The Reader’s Shop writes “The Miami Herald reports
that, if approved by the County Commission, the nationally recognized library
of gay and lesbian literature will move into a space in the Fort Lauderdale
Branch by year’s end. With a collection of 18,000 books and other collections,
the largest collection about gays and lesbians in the Southeastern United States
the library serves nearly 9,000 visitors each year. The library’s director,
Jack Rutland said they are excited about the move and that the new location
is roomier and busier. County Commissioner John Rodstrom said. “I believe it’s
a very valuable collection and [Sunrise Boulevard] is a great location for it
because the community supports it.”
http://www.stonewall-library.org/
http://www.broward.org/library/
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SLMS Position Removed; Replaced by Media Technicians
Canyon Crest High School, of San Diego, has eliminated the position of School Library Media Specialist, currently being held by Beverly Victor. Next fall, the library will be staffed by two media technicians. According to this article: “Administrators say Canyon Crest was specially designed as a high-technology and performing arts school, and that Victor was needed only temporarily to establish the library and build its collection.”
A Unique Way to Move Books
The Morgan Hill (California) Library is using an unusual method to transport books from the current location (which closes on Saturday) to a new location in July. Patrons have been asked to check out as many items as they can, then return them to the new location once it opens. “The more they check out, the less we have to move,” said librarian Rosanne Macek in this story. Information is also available at the library website.
A library book is 113 years overdue. Why?
Kelly writes “This weekend see a play and find out why a library book is a 113 years old.
“Underneath the Lintel”: In one of the year’s best performances Michael Joseph Mitchell plays a librarian (called, simply, the Librarian) who searches for the person who returned a book 113 years overdue. He discovers more than he expected in this one-actor play by Glen Berger. 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. BoarsHead Theatre, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805. www.boarshead.org. $20-$35.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20 070607/ENT05/706070342/1035/rss04“
Expanded Books and Overdrive Announce Agreement
In a press release issued today, Expanded Books and Overdrive have announced an agreement that will likely be a great benefit to library patrons. Expanded Books produces book-based streaming videos (such as author and illustrator interviews), which will now be available to libraries that use Overdrive’s digital content services.
Chemist Researches Ways to Preserve LOC’s Treasures
Science Daily reports that an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Florida State University has been invited to serve as the first Preservation Research and Testing Professor in Residence at LOC’s Preservation Research & Testing Division. He will be researching ways to slow down degradation of cellulose-based materials, which will allow for better preservation of the library’s materials.
The British Library as a Business Support Center
The Independent reports that the British Library (the UK’s national library) has become a popular source for business support, thanks to its Business & Intellectual Property Centre. Initially a temporary experiment, it proved so successful that it is now a permanent resource. Part of its success comes from activities such as networking events, guest speakers, and seminars.
Billy Graham Library Opened Today
The Charlotte Observer reports “The public got its first look at the Billy Graham library this morning as visitors streamed through the doors of museum dedicated by three presidents last week.” The article also includes a link to a multimedia tour of the library.
MSLive Search Books: Now with In-Copyright Content
MSFT Guy writes “Live Search’s WebLog Annouces the availability of in-copyright book content in the Beta version of Live Search Books!
Microsoft says it has permission to scan and display books from publishers like McGraw-Hill, MIT Press, Oxford University Press, Simon & Schuster and more.
Rather than presenting users with summary information as Google does with copyrighted works, Microsoft will offer actual content previews where it has permission to do so.”
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