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    On display was a 1543 first edition of Nicolaus Copernicus’ De Revolutionibus, published by Johann Petreius in Nuremberg

    Drew Thomas writes: “The University of St. Andrews School of History, along with the Center for Austrian Studies at the University of Minnesota, hosted its annual conference this year in St. Andrews, Scotland,  June 29–July 1. The conference theme was ‘The Printed Book in Central Europe.’ Scholars from across Europe and America spoke on the rise of the printing press primarily in lands to the east of the Holy Roman Empire. The special collections exhibit featured several items from its collection relating to Polish history.”

    Echoes from the Vault, Aug. 8

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      Cover of 25 Projects for Eco ExplorersThough the daily news is filled with reports of climate change, severe weather, environmental distress, and endangered species, children’s librarians and educators might be uncertain how to incorporate these topics into their current curriculum. Christine M. Kirker’s 25 Projects for Eco Explorers, published by ALA Editions, presents more than two dozen ready-to-use projects on environmental topics that can be integrated into K–5 educational lesson plans and library programming for children aged 4–10.

      ALA Editions, July 13

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      LLAMA logoThe Library Leadership and Management Association’s PR Xchange Committee has announced the winners of this year’s PR Xchange Awards Competition. This year, there were 25 “born digital” winners and 25 “originally print” winners. A complete listing of this year’s winners is available at bit.ly/2020-PRXchangeAwards

      LLAMA, July 9

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      July is BIPOC Mental Health MonthDeborah Takahashi writes: “Teen library staff has the opportunity to provide teens with a safe space to open up about their feelings and provide them with resources to educate and empower themselves. Sadly, BIPOC youth face a variety of factors that may prevent them from discussing their mental health to accessing care, and that is where libraries can help.”

      YALSA Blog, July 12

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      PLA logoIn a July 13 statement, the Public Library Association called on public library workers to commit to structural change and to take action to end systemic racism and injustice. PLA thanked members of its Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice for its guidance and leadership in development of this statement and call to action.

      PLA, July 13

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      Covers of The Beast Player, Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, and Children of Blood and BoneMelissa Sokol writes: “In light of the pandemic my library system had to adapt our Summer Reading Program, which means the kids are not able to pick out their own prize books. While I am limited to what is in our stock pile when awarding prize books, I am starting to explore what I can offer these fans of made-up worlds and futures that feature people from diverse backgrounds as main characters.”

      ALSC Blog, July 13

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      Core Virtual ForumCore Virtual Forum, November 18 and 20, has announced its keynote speakers, Meredith D. Clark and Sofia Leung. Clark is a journalist, assistant professor in media studies at University of Virginia, and faculty affiliate at the Center on Digital Culture and Society at University of Pennsylvania. Leung is a librarian, facilitator, and educator offering tailored workshops, training, consultations, coaching, and collaborations that employ antiracist, antioppressive frameworks.

      LITA, July 13

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      Screenshot from Vincent, an AI-powered law librarianRobert Ambrogi writes: “Recent years have seen an unprecedented surge in the use of technology and artificial intelligence within the legal profession, and the betting money says the pandemic will only further accelerate that surge. With that comes both opportunities and challenges for law libraries. As technology and AI push the boundaries of legal research and knowledge management, some may wonder, ‘Is the future of the law librarian threatened by a robot revolution?’”

      Above the Law, July 13

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