Whitfield County directs ARPA funds to library, creates nonprofit review committee and authorizes RAISE grant application The board approved removing the Dalton-Whitfield Library from a special tax district to enable new funding arrangements, authorized a $42,000 ARPA reimbursement to the library, formed a local ARPA nonprofit application review committee (5% of ARPA funds reserved), and approved a resolution to apply for the federal RAISE grant (deadline April 14, 2022).

Whitfield County is revolutionizing library funding and community support with new grants and an innovative nonprofit review committee!

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Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections every person is entitled to regardless of race, gender, nationality, belief, or status.

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𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

As we move through the season, may we celebrate not only occasions, but also growth, learning, and community.

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House panel holds bill that would require districts to staff certified teacher librarians The House Education Committee heard testimony supporting HB364, which would create 19 district-level certified teacher-librarian FTEs funded by the state and estimated to cost roughly $1.7–$1.8 million; after extensive questioning on funding and local control the committee voted to hold the bill for further study.

A new bill aims to boost literacy in Utah schools by staffing every district with certified teacher librarians, but will it pass the budget test?

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Short month, big energy. Whatever your vibe this month, Hoopla's trending titles have something for every mood swing! www.hoopladigital.com/collection/7...
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𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Relationships are at the heart of libraries—connecting people to information, ideas to communities, and knowledge to purpose. Because in every connection, there is growth.

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𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Curation is thoughtfully selecting and organizing information so the right resources reach the right people at the right time.

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Committee advances bill to restrict school library material it calls 'demeaning' to women Representative Banning's HB 2978, framed as targeting 'obscene' or 'demeaning' material in school libraries, passed committee after extended debate over local control, librarians' roles, classroom texts and online access; supporters said schools should not carry material that 'disgrace[s] women.'

A contentious bill aimed at removing "demeaning" material from school libraries has sparked heated debate over local control and access to educational texts.

Learn more here!

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Turning actions into measurable insights that support better decision-making and continuous improvement. Because what gets measured, gets better.

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🌙Stuck late at night or studying early in the morning?☀️

Brainfuse HelpNow tutors are now available 24/7, so help is always there when questions pop up.
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Board advances broad policy updates and adopts new library materials policy for first reading Administrators presented a package of policy updates driven by recent Connecticut public acts and federal changes; the board approved multiple items for first reading and approved a consolidated library collection/display/materials-review policy required by state law.

Big changes are coming to Farmington schools as the Board of Education approves significant policy updates to enhance student protection and library access!

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Be curious. Be thoughtful. Be critical.

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Attention South Carolina Educators! Thanks to Discus and the South Carolina State Library, South Carolina schools have free access to PebbleGo! Get started: https://ow.ly/5vtY50XtFoR

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Learn what it means, why it matters, and how understanding it can help keep communities and libraries from "Disaster."

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Franklin librarians shift orders to Ingram after Baker & Taylor exit; staff expect to catch up on materials Library staff told trustees that longtime vendor Baker & Taylor has ceased operations. Franklin had a preexisting account with Ingram and staff are canceling and reordering items with alternate vendors; materials ordering is behind but staff expect to catch up.

Franklin library staff are racing against time to adapt after the sudden shutdown of Baker & Taylor, but their preexisting partnership with Ingram is helping them navigate the chaos.

Learn more here!

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Need a book? Find 1,000s of paramedicine eBooks (and related topics!) in the Library Catalogue, available 24/7. Login with your NHS OpenAthens account to start reading: https://ambulance.libguides.com #ParamedicLife #LibraryResources

Let #MackinPublic Pick Up Where Others Left Off! 🚨

Mackin, is proud to announce MackinPublic – a seamless extension of its trusted services, now available to public libraries across the nation. 📚

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Board discusses draft IJ to consolidate instructional and library material rules; CASB guidance and legal questions raised Directors discussed a draft IJ policy that would consolidate multiple instructional and library-related policies into a single district policy. Supporters said consolidation simplifies administration; critics and board legal advisors flagged timing, the need for separate library rules (IJL), statutory deadlines, and processes for reconsideration of

A new draft policy aims to streamline instructional and library materials into one clear guideline, but legal and procedural challenges could complicate its implementation.

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Visit the #UPSLISLib to browse, borrow, and learn more about navigating knowledge in the age of bytes and bandwidth!
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Did you know? Mackin has been proudly serving public libraries across the country for over 40 years, providing print and digital titles, durable MackinBound books, makerspace resources, and our award-winning MackinVIA platform. 📚

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🌍✨ Have you tried our new language learning app yet?
Transparent Language Online is available in the app store!
Sign up through our eLibrary, download the app, and start learning today.

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Library Tip #71: Utilize resources at your library to develop greater civic knowledge. In addition to having a plethora of information resources about civics, libraries host programs designed to develop attendee's civic and social literacy and attract civic minded people and groups. Just by spending time at the library and paying attention to its calendar, you'll encounter those events, groups, people, and the resources they bring along! Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. American flag background.

Let the library power your civic learning! Stop by one of our branches today and check out a book about a political or governmental topic that interests you today.
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𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 #𝙐𝙋𝙎𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙇𝙞𝙗! Dive into resources that highlight equity, human rights, and the fight for a more just society.

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New term, new beginnings at #TUSLibrary. Needs some help?

Aisling is down in LSAD #TUSLibrary, there to offer a helping hand to all researchers📚

Get inspired, get informed, get to the library!

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Curious about what the library can offer? 📚

💬Chat with Dan at our Thurles and Clonmel campuses to explore all the resources available to support your studies!
Study, Discover, Succeed at #TUSLibrary!

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New school year, new platform! We'll be actively posting on BlueSky 💙 —bringing you library news, book updates, resources & more.
Stay tuned for fresh posts all month long!

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Sa library, hindi lang basta serbisyo dapat sigurado at de-kalidad!

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Butte County Board Proclaims September 2025 Library Card Sign-Up Month Supervisors recognize importance of libraries in community during public meeting.

The Butte County Board is making waves by proclaiming September 2025 as Library Card Sign-Up Month, highlighting the essential role of libraries in our communities!

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