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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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4 months ago

Buncombe County libraries to restore and expand hours; libraries tied to county strategic goals Buncombe County library leadership said a new operating schedule approved by county management will restore and add service hours systemwide; the libraries will also support county strategic goals to boost job-resource connections and in-person program participation through new partnerships.

Buncombe County libraries are bouncing back with expanded hours and new job-resource programs to better serve the community!

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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5 months ago

Library Reports Stable Circulation Growth and Increased Meeting Room Reservations Library sees steady circulation growth and rising popularity of meeting room reservations.

The West Fargo Public Library is experiencing a steady growth in usage and a surge in meeting room reservations, showcasing its vital role in the community.

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6 months ago

Discover our new efficient, accessible self-check system, designed for everyone.
Give your library visitors the freedom to check out books, devices, and resources independently and effortlessly. #rfidselfcheck #rfidlibrary #librarytech #libraryaccessibility

Citizen Portal News California

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6 months ago

Butte County Library Board Approves One-Year Amnesty Program for Overdue Books Library board adopts one-year amnesty program for overdue fines and book returns.

Butte County is launching a one-year library amnesty program that lets you return overdue books without fines—it's time to reconnect with your library!

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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7 months ago

Grand Island Library Considers Kiosk to Enhance Community Outreach and Access Library officials propose a kiosk to improve access to services in Grand Island.

Grand Island's City Council is exploring innovative library kiosks that could transform community access to resources—what exciting changes are on the way?

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Citizen Portal News California

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7 months ago

Pleasanton Community Invites Residents to Annual Summer Barbecue Fundraiser Pleasanton announces summer barbecue fundraiser featuring dining and entertainment on August 16.

Pleasanton is revamping library hours to better serve its community while gearing up for a fun-filled summer barbecue that supports local scholarships!

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Merrilee Proffitt

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8 months ago

Roles for resource sharing practitioners in making library materials accessible - Hanging Together The OCLC Research Library Partnership and the SHARES resource sharing consortium are connecting library professionals to share strategies for improving accessibility. Read highlights from a recent web...

Check out this new blog post from Dennis Massie highlighting how our amazing OCLC RLP SHARES community members on resource sharing teams work to boost accessibility in libraries! 💡📚 Must-read blog post on ILL, alt formats & inclusive partnerships. 🙌 #LibraryAccessibility #ILL #AccessForAll

Citizen Portal News California

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9 months ago

Mobile service improves Livermore's worst-case scenario response before fiscal year-end Livermore's mobile service aims to enhance emergency response before fiscal year concludes.

A new mobile library service is set to revolutionize access to resources in Livermore, ensuring no resident is left behind as the fiscal year wraps up.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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9 months ago

Library Directors Discuss Transition to Fine-Free Policies in Milwaukee Area Directors review fine-free libraries' impact on circulation and community engagement.

Franklin's library board is debating a bold move towards fine-free policies that could transform community access to books and resources.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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10 months ago

Community debates library policies on explicit materials and parental oversight Local residents discuss the need for policy changes regarding minors accessing explicit library content.

A heated debate is brewing in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough over how to balance freedom of information and the protection of minors from explicit library materials.

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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10 months ago

Library Trustees Association workshop covers book banning and AI accessibility Discussion highlights legal issues, acoustic evaluations, and upcoming building renovations.

Brookfield's recent Selectmen's meeting revealed exciting plans for library enhancements and building renovations, all while tackling pressing issues like book banning and AI accessibility.

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Association of Research Libraries

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10 months ago

Guest Post - How Libraries and Scholarly Publishers Can Work Together Toward Born-accessible Publishing - The Scholarly Kitchen Libraries and publishers can work together to improve the availability of accessible published content for people with disabilities. Here we present recommendations to support the cross-sector collabo...

Less than 10% of published books include accessibility features. A new Scholarly Kitchen post offers 7 action steps libraries + publishers can take together to fix that.
Link: scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/05/01/g...
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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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10 months ago

Washoe County faces $4.5M library funding gap after bond measure rejection Washoe County plans to allocate $4.45M from general and expansion funds to libraries

Washoe County's libraries are facing a staggering $4.5 million funding shortfall, and a bold proposal could determine their future!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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11 months ago

Berks County honors libraries with proclamation for National Library Week Commissioners recognize Berks County Public Libraries' contributions during National Library Week celebrations.

Berks County is celebrating the invaluable role of libraries as community hubs and launching a comprehensive plan for future growth!

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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1 year ago

Library Director requests $40K for facility needs assessment in Leavenworth Library Director advocates for funding to improve accessibility and services at Leavenworth library.

Leavenworth's library director is calling for urgent funding to tackle safety issues and enhance services, with a proposed $40,000 needs assessment that could revolutionize community access to vital resources.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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1 year ago

Worcester Public Library discusses new theft policies to enhance patron safety Trustees evaluate consequences for theft and misconduct to protect library patrons and staff.

The Hubbardston Library Trustees are taking a bold step to enhance safety by reevaluating consequences for theft and misconduct—could your feedback shape their new policies?

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