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‘Eating away at democracy’: book bans in US public schools rise by a third in a year

According to a new study by Pen America, there were 3,362 instances of book bans in school classrooms and libraries – with more than 40% of all cases occurring in Florida

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland libraries can no longer afford to buy books

A funding shortfall means the country’s library service will operate with reduced hours, and is ‘unable to purchase new books or take requests at present’

The Guardian - UK

Book bans and challenges surged over the last school year with 40% in Florida alone, report finds

Censorship campaigns are increasingly targeting community public libraries, not just schools

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These Republican state senators are not burning books quite yet

A viral video that has been viewed millions of times shows two Republican state senators supposedly burning books in Missouri. It could seem credible, in a US state that has begun banning books deemed inappropriate from school and libraries. However, it’s not actually books being burnt, as we explain in…

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New guidelines urge UK libraries not to avoid controversial books and ideas

‘In [a] polarised world, it is important our sector is clear in its opposition to censorship’ says the Cilip report, published as services increasingly asked to remove books

The Guardian - UK

Despite a sustainable and engaging model, why are toy libraries finding few takers?

Toy libraries offer cost-effective alternatives to buying new toys, access to diverse selection, and teach responsibility. Despite the advantages, they find few takers. Challenges include cultural mindset of individual ownership and lack of awareness. We look at a few players in Bengaluru such as Toyflix, ThinkBox, Unnati Books and Toy…

The Hindu

Media should support good aspects of government for its criticism to be valued and respected: Stalin

CM Stalin urges media to support govt schemes, appreciate good work. He calls for safeguarding democracy, secularism, social justice & brotherhood. N. Ram, B. Srinivasan & Kamal Haasan recall close relationship between Karunanidhi & media. CM promises transparency in procurement of books & periodicals for State libraries.

The Hindu

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Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports

The nationwide surge in book bannings continues

The Independent UK

Local librarians say unfounded bomb threats represent deeper political, cultural divide

As state leaders fight to protect access to books, Chicago-area libraries keep getting threats.

Chicago Sun-Times

Threats against literature, libraries are oldest tricks in the book

What better book on this topic than “Fahrenheit 451,” Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel of an America where books are unlawful and “firemen” burn any that are found?

Chicago Sun-Times

Stand up for free speech in the face of threats to bomb libraries and ban books

The Harold Washington Library and several suburban libraries received anonymous threats on Tuesday, the same day Sen. Dick Durbin held hearings in Washington on book bans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican senator reads explicit passages from LGBT+ memoirs in misleading stunt at book ban hearing

Neither of the books are shelved in library children’s sections in John Kennedy’s state

The Independent UK

Giannoulias, Durbin push back against book bans at Capitol Hill hearing as GOP senators urge parents to ‘speak up’

The heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, chaired by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., with testimony from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, put on display the national clash over library book bans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Libraries in Chicago, suburbs receive bomb threats

Libraries in Chicago, Aurora, Addison and Evanston are targeted by threats. The incidents were investigated and deemed unfounded. No one was hurt.

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The Guardian - US

‘Authoritarian regimes ban books’: Democrats raise alarm at Senate hearing

Spotlight on partisan split of issue as Republicans push for works to be taken out of schools and libraries

The Guardian - AU

School libraries are an ally to students needing an escape. We can’t let them vanish

Shortfalls in funding are causing these precious places to close across Australia – and children are falling behind as a result

The Independent UK

Presidential centers issue joint statement calling out the fragile state of US democracy

Concern for U.S. democracy has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country’s bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting diverse beliefs

The Independent UK

Conservative book ban push fuels library exodus from national association that stands up for books

More libraries are cutting ties with the American Library Association as the professional group stands up for books some say children shouldn't have access to because of their content

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Google turns 25: the search engine revolutionised how we access information, but will it survive AI?

Today marks an important milestone in the history of the internet: Google’s 25th birthday. With billions of search queries submitted each day, it’s difficult to remember how we ever lived without the search engine.

The Hindu

RDPR streamlines rural libraries to rekindle habit of reading among children

The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) in Karnataka, under its ambitious revitalisation programme for rural libraries, has streamlined the functioning of 5,700 libraries and brought them under the governance and supervision of respective gram panchayats across the State.

Chicago Sun-Times

Protect access to books and ideas at libraries facing threats of violence

It’s a dangerous moment for a society when the very places that should be sources of ideas and community are held hostage by nameless individuals.

Chicago Sun-Times

New details on little-known Obama Presidential Library, tucked away in Hoffman Estates

U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan, whose National Archives and Records Administration operates presidential libraries, talks about the library in an exclusive Sun-Times interview.

The National (Scotland)

School libraries to receive funding boost for anti-racism projects

The Scottish Government has pledged additional funding on projects which promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Conversation

Internet Archive's digital library has been found in breach of copyright. The decision has some important implications

“Information wants to be free” – but at what cost?

The Independent UK

Georgia school district is banning books, citing sexual content, after firing a teacher

Georgia’s second-largest school district says it has removed two books from 20 school libraries, saying the books had “highly inappropriate, sexually explicit content.”

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