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Leadership Development Manuals Featured in LibraryBub Selection for May

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
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It is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.

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  • It is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.
  • They also got my book listed on a press release that was featured on CBS."

Leadership Development Manuals Featured in LibraryBub Selection for May

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Librarian, Reader, Favourite, Book, Marketing, Death, Love, Empowerment, Solid Ground, Parent, Research, Library, CBS, Life, Water, Enlightened, Athlete, Knowledge

It is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.

Key Points: 
  • It is dedicated to making strong, mutual connections between indie and small-press authors and an extensive network of libraries.
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.
  • They also got my book listed on a press release that was featured on CBS."

Michigan Author's Debut Novel Selected as Midwest Book Awards Finalist in Romance

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
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MASON, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Michigan alumna Elizabeth Salo (a pseudonym) was recognized as a finalist in the Fiction:Romance category of the 34th annual Midwest Book Awards.

Key Points: 
  • MASON, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Michigan alumna Elizabeth Salo (a pseudonym) was recognized as a finalist in the Fiction:Romance category of the 34th annual Midwest Book Awards.
  • Gold winners will be announced in person at the Midwest Book Awards gala held on June 22, 2024 at the Mall of America in Minneapolis.
  • The Midwest Book Awards are presented by the Midwest Independent Publishers Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent publishers in the Midwest.
  • MiPA founders organized the first Midwest Book Awards in 1989, and today the Midwest Book Awards is one of the longest running literary recognition programs in the country.

EBSCO Information Services and the American Library Association Award Ten Librarians with Scholarships to Attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference

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tisdag, april 30, 2024
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IPSWICH, Mass. and CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), has awarded ten scholarships to librarians to attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference. These scholarships are intended to help librarians defray the cost of travel and other expenses so they can attend more than 500 programs, discussions and sessions from world-class speakers and meet with library vendors. These scholarships allow recipients to learn more about digital content, innovation and leadership and expand their professional development while networking with fellow library professionals.

Key Points: 
  • and CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), has awarded ten scholarships to librarians to attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference.
  • These scholarships are intended to help librarians defray the cost of travel and other expenses so they can attend more than 500 programs, discussions and sessions from world-class speakers and meet with library vendors.
  • These scholarships allow recipients to learn more about digital content, innovation and leadership and expand their professional development while networking with fellow library professionals.
  • The scholarship recipients will be honored by EBSCO and ALA representatives during the conference at a scholarship breakfast.

Third Iron Announces LibKey Integration with Scite

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onsdag, april 24, 2024
Organization, Librarian, Research, PDF, Library, Open access, Information technology

ST PAUL, Minn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Iron, LLC, a leading information technology company developing innovative services for libraries, publishers, and their users, announced an integration of LibKey, the intelligent linking technology that delivers the fastest, most reliable, and informed linking to full text, with Scite, an award-winning tool that helps researchers discover and understand research findings through Smart Citations. This integration enables organizations that subscribe to both LibKey and Scite to seamlessly connect users from article citations found in Scite to the full text from subscription and Open Access sources provided by libraries.

Key Points: 
  • This integration enables organizations that subscribe to both LibKey and Scite to seamlessly connect users from article citations found in Scite to the full text from subscription and Open Access sources provided by libraries.
  • "Scite is an incredibly useful service that enables and expedites research," said Kendall Bartsch, CEO of Third Iron.
  • "The LibKey integration further enhances the Scite user journey by clearly indicating what full text is available from within Scite article records, then connects the researcher directly to the full text."
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Third Iron and bring this LibKey integration to our library customers.

J.S. Held Celebrates Scientific and Technical Experts on World Laboratory Day

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tisdag, april 23, 2024
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Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, recognizes scientific and technical experts on World Laboratory Day.

Key Points: 
  • Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, recognizes scientific and technical experts on World Laboratory Day.
  • Held, a global consulting firm, showcases its industry-leading laboratory capabilities and experts.
  • "On World Laboratory Day, we are proud to showcase these incredible experts and the laboratory support structure that plays a critical role in our mission to transform our clients' challenges into opportunities."
  • World Laboratory Day celebrates the importance of laboratories and the professionals who work in them.

Follett School Solutions Expands Its Portfolio of EdTech Solutions with MasterLibrary Acquisition

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
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MCHENRY, Ill., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Follett School Solutions, a leader in K-12 educational technology solutions, today announced the strategic acquisition of MasterLibrary, the innovator of integrated facilities solutions for K-12 districts. MasterLibrary's suite manages facilities and fixed assets, facility scheduling, work order management, and more, and will significantly enhance the Follett School Solutions portfolio. This acquisition reinforces the Follett School Solutions commitment to providing world-class products and services that empower educators and administrators in the K-12 sector.

Key Points: 
  • MCHENRY, Ill., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Follett School Solutions , a leader in K-12 educational technology solutions, today announced the strategic acquisition of MasterLibrary, the innovator of integrated facilities solutions for K-12 districts.
  • MasterLibrary's suite manages facilities and fixed assets, facility scheduling, work order management, and more, and will significantly enhance the Follett School Solutions portfolio.
  • This acquisition reinforces the Follett School Solutions commitment to providing world-class products and services that empower educators and administrators in the K-12 sector.
  • "We believe in a unified approach to technology in education, and in providing exceptional, integrated solutions that work smoothly in a district's technology ecosystem," said Chris Porter, CEO of Follett School Solutions.

Follett School Solutions Launches Destiny District Classroom Library Manager

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måndag, april 15, 2024
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MCHENRY, Ill., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Follett School Solutions, a leader in K-12 educational technology, today unveiled the Follett Destiny® District Classroom Library Manager. This new offering is an integral part of the Destiny Suite, leveraging the same trusted platform that powers their comprehensive educational ecosystem used in 72,000 schools across 160 countries.

Key Points: 
  • MCHENRY, Ill., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Follett School Solutions , a leader in K-12 educational technology, today unveiled the Follett Destiny ® District Classroom Library Manager .
  • Destiny District Classroom Library Manager streamlines the management of classroom books and educational materials, protects classroom library investments, and enhances visibility and access to resources throughout districts.
  • "Classroom libraries offer such potential for enhanced learning opportunities that are tailored to students' interests and learning needs," said Chris Porter, CEO of Follett School Solutions.
  • This solution suite includes Destiny® Library Manager, which simplifies operations, analytics, and reporting; Destiny® Resource Manager, which facilitates device and other physical asset management; and Destiny® Fundraising Manager, which streamlines the creation, visibility, and success of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement.

Renaissance Report Highlights 179 Million Books Read in 2022-2023 School Year; Provides Actionable Insights into K-12 Student Interests and Reading Behavior

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tisdag, april 9, 2024
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools continue to work to bring reading scores up to pre-pandemic levels, a new report provides a definitive look at what kids are actually reading in grades K–12 and documents the significant difference that reading at least 15 minutes per day—over time—makes on future academic success.

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  • The report documents the more than 179 million books read by these students during the 2022–2023 school year by grade and reading level.
  • Data is drawn from two Renaissance sources: Accelerated Reader , which tracks what students are reading; and myON , which provides access to a massive digital library.
  • Together, these programs personalize reading practice for students by guiding them to engaging books and sharing actionable reading data with educators.
  • "No other study captures student reading behavior on this scale," said Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance.

The Masterpiece of Acclaimed Author Xue Mo Has Been Nominated For The Prestigious Forward Indie Award

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tisdag, april 9, 2024
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"Curses of the Kingdom of Xixia" stands as one of Xue Mo's seminal works.

Key Points: 
  • "Curses of the Kingdom of Xixia" stands as one of Xue Mo's seminal works.
  • Furthermore, in March 2023, the Independent Press Award officially announced that Xue Mo's English novella "Into the Desert" was awarded the 2024 Independent Press Award.
  • It is worth noting that Howard Goldblatt and Sylvia Li-chun Lin alone have translated nearly ten works by Xue Mo.
  • In an email, they expressed their admiration for Xue Mo and his works, stating, "Xue Mo's novels are filled with humanistic concerns and philosophical reflections.