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Idaho bill would allow parents to sue over ‘harmful’ books in schools, libraries

BOISE, Idaho — A new Idaho bill would open schools and public libraries to lawsuits for allowing minors to obtain books, films and other media that depict sexual content deemed “offensive.”

Tribune News Service

African researchers are ready to share more work openly – now policy must make it possible

Librarians are the curators of creativity. They collect success stories and share it with the world. Traditionally, the success was from published authors, which libraries shared with the local community. More recently, the model has been flipped: libraries have started to collect from the local community to share with everyone.

The Conversation

The British Library doesn’t need £500m – but local libraries do

Letter: Kathryn Davidson says the money earmarked for an extension and foyer could instead be used to rebuild a battered and undervalued library network

The Guardian - UK

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City expands mental health services through private providers

A previously announced plan to partner with more community clinics and nonprofits is complete. Mental health services will be offered at some libraries and O’Hare.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ukraine Withdraws 19 Mln Russian, Soviet-Era Books from Libraries

Ukraine had withdrawn from its libraries about 19 million copies of books by last November that came either from the Soviet era or were in Russian, a senior lawmaker said on Monday. Yevheniya Kravchuk, deputy head of the Ukrainian parliament's committee on humanitarian and information policy, said that of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Christian Lobby, deputy premier pushback over Pussay Poppins drag storytime event at Launceston Library

Tasmania's education minister resists calls by a Christian lobby group to shut down a sold-out drag story time library event for toddlers — as the state's deputy premier declares he wouldn't take his children to see it.

ABC News

Ukraine withdraws 19 million Russian, Soviet-era books from libraries

Ukraine had withdrawn from its libraries about 19 million copies of books by last November that came either from the Soviet era or were in Russian, a senior lawmaker said on Monday.

Reuters

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As libraries turn the page on bookmobiles, something is lost

Many people fondly recall bookmobiles as rolling sanctuaries where they learned their love of books.

Chicago Sun-Times

Public library projects across Scotland receive major funding boost

PUBLIC libraries across Scotland have received a major funding boost to support a new series of projects.

The National (Scotland)

Cheers as golf course takes one step closer to reopening

A series of key decisions about six libraries, a community centre as well as a youth club were also made at the meeting

Liverpool Echo

Tory council prepares £400,000 fund to fight Ulez expansion in court

A row broke out on Thursday after a Tory borough prepared to spend up to £400,000 fighting the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone. Harrow council’s leaders are set to issue High Court proceedings by February 24 against London mayor Sadiq Khan – and say they will fight the case…

Evening Standard

North Dakota Republicans want to ban library books showing same sex relationships

If passed, librarians found violating the law could be imprisoned for 30 days and fined

The Independent UK

Retired librarian discovers Harry Potter books left on shelf for 20 years are now worth thousands

'The Potter books were a godsend to libraries, they got so many kids into reading, they had to keep up as they liked to discuss the plot with their friends'

Wales Online

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres could close to balance budget

A review of all facilities is underway as the council seeks to plug budget black hole

Daily Record

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Facing pressure to ban books, suburban libraries ‘becoming a battlefield for the First Amendment’

“Most people still think of libraries as a place with books, you can hang out, it’s quiet,” Lincolnwood’s library director says. “That’s not what libraries are anymore.”

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

AAP

Writers to be paid for audio, e-book loans

Australian writers will be paid when their digital publications are held in libraries, a $12.9 million measure that forms part of the national cultural policy.

Liverpool Echo

Campaigners 'delighted' libraries could reopen as council prepares for final talks

It's not all good news as one library could soon be sold off as a bid was rejected

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Schools in Florida's Pinellas County remove book by prize-winning author Toni Morrison

Pinellas County high school students no longer will have access to Toni Morrison’s first book, “The Bluest Eye,” in their classrooms or libraries.

The Guardian - US

Why US libraries are on the frontlines of the homelessness crisis

Homeless people are relying on public libraries as a safe haven to stay warm and avoid harassment from law enforcement, advocates say

Reason

North Dakota Legislators Consider Bill To Ban 'Sexually Explicit' Material From Public Libraries

"If you don't like a book, don't read it. The First Amendment's guarantee of the freedom of speech and the right to access information has created a beautiful marketplace of ideas in our country," said one ACLU representative opposing the bill.

Orlando Sentinel

New Florida rules tell school librarians to ‘err on side of caution’ when picking books

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s school librarians face new scrutiny, and even the threat of criminal prosecution, under a new state rule adopted Wednesday that urges them to “err on the side of caution” when selecting books for their campuses.

Bristol Post

Bristol households to see five per cent rise in council tax - but cuts to parks and libraries shelved

Bristol City Council tenants face a seven per cent rent increase but parks and libraries spared cuts in U-turn

Liverpool Echo

Crucial meeting deciding future of libraries and leisure centre pushed back

The Wirral Council meeting was supposed to be held next week on January 25

The Independent UK

North Dakota weighs ban of 'sexually explicit' library books

Amid a national wave of attempted book banning on LGBTQ subject matter, a North Dakota House panel heard arguments on a bill that would prohibit “sexually explicit” content – including depictions of sexual or gender identity – from public libraries, and would criminalize librarians who continue to display it

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