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News & Opinion › Page 28
The Future of the Librarians
Reading Beyond Your Own Borders
Libraries Are A Lifeline
Books on Islam Vandalized
Make Space to Innovate
Open Source and Open Access: A Perfect Marriage
Turning Outward at Your Library: Re-Envisioning
Why I Do Not Decorate the Library for Christmas
Identifying Your Library’s Users
Damaging Waters Lead to Uncertain Future for Library
Hey! The Library Is Kind of Awesome! Current Trends in US Public Library Services for Teens
Librarians Stand for Right to Privacy and Freedom of Speech
Shaking Things Up at Your Library
New York Comic Con 2016
Making the Library a Positive Place for LGBTQIA Patrons
Sure Bet Bests: Matching Readers With Their “Best” Reads
The Challenges of Using Volunteers in The Library
Bringing the Library Home: Mixed Income Housing and Libraries
The Paper Conundrum
November is National Novel Writing Month
A Card for Every Kid
What’s In Your Secret Library Stash?
Online Education: Connected or Disconnected?
Updating the ALA Annual Conference
Reading With Colors
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