Short chapters from Roseburg library | Entertainment | nrtoday.com
Roseburg Public Library now provides access to The News-Review’s digital newspaper … Storytime with Youth… Read original article: Read More
Day: October 17, 2025
Belonging Matters — A Call to Action For the Publishing and Book Sector (Joint Statement From IFLA, IPA, and Others)
EIBF: International Booksellers Federation IFLA: International Federation of Library Associations IBBY: International Board on Books for Young People IPA (International Publishers Association) PEN International Today, leading voices from international organizations across the publishing and book sector come together to launch the statement “Belonging Matters — For Our Sector, Our Societies, and the Stories We Share.”
ACRL Releases AI Competencies for Academic Library Workers
ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) recently published AI Competencies for Academic Library Workers. Leo Lo, former ACRL President and Dean of Libraries at the University of Virginia, posted on LinkedIn about the publication and with his permission we are sharing it below. Thanks Leo! From Leo Lo (via LinkedIn): I’m especially proud to
Book sale ongoing at Olean Library
OLEAN — Book lovers, bargain hunters and library supporters have reason to celebrate this month… Read original article: Read More
The Hunsberger Scary Scale: Help Children Select Just-Right Horror
The Hunsberger Scary Scale has helped me overcome my fear of recommending the wrong horror book to a child. A very rational fear given that I made it through my entire childhood in the 1990s without reading a single Goosebumps book. (Unlike ALSC blogger Chelsey Roos, who wrote a piece on why kids love horror.) “Safe Spaces in Scary Books” at #alaac25 I learned about The Hunsberger Scary Scale this past summer at an #alaac25 session titled “Safe Spaces in Scary Books.” Taylor Hunsberger, Children’s Senior Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library’s East Flatbush Branch, moderated the session. Presenters included authors Tracey Baptiste and Ellen Oh, as well as Torrance Public Library Youth Services Librarian Judy Neeb. Baptiste began the session with an explanation of why she chooses not to describe horror as “dark.” “While it’s typical to use the word ‘dark’ to describe things that are scary or menacing, because dark people are…
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People in apartments near Portland ICE building say tear gas, noise making homes unlivable – KPTV
Residents of affordable housing apartments near the Portland ICE facility say tear gas and pepper balls are making it difficult to live in their …
Weapons of choice: Who is at Portland’s ICE building and what arms are they carrying?
The agency has also sent Border Patrol officers to the protest response. Federal officers outside ICE in Portland protests U.S. Customs and Border …
Doors slam on weak Trump as pushback hardens at every level
Rachel Maddow looks at Donald Trump’s position of extreme weakness ahead of what are expected to be massive “No Kings” protests, with Trump’s agenda running into resistance from everyone from students and universities to members of the media to sitting judges to everyday people on grand juries and in public polling.As Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to keep the federal government closed for a fifth week, Rachel Maddow shares new reporting from the New York Times on information published by individual states showing the cost increase in raw dollars if Republicans succeed in making changes to subsidies, the very changes Democrats have taken a stand against in the shutdown fight.Bill McKibben, veteran climate organizer and founder of Third Act, talks with Rachel Maddow about the strong representation of older Americans among anti-Trump protesters and how the combination of personal experience and roots in civic activism has energized the older generation to speak out about the abuses and backsliding in the Trump era. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Former Rep. George Santos
President Trump hands a get out of jail free card, releasing George Santos from prison years ahead of schedule.
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The Source with Kaitlan Collins
New adult ChatGPT version coming soon – YouTube
This week, OpenAI’s ChatGPT announced a policy change that will … CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News …
Whose fault is the government shutdown? Watch Americans in 8 key states lay the blame
The funding crisis is in its third week, and the consequences are getting more severe. Americans in red and blue states are starting to take … Read original article: Read More
Arizona statewide candidates raise millions ahead of 2026 midterms
Arizona 2026 campaign fundraising Hobbs governor race leads with millions raised as midterm election approaches. Read original article: Read More
Democrats Phil Weiser, Michael Bennet bank millions in gov’s race – Colorado Politics
Democratic candidates for Colorado governor in 2026 far outraised Republicans, with Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet leading pack. Read original article: Read More
Beth Swedeen on federal cuts to special education funding – PBS Wisconsin
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Executive Director Beth Swedeen considers impacts of U.S. Department of Education funding …
New York City sues Education Department over Title IX funds | K-12 Dive
The department cut funds for a magnet school program meant to help with desegregation, which it said is no longer in the government’s “best …
Couple found dead in Fairview home – Asheville’s 828 News NOW
No suspects or community threat identified in Noble Road case, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says. Read original article: Read More
Oklahoma should add special education support amid federal uncertainty, state lawmaker says
OKLAHOMA CITY — While the U.S. Department of Education proposes mass layoffs in its special education office, an Oklahoma lawmaker said he intends to …
GOP federal candidates outraise Democrats in Iowa – with one exception
Recent campaign fundraising totals show Republican congressional candidates largely raised more than Democrats in the recent filing period. Read original article: Read More
20% of Maine’s K-12 students receive special education services — staffing cuts could impact them
Special education teacher Suzanne Nelson’s classroom at Gartley Street School days before school starts on August. Madi Smith. /. Maine Public.
Former congressional candidate John Lira aims to keep District 35 blue – San Antonio Express-News
Texas Congressional District 35 was redrawn to give the GOP an edge in the 2026 midterm election. Read original article: Read More
Some voters respond to possible redistricting impact in Wilson – ABC11
Analysts anticipate these newly-drawn lines would change the district from a swing seat to Republican-leaning, a belief backed up by voting data. Read original article: Read More
Ace Frehley leaves a space and sci-fi legacy in rock: A tribute to the ‘Spaceman’ from KISS
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ace Frehley passed away on Thursday (Oct. 16), leaving behind a cosmic legacy.
New map puts Democratic North Carolina Representative Don Davis in tough spot – WVEC
Republicans in North Carolina propose a new map targeting Democrat Rep. Don Davis’s district to add an 11th GOP seat before the 2026 midterms. Read original article: Read More
White House Meets With Universities Regarding Compact – Inside Higher Ed
US President Donald Trump walks down a hallway in the White House. The Trump administration wants colleges to make a number of changes to their …
Japanese astronaut snaps stunning aurora photo from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 13 – 17, 2025
Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates are still halted due to the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut’s social media posts are the exception.
What student loan borrowers can and can’t do, as the government shutdown stretches on
But most student loan forgiveness applications likely won’t be approved until the Education Department resumes operations. The Dome of the U.S. …
John Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Mishandling Classified Documents
for The Times. See more on: U.S. Politics, U.S. Justice Department. Read 166 comments. Share full article. 166. The Latest on the Trump Administration …
Shioli Katsuna on Mitsuki’s ‘Invasion’ season 3 journey and her cool Apex Alien connection (exclusive)
‘Building that was a very careful and sensitive process because I had to imagine everything’
From page to planet: Sci-fi author match-up
In this quiz, you’ll be asked to pair famous sci-fi titles with their creators.
US cities to resist Trump’s crackdown on dissent with No Kings protests: ‘We will not be bullied’ – US news – The Guardian
US cities to resist Trump’s crackdown on dissent with No Kings protests: ‘We will not be bullied’ Second round of protests at more than 2,500 sites are set for Saturday, including in cities where Trump has sent troops By Rachel Leingang, Fri 17 Oct 2025 06.00 EDT Donald Trump has promised to crack down on…
Peter Hamby: The Mini Dictator Wants What He Wants
The administration under sticky fingers Trump is now pretending it cares about the sanctity of classified documents, while it seems that Marco Rubio is the one pushing for regime change in Venezuela.
CFP: Biographies Area of the 2026 Popular Culture Association Conference (PCA) Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
The Biographies Area of the Popular Culture Association (PCA) is soliciting papers for the 2026 conference that examine the connections between biography and popular culture. Papers and full panel presentations regarding any aspect of popular culture and biography are encouraged. Potential topics might include:Biography and entertainment, art, music, theaterBiography and filmBiography and criminal justiceTelevision programs about biographyBiography and urban legendsBiography and folkloreBiography and literatureScholarly BiographyControversial BiographyPsychoanalysis and BiographyHistorical BiographyPolitical BiographyAutobiographyThe conference will be held April 8-11, 2026 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE. Sessions are scheduled in 1½ hour slots, typically with four papers or speakers per standard session. Presentations should not exceed 20 minutes.Below are some recent titles of presentations in the Biographies Area panels:Sex, Drugs, and Rock-n-Roll: Celebrity Biography through the Lens of AutopsyWill Rogers: American Folk Hero or Elitist FraudManufacturing “Soupy Sales:” Biographical Insights in the Emergence of a Comic EntertainerPlease see this link for details and guidelines on submitting to the conference:https://pcaaca.org/general/custom.asp?page=submissionguidelinesIf interested in submitting for the conference, please provide the title and abstract of your presentation. Deadline for Paper Proposals: November 30, 2025.If you have questions, please feel free to contact Biographies Chair:Susie SkarlAssociate Professor/Urban Affairs Librariansusie.skarl@unlv.edu702-895-2141
The Biographies Area of the Popular Culture Association (PCA) is soliciting papers for the 2026 conference that examine the connections between biography and popular culture. Papers and full panel presentations regarding any aspect of popular culture and biography are encouraged. Potential topics might include:Biography and entertainment, art, music, theaterBiography and filmBiography and criminal justiceTelevision programs about biographyBiography and urban legendsBiography and folkloreBiography and literatureScholarly BiographyControversial BiographyPsychoanalysis and BiographyHistorical BiographyPolitical BiographyAutobiographyThe conference will be held April 8-11, 2026 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE. Sessions are scheduled in 1½ hour slots, typically with four papers or speakers per standard session. Presentations should not exceed 20 minutes.Below are some recent titles of presentations in the Biographies Area panels:Sex, Drugs, and Rock-n-Roll: Celebrity Biography through the Lens of AutopsyWill Rogers: American Folk Hero or Elitist FraudManufacturing “Soupy Sales:” Biographical Insights in the Emergence of a Comic EntertainerPlease see this link for details and guidelines on submitting to the conference:https://pcaaca.org/general/custom.asp?page=submissionguidelinesIf interested in submitting for the conference, please provide the title and abstract of your presentation. Deadline for Paper Proposals: November 30, 2025.If you have questions, please feel free to contact Biographies Chair:Susie SkarlAssociate Professor/Urban Affairs Librariansusie.skarl@unlv.edu702-895-2141 Read original article: Read More
Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water
Two academics look at the stakes involved with air and water pollution if the EPA’s budget is cut.
Trump critic John Bolton pleads not guilty to 18 federal charges – The Times
John Bolton, former US national security adviser, arrives at the US district courthouse. … More from US politics …
Bessent Stakes Credibility and Taxpayer Money on Argentina Bet – The New York Times
Colby Smith covers the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The Times. See more on: U.S. Politics, Treasury Securities, International Monetary …
Scientists discover exoplanet-forming disk with water older than the star it orbits
V883 Orionis is a young star that formed in the Orion Nebula half a million years ago.
Plastic bags sold in California stores aren’t actually recyclable, Bonta says
California is suing three plastic bag manufacturers that officials say are violating state law by providing bags billed as recyclable when they are in fact not, state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced.
Here’s what’s making us happy this week.
Spooky season is upon us again. (At least if you’re in the Northeast corridor.) So this week, Lit Hubbers enjoyed autumnal fare. I’m talking leaf-peeping, and freaky Fridays. We’ve got reflection and hibernation on the brain. Whether that means hunkering
Get Cozy with a Cat Book
It’s officially fall, when the weather gets colder and nothing sounds better than cuddling up with a book and a cat. Here are some cozy cat books to enjoy this season, ideally to be read with a purring cat companion. Cat’s People by Tanya Guerrero Cat, a stray cat living on the streets of New
Star Wars: Starfighter: Release date, trailers, cast, and everything else we know
This Ryan Gosling-led standalone ‘Star Wars’ movie is coming to theaters in our galaxy in 2027.
Everything you need to know about Axl Rose’s graphic novel.
What a time to be alive, for starters! Axl Rose, the notorious Guns N’ Roses frontman, is turning his talents to the graphic novel. In a new collaboration with Sumerian Comics, a Tennessee publisher with Simon & Schuster distribution, Mr.
US cities to resist Trump’s crackdown on dissent with No Kings protests: ‘We will not be bullied’
Resistance to Trump continues to grow. The Harvard Crowd Counting Consortium, which tracks political crowds, noted that 2025 has seen “far more …
Four Democratic Socialists on Missoula ballot as political movement aims to expand …
Democratic Socialists of America leaders, both nationally and in Missoula, said membership has increased due to Bernie Sanders, …
Wild, Wild West at Wells public library – Bluffton – News Banner
Several children recently completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at the Wells County Public… Read original article: Read More
Library & Collections – NYAM WP – New York Academy of Medicine
Data sets recommended by NYAM librarians that can be used in your public health and… Read original article: Read More
Paquette Receives Troy University Libraries’ Book Token Award
Presented during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Troy Campus Library, the award recognizes faculty… Read original article: Read More
Strange New Words: Space’s sci-fi reader’s club
Join Space.com’s monthly, virtual reading community where we enjoy science fiction one short story at a time.
Warnings for explicit deepfakes, ‘image-based abuse’ amid rise of AI technology
abc.net.au/news/sydney-school-students-explicit-ai-images-investigation-police/105901372. Link copied. ShareShare article. A senior academic has …
Trump reacts after finding out about Bolton’s indictment | CNN Politics
Trump reacts after finding out about Bolton’s indictment. 0:33. Now playing. • Source: CNN. John Bolton, former US national security adviser, …
China launches internet satellites on 600th mission of Long March rocket (video)
A Long March 8A rocket lofted another batch of China’s Guowang internet satellites on Wednesday evening (Oct. 15). It was the 600th launch overall for a Long March vehicle.
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