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Finding Our Way Forward | Sustainability
By Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
We need to find a way to lead our libraries forward from within our spheres of influence–regardless of what the political, financial, and public health landscape will look like in the coming months. We need to address racial and social equity issues and amp up environmental stewardship efforts regardless of a lack of comprehensive leadership in Washington, DC. |
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LJ Research reports for download
By LJ
Our in-house research experts conduct a variety of surveys each year focused on different aspects of public, academic, special and school libraries. Each report is made available as a downloadable pdf. |
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SPONSORED BY AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION New APA Book Helps Support LGBTQ Students in K-12 Schools
Supporting Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Diversity in K-12 Schools reviews interventions and strategies to create a supportive school environment for all students. Chapter authors provide insights drawn from new research, clinical professional guidelines, and the law. Topics include staff training, advocacy, systems-level change, strategies to counter school bullying, and more.
Read sample pages and order your copy today››› |
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SPONSORED CONTENT MLIS NOW: Evolving to Meet Changing Needs
Earning a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree paves the way to becoming a librarian or working in other fields that curate information. As the nature of these fields has evolved, MLIS programs have adapted to reflect these changes.
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HISTORY
PREMIUM
A World Beneath the Sands: The Golden Age of Egyptology
By Toby Wilkinson
Wilkinson is a master storyteller, and the narrative is so engaging that readers will find it hard to put down. This comprehensive study is highly recommended for anyone interested in the exploration and study of Egypt, both ancient and modern. |
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5 Books That Inspired Bill Gates This Year | Book Pulse
By Mary Bakija
Bill Gates shares the books that inspired him this year, including Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein and The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. See the PEN America annual gala, which took place virtually this year and honored Patti Smith and Barack Obama, among others. |
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Movers & Shakers 2021 | Call for Nominations Deadline Extended
The editors of Library Journal need your help identifying the emerging leaders in the library world. Movers & Shakers profiles up-and-coming, innovative, creative individuals from around the world—both great leaders and behind-the-scenes contributors—who are providing inspiration and model programs for others, including programs developed this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for nominations has been extended to December 15. |
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One Step Forward | Editorial
By Meredith Schwartz
On November 7, Pfizer announced interim findings of a 90 percent effectiveness rate for its SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. On November 16, Moderna announced a similar interim finding of 94.5 percent effectiveness. While there are cautionary notes, it is still a hopeful sign that the most stringent measures to contain community spread may be behind us by 2022. Yet the right-now coronavirus news is grim. |
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ACADEMIC BESTSELLERS: U.S. History
By LJ Reviews
Malcolm X, MLK Jr., Presidents and Foreign Policy, 1774, and More in U.S. History Titles: December 2019 to date as identified by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.
1. Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.
Joseph, Peniel E.
Basic Books
2020. ISBN 9781541617865. $30.00
2. Do Morals Matter? Presidents and Foreign Policy from FDR to Trump.
Nye, Joseph S.
Oxford University Press
2020. ISBN 9780190935962. $24.95
3. 1774: The Long Year of Revolution.
Norton, Mary Beth
Alfred A Knopf
2020. ISBN 9780385353366. $32.50 |
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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
Chesterfield Library (NH) seeks a Library Assistant 1 |
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