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The classic definition of libraries, as a collection of books available for public use has shifted since the explosion of the digital age. Information and knowledge management are now more likely to be held in databases and web portals than brick and mortar buildings. Access to information and the ability to cross reference facts from a reliable source has created a new set of rules for libraries.

For medical planning, the use of online medical dictionaries and national or international medical libraries allows the user access to world class information which can improve informed consent, strengthen preventative knowledge and allows the user to create an easy access path for information on health and wellness.

The Iowa State University Library hosts a blog called the Theoretical Librarian which discusses the challenges and triumphs of libraries in the modern age. The site is rich with information on timely issues, legal changes and academic challenges.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “libraries”

• in Entertainment
  Ebook Library: Reader Coalition Dissolves
  Publishers have yet to act on petition to lift restrictions on library lending.
  by darinlhammond / on Jun 30, 2012
• in Politics
  Luxuries for Criminals: The MP3 Player Debate
  Pilot program allows prisoners to purchase MP3 players and browse over one million songs
  by eklemens / on Feb 28, 2012
• in Business
  Changes eBooks are Bringing to the Publishing World from the TOC Conference
  Lessons learned at the O'Reilly Tools of Change Publishing Conference dealing with the rapid influx of digital books
  by jenniferw / on Feb 20, 2012

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  A toned-down version of the film, with less violence and gore, was approved by censors in March, but it was abruptly axed on its scheduled April 10 opening day due to “technical reasons”. See the original post: Tarantino’s Django Unchained back in mainland China theatres
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• Wigan beats Manchester City 1-0 to win FA Cup final

  
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• Home Libraries: Norman Mailer

  
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   So this week’s home library is a corker! Meet Norman Mailer’s whole house! Photo Source Norman Mailer’s apartment did not have a dedicated library; rather, the whole apartment was a library, with bookshelves sitting against many of the walls and volumes stacked hither and thither. Seen here as it ...
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• Why Is the Position Vacant?

  
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  This anonymous interview is with a job hunter who is not currently employed, has not been hired within the last two months, and has been looking for a new position for Less than six months. This person is looking in Academic libraries and Public libraries at the following levels: Department Head, Senior Librarian, ...
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• A Titlewave of Emotion

  
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  Our annual round of standardized testing has brought with it the rare opportunity to dedicate a decent amount of time to weeding the collection. Over the past four days I have discarded  hundreds of books. It felt amazing to be able to do this kind of work during the school day, with limited interruption. Even though ...
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• May: Leading and Communicating Change

  
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• Libraries humming with music this weekend

  
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  From the New Zealand Army Band at Hornby Library to Matt and Hamish playing jazz at Parkland to the Natural Magic Pirate Band bringing hearty music to Central Tuam Library, libraries across the city will be humming with music this weekend and every weekend of NZ Music Month 2013. Check our calendar of events and ...
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