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“CAREER Q&A AUTHORS SPARK CAREER ADVICE DISCUSSION”

“CAREER Q&A AUTHORS SPARK CAREER ADVICE DISCUSSION” By Susan Hoover On Thursday, Nov. 7th, the New York Library Club co-sponsored a book and panel discussion at CUNY Graduate Center to celebrate the release of the book Career Q&A: A Librarian’s … Continue reading

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Creature Feature: The Original Frankenstein Text Is Now Readable Online

    jordan kushins frankenstein 10/31/13 9:13pm In the pantheon of classic horror, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein ranks as one of the first, and most memorable, monster tales ever told. And while it’s easy enough to pick up a new copy … Continue reading

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The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter | The New York Public Library

Library Exhibits (NYPL) The ABC of It is an examination of why children’s books are important: what and how they teach children, and what they reveal about the societies that produced them. Through a dynamic array of objects and activities, … Continue reading

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How to reinvent librarians: five top tips from around the world | Public Leaders Network | Guardian Professional

Advocacy Caroline Fuchs Guardian Professional, Thursday 18 July 2013 09.19 EDT Other librarians‘ failures provide precious insights into lessons learned and overcoming obstacles. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/Guardian. The Global Librarian is a joint publication from two New York-based library organisations, the … Continue reading

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Librarians in the 21st Century: Designing a Career Strategy for Evolving Roles and Opportunities 147 views

Members in the News: Lisa Chow and Sandra Sajonas present at Library2.013

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Libraries More Visible at NBC’s 2013 Education Nation Summit By Rocco Staino

Members in the news: Rocco Staino and Danielle Lewis reposted from School Library Journal October 11, 2013 on October 10, 2013 Leave a Comment At NBC’s fourth annual Education Nation Summit this week, libraries were more visible than in the … Continue reading

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Square Feet: Club Monaco Will Offer Books and Coffee Alongside Fashion

Tina Fineberg for The New York Times Strand and Toby’s Estate Coffee will set up shop in the Club Monaco store, 160 Fifth Avenue. By JULIE SATOW Published: October 15, 2013 Offer the coziness of a library, a cup of … Continue reading

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New York Library Club, Inc. visits the Information Commons at Guttman Community College

At the June 18th meeting, Dr. Vee Herrington spoke to the Library Club about the development of the (formerly New Community College). It was particularly interesting because we were meeting in that space, and had an opportunity to experience it. … Continue reading

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