1/13/2024 0 Comments Selling old library books![]() ![]() They called the staff pedophiles, McLaughlin said. (Danielle Paquette, Wash Post, 8-24-22) "People in this western Michigan farming town said the Patmos Library was “grooming” children and, according to fliers that one group printed, promoting an “LGBTQ ideology.” They said bookshelves meant for young readers featured same-sex pornography. One of the coolest looking libraries ever: the Kansas City public library (Facebook image) And that's just the parking garage!.Librarians are being trained in Mental Health First Aid, which New York City, among other municipalities, has championed. Witnessing how those homeless people were being allowed indoors - years before that became a thing for many library systems - reflected how we are - to borrow the proverb -one another’s keeper. Libraries as a mental health haven? (Katti Gray, Covering Health, AHCJ, 9-29-22) Inclement temperatures, fueled by climate change, is one of the reasons homeless people seek refuge in public places such as libraries.The returns included notes of apology and gratitude. The Library Ends Late Fees, and the Treasures Roll In (Gina Cherelus, NY Times, 3-31-22) After it ended its late-fee policy, the New York Public Library saw a massive increase in book returns.REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking (American Library Association) REFORMA is committed to the improvement of the full spectrum of library and information services for the approximately 56.2* million Spanish-speaking and Latino people in the United States.Beyond the Pandemic, Libraries Look Toward a New Era (Ellen Rosen, NY Times, 9-24-2020) How libraries have shifted their priorities during the pandemic and how those shifts may shape their evolution.With a shift to online resources well underway, “the most trusted civic institutions” are in a good position to deal with the changing future.A librarian can bring you back the right one." ~ Neil Gaiman White " Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book." ~ E.B. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. "A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. 17 Ways to Download and Listen to Free Audiobooks (Legally) (Isabel Roy, Reader's Digest, 3-15-21).13 Amazing Free Reading Apps to Take Your Books Everywhere (Emily Wenstrom, BookRiot, 11-8-18).The 21 Best Places to Find Free Books Online (Reedsy). ![]() You can read entire books online, completely legally, in an internet browser on your computer. 12 sites where you can read full books online (Piotr Kowalczyk,, 11-1-20) To enjoy reading books, you don’t need a tablet or e-reader.11 places for thrifty bookworms to download free e-books (Kyli Singh, Mashable, 8-28-18).15 Places You Can Read Free Books Online (Alexandra Whittaker, Reader's Digest, 5-3-21).25 Ways Kids Can Read Free eBooks (Jeanne Croteau, We Are Teachers, 3-10-21).Enjoy ebooks and audiobooks for free through your local public library or school. Open Library, an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.More than 60 classic books available on an easy-to-use interface. Internet Archive See warning at top of this section.International Children's Digital Library (a partnership with the University of Maryland.BookBoon Sign up to get access to over 1,000 textbooks and 1,700+ business books.See what to do if you find your own book there. "According to our sister organisation the Authors Guild of America, while they have been doing this for some time they have recently posted a large quantity of scanned books (including works still in copyright) on their Open Library website. It seeks donations of hard-copy books from libraries and individuals and then scans, digitises, and offers them for lending and downloading without paying royalties or PLR. Warning about the Internet Archive & Open Library (Society of Authors, UK, 12-13-17) The Internet Archive is a San Francisco–based nonprofit digital library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more. ![]()
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