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    Twitch logoAman Kumar writes: “With tons of options present in the market, it’s tough to choose a perfect web browser for streaming Twitch. Some offer full HD support but consume a lot of system resources, whereas others are battery-efficient but don’t allow streaming in the highest quality possible. To help you make an ideal decision, here are the five best browsers that check all the essential boxes for streaming Twitch.”

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      Librarian's Library by Reanna EsmailReanna Esmail writes: “Though commonly imagined to be dusty spaces containing rare objects from the distant past, archives are deeply tied to the present and to questions of knowledge, power, and authority. They preserve some cultural histories, practices, and artifacts while excluding others. Archivists decide which histories are told and which are not, as well as who has access to these resources. The books on this list address problematic archival histories, practices, and structures, while also reimagining the archive as a potential site for community-building.”

      American Libraries column, June

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      Tote bag featuring the Los Angeles skyline, with palm trees, reading "Summer Reading with LA Public Library."As libraries nationwide begin their annual summer reading programs, discover intriguing statistics, including the number of tote bags Los Angeles Public Library distributed to participants last year, the number of minutes of reading time logged by participants in Hawaii State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge last year, and the amount of time that teen volunteers read with “little buddies” during Skokie (Ill.) Public Library’s Booking with a Buddy summer reading program.

      American Libraries Trend, June

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      Show Up For Our Libraries logoOn June 6, a federal judge denied a motion to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). ALA issued a statement about the ruling and vowed to continue the case and continue fighting for libraries in every state to receive promised funding. The statement also noted that on May 6, a federal district court in Rhode Island issued a preliminary injunction in a separate case, prohibiting IMLS from shutting down while that case is pending. That decision remains in effect.

      AL: The Scoop, June 7

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      ALA Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger's headshotLeslie Burger writes: “I don’t know about you, but June always seems to mark the end of the year for me. The end of June will also mark the end of my time with ALA as we plan to welcome a new executive director to lead and guide the Association. ALA Forward, a future-facing initiative already underway, includes a new strategic plan, an organizational assessment, and the repositioning of the Association well beyond its 2026 sesquicentennial anniversary. My year and a half as ALA’s interim executive director has been exciting, intellectually challenging, and marked by change.”

      American Libraries column, June

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      Martha Hickson, a recently retired media specialist who fought censorship at North Hunterdon High School in Annandale, New Jersey, shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (seated) after he signed into law last winter a measure to limit book bans and protect librarians from liability in the state. <span class="credit">Photo: Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor</span>Jeremy Gantz writes: “During the current extraordinary surge of book-banning efforts, committed advocacy by library ­workers and their allies is stemming the tide of censorship attempts in both school and public libraries, with more and more states enacting anti-book-ban laws. Since 2023, nine states have passed such legislation. This year, at least 19 more states—including Michigan, New Hampshire, and New Mexico, as well as more conservative states like Arkansas, South Carolina, and Tennessee—have already seen new anti-book-ban bills introduced.”

      American Libraries feature, June

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      Bookshelf with rainbow-colored booksCobb County (Ga.) Public Library writes: “June is Pride Month! These books celebrate diversity, community, inclusivity, and understanding.” This list includes children’s picture books, children’s nonfiction books, chapter books, teen and young adult fiction and nonfiction, and adult fiction and nonfiction.

      Cobb County (Ga.) Public Library, June 1

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      KeyboardTony Phillips writes: “Microsoft Excel has hundreds of tools and functions, meaning it’s quite easy to overlook some of the most useful ones. In this guide, I’ll share four lesser-known, hidden tricks that could transform how you use the popular spreadsheet software.” The explainer covers Goal Seek for long-term planning, the Camera tool for taking data snapshots, data groups for managing large datasets, and custom number formats for quick data visualization.

      How-To Geek, May 28

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