Explaining the increasing politicization of the book banning debate.
Tag: Libraries and Librarians
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With Rising Book Bans, Librarians Have Come Under Attack
Caustic fights over which books belong on the shelves have put librarians at the center of a bitter and widening culture war.
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An Irish National Treasure Gets Set for a Long-Needed Restoration
The majestic Old Library at Trinity College Dublin, where some of Ireland’s most ancient and valuable books are stored, is a popular tourist attraction.
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Heat Waves in New York Highlight Climate Inequality
When heat waves hit, everyone suffers. But the pain will not be shared equally throughout New York City. Here, the neighborhoods where climate inequality will hurt the most.
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Why Libraries May Never Stop Being People Places
Redesigned buildings with outdoor gathering areas were underway before Covid hit. Now, they look like 20/20 foresight.