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February 15, 2023 Read-Alikes for 3 Days To Live by James Patterson | LibraryReads By Douglas Beatty, Lois Gross, and Nina Radakovich For patrons waiting to get their hands on 3 Days To Live, the top library holds title of the week, LibraryReads and Library Journal suggest read-alikes by Wanda M. Morris, Lucy Foley, and Lisa Scottoline. | SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS The 1949 Asian Women’s Conference and Feminist Anticolonialism In 1949, revolutionary activists from Asia hosted a conference in Beijing that gathered together their comrades from around the world. Bury the Corpse of Colonialism shows how activists and movements create a revolutionary theory over time and through struggle. Learn More>>> | SPONSORED BY OCEANVIEW PUBLISHING A Murder—an Election—a Chance at Redemption When Sheriff Jhonni Laurent discovers the body of a teenager under a pile of snow and ice, she’s thrust into her first homicide investigation. With an election looming and an opponent threatening to oust her, Jhonni must do more than find a killer—she must save her job, too. Read More>>> | Get Ready for Arab American Heritage Month in April | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers By Sarah Hashimoto In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, this booklist celebrates the diverse experiences, cultures, and contributions of Arab American people. The titles illuminate a wide range of topics, from gender identity and coming of age to politics, history, diaspora, romance, poetry, cooking, comedy, and so much more. | SPONSORED BY HBM ARCHITECTS Centering Your Library Around the Community As library designers, we must meet that challenge by understanding and providing for the needs of the communities the library serves. Main Libraries are often large and centrally located as the hub of the system. Usually located in the population center, often in a major city or town. Read More>>> | Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. JOB OF THE WEEK
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