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Julianne Moore’s children’s book about redheads is under ‘review’. What’s happening with US book bans under Trump?

Actor Julianne Moore’s picture book, Freckleface Strawberry, was recently removed for “compliance review” from schools serving the families of US military and civilian defence personnel.

The Conversation

Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people – so some are hiring social workers to help

Other services are increasingly telling clients that their local library can help them, and staff there are coming under pressure

The Guardian - AU

Meta purportedly trained its AI on more than 80TB of pirated content and then open-sourced Llama for the greater good

Meta faces lawsuit over AI training, accused of using 82TB of pirated books from shadow libraries like Z-Library and LibGen.

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'Libraries open windows and let us fly,' says Val McDermid ahead of campaign launch

BESTSELLING crime writer Val McDermid has returned to her childhood library in Kirkcaldy, saying she would not be where she is today if it had not…

The National (Scotland)

McDermid praises ‘inspirational’ libraries ahead of campaign launch

The Love Libraries campaign begins on February 14 and runs until October and is designed to encourage more people to make use of their resources.

Evening Standard

Scotland's national librarian makes homecoming to mark 100-year anniversary

SCOTLAND'S national librarian returned to the home of her own "library love story" as part of a nationwide campaign ahead of Valentine's…

The National (Scotland)

5 premium online research tools all Philly students can use for free

Years ago, as a high school librarian in suburban Philadelphia, I hosted a group of honors students from a high school just across the nearby city border. With the support of their alumni association, the city students planned to build a library at their school.

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London council confirms closure of three libraries in bid to stave off bankruptcy

Havering Council said the libraries would be closed to save money

Evening Standard

Publishers, a library and others sue over Idaho's law restricting youth access to 'harmful' books

Several large book publishers, a tiny public library and others are suing Idaho officials over a law that forces libraries to keep some books in an adults-only section if community members believe they are “harmful to minors.”

The Independent UK

Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans

Lawsuit says its definition of ‘harmful materials’ forbidden to under 18s is ‘vague and overbroad’ and puts librarians at risk

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr named Scotland's National Library champions

The National Library of Scotland has announced it will mark its 100th birthday with a programme of events and initiatives throughout 2025.

The National (Scotland)

‘Civil rights fight of our time’: new film explores the battle over US libraries

A Sarah Jessica Parker-produced documentary on the brave librarians fighting a wave of rightwing book bans has sparked conversation at Sundance

The Guardian - US

Free speech organizations denounce Education Department's calling book bans a 'hoax'

Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing last week’s Department of Education announcement that calls bans a “hoax” and dismisses 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration

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Percival Everett's 'James' awarded Carnegie Medal for fiction

Percival Everett's latest honor comes from the country’s public libraries

Evening Standard

Labour-run Hackney Council under fire for using casual staff contracts despite calling them 'exploitative'

Unison says casual employees have ‘covered over 1,000 hours per month’ in Hackney

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Free N95 Masks Available At Los Angeles Libraries

Protect your health from wildfire ash in Los Angeles County by wearing N95 masks. Get free masks at libraries and other locations.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Human Metabolism: The Power of Gene Knockout Libraries

The human metabolic system is a marvel of biological engineering, involving thousands of genes that interact in intricate pathways to sustain life. Disruptions in these pathways often underlie chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndromes.

The National (Scotland)

More than 300 people attend protest over library closures

More than 300 people have protested the proposed closure of five libraries in one council area.

The Guardian - UK

Libraries offer us more than just books

Letter: Dr Anthony Isaacs says the library sector, like the NHS, stands as a marker of a society that prioritises the needs of all

The Conversation

Isidore of Seville: the patron saint of the internet who shaped knowledge for generations

In a world where information flows freely, it’s easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine living in a time when the internet didn’t exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldn’t even read.

TechRadar

From Nintendo Switch 2 to new games and accessories: here's what to expect from Nintendo in 2025

We know Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, but what about everything else from Nintendo in 2025?

Reason

Arkansas Can't Jail Librarians for Giving Kids 'Harmful' Books

Portions of a law, struck down last week, would have subjected individuals to misdemeanor charges for providing "harmful" materials to minors.

The Guardian - US

Texas book ban law causes a school district to remove Bible from libraries

Canyon independent school district briefly removed text – and then reinstated it – to comply with state’s Reader Act

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