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 ALA’s Virtual Reality | ALA Virtual 2020 By LJ Staff After making the decision in March to cancel its 2020 Annual conference in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Library Association (ALA) quickly pivoted to an all-virtual online conference. |
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 Antiracism in Librarianship | ALA Virtual 2020 By Meredith Schwartz The urgent need for antiracism work, and fighting anti-Blackness in particular, inside the culture of librarianship as well as in our communities, was an important strand of content throughout the American Library Association (ALA) Virtual Conference. |
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 Intersections of Women, Libraries, and Activism | ALA Virtual 2020 By Lisa Peet The ALA Virtual Conference panel “Herstory Through Activism: Women, Libraries, and Activism” offered a compelling look at the intersections of feminist activism in libraries, and how the current era of COVID-19 has changed the panelists’ priorities for urgent change. |
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| SPONSORED CONTENT  The Impact of Remote Learning on Campus Libraries Shifting instruction and campus services entirely online in a matter of days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was a near-Herculean feat for the nation’s colleges and universities. But for institutions that have developed robust and forward-looking library programs, the transition has proceeded more smoothly. Read More››› |
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| "Don't forget, LSU has a building named after a person who never wanted people who looked like me to be able to go in that building in the first place." | | |
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 Make the Right Call | Editorial By Meredith Schwartz No matter how many Black Lives Matter displays or reading lists we create and share, if we want Black patrons and staff to feel safe in the library, the police must not be a daily presence. |
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 Put Your Nose in a Book: Masks, Library Style By Meredith Schwartz With some libraries reopening for at least limited services, and many others doing curbside pickup, face masks are a necessity for library workers and patrons alike. These library- and book-themed offerings can make it fun and show your library love all over your face. |
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 The Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize | Call for Nominations 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. When libraries, civic entities, organizations, and the people they serve become close partners, their communities thrive. One winning library will receive $250,000 in unfettered grant monies from the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation. Deadline: July 15, 2020. |
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 Simon & Schuster Gets a New Publisher | Book Pulse By Neal Wyatt Simon & Schuster names Dana Canedy as its new publisher. The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs leads holds this week. People’s “Book of the Week” is Notes on a Silencing: A Memoir by Lacy Crawford. The Baby-Sitters Club and Hamilton are at the top of everyone’s mind. |
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 Trump Exposés Come Out on Top | Book Pulse By Neal Wyatt The Room Where It Happened by John Bolton tops bestseller lists. The NY State Supreme Court lifts the block on Mary Trump’s Too Much and Never Enough. The August Indie Next list is out. Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy tops the list. Pennie Clark Ianniciello picks The Wedding Thief by Mary Simses as her July title. |
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| Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA  Last Mission to Tokyo: The Extraordinary Story of the Doolittle Raiders and Their Final Fight for Justice, by Michel Paradis, is one of this week's starred history titles. It "will appeal to readers of military and World War II history and legal thrillers." In psychology, Trauma and the 12 Steps: An Inclusive Guide to Enhancing Recovery, by Jamie Marich, is one of this week's starred selections. "A must-read for addiction sponsors, mental health professionals, and anyone who has experienced or is struggling with trauma and addiction." Paul Preston's A People Betrayed: A History of Corruption, Political Incompetence and Social Division in Modern Spain, is another starred history selection. It's "a definitive political history of modern Spain: searing, sympathetic, analytical, and packed with enough intrigues and regime changes to excite scholars and history buffs alike." Jessica McCrory Calarco's A Field Guide to Grad School: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum is this week's starred education selection. "Undergraduate students considering graduate school as well as current graduate students will find the information contained here helpful, making this a useful guide for college and university libraries." And Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business—and What To Do About It, by Jason Dorsey & Denise Villa, is this week's starred economics title. This selection is "vital for all businesses and organizations with any direct contact with Gen Z, [and] highly recommended for all university libraries supporting business and psychology curriculum." See All Reviews››› |
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 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 Springfield Public Schools (MA) seeks a Librarian - All Levels (Anticipated Openings 2020-2021) |
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