Run All Over Brooklyn To Raise Funds For Libraries
Support BPL through fundraiser run organized by Peter Goldwasser
Fundraising goal of $50,000 to combat budget cuts impacting Brooklyn library branches
Plans to slash library opening hours condemned
The council plans to significantly reduce library opening hours due to financial challenges, raising fears of future closures and decreased public access.
Public library leaders demand Mayor Adams, City Council restore millions in budget cuts | amNewYork
Public library systems in NYC demand reversal of $58.3 million budget cuts, affecting services like operating hours and branch reopenings.
Alarm raised over $130 million cut to capital budgets for new branch construction and maintenance in NYC public library systems.
Public libraries reopen for Sunday service following funding restoration | amNewYork
Public libraries across NYC reopened on Sundays after a budget deal restored $58 million in funding, with key branches resuming services and more to follow.
Run All Over Brooklyn To Raise Funds For Libraries
Support BPL through fundraiser run organized by Peter Goldwasser
Fundraising goal of $50,000 to combat budget cuts impacting Brooklyn library branches
Plans to slash library opening hours condemned
The council plans to significantly reduce library opening hours due to financial challenges, raising fears of future closures and decreased public access.
Public library leaders demand Mayor Adams, City Council restore millions in budget cuts | amNewYork
Public library systems in NYC demand reversal of $58.3 million budget cuts, affecting services like operating hours and branch reopenings.
Alarm raised over $130 million cut to capital budgets for new branch construction and maintenance in NYC public library systems.
Public libraries reopen for Sunday service following funding restoration | amNewYork
Public libraries across NYC reopened on Sundays after a budget deal restored $58 million in funding, with key branches resuming services and more to follow.
San Jose Public Library waves good-bye to late fees
The San José Public Library has eliminated late fines on overdue materials to remove access barriers and encourage library visits.
Check out renderings of the renovated Brooklyn Public Library's main branch
The Brooklyn Public Library's renovation will enhance public spaces and services while maintaining library collections, with completion expected by 2027.
The Internet Archive Loses Copyright Suit With Hachette
The Internet Archive lost a legal battle over digital lending, potentially affecting access to digital books.
The ruling affirms publishers' copyright concerns against the Internet Archive's lending practices.
LSU raises tenure bar for librarians
LSU is revising tenure requirements for librarians to enhance research productivity, reflecting an institutional strategy to attain AAU membership.
"Plan for Business Success" Lecture at San Francisco Public Library
Gale Business: Plan Builder is a free resource for small business planning available to San Francisco Public Library cardholders.
Brooklyn Public Library's Rikers Outreach Worker Wins Pulitzer
Illustrator Medar de la Cruz received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary for his work depicting the significance of books for incarcerated individuals.
California libraries may lose free passes to state parks as budget deficit mounts
Library card holders may lose access to free state park passes due to California's budget deficit.
Majority of pass users identified as low income and people of color.
Group warns Iowa's war on books now targeting public libraries
The Iowa Library Association warns that a bill introduced in the Senate could result in library closures or reduced services.
The bill would repeal the state law requiring local governments to levy taxes for public libraries and could strip current board structures, threatening the autonomy and financial stability of libraries.
Why the L.A. Public Library Acquired a Book Publisher
The Los Angeles Public Library has acquired a book publisher called Angel City Press.
Libraries are adapting to shifts in technology and expanding their services to help communities in need.
Most NYC libraries will now be closed on Sundays
Mid-year budget cuts result in reduced operational hours and service impacts for local libraries in New York City.
Libraries will also be reducing spending on materials, programming, and maintenance as a result of the budget cuts.
$58 million in NYC library funding restored, branches expected to reopen Sundays
Controversial funding cuts to NYC libraries will be restored, allowing branches to reopen on Sundays.