Tag: libraries
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The Library of Congress
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On April 24, 1800, President John Adams set aside $5,000 for “such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress” as the nation’s capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington. The first batch of these books arrived from London in 1801 and were stored in the Capitol building.…
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Link-N-Blogs: January 31, 2014
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“Although only breath, words which I command are immortal.”–Sappho Blackboard Launching Online Bookstore: Blackboard, an online learning management system, now has plans to create a bookstore specifically for its platform. Two Poems By Sappho Discovered: “Parts of two previously unknown poems by the Greek lyric poet Sappho have been discovered…
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Link-N-Blogs: January 24, 2014
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“The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” –Albert Einstein Amazon’s New Christian Imprint: Amazon is launching Waterfall Press, a new a Christian imprint specializing in faith-based fiction and non-fiction titles to be published by Brilliance Publishing. 28 Beautiful Quotes about Libraries: Because everyone…
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Link-N-Blogs: May 10, 2013
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“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” -Leonardo da Vinci Movies based on Poems: it seems like every other new movie that’s coming out is based on a book. But what about other forms of literature? In answer,…
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Link-N-Blogs: Feb 8
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”–Dr. Seuss Literary Misquotes: Don’t believe everything you read on…
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Infograph: The Future of Libraries
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Did you know: There are over 121,000 libraries in America and 69% of Americans use libraries 67% of libraries offer downloadable e-books and 28% lend out e-readers and mobile devices 95% of libraries have some kind of online, social media presence