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Defunding fungi: US’s living library of ‘vital ecosystem engineers’ is in danger of closing

These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to close

The Guardian - US

Richard Osman among authors backing call to issue library card to all UK babies

The proposal, supported by Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman, aims to make public library membership a national birthright

The Guardian - UK

Why Gov. Greg Abbott wants to let taxpayers decide whether cities can raise — or cut — taxes

Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further restrictions would mean fewer services like parks and libraries.

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SCOTUS' denial of Texas case fuels First Amendment fears

The clash that pits First Amendment rights against government and parental controls is playing out across the country.

Axios

S. Ct. Declines to Rehear Fifth Circuit's Holding That Public Libraries May Select/Remove Books Based on Viewpoint

Here's my summary of the May 23 majority en banc opinion by Judge Kyle Duncan in Little v. Llano County,… The post S. Ct. Declines to Rehear Fifth Circuit's Holding That Public Libraries May Select/Remove Books Based on Viewpoint appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Your Sweepstakes Casino Companion: SweepsPulse Goes Live with Expert Content

Sweepstakes casino players searching for clarity, informed guidance, and consistent insights now have a new companion in their corner. SweepsPulse - a platform built on expert analysis, rigorous testing, and a commitment to player-first reporting - has officially gone live, offering one of the most comprehensive libraries of sweepstakes-focused content…

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As part of its Warner Bros. acquisition, Netflix is adding the "deep film and TV libraries" of HBO to its library

The $82.7 billion deal will see the streamer adding global franchises like DC, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones

Total Film

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Colleges risk getting it backwards on AI and they may be hurting Gen Z job searchers

Imagine if colleges had demanded that students rely exclusively on physical libraries and banned the use of Google Search?

Fortune

Should we ‘get over’ print books in the digital age – or are they more precious than ever?

Ebooks have been popular for decades and audiobooks are increasingly so. But physical books are still the decided favourite: a survey of Australian publishers after last Christmas reported print books made up a comfortable majority of sales (ebooks were 4–18% and audiobooks 5–15%). This is despite regular warnings about the…

The Conversation

Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged

The State Library of Victoria – recognised this year as the third most popular library in the world – is proposing major cuts to staff and services. The number of reference librarians will be cut from 25 to ten. Children’s and family engagement officers will be axed, as will digital…

The Conversation

Alabama board votes to remove books about being transgender from public library youth sections

The board overseeing Alabama public libraries on Thursday voted to remove books that discuss being transgender from the teen and children’s sections of public libraries

The Independent UK

5 Senior Perks Hiding in Your Library Card

Libraries are often seen as quiet places for books, but they are actually hubs of community resources. For seniors, a simple library card can unlock...

Saving Advice

How Printing Presses Ignited the First Information Revolution

The printing press helped build libraries that were impossibly large by ancient standards. That created its own new challenges.

Reason

British Library strikers deserve our support

Letters: Jane Ghosh says it’s time to value all library workers, while Keith Flett wonders if the local MP can help

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Australia’s public libraries are thriving as the cost of living rises. We can’t afford to lose them

Library visits in the United States have almost halved over the past decade. But in Australia, they’re up 10% compared to a year ago, according to a new report. In fact, our public libraries are thriving – and cost of living pressures seem to be playing a role.

The Guardian - UK

The man on a mission to save Mauritania’s ‘city of libraries’ from encroaching desert sands

Desert settlement of Chinguetti faces rising sands, dwindling tourism and insecurity due to conflict in neighbouring Mali

The Guardian - UK

More reading tests won’t help children improve their literacy – here’s what will

Letters: Michael Robinson says teachers, governors and unions need to get round the table and find real solutions, not argue about testing for 13-year-olds. Plus letters from Simon Gibbs, Helen Elliott and Tristram Burden

Evening Standard

Fury as London council plans to open libraries just four days a week in 'salami slicing' budget cuts

Hackney Council planning to reduce opening hours for its eight libraries due to ‘severe’ budget cuts

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Texas Can't Force Book Vendors To Rate Books According to Sexual Content, District Court Decides

Aspects of Texas' READER Act meant to keep sexual content out of school libraries have been judged First Amendment violations.

The Independent UK

Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England

Centuries-old private libraries are bringing modern comfort and awe to book lovers and history buffs in New England

The Guardian - AU

A 3,200km tour of Australian libraries taught me just how vital they are

In the sleepiest towns I found bustling, light-filled places eager for conversations about books and writing

The Independent UK

Nationwide supplier that sold books to libraries for community use closes down after 200 years

Library book distributor Baker & Taylor reportely started laying off 520 employees without providing severance this week after a failed ReaderLink deal

The Independent UK

Alert issued over children’s book collection hijacked by graphic website

Andrew Cope’s Spy Dogs series was found to have a website link leading to explicit content

The Guardian - UK

UK libraries urged to remove children’s books with URL hijacked by porn site

Puffin issues alert to schools and local authorities over books in popular Spy Dog series by Andrew Cope

The Guardian - UK

The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist

The long read: Between 2022 and 2023, as many as 170 rare and valuable editions of Russian classics were stolen from libraries across Europe. Were the thieves merely low-level opportunists, or were bigger forces at work?

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