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Atlanta Journal-Constitution Urges “No” Vote on Library Bond
Cites added proposal for new central library; director defends idea.
ALA Names Stevens, Oliver Candidates for 2011–2012 Presidency
Both have long histories in ALA and contrasting professional paths.
Springer Acquires Open Access Publisher BioMed Central
In a major—if not unexpected—deal, the world’s second largest commercial STM publisher has acquired a pioneering for-profit OA publisher.
Publisher Donates $20M for Norfolk Main Library
$50 million complex projected to open in 2012.
Book News: Larry Doyle Wins Thurber Prize for American Humor
Wrote TV's The Simpsons and Beavis and Butthead.
Serials Solutions Adds Single Sign-On Authentication to 360 Search
Single Sign-On (SSO) allows institutions to use the Athens or Shibboleth to make resources acceessible remotely.
Sarah Palin, Librarians, and the Wasilla Library Book Banning Controversy
LJ's complete coverage on Sarah Palin's Wasilla Library book censorship and banning controversy, posture toward libraries, plus additional sources and related links.
Librarians’ Internet Index Moves to Internet Public Library
LJ Talks to Alaska Children’s Librarian Charlotte Glover on the Wasilla Book Banning Controversy and Other Collection Decisions

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Alliance Virtual Library and other library activities in Second Life this week
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Martti Ahtisaari Wins Nobel Peace Prize. No. 10.11.2008.
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Date: 23 hours 1 minute ago

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