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Libraries pivot to survive pandemic

Candid

Libraries store the energy that fuels the Imagination. During COVID-19, libraries across the country have had to re-imagine themselves so they can continue fueling imaginations and serving communities. Libraries have helped fill the void by providing hot spot access and in some cases laptops computers to students.

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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. National Philanthropy Day (NPD) was first officially recognized in the U.S. What’s planned for the National Philanthropy Day?

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National Library Week and Bookshare

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Blog from Amy McNeely, Bookshare Librarian This past week, April 12th through April 18th, was National Library Week. Every year, the American Library Association picks a different theme for the occasion. This year’s theme was “Worlds connect @ your library.” Bookshare is a unique library. Library 2.0

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. That’s why advocacy organizations and activists organizing their local communities toward action can be such a useful way to drive positive change on LGBTQ+ issues.

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it. Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Members are asking for resources they can use to bring people together and enhance trust within their communities.

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Commentary: Closing the Wealth Gap, Close to Home

The NonProfit Times

The idea rose to wide national consciousness a decade ago, with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “ The Case for Reparations.” Given the scope of the problem, a national strategy to close the historic wealth gap would almost certainly require more political capital than is available in these polarized United States. million to Black residents.

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Save the IMLS, an Integral Supporter of Libraries

Tech Soup

We benefit from the resources, brainpower, and strength of organizations and individuals to help us support NGOs and public libraries worldwide. We were introduced to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through our common interest in libraries. TechSoup and the IMLS Are Library Champions.

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