Mahon Public Library is host to a myriad of spooky occurrences: disembodied whistling, footsteps, and voices; books that fling to the floor by themselves; and the ghosts of a former volunteer whose seen in the horror lit section and a dark-haired woman in a red dress.
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Within the walls of the library, or more often now, behind the authentication screen, is expertly researched and peer-reviewed scholarly literature that can help anyone make important decisions about their health or habits or inform their understanding of complex social problems. Unless you have a university login, however, you may not be able to access that scholarship or use it to improve your personal and professional life. Even those fortunate enough to have institutional access can’t get everything, not even at the richest universities.
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Every September since 1987, the American Library Association and libraries across the country come together to urge everyone to get a library card. As part of this year’s Library Card Sign-up Month promotion, we asked library lovers to celebrate the value of libraries by sharing on social media how they make the most of their
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It’s National Friends of Libraries Week! Since the beginning of the American library movement, Friends groups have been formed by citizens using their collective powers to do everything from running a book sale to ensuring that our American library legacy remains viable. Library Friends groups are incredibly important. They can literally make the difference between a budget increase and cut for their libraries. Are you interested in becoming more involved with your local library? If so, consider becoming a library Friend. By contributing as a library Friend, you can make a lasting difference for your library and community.
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Architectural Digest recently published a story detailing 15 of the most futuristic libraries in the world, and they’re breathtaking shrines to the power of learning, collaboration, and community. And books, of course.
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Former NASA flight engineer José Hernández credits books with introducing him to the vastness and wonders of space as a kid. He urges everyone to visit their local libraries, where imaginations can be nurtured and grow in everything from books and comics to games and beyond.
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New York Times-bestselling author Brad Meltzer credits a librarian with unlocking a word of wonder in him as a child and changing his life forever. He shared his story on social media this Library Card Sign-up Month (using the #HowILibrary hashtag) and has allowed us to share it here. It’s a wonderful memory.
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Throughout the month of September, we invited authors and library lovers to share a cherished library moment or tell us what they value most about their library using the hashtag #HowILibrary. Thank you to everyone who participated. There have been some wonderful responses: Mo Willems, Lily Williams, Kelly Yang, and Meg Medina, to name a few.
This story really touched our hearts, so we’re reprinting it with the kind consent of author Jenna Lee-Yun.
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A woman in Mesa, Arizona, has saved more than $23,000 by borrowing books from her local library. Use our Library Value Calculator to learn how much you can save!
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Algorithms dictate how many of us live our lives these days, setting parameters for automated tasks as diverse as recommending movies on Netflix and books to buy on Amazon to helping drivers navigate with GPS. But what are algorithms exactly and how do they work?
Cornell University Library in Ithaca, New York, is going to be making huge strides in helping the public learn about algorithms thanks to a grant it received from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS). The grant will support an 18-month project aimed at creating open educational resources on algorithmic literacy—building the public’s knowledge about what algorithms are, how they function, and how they shape modern life.
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