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- Journal Article: “The Portrayal of Libraries as Remote Workplaces in the General Media: A Qualitative Content Analysis”
The journal article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Library Administration. Title The Portrayal of Libraries as Remote Workplaces in the General Media: A Qualitative Content Analysis Authors Philip Hider Charles Sturt University Lulu Yee Charles Sturt University Simon Wakeling Charles Sturt University Xi Wen (Carys) Chan Griffith University Matthew J. Xerri The post Journal Article: “The Portrayal of Libraries as Remote Workplaces in the General Media: A Qualitative Content Analysis” appeared first on Library Journal infoDOCKET. - Report From Texas: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Proposes Penalties For Schools That Keep “Vulgar” Books On Library Shelves”From The Texas Tribune Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday vowed to pass legislation punishing public schools that do not remove graphic books from their shelves by knocking them down a notch in the state’s annual school performance ratings, which the state uses to seize control of underperforming districts. Flanked by easels displaying printed covers of books The post Report From Texas: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Proposes Penalties For Schools That Keep “Vulgar” Books On Library Shelves” appeared first on Library Journal infoDOCKET.
- Helipad, Cocktails, Ballroom: Trump Showcases His WH Vision
The President takes us inside the construction zone at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to show us his vision for the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThe President takes us inside the construction zone at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to show us his vision for the White House.
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- Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan
California’s state water board has released a long-awaited plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. - Fortinet Targets Growing AI Agent Security Risk – Telecom Reseller
Fortinet Targets Growing AI Agent Security Risk – Telecom Reseller The firm also predicts that 25% of enterprise Generative AI … Fortinet’s acquisition suggests the security industry is already preparing for … - AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take. | TechCrunchAI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take. | TechCrunch He points to studies like this one, published in Nature Methods last month, that find no clear data scaling laws when training generative AI models on …
- Education Department proposes accreditation overhaul | Higher Ed Dive
U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent delivers … American accreditation.” CHEA also warned against “undue federal … - Democrats declare victory in razor-close Butler County state House special election
Read More… midterm elections,” said Eugene DePasquale, who chairs the state Democratic Party. … Politics & Government Top StoryElection 2026 · Facebook …
- Don’t Military Families Deserve Education Freedom Too? | The Heritage FoundationToday, nearly 22 million children, or 40 percent of all K-12 students in the U.S., have access to some form of school choice. Why shouldn’t military …
- Angie Nixon pulled off a huge upset win in the U.S. Senate primary. Does it reflect a broader …
Read MoreStill, Freeder said Democrats may see a limited opportunity in the 2026 midterm elections. “I think this is a chance to strike when the iron’s hot …
- Want a trade or industry scholarship? This list will help – American ExperimentEven if students haven’t experienced the trades in high school, there are many opportunities for trade education within Minnesota’s State College …
- Two Trump-backed candidates lose, Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins in Tuesday’s House …
Read More2026 Election. Two Trump-backed candidates lose, Debbie Wasserman … elections this year. Her Democratic colleague Rep. Jared Moskowitz also …
- Adventures in Art: The Gulf set for Aug. 31-Sept. 4 – City of Auburn NewsThe City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department and the Jan Dempsey … Over the years, Adventures in Art has become an anticipated arts education …
- State approves ‘Zone Zero’ fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of CaliforniansThe California Board of Forestry approved ‘Zone Zero’ regulations outlining what residents in fire-prone areas can plant, build and store near their homes.
- “I don’t trust you”: Tensions reach boiling point on election security call for state leaders
Read MoreDemocratic election officials criticized Homeland Security leaders for lackluster support as midterm election looms. … about the midterm elections.
- Democratic socialist unexpectedly wins Florida primary – Financial Times
Read MoreA member of the Democratic Socialists of America unexpectedly won the primary election … US midterm elections 2026 · Most US voters say they are worse …
- A SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon this month — and a NASA spacecraft has spotted its lunar grave (photos)
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has spotted the crater gouged out on the moon by a SpaceX rocket on Aug. 5, finding it to be about 60 feet (18 meters) wide. - A major change is coming for some people who use the Cincinnati & Hamilton County …
Read More… libraries, with a specific announcement event scheduled at the Cicero Public Library. … Library Week, an outreach librarian from the Library of …
- GUEST COLUMN: Every August Is a Reset – Calexico Chronicleschool principal. Several of my cousins work in education. Now I’m entering Year 12. And after all these years, I still believe deeply in American …
- US Treasury to boost long-term bond purchases in bid to steady market – Financial TimesThe US Treasury said it would double purchases of long-term government debt as policymakers seek to extinguish a sell-off that has sent borrowing …
