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September/October 2011
Volume 50, No. 5
The Chance to be Surprised: An Interview with Susan Orlean
September/October 2011 – New Product News
Community Centered: 23 Reasons Why Your Library Is the Most Important Place in Town
Getting Lost: Books, Television, and Integrated Advisory
The Public Library Data Service 2011 Statistical Report: Characteristics and Trends
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Our Last Column, Part 1: Aloha and Greatest Hits
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