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Xbox just made a major commitment to backward compatibility — what you need to know

Xbox President Sarah Bond is setting up a dedicated team to preserve Xbox digital libraries in the company's future gaming hardware.

Tom’s Guide

Women are all over the big screen – but pay gap persists in UK cultural sector

For every £1 earned by men working in the arts, museums and libraries, women are paid 85p, figures show

The Guardian - UK

Solar Eclipse Glasses: Where to Buy, Where to Get Them Free

Find safe solar eclipse glasses at Warby Parker, Target, Amazon and more than 13,000 libraries nationwide

Kiplinger

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Dozens of library services and 26 museums to receive £33m government funding

The latest round of cultural investment will enable local councils to upgrade their services and help ‘libraries play an increasingly important role in our communities’

The Guardian - UK

Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap

Information-rich public libraries are using their websites and facilities to address the ever-increasing demand for counseling, housing and substance abuse services.

The Texas Tribune

Exploring The World's Top Ancient Libraries

Discover ancient libraries like the Library of Alexandria and the House of Wisdom, showcasing their rich collections and historical importance.

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How a Hyderabad organisation helped establish over 600 libraries in India

Hyderabad-based Food4Thought Foundation connects book donors with educational institutions and individuals to establish libraries across India. They have established 622 libraries so far and hope to establish 1000 libraries by 2025.

The Hindu

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #102

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Ballotpedia

Libraries: The New 'It' Place For Millennials And Gen Z

Discover how modern libraries have transformed into dynamic community spaces, attracting millennials and Gen Z with technology, social events, and a welcom...

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Digital exclusion is hurting the life chances of millions in Britain

Letter: Equality and equity are not possible without equal access to the internet, so it’s vital for the government to bridge the digital divide, says Claire Marshall. Plus a letter from Kathryn Davidson

The Guardian - UK

Public Libraries Are Becoming Favorite Hangout Places And The So-Called “Third Place”

Gen Z and Millennials found a new favorite place and it is a bit of an unexpected one. The post Public Libraries Are Becoming Favorite Hangout Places And The So-Called “Third Place” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘So happy you’re here’: how a librarian became an advocate for mental health

Mychal Threets’ sudden rise to fame as a pusher of ‘library joy’ isn’t over despite his exit from his job to focus on himself

The Guardian - US

American Library Association report says book challenges soared in 2023

Overall, the number of individual titles challenged in both school and public libraries spiked by 65% — the highest level ever recorded by the ALA.

WEKU

Book bans in US schools and libraries surged to record highs in 2023

Though the list is broad, many of the 4,240 books were targeted because they related to issues of LGBTQ+ communities or race

The Guardian - US

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Meet the woman who helped libraries across the U.S. 'surf the internet'

Jean Armour Polly was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2019 for evangelizing computers in public libraries, the precursor to the internet being offered as a core service in those spaces.

The Guardian - UK

World Book Day finds children are put off reading for pleasure

Annual event to encourage young readers has revealed research finding that significant numbers feel discouraged from following their own tastes

MusicRadar

Issue 407 of Future Music is out now

Bass Synthesis. Plus: Carl Craig, Ben Frost, Paranoid London, Julia Holter, Ableton Live 12, AI sample libraries, collaboration tips, Baby Audio Atoms & much more!

The Guardian - UK

‘A huge step back for the city’: people in Birmingham on council budget cuts

Proposals on services ranging from bin collections to social care, arts and libraries have left many worried for the future

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Cord Jefferson's 'American Fiction' Wins USC Libraries Script Award

Discover the winners and nominees at the USC Libraries Script Awards, celebrating excellence in film and TV adaptations.

The Guardian - AU

Remote worker havens: we review the best places to work for free in central Melbourne

Cafes, public libraries, even Federation Square can offer Melbourne’s remote workers respite from four walls at home

WEKU

In Georgia, a bill to cut all ties with the American Library Association is advancing

Several other states have made moves to disassociate from the nation's oldest library professional association. But Georgia's bill, the first of its kind in the nation, goes further than the others.

The Hindu

30 schools in T.N. to get 400 new books for libraries under ‘Spreading the Joy of Reading’ initiative

Moongibai Goenka Girls’ School receives 400 new books through 'Spreading the Joy of Reading' program.

Newcastle Herald

Parking pain is getting worse in Newcastle's CBD, not better

'There's rarely [a park] within a kilometre'

Reason

States Try To Strip Sex From Literature in Libraries, Schools

These aren't outright bans. But they still can chill free speech and academic freedom.

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Exploring America's Top 10 Magnificent Libraries

Discover the top 10 libraries in the United States, from the historic Library of Congress to the modern San Francisco Public Library.

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