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    COVID-19: Italian Librarians & Lockdown

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    Italian libraries have closed to the public, but some librarians continue to serve from a distance.

    COVID-19: Italian Librarians & Lockdown
  • A woman holding a book in front of a phone on a tripod

    Online Story Time: It’s Fair Use, Folks

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    During a crisis, online story times benefit society more than ever, so it falls squarely within fair use.

    Online Story Time: It’s Fair Use, Folks
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    Fighting Fake News in the Pandemic

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    The coronavirus pandemic is rife with misinformation. Use your digital reach to help people sniff out fake news...

    Fighting Fake News in the Pandemic
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    6 COVID-19 Resources You MIght Not Know

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    Share vital information with the public whether your library is open to the public or temporarily closed.

    6 COVID-19 Resources You MIght Not Know
  • "Libraries' Guide to the 2020 Census" with clip art people

    Programming for the Census

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    Check out resources from ALA, the Census Bureau and others for help preparing for the 2020 Census.

    Programming for the Census
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    Programming in a Pandemic

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    As libraries respond to coronavirus, library workers are faced with difficult questions.

    Programming in a Pandemic
  • A person counting dollar bills

    To Charge or Not to Charge?

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    Some library programs come with a cost — literally. Noah Lenstra explores the issue.

    To Charge or Not to Charge?
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    Serving Homeless Patrons in a Shutdown

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    Closing your public library may disproportionately affect your homeless patrons. Here's how you can help.

    Serving Homeless Patrons in a Shutdown
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    How to Spot Fake News

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    Public librarian Diana Laughlin visited classrooms to teach high schoolers how to spot fake news.

    How to Spot Fake News
  • Room decorated to look like the Great Hall from Harry Potter

    Harry Potter Escape Room (on a $0 Budget)

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    A new variation on escape rooms for Hogwarts fans — this time, without spending a dime.

    Harry Potter Escape Room (on a $0 Budget)
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    How-To Festival: Earth Day Edition

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    Springfield-Greene County Library retools a how-to fest to focus on sustainability and waste reduction.

    How-To Festival: Earth Day Edition
  • earrings made with nuts and bolts

    Crafting from Trash: Zero-Waste Programs

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    The average American throws away four pounds of garbage each day. Turn some of that trash into crafts.

    Crafting from Trash: Zero-Waste Programs
  • Wine glasses being clinked

    Books & Libations: A New Way to RA

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    North Olympic Library System boosts circulation for "under-performers" with this readers' advisory program.

    Books & Libations: A New Way to RA
  • person weighing cannabis on a scale

    The 411 on 420

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    When voters faced a controversial mairjuana referendum, a library brought in experts from both sides.

    The 411 on 420
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    12 (More!) Tabletop Games Your Library Should Have (Part 2)

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    Part 2 in a series about must-have tabletop games explores those that might not yet be on your radar.

    12 (More!) Tabletop Games Your Library Should Have (Part 2)
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    8 Ways to "Go Green" for Earth Day

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    Still looking for an Earth Day program? Think: Beeswax wrap, fix-it fairs and composting classes.

    8 Ways to "Go Green" for Earth Day
  • Macrame project in process.

    Hygge Winter Away: Macrame Wall Hanging

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    We're in the doldrums of winter. Embrace th Scandinavian feel of coziness with winter-themed macrame.

    Hygge Winter Away: Macrame Wall Hanging

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March 5, 2015

News

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26
Taking Academic Library Programs Online: COVID-19 & Beyond
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24
Online Story Time & Coronavirus: It’s Fair Use, Folks
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19
The Facts: Fighting Fake News in the Pandemic
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Blogs

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Kingsessing Library Celebrates 100 Years with Fine Forgiveness...
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Not Just for STEM Class: Makerspace Programming & English...
By: Donna Mignardi & Jennifer Sturge
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Big Ideas, Tiny Spaces: A Whimsical Children's Area...
By: Chelsea Price
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