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Stop Trying to Make Book Banning a Thing

Book banning has become an unfortunate trend. According to ALA, the rate of attempted book bannings in September 2021 was a 67% increase from September 2020. Challenged books deal overwhelmingly with two topics: race and LGBTQ+ issues.

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Improving Virtual Reference Services for LGBTQIA+ Users

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Read Romance, Fight Patriarchy – a Reflection

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FYI Podcast Episode: Brooklyn Public Library – Library Card Access Study

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Better Prepared to Charge Forward After PLA 2024

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Gamifying Outreach & Building Community at PLA 2024

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Houseplants in the Library – Beautiful and Educational


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