LibGen, short for Library Genesis, is a well-known digital repository that provides free access to millions of books, articles, and academic papers. This platform has generated both admiration and controversy due to its vast library and its legal uncertainties. Below, we explore the benefits and challenges associated with LibGen, offering a balanced perspective. Benefits of…
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Essential Skills for Aspiring Librarians
Becoming a librarian is an inspiring journey that combines information management, community service, and intellectual engagement. As guardians of knowledge and facilitators of access, librarians play an essential role in nurturing learning and uplifting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The Path to Librarianship Skills and Qualities Librarian possess a unique combination of skills and…
Top 5 Borrowed Books of 2023: Sonoma County Library’s Picks
Discover a selection of the top five borrowed books from the Sonoma County Library in 2023, each accompanied by concise descriptions and summaries sourced from both publishers and authors. If these titles pique your interest, explore them at the Sonoma County Library. Happy reading! Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver : Is a piece of literary…
Library Collaboration
In a brief video, Brian Lavoie, a Senior Research Scientist at OCLC, presents his authored #OCLCresearch report titled Library Collaboration as a Strategic Choice: Evaluating Options for Acquiring Capacity. This report delves into the significance of library collaboration as a pivotal tactic for academic libraries to attain the necessary capacity. It also positions collaboration as…
New York Public Library: Best Books of 2023
The New York Public Library is proud to present its Best Books of 2023. The annual recommendations for kids, teens, and adults, are curated by New York Library expert librarians, which are composed of fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, poetry, kids’ books in Spanish, and much more. All of these books are in the Library’s catalog…
Apply Now: Libraries Transforming Communities
Apply Now: Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities September 11, 2023 By ALA Public Programs Office Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities will offer more than $7 million in grants to small and rural libraries to increase the accessibility of facilities, services, and programs to better serve people with disabilities….
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