Scotland’s public libraries are being supported by a call for more serious financial and contextual support as key infrastructure.
Sheikh Sultan Makes US$1.2 Million Contribution to Publishers, Libraries
In his longstanding tradition, Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, makes a contribution to both publishers and libraries of his emirate, Sharjah.
Book Bannings: PEN America Reports on School Libraries Pulling Titles
Area news reports indicate that county school systems may be reacting to state-level intimidation.
UAE: ‘100 Years of Stories’ Recognizes Sharjah Libraries’ Centennial
The UAE’s Sharjah commemorates 100 years of its public library tradition in a lavish program in the emirate’s historic district.
New Research on Audiobook Circulation in US Libraries
The newly released ‘Audiobooks and Public Libraries’ report shows US libraries’ community sizes playing a role in audio circulation.
Book Aid International: 25,000 Books for Ukrainian Libraries
A September shipment to Kyiv comprises new books donated by UK publishers for Book Aid International and PEN chapters’ distribution.
Cengage’s Gale and Bodleian Libraries: Asia-Pacific Fellowships
The Gale-Bodleian Libraries partnership is in its second year of Asia-Pacific research into digital humanities fellowships.
Germany’s First Half of 2021: Ebook Dynamics, and Libraries
German publishers say that robust ebook performance last year and this year could be impacted by state-subsidized e-lending.
Friday: Frankfurt Academic Conference on Libraries and Publishing
The two-day Frankfurt Academic Conference program looks at how publishers and libraries are managing open access and the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Italian Publishers Join Libraries and Booksellers in Appeal
As coronavirus-related economic aid is released in Italy, publishers, libraries, and booksellers are asking for a cultural-spending incentive for families.