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New Orleans Library Mostly Unscathed; Main Library Serves as Recovery Center
As in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the library has an important role in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.
Hartford Public Library Director Blalock To Retire
Veteran library head says decision not related to recent flap over security and branch closings.
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ALA takes a narrow position on librarian political speech reagarding messages criticizing VP nominee.
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While Hurricane Gustav did far less harm than feared, libraries in Louisiana are still recovering, many without power, and a few with damage--at least one is flooded
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and LJ’s Managing Editor Bette-Lee Fox gathers 15 new titles including straight health guides from the medical community to more personal reflections from survivors.
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Raya Kuzyk, Associate Editor, Library Journal
September 5, 2008
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Restoring a Classic Library By Design, Spring 2008
On December 11, approximately 115 librarians, architects, and planners convened at the Chicago Public Library's (CPL) Harold Washington Center for LJ's second Design Institute (DI). Through a daylong series of green-themed presentations, panels, and breakout sessions, they conferred on the latest developments, options, strategies, concerns, and solutions relating to sustainable design....