The link below is to an article that reports on the increasing issue of rare book thefts from libraries around the world.
For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/17/rare-book-experts-join-forces-to-stop-tome-raiders
Category Archives: Libraries
The Barack Obama Presidential Library
The link below is to an article that takes a look at the proposed location of the Barack Obama Presidential Library.
For more visit:
http://www.sfgate.com/news/us/article/It-s-official-Obama-library-will-be-on-Chicago-s-6257497.php
Local Library: Check It Out
Ebooks Are Forever
The link below is to an article that takes a look at ‘Ebooks Are Forever,’ a service of particular interest to libraries.
For more visit:
http://the-digital-reader.com/2015/03/29/ebooks-are-forever-wants-to-solve-the-library-ebook-problem/
Australia: Victoria – Bequest to the State Library of Victoria
The link below is to an article reporting on a substantial bequest to the State Library of Victoria.
For more visit:
http://theconversation.com/emmersons-bequest-offers-the-best-of-the-best-for-book-scholars-40305
Libraries
The link below is to an article that considers the place for libraries in today’s world.
For more visit:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/66106-the-case-for-libraries.html
USA: A Library Made of Books
The link below is to an article that takes a look at a project that will see a library built out of some 50 000 books.
For more visit:
http://www.adweek.com/galleycat/library-made-of-books-will-be-built-at-bay-area-book-festival/101133
USA: Presidential Libraries
The link below is to an article that takes a look at presidential libraries in the USA.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-gunther/presidential-libraries-taking-stock_b_6889196.html
Unusual Library Collections Around the World
Changed Library Shelf Labels
The link below is to a photo gallery showing images of changed library shelf labels, in order to add a bit of humour to the books on display there.
For more visit:
http://imgur.com/a/Em92z
At the BookShelf 
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