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Feb 1
Standards: W3C Re-Launched as a Public-Interest Non-Profit Organization; eLife’s New Model: Open for Submissions; & More News Headlines
Annual Report 2022: Highlights from the Data Curation Network COPE in 2023 (via Committee on Publication Ethics) eLife’s New Model: Open for Submissions (via...infodocket.com · 1h · Article -
Jan 31
Coming Attractions | DVD/Blu-Ray Titles from Our January Issue
by Jeff T. DickForthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays include the grandly delicious Big Night, the classic caper film, The Italian Job, and Bruno Samper and Kristina Buožytė’s...libraryjournal.com · 6h · Article -
Research Resources: New Online Tool Provides Health Snapshot of All 435 U.S. Congressional Districts (Congressional District Health Dashboard)
From NYU Langone: Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, unveiled the Congressional District...infodocket.com · 7h · Article -
The wonderful world of Oz : [imaginary locality]
"Copyright ... by Ozma, Inc." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LMP.loc.gov · 5h · Article -
Events Calendar | Brooklyn Public Library
Adams Street, Multipurpose Room Arlington Library, Program Room Bay Ridge Library, Meeting Room Bedford Library, Auditorium Borough Park Library, Children's...bklynlibrary.org · 7h · Article -
Interview With Menopause Expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned doctor, expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. And she's on a mission! She's...lapl.org · 8h · Article -
ALA Youth Media Awards Announced | Book Pulse
by Kate MerleneALA’s Youth Media Awards are announced. Longlists for the Dublin Literary Award, International Dylan Thomas Prize, and Plutarch Award are announced. The CEO...libraryjournal.com · 9h · Article -
From Berkeley ‘giants’ to the Boston Celtics: 3 things we learned from journalist Gary M. Pomerantz at UC Berkeley’s Luncheon in the Library
Guests eat in Doe Library’s North Reading Room during this year’s Luncheon in the Library. (Photos by Jami Smith/UC Berkeley Library).lib.berkeley.edu · 9h · Article -
A ChatGPT generated post (and a first year librarian's thoughts)
Note: The ChatGPT generated content is in a linked Google Doc and labeled as such! As I’m sure anyone in academia is aware, ChatGPT and its AI...acrlog.org · 6h · Article -
Color-Conscious Casting and Death of a Salesman | The New York Public Library
Curator Doug Reside looks at documentation of previous productions of Death of a Salesman featuring Black actors playing Willy Loman.nypl.org · 9h · Article -
When the Angels Left the Old Country
by Lamb, SachaThank you for visiting. Most SLJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010....slj.com · 10h · Article -
Join NYPL and WNYC's Virtual Book Club
The New York Public Library and WNYC — two indispensable New York institutions — are partnering to host a virtual book club to bring New Yorkers together and...nypl.org · 10h · Article -
Real Reels | An Iconic Eatery, a Resonant Road Trip, and Patricia Highsmith
by Joshua Blevins PeckAn iconic eatery, a resonant road trip, and Patricia Highsmith are among January’s must-see documentaries.libraryjournal.com · 10h · Article -
Meet the Neighbors of 409 Edgecombe, One of Harlem’s Most Fashionable Addresses | The New York Public Library
Learn more about our new finding aid highlighting residents of "Harlem’s House of Celebrities.”.nypl.org · 11h · Article -
Events Calendar | Brooklyn Public Library
Adams Street, Multipurpose Room Arlington Library, Program Room Bay Ridge Library, Meeting Room Bedford Library, Auditorium Borough Park Library, Children's...bklynlibrary.org · 11h · Article -
Remembering Charles Simic (1938-2023) | The New York Public Library
Poet Charles Simic wrote with the darkly dreamlike humor of a cheerful pessimist.nypl.org · 12h · Article -
Exploring the Collections at The New York Public Library: What Stories Will You Find? | The New York Public Library
Explore our staff-written posts highlighting some of the millions of stories that can be found within our research collections.nypl.org · 13h · Article -
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Zebras at Conservation & Research Center, Front Royal, VA
Zebras at Conservation & Research Center, Front Royal, VA Close Usage Conditions Apply The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational...siarchives.si.edu · 15h · Article -
Literacy Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP)
The LEAP Afterschool Program, which provides homework assistance, computer literacy, library skills, and multicultural enrichment activities for school-age...libfreelibrary.org · Jan 31 · Article -
Blog: Picture Book Highlights | Underwear!
When looking for funny books to read aloud, one can’t go wrong with books about underwear. It’s undeniable that kids love stories about underwear; there’s...libfreelibrary.org · Jan 31 · Article -
Michigan: Grand Rapids Public Library Finds Rare Set of ‘Magic Lantern’ Slides Showing Early Tuskegee Institute
From Fox 17 (Grand Rapids): The folks over at the Grand Rapids Public Library made a fascinating discovery while digging through their massive archives back...infodocket.com · 14h · Article -
Journal Article: “Knowledge Work in Platform Fact-Checking Partnerships”
The article linked below was recently published by the International Journal of Communication. Title Knowledge Work in Platform Fact-Checking Partnerships...infodocket.com · 10h · Published: ~Jan 30 · Article -
ACRL 2023 Community Chats Proposals Due January 31
Proposals for the new ACRL 2023 Community Chats sessions are due on January 31. Submit your proposal to host a Community Chat in-person or virtually today! ...acrl.ala.org · 9h · Published: Jan 25 · Article -
Life Beyond Likes Book Tour: A Conversation About Creating Intentional Joy
Join the first public event of the Life Beyond Likes book tour and join us for a conversation with the entrepreneur, skydiver, and author Isa Watson who will...bklynlibrary.org · 7h · Published: Jan 19 · Article -
Expanding to Welcome the World
The centerpiece of the Folger's renovation project is now taking shape: an expansive visitor and exhibition space under the front terrace, entered through...folger.edu · 4h · Published: Dec 20 · Article -
Jan 30
Home | ALA
ALA Youth Media Awards-Webcast Date: Monday, January 30, 2023 Time: 8:00 AM (CST) , In person location: Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Theater -...ala.unikron.com · Jan 30 · Published: ~Jan 28 · Website-
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8 Low or No Alcohol Cocktail Books For At-Home Happy Hour | The New York Public Library
Have a spirited time without the spirits!nypl.org · Jan 30 · Article -
Happy Birthday Oprah Winfrey!
Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Author, actress, producer, broadcast host, media mogul, and unclassifiable icon that...lapl.org · Jan 30 · Article -
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Matchmaking with Macmillan. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the Macmillan Library Marketing team for a Spring 2023 Preview as we match Adult YA books with new readers! We’ll hear from panelists Amanda Crimarco,...ala-events.zoom.us · Jan 30 · Event -
Topic Survey for LJ's Public Library Safety Summit - April 27-28, 2023
The Summit will deliver exemplars of effective approaches to public library safety as well as exemplars from other types of open-access buildings. This is a...docs.google.com · Jan 30 · Article -
Events: Solèy Midi (or Midday Sun) with Recording Artist Talie Cerin
Chronicling Resistance: The Exhibition closes with a performance by folk and soul singer Talie Cerin. Join us for an evening of music and stories connecting...libfreelibrary.org · Jan 30 · Article -
UC Berkeley Lunch Poems | UC Berkeley Library
A packed house listens to poet and Professor Robert Hass at Lunch Poems in Morrison Library in 2020. (Photo by Jami Smith for the UC Berkeley Library) Lunch...lib.berkeley.edu · Jan 30 · Article -
Events: Hybrid Event: Philadelphia Legal Assistance Workshop - Income Tax
REGISTER Have questions about unreceived tax refunds, worker misclassification, or tax fraud? In this workshop, an attorney from Philadelphia Legal...libfreelibrary.org · Jan 30 · Article -
State Library Looks to Install Book Vending Machines Around North Dakota; A Guide to Communicating With Others: Messaging Apps; and More News Headlines
A Guide to Communicating With Others: Messaging Apps (via Privacy International) De Gruyter Acquires Mercury Learning and Information Report by the French...infodocket.com · Jan 30 · Article -
RUSA Book & Media Awards Announced | Book Pulse
by Kate MerleneThe 2023 RUSA Book & Media Awards are announced, including the Notable Books List, Reading List, the Listen List, the Sophie Brody Medal, Essential...libraryjournal.com · Jan 30 · Article -
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Adult Faves. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Book awards season might be coming to a close but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of hot new books to add to your TBR! To learn all about this latest...ala-events.zoom.us · Jan 30 · Event -
Participate – NASA's Europa Clipper
Earth’s first mission to conduct detailed reconnaissance of Jupiter’s moon, Europa. NASA’s Europa Clipper will determine if this ocean world has environments...europa.nasa.gov · Jan 30 · Article -
Lean Into a Cold Winter with These Graphic Novels | The New York Public Library
We are rapidly approaching the winter season, so why not set the mood with a few books that use harsh, cold settings as their backdrops.nypl.org · Jan 30 · Article -
A Voice Among the Stars: Poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Will Ride to Europa on NASA Spacecraft
by Library of CongressU.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, who is known for work that explores the human connection to the natural world, is crafting a new poem dedicated to NASA’s...newsroom.loc.gov · Jan 30 · Article -
2023 Youth Media Award Winners
Here is the complete list of the winners at the 2023 Youth Media Awards.slj.com · Jan 30 · Article -
Playhouse, by By Richard Bausch. | Booklist Online
Booklist Online Book Review: Playhouse. By Richard Bausch.Feb. 2023. 352p. Knopf, $29 (9780451494849); e-book (9780451494856). REVIEW. First...booklistonline.com · Jan 30 · Article -
Careers at The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and...nypl.pinpointhq.com · Jan 30 · Website -
Fabre's book of insects - Biodiversity Heritage Library
The Biodiversity Heritage Library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity...biodiversitylibrary.org · Jan 30 · Article -
'The Swimmers,' 'An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us' receive 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and...
NEW ORLEANS — The American Library Association (ALA) selects “The Swimmers,” by Julie Otsuka, published by Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random...ala.org · Jan 30 · Article -
Montana: ImagineIF Trustees Hold Special Meeting on Library Security Concerns; Pennsylvania: Philly’s Free Library is Making Space for People to Create; and...
Colorado: Suspensions Increase at Pikes Peak Library District Under New Security Protocols (via The Gazette) Montana: ImagineIF Trustees Hold Special Meeting...infodocket.com · Jan 30 · Published: ~Jan 29 · Article -
Get Organized | American Libraries Magazine
At ALA's 2023 LibLearnX conference in New Orleans, library workers offered tips for community organizing and sustaining activism.americanlibrariesmagazine.org · Jan 30 · Published: Jan 29 · Article -
Income Tax Help at The New York Public Library
NYPL neighborhood branches across the city will be hosting organizations who can help you prepare and file your tax return electronically—all for free.nypl.org · Jan 30 · Published: ~Jan 28 · Article -
CBH Talk | Partners in the Struggle: Brooklyn NAACP and the Black Church, Part 1
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Brooklyn Chapter of the NAACP, the Center for Brooklyn History and BKLYN NAACP present this special two-part series...bklynlibrary.org · Jan 30 · Published: Jan 3 · Article -
Who is Florence Price? (Presented by the Kaufman Music Center)
Published by Schirmer Books of Wise Music Group, Who is Florence Price? is a new children’s book written and illustrated by students at Kaufman Music...bklynlibrary.org · Jan 30 · Published: Dec 21 · Article
