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Public Library Ebook Partnerships Public Library Ebook Partnerships Boost K-12 Reading
By Matt Enis
Public libraries are using new vendor solutions to enhance local schools’ ebook and audiobook collections, creating a new generation of library users.
Public Library of Science Public Library of Science, University of California Announce Transformational OA Agreement
By Lisa Peet
On February 19, the Public Library of Science and the University of California announced a two-year pilot, in which UC Libraries will pay the first $1,000 of any article processing charge for UC researchers choosing to publish in a PLOS journal.

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Nebula Awards Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Names Nebula Award Finalists
By Meredith Schwartz
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) today announced the finalists for the 55th Annual Nebula Awards, which will be presented in Woodland Hills, CA, on May 30th. Here are the novel and novella finalist titles with links to LJ coverage as available.
Incarcerated Students Cornell Pilots Research Class with Ithaca, Incarcerated Students
By Elisa Shoenberger
Cornell University recently completed its first pilot research class that fosters collaboration and research between Ithaca-based and incarcerated students. Taught in fall 2019, the Prison Partners Library Research course allowed Ithaca students to facilitate the research work of incarcerated students.
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Federal Data Protection Agency Gillibrand Proposes Federal Data Protection Agency
By Matt Enis
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on February 12 introduced the Data Protection Act of 2020, new legislation that would create the Data Protection Agency (DPA), an independent federal agency that “would serve as a ‘referee’ to define, arbitrate, and enforce rules to defend the protection of...personal data.”
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Sweet Sorrow Public Library Association Conference Galley Roundup
By Barbara Hoffert
Here is a guide to more than 100 titles you can track down on the show floor at the forthcoming Public LIbrary Association conference.
Parents Glued to Their Devices Parents Glued to Their Devices During Storytime? How To Encourage Active Participation in Library Programs.
By Rachel G. Payne and Jessica Ralli
Addressing technology’s negative impact on parent/child engagement and group participation.
Library of the Year 2020 Library of the Year 2020 | Call for Nominations
All libraries are good, some are great. LJ is looking for role-model libraries to vie for the honor of being the 2020 Library Journal/Gale Cengage Learning Library of the Year. Along with a $10,000 prize, the winner is featured in an LJ cover story in June and honored with a gala reception at the American Library Association Annual Conference. Learn more and submit your nominations here.
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Out of Omaha Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day, And Then They Came For Us, & Out of Omaha | RealReels
By Joshua Blevins Peck
LJ's top picks for documentaries from the February 2020 issue include gripping films on historical tragedies, social commentary, and modern issues.
Edie Camille Claudel, Winter Kills, & Edie |Top Foreign & Indie DVD Picks
By Jeff T. Dick
Whether you're a fan of classic films or more modern picks, LJ reviews the best of recent and re-released DVDs.
Wild Nights with Emily After Parkland, Wild Nights With Emily, & Serendipity | Coming Attractions
By Jeff T. Dick
LJ's top picks for forthcoming DVD and Blu-Ray titles include Roma, Fleabag, and After Parkland.
Emma Dan Brown for Kids & Nebula Finalists Revealed | Book Pulse
By Neal Wyatt
Dan Brown is writing a children’s book. The Nebula Award finalists are announced. Emma, zombies, and clones come to screens today and through the week ahead. Little Fires Everywhere and My Brilliant Friend get new trailers.
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Cold War Democracy Academic Best Sellers on Asian History
By LJ Reviews
A masterful history of the encounters between Greece and India; a fresh appraisal of the Cold War; and a revelatory account of an overlooked part of Chinese history top the list of best-selling Asian History books.
Weather L.A. Times Book Prize Finalists, PLA Galley Guide, & New Best Sellers | Book Pulse
By Neal Wyatt
More spring book shortlists and nominees are announced. The PLA Galley guide is here. The Authors Guild has a grim report on “The Profession of the Author in the 21st Century.” Elle fires author E. Jean Carroll.
Incarcerated Students LJ Announces New Guidelines for 2020 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, Opens for Entries
By LJ
The Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, developed in partnership between the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and Library Journal, was created in 2019 to recognize the public library as a vital community asset. One winning library will receive $250,000 in unfettered monies from the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation, and will be profiled in the November issue of Library Journal and online.
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