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Renovated house of P.N. Panicker at Neelamperoor all set for inauguration

Panicker helped establish 5,623 libraries across the State. He died in 1995 and the State government designated June 19 as Reading Day

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

The national debate over books has come to West Texas. And librarians are stuck in the middle.

West Texas residents are organizing over their love — or concern — for books. Meanwhile, from Lubbock to Midland and Odessa, librarians are trying to reaffirm libraries’ role as community hubs.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18, 2023

Pushing back on limits elsewhere, Vermont’s lieutenant governor goes on banned books tour

As some states ban or restrict certain books in schools and libraries, Vermont’s lieutenant governor is on a statewide banned book reading tour, highlighting what he calls the importance of representation, free speech, open dialogue and exchange of ideas

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Centre’s move to bring public libraries under its control part of plan to implement Hindutva agenda: CPI(M)

The Centre’s move to bring all public libraries in the nation under its control is a part of its plan to implement the Hindutva agenda, says a statement issued by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretariat here.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Paid vs vs free stock photos: What you need to know

Finding stock photos online is easy, but what are the differences between paid-for media libraries and free platforms?

TechRadar · Aug 11, 2023

The plot thickens: The battle over books comes at a cost

No longer are just books under fire, but also the library administrators, teachers and long-beloved librarians who are defending them.

WEKU · Aug 11, 2023

The stock photo guide: Where to buy them and how to use them on your website

Our stock photo guide shows you how to find the best content, where to buy stock photos, and how to use them on your website.

TechRadar · Aug 10, 2023

The ‘hanging libraries’ of Nigeria: How a book drive is exciting pupils

The quality of basic education is on a decline in Nigerian public schools. One volunteer book drive wants to halt that.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023

Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about a male penguin couple

Months after access to a popular children’s book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Conservative Group Pushes Religious Books While Seeking to Ban Others

The Brave Books campaign, backed by Citizens Defending Freedom, promoted their own publications under the guise of protecting free speech.

Texas Observer · Aug 7, 2023