Book Festival Authors Announced

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The Library of Congress and First Lady Laura Bush are once again sponsoring the National Book Festival to be held on the National Mall on September 27, 2008. Among some 70 authors and illustrators participating this year are Tiki Barber, Marc Brown, R. L. Stein, Judith Viorst, Sharon Draper, Neil

http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

eLearning Service » What we do

eLearning Service by J. L. Mundell & Associates enables library consortia and systems to provide high quality online professional development to members and staff.

http://www.elearningservice.com/

BEA - Where the world gathers to get a great READ on the industry

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In honor of Tim Russert, we are re-distributing this May 2006 podcast. Tim was the opening night keynote speaker for BookExpo America when it was in Washington, D.C.

http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/

Book Events RI

Web  |  www.olis.ri.gov | Nov 20, 2007

The RI Center for the Book at the Providence Public Library has developed a calendar for book-related events taking place in Rhode Island. All libraries in the state are encouraged to contribute to this calendar - give Rhode Island readers a one-stop place to find out about book events!Libraries

http://www.olis.ri.gov/rhodarian/?p=364

Americana Exchange - Rare Books, Book Auctions, Collecting Old Antique Books 6

By Michael Stillman Book prices at auction rose sharply in 2007 following a couple years of very slow growth. The median price rose almost 15% last year, from $423 to $486. This follows a rise of less than 1% the year before.

http://www.americanaexchange.com/

Pre-BEA Exhibitors’ Listing 2008 - Publishers Weekly

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The following information is being collected for Publishers Weekly’s April 28 pre-BEA issue from all vendors attending the BookExpo America convention in Los Angeles on May 28—June 1, 2008.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/BEAdata

The Ethics of Book Reviewing

Review  |  www.pushthekey.com | Jan 8, 2008

This last month, December, I noted the appearance of a “Most Recommended” list from the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC). The idea was to replace lists ...

http://www.pushthekey.com/2008/01/08/the-ethics-of-book-reviewing/

BEA hits New York; CT librarians kick off Katrina aid effort - Library Journal

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Record Number of Librarians Expected as BookExpo Returns to New York BookExpo America (BEA) makes its biennial return to New York this week at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, May 31 June 3 and librarians will once again be a force.

http://www.libraryjournal.com/info/CA6447130.html

Webcasts: Author Interviews: 2007 National Book Festival Podcasts

Video  |  www.resourceshelf.com | Sep 8, 2007

Webcasts: Author Interviews: 2007 National Book Festival Podcasts Enjoy these interviews with some of the award-winning authors participating in the 2007 National Book Festival. You can listen to these podcasts at your computer or by downloading them to a portable audio device. You can also

http://www.resourceshelf.com/2007/09/09/webcasts-author-interviews-2007-national-book-festival-podcasts/

Braille Institute of America | Library Services

What has always been just a good idea is now our best new feature. With all of the excitement that many years of anticipation can bring, Braille Institute Library Services is pleased to announce the launching of WebOPAC, our new on-line catalog. Please click here to find out more.

http://www.braillelibrary.org/