Tag: News
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ALA report: public libraries see 92 percent increase in number of titles targeted for censorship
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A new report by the American Library Association shows efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries.
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Study: reading on paper improves comprehension even 8 times more than digital
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According to Spanish researchers, reading print materials for pleasure improves understanding of texts far more than reading on digital devices.
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Gen Z vs. Millennials – how they read books and use libraries (report)
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The report released by ALA found that 54% of Gen Z and Millennials visited a physical library in the past year. 52% said they borrowed from library digital collections.
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The current book reading habits in the U.S. (survey and infographic)
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According to the poll, the average U.S. adult reads as many as 8 books a month. That would make 96 books a year!
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Britannica has released Encyclopedia Infographica – a perfect bookish gift this holiday season
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The Encyclopedia Infographica is a visually appealing encyclopedia that uses infographics, maps, and charts to present information on a wide range of topics.
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5 ways libraries can responsibly use artificial intelligence
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A leadership brief issued by the Urban Libraries Council includes recommendations on how libraries can integrate artificial intelligence tools in their work.
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Private libraries are popping up all over Japan
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In Japan, libraries with privately owned bookshelves offer a unique experience that is unlike anything else.
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Lech Wałęsa congratulates Czesław Miłosz on receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature
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The telegram is a part of a collection of Czesław Miłosz papers maintained by the Yale University Library.
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Get bookish clothes on Redbubble and save 25%
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Today, Redbulle started a promotion that lets you save 25% on t-shirts, hoodies, dresses, and caps. There is no better time to grab a bookish apparel.
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Banned Books Week 2023 starts this Sunday!
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The theme of this year’s edition of the Banned Books Week is “Let Freedom Read!”.
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Children who read books are happier and more active (study)
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The poll conducted by OnePoll reveals that 91% of children aged 5-12 who are avid readers are happier than those who don’t (36%).
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More than 1,900 library book titles have been targeted for censorship in 2023, so far
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The number of unique titles challenged has increased by 20% from the same reporting period in 2022. In 2023, ALA documented challenges to 1,915 unique titles.