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Evolving libraries say, ‘Check us out now’

Toga parties, martini meetups, stuffed-animal sleepovers and more are designed to keep book lenders relevant. The article is here.

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BHAG 3.0 What’s Next?! Sustained Library Advocacy

Library advocacy is not a one-time deal. Keep a good thing going: http://goo.gl/xn1NI

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Bad News from the UK

Nine libraries in Dorset have funding withdrawn

Bolton latest to confirm library closures

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Finding the Future & Establishing Relevance

Finding the Future: Inside NYPL’s All-Night Scavenger Hunt

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The Rising Cost of At-Home Tech

The Rising Cost of At-Home Tech – Peter Osnos – Technology – The Atlantic.

The comments section is worth the read, too.

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Public libraries fight to stay relevant in digital age

The scoop.

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Library Advocacy Flash Mob Caught on “Tape” #ala11 #alatt

I left a fantastic advocacy session at #ala11 (see savenyclibraries.com, they rock!), ran all the way there, got caught in the rain… And it was so worth it!

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Ad Lib Struggles to Save Dorset Libraries

20 of 34 libraries set to close in Dorset, UK? Check out the Ad Lib Save Dorset Libraries website.

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Huff Post: Communities Stand Behind Librarians

Communities Stand Behind Librarians Facing Layoffs

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Landmark US library set to close | guardian.co.uk

Troy, MI Public library set to close, unless…

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