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Free speech organizations denounce Education Department's calling book bans a 'hoax'

Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing last week’s Department of Education announcement that calls bans a “hoax” and dismisses 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration

The Independent UK

Percival Everett's 'James' awarded Carnegie Medal for fiction

Percival Everett's latest honor comes from the country’s public libraries

The Independent UK

Labour-run Hackney Council under fire for using casual staff contracts despite calling them 'exploitative'

Unison says casual employees have ‘covered over 1,000 hours per month’ in Hackney

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Free Respiratory Masks Available At Los Angeles Public Libraries

Protect against wildfire ash with N-95 masks available at LA Public Libraries. Stay safe!

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Unlocking the Secrets of Human Metabolism: The Power of Gene Knockout Libraries

The human metabolic system is a marvel of biological engineering, involving thousands of genes that interact in intricate pathways to sustain life. Disruptions in these pathways often underlie chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndromes.

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More than 300 people attend protest over library closures

More than 300 people have protested the proposed closure of five libraries in one council area.

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Libraries offer us more than just books

Letter: Dr Anthony Isaacs says the library sector, like the NHS, stands as a marker of a society that prioritises the needs of all

The Guardian - UK

Isidore of Seville: the patron saint of the internet who shaped knowledge for generations

In a world where information flows freely, it’s easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine living in a time when the internet didn’t exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldn’t even read.

The Conversation

From Nintendo Switch 2 to new games and accessories: here's what to expect from Nintendo in 2025

We know Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, but what about everything else from Nintendo in 2025?

TechRadar

Arkansas Can't Jail Librarians for Giving Kids 'Harmful' Books

Portions of a law, struck down last week, would have subjected individuals to misdemeanor charges for providing "harmful" materials to minors.

Reason

Texas book ban law causes a school district to remove Bible from libraries

Canyon independent school district briefly removed text – and then reinstated it – to comply with state’s Reader Act

The Guardian - US

Councils closing libraries across Scotland will 'destroy communities', say Greens

CLOSING libraries across Scotland will “destroy communities", the Scottish Greens have said as they called for more support for the “vital…

The National (Scotland)

Court Blocks Arkansas Law That Limits "Harmful to Minors" Books in Public Libraries and Bookstores, and Also

limits "inappropriate" books in libraries.

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The National (Scotland)

Council meeting halted as leader apologises in tears for library closure debacle

A MORAY Council meeting was suspended after its leader broke down in tears due to the confusion surrounding the closure of Moray libraries last…

Evening Standard

Haringey Council slashing opening days for libraries in latest bid to cut costs

The council’s aim is to save £675,000 as part of the cuts it needs to make for the 2025/26 budget

The National (Scotland)

'Total chaos' as Scottish Tories admit embarrassing U-turn on library closures

THE Scottish Conservatives have been forced into an embarrassing U-turn ...

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New Jersey Enacts Law Protecting Libraries From Book Bans

New Jersey Governor signs law banning book bans in public and school libraries, protecting librarians and promoting intellectual freedom.

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The Independent UK

New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law

The National (Scotland)

Tory council forced to U-turn on library closures after major campaign

All seven of Moray's libraries will remain open after weeks of uncertainty...

Tom’s Hardware

Intel XeSS 2 DLL files leaked days before launch — Frame Generation and Low Latency libraries surface at Nexus Mods

DLL files for Intel's XeSS 2 suite of technologies has been leaked but are likely still dependent on support from game developers.

The Guardian - UK

Tarot, tarantulas and TikTok: exploring our long obsession with predicting the future

A new exhibition at Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries examines the enduring appeal of divination

Tom’s Guide

My favorite external SSD is so cheap for Cyber Monday — perfect for anyone who thinks 'Cloud' is just the weather forecast

Looking for a beast of an external SSD for all your files, with the speed to run entire Final Cut Pro libraries? Meet the SanDisk Desk Drive.

The Independent UK

Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US

Libraries around across the U.S. are helping people get healthier

The Texas Tribune

State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books

A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.

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