian Anstice will continue in the role of editor and will retain full independence in that capacity.
We look forward to hearing all the news!
#LibraryNews
Ian Anstice will continue in the role of editor and will retain full independence in that capacity.
We look forward to hearing all the news!
#LibraryNews
A new group of @clockssarchive.bsky.social Officers have been announced after election at a recent Board meeting:
Congratulations to Jeremy Upton, Erika Pastrana, Carla Lee, Vida Damijonaitis, Denis B. Galvin, and James Phillpotts!
Read more:
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Congratulations to Jeremy Upton, Erika Pastrana, Carla Lee, Vida Damijonaitis, Denis B. Galvin, and James Phillpotts!
Read more:
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#LibraryNews
CLOCKSS Board of Directors Election Results - CLOCKSS
Community governance is central to the way CLOCKSS works, with librarians and publishers sharing responsibility for our direction and ensuring that the organization remains accountable to the communit...
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October 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM
A new group of @clockssarchive.bsky.social Officers have been announced after election at a recent Board meeting:
Congratulations to Jeremy Upton, Erika Pastrana, Carla Lee, Vida Damijonaitis, Denis B. Galvin, and James Phillpotts!
Read more:
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#LibraryNews
Congratulations to Jeremy Upton, Erika Pastrana, Carla Lee, Vida Damijonaitis, Denis B. Galvin, and James Phillpotts!
Read more:
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#LibraryNews
#LibraryNEWS: due to a power outage, the #SparksLibrary will have a delayed opening today, Thursday, October 8. We will update this post when we have more information about when the library will open. We apologize for any inconvenience. Other location information: washoecountylibrary.us/libraries.
October 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
#LibraryNEWS: due to a power outage, the #SparksLibrary will have a delayed opening today, Thursday, October 8. We will update this post when we have more information about when the library will open. We apologize for any inconvenience. Other location information: washoecountylibrary.us/libraries.
#LibraryNEWS: Please remember that both the #DuncanTranerLibrary and #VerdiLibrary will be closed for the WCSD #FallBreak next week, October 5-9. Other libraries will be open for regular hours. For Washoe County Library locations and hours, please visit washoecountylibrary.us/libraries.
October 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
#LibraryNEWS: Please remember that both the #DuncanTranerLibrary and #VerdiLibrary will be closed for the WCSD #FallBreak next week, October 5-9. Other libraries will be open for regular hours. For Washoe County Library locations and hours, please visit washoecountylibrary.us/libraries.
A first edition of Sense & Sensibility purchased by the 2nd Marquess of Bath around its publication has revealed that Austen's work was being read by the very social class which her writing centred on.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:33 AM
A first edition of Sense & Sensibility purchased by the 2nd Marquess of Bath around its publication has revealed that Austen's work was being read by the very social class which her writing centred on.
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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.
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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#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.
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
#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.
#LibraryNEWS: The #NorthwestRenoLibrary will reopen on Monday, September 21. The community is invited to celebrate as the library kicks off fall events throughout the week. We appreciate the community's patience during the construction closure. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/4yE9zbz.
September 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
#LibraryNEWS: The #NorthwestRenoLibrary will reopen on Monday, September 21. The community is invited to celebrate as the library kicks off fall events throughout the week. We appreciate the community's patience during the construction closure. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/4yE9zbz.
Early bird registration for the 2026 Charleston Conference ends this week - sign up to attend on November 2nd-6th.
The conference is a global gathering of scholarly communications professionals, meeting to talk about issues impacting the whole community:
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The conference is a global gathering of scholarly communications professionals, meeting to talk about issues impacting the whole community:
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2026 Charleston Conference
2026 Charleston Conference, November 2nd-6th. A professional gathering for librarians, vendors, publishers, and library enthusiasts, offering focused conversation and meaningful connections around the...
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September 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Early bird registration for the 2026 Charleston Conference ends this week - sign up to attend on November 2nd-6th.
The conference is a global gathering of scholarly communications professionals, meeting to talk about issues impacting the whole community:
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The conference is a global gathering of scholarly communications professionals, meeting to talk about issues impacting the whole community:
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#LibraryNews
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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#LibraryNEWS: All #WashoeCountyLibrary locations will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. The #SierraViewLibrary will also be closed Tuesday, September 8. #NorthwestRenoLibrary's book drop remains closed, but all other book drops and online services are available: washoecountylibrary.us.
August 31, 2026 at 6:01 PM
#LibraryNEWS: All #WashoeCountyLibrary locations will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. The #SierraViewLibrary will also be closed Tuesday, September 8. #NorthwestRenoLibrary's book drop remains closed, but all other book drops and online services are available: washoecountylibrary.us.
#LibraryNEWS: The #NorthValleysLibrary remains closed today (Wednesday, August 26) due to the Hawk Fire and evacuations in the area. Visit washoecountylibrary.us for other location hours and online services.
August 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
#LibraryNEWS: The #NorthValleysLibrary remains closed today (Wednesday, August 26) due to the Hawk Fire and evacuations in the area. Visit washoecountylibrary.us for other location hours and online services.
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.
#LibraryNews
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
#LibraryNEWS: Due to the Hawk Fire and related evacuations in the area, the #NorthValleysLibrary and the #VerdiCommunityLibrary will be closed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Please visit www.washoecountylibrary.us for information about other locations and online services.
August 25, 2026 at 2:17 AM
#LibraryNEWS: Due to the Hawk Fire and related evacuations in the area, the #NorthValleysLibrary and the #VerdiCommunityLibrary will be closed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Please visit www.washoecountylibrary.us for information about other locations and online services.