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 Better World Libraries, Internet Archive Partner, Acquires Better World Books By Matt Enis The Internet Archive (IA) on November 6 announced that its longtime not-for-profit partner, Better World Libraries, had acquired Better World Books. When libraries and other organizations weed or deaccession titles and donate to Better World Books, selected titles will now be directed into IA’s massive book digitization program. |
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 Q&A: Liz Gorinsky, Erewhon Books | SF/Fantasy Preview 2019 By Meredith Schwartz Liz Gorinsky founded the boutique sf and fantasy publisher Erewhon Books in late June 2018. In spring 2020, the company will launch its first titles. Here, she talks with LJ about starting a small sf/fantasy press and honing the voice of speculative fiction. |
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| SPONSORED BY GALE, A CENGAGE COMPANY |
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 Q&A: S.L. Huang | SF/Fantasy Preview 2019 By Meredith Schwartz Author, stuntwoman, mathematician, and firearms expert S.L. Huang applies her myriad expertise to sf/fantasy works such as the "Cas Russell" series, which features a mathematical-genius superhero. LJ caught up with the author to talk fighting, math, and writing. |
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| "What we’re trying to do is weave books into the Internet itself, starting with Wikipedia." | | |
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 Clem Guthro, Joanneke Elliott, Christian Zabriskie, and More Library People News By Lisa Peet Clem Guthro has been named the University Librarian for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa; Joanneke Elliott is the new African Studies and West European Studies Librarian at UNC–Chapel Hill Libraries; Christian Zabriskie will be the new Director of Onondaga County Public Libraries, NY; and more new hires, promotions, retirements, and obituaries. |
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 2019 Librarian Lump of Coal Gift Guide By Travis Jonker Time is running out to get a gift for the insufferable librarian in your life. With help from Etsy, the 2019 edition of the Librarian Lump of Coal Gift Guide has your back. |
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 Vignettes of the Vietnam War | Collection Development By David Miller The Vietnam War (1955–75) was arguably the most divisive event in the United States during the second half of the 19th century, spanning five different U.S. presidential administrations. Since the end of the war and the United States’ withdrawal more than 40 years ago, our motivations are still being examined and discussed. |
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 Run Your Week: Big Books, Sure Bets, & Titles Making News | Book Pulse By Neal Wyatt Children of Virtue and Vengeance, by Tomi Adeyemi, leads holds this week. Six new books made the bestsellers lists. Reese Witherspoon picks Conviction, by Denise Mina, as her December book club title. In Costco Connection, Pennie Clark Ianniciello picks The Ambassador's Daughter, by Pam Jenoff. |
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 Take LJ's Public Library Materials Survey By Barbara Hoffert Once again, Library Journal is conducting its annual materials circulation survey, which tracks U.S. public library circulation trends by format and subject/genre, and we need your help! Survey findings will appear in the February 2020 issue of LJ. |
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 Page to Screen, Nov. 27, 2019 | Book Pulse By Neal Wyatt DC's Harley Quinn and Jonathan Maberry's V Wars lead the way. In award news, the Costa category shortlists are announced. Also, Edna O’Brien wins the David Cohen Prize for Literature, and Shelf Awareness picks the Best Children’s & Teen Books of the Year. |
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