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Recap: True Monsters of Lovecraft Country Virtual Roundtable

This past Friday Library Journal capped off it’s #LovecraftFridays discussion with a virtual roundtable.

#LJReadsRodham: Zoom Conversation with Author Curtis Sittenfeld

Curtis Sittenfeld spoke about her new book Rodham with LJ Reference & Professional Reading Editor Mahnaz Dar. The conversation was a culmination of the #LJReads book club program, which invited LJ readers to discuss the novel on Twitter. Taking questions from the live audience on Zoom, Sittenfeld touched on the challenges of crafting Rodham, a narrative that envisions Hillary Clinton’s life had she opted not to marry Bill.

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Serving All Patrons: Library Services for Multilingual Communities

Serving All Patrons: Library Services for Multilingual Communities
Need ideas on how to engage patrons of all backgrounds? Join in as two library systems share how they successfully serve members of their communities for whom English is a second language with unique programming and outreach services. View On Demand
Meet the Starling – Library Technology That’s Inspiring Early Literacy

Meet the Starling – Library Technology That’s Inspiring Early Literacy
Is your library looking for a new way to boost early literacy and get young patrons reading? Join this webcast to hear from the creators of the Starling Early-Learning Wearable and two libraries that are lending the Starlings to their communities and hosting early literacy programs around this technology. View On Demand
Expand Patrons’ Minds, Not Your Budget

Expand Patrons’ Minds, Not Your Budget
Library Journal,  May 10, 2018
The Great Courses are taught by the top 1% of university professors and experts. These video classes are perfect for serving a wide range of patron interests. But how can you offer this variety of learning content without breaking your budget? View On Demand
The Fake News Controversy: What Does it Mean for Libraries?

The Fake News Controversy: What Does it Mean for Libraries?
Library Journal,  May 08, 2018
In today’s world users often encounter suspect, inflammatory, or entirely incorrect information online. This presentation will examine the role that libraries can play in teaching users how to identify information and information sources that they can trust. View On Demand
Creating the Future: How a historic Library System used design to establish a new way forward for all libraries

Creating the Future: How a historic Library System used design to establish a new way forward for all libraries
Library Journal,  May 07, 2018
Join this webcast to learn how a furniture designer and an architect created the perfect contemporary library spaces for patrons across Philadelphia. Find out how they developed a space to accommodate all work patterns, learned from patron surveys, and integrated digital preparedness that addresses the uncertainty of future technology. View On Demand
Protecting Your Library – How and Why to Research the Financial Stability of Vendors

Protecting Your Library – How and Why to Research the Financial Stability of Vendors
Library Journal,  May 06, 2018
In an industry where both large and smaller subscription agents enter bankruptcy, librarians and publishers are rightly concerned with the financial stability of their partners and vendors. Do you know (or understand) how your vendor is doing financially? Do you know how to approach reviewing a critical vendor or how to evaluate the risks involved? View On Demand
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