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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: New Reader Survey Urges Publishers, Libraries to Close Their Data Gap
Among the stories making news this week: veteran bookseller and library advocate Tim Coates releases a reader-focused survey; more drama over Drag Queen Storytimes; and what to expect from all the talk of antitrust action in the tech sector.
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Libraries
ALA 2019: ALA Professional Program Highlights
We take a look at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference's professional program, which this year features a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion issues.
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Libraries
ALA 2019: PW Talks to ALA Washington Office Director Kathi Kromer
With librarians preparing to gather in Washington for the 2019 Annual Conference, PW recently caught up with ALA's Kathi Kromer to talk about navigating today's unusual political climate, and why 'year-round advocacy' is the office's defining strategy.
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Libraries
ALA 2019: Thank You, Archivists
Why librarians should find time in their busy schedules at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington to see some of our nation’s most treasured documents.
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Libraries
ALA 2019: Carla Hayden, The People's Librarian
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden discusses her ongoing mission.
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Libraries
Fostering Good Citizenship: Q & A with Mary Keeling
PW spoke with the incoming AASL president about her vision for her term, which will begin when ALA Annual comes to a close.
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Libraries
ALA Annual Division Watch
We offer a look at AASL’s full slate of activities at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference, which takes place June 20–25 in Washington, D.C.
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Libraries
ALA 2019: Reynolds, Sotomayor Headline ALA 2019 Annual Conference
The American Library Association is expecting strong attendance at its upcoming Annual Conference, set for June 20–25 in Washington, D.C.
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Libraries
ALA 2019: Sari Feldman: So Long, Not Goodbye
Ahead of her upcoming retirement, the veteran library leader looks back on her work with ALA, and forward to her next chapter.
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U.S. Book Show
BookExpo 2019: Book Sales Off to a Slow Start for 2019
Will "political fatigue" end publishers' six year streak of print sales growth? At a late morning session dubbed The State of the Publishing Industry Today, David Walter, executive director, client development for NPD Books, told BookExpo attendees that growth in print sales is trending down, with 2019 showing a decline so far.
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Libraries
Libraries Offer Free—Readable—E-book Version of 'The Mueller Report'
By publishing a real, functional e-book edition of 'The Mueller Report,' the nation's libraries are picking up where the federal government slacked off.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: May 17, 2019
Among the week's headlines: Richard Ford is honored by the Library of Congress; Sari Feldman reflects on her career; and the 'random' things you can borrow from a public library.
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Libraries
BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: The Full Schedule
Presented by Publishers Weekly, the 2019 BookExpo Librarians' Lounge offers a place for librarians at the show to relax along with a slate of exclusive programming.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: Learn More About 'Pop Up Libraries,' Baker & Taylor’s Community Engagement Program
Baker & Taylor representatives will be on hand in the lounge throughout the show to answer questions about the innovative new program that can help your library can reach more deeply into the community.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: Sweet Summer Reads, Courtesy of Penguin Random House Adult Library Marketing
On Thursday, May 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., join Penguin Random House in the Librarians' Lounge (Booth 557) for a meet and greet with some of the publishers' hottest authors.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: Meet 'Artemis Fowl' Author Eoin Colfer, Courtesy of Disney
On Thursday, May 30, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. join Disney in the Librarians' Lounge for a chance to meet the author and take home a signed teachers' edition.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: Learn More about Move Books’ Efforts to Get Boys Reading
On Thursday, May 30, from 9:00-9:30 a.m. join Move Books in the Librarians' Lounge (booth 557) to learn about the books that will hook boys on reading.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: Meet Bestselling Science Writer for Kids Chris Ferrie, Courtesy of Sourcebooks
On Wednesday, May 29, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., join Sourcebooks in the Librarians' Lounge (booth 557) to meet the author famous for explaining big ideas to little kids.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: Meet These Great Vesuvian Books Authors
On Wednesday, May 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., you can meet some of Vesuvian’s top authors in the Librarians' Lounge (booth 557) and grab some of your first signed copies of the show.
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: An Author Meet-and-Greet with Harlequin
On Thursday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, join Harlequin in the Librarians' Lounge (booth 557) to meet four great authors, and take home some signed copies.