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'Protestware' is on the rise, with programmers self-sabotaging their own code. Should we be worried?

In March 2022, the author of node-ipc, a software library with over a million weekly downloads, deliberately broke their code. If the code discovers it is running within Russia or Belarus, it attempts to replace the contents of every file on the user’s computer with a heart emoji.

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As attempts to ban books across the county increase, Chicago establishes ‘Book Sanctuaries’: ‘Encouraging and alarming’

CHICAGO — A glass shelf displaying some of the most notable challenged books in the country adorns the entryway of the Chicago Public Library’s Lincoln Belmont branch. The books are surrounded by yellow tape and red signs that inevitably steer the attention of those who walk inside to the titles…

Chicago Tribune

Fingal Libraries' Twitter back online after investigation into 'strange' activity

The decision was made after no evidence of hacking was found

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How independent bookstores help in the fight against book banning and why it matters

An Atlanta store is one of hundreds of independent booksellers across the country celebrating the freedom to read as schools, universities and public libraries face attempts to ban or restrict books.

WEKU

Fingal libraries' Twitter account suspended after concerns raised over following transphobic accounts

J.K. Rowling has weighed in on the Fingal County Council matter

Dublin Live

Democrats introduce ‘book ban’ resolution amid nationwide censorship movement

Campaigns across the US to remove books from schools and libraries are a ‘direct attack on First Amendment rights,’ congressman says

The Independent UK

Being a librarian isn't just about books – it's about helping everyone get access to information and resources

Michelle Martin is the Beverly Cleary Professor for Children and Youth Services in the Information School at the University of Washington. She primarily teaches students who will be youth services librarians who work with children and young adults in libraries or other information science spaces. Below are highlights from an…

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15 more lost Leeds schools where we spent our childhoods

More of the city's schools which were demolished or transformed into something else

Leeds Live

Libraries, leisure centres and what will close in Liverpool on Monday

Liverpool City Council has announced which of its services will shut down

Liverpool Echo

Stirling shops, GPs and council buildings to close to mark The Queen's funeral

The region’s schools will be among the local authority buildings to close on Monday as the country marks a bank holiday for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. All council schools and nurseries as well as other public offices – including libraries – will

Daily Record

The Nottinghamian: Another top chippy and the best Notts street style

Take a look at today's Nottinghamian newsletter

Nottingham Post

Call for Nottingham's under-threat libraries to be used as 'warm havens' this winter

'Research shows that over 80% of library leaders expect an increase in people using libraries to keep warm'

Nottingham Post

More than 4,000 digital libraries to be established in Andhra Pradesh

Each village secretariat will have one such facility, says Education Minister

The Hindu

Public libraries are essential. Don’t let those who oppose inclusive values target them.

There are some who would rather do away with libraries and the freedom of public space altogether. We now see this happening in Downers Grove where a drag queen bingo event was canceled due to threats of violence.

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The Independent UK

John Green speaks out against school board candidate’s effort to ban his book in his hometown

‘I know some of the people involved,’ said Green in a video. ‘I remember you from middle school’

Chronicle Live

Councils across North East arrange books of condolence to sign in memory of the Queen

The public are invited to put their messages in books at council offices, leisure centres and libraries to mark the death of Elizabeth II

Los Angeles Times

With libraries under threat, Literarian Award goes to Watts-raised super-librarian Tracie D. Hall

LOS ANGELES -- Tracie D. Hall has spent most of her professional life working in service to others: as a curator, a librarian, an advocate for digital literacy and equitable access — and currently as the executive director of the American Library Association.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham City Council criticised over library commitment pledge

'The central library project has been delayed and the city has not had access to a central library since March 2020'

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Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Bills, bills, bills

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Wednesday September 07, 2022

Tribune News Service

Librarians and lawmakers push for greater access to e-books

Librarians and their legislative allies are pushing publishers of electronic books to lower their prices and relax licensing terms, an effort that could make it easier for millions of library users to borrow the increasingly popular digital versions of books.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Editorial: It's past time to prepare for a future where the workforce has as many robots as people

There's a scene in the movie "I, Robot" where a robot-hating police officer, played by Will Smith, is questioning the manufacturer of a robot suspected of murdering a human. The conversation gets testy, and the robot maker, played by Bruce Greenwood, looks Smith in the eye and says, "I suppose…

The Guardian - UK

Truss urged to invest in libraries and abolish tax on audiobooks

Authors and publishers’ organisations have also called on the new government to support author visits to schools and to introduce an online sales tax

Tribune News Service

Broward’s elementary schools will start publishing their list of books. Some deemed ‘objectionable’ might get tossed.

Every book at Broward’s elementary school libraries will be cataloged and posted online so parents can review content for anything they find objectionable.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester council forced to open warm banks amid fear that rising energy bills will mean people 'freezing to death'

Libraries will be used as free, warm spaces for those struggling to keep their heating on

Daily Record

Plans for 'warmth centres' in West Dunbartonshire to help struggling residents

Churches, community centres and libraries could open their doors to those unable to afford to heat their homes this winter.

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