http://www.mail.com/subjects/24192-libraries.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/24192-libraries.html http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2072330-us-appeals-panel-speaks-well-google-book-plans.html NEW YORK (AP) — Judges on a federal appeals court panel spoke excitedly Wednesday about Google Inc.'s plan to create the world's largest digital library, signaling that the court has a favorable opinion about the value of the project. Three judges on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan were considering an appeal by Mountain View, Calif.-bas... Wed, 08 May 2013 22:41:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2072330-us-appeals-panel-speaks-well-google-book-plans.html 2013-05-08T22:41:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2072128-lady-honors-outstanding-libraries-museums.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says the nation's libraries and museums are creating better, more informed citizens and doing it with fewer resources. The first lady commented Wednesday at the White House as she helped award public service medals to 10 institutions. Recipients of the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service are the: — Boston Ch... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:12:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2072128-lady-honors-outstanding-libraries-museums.html 2013-05-08T19:12:05Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2066380-items-hemingways-cuba-to-jfk-library.html WASHINGTON (AP) — While most Americans have never seen Ernest Hemingway's home in Cuba where he wrote some of his most famous books, a set of 2,000 recently digitized records delivered to the United States will give scholars and the public a fuller view of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist's life. A private U.S. foundation is working with Cuba to preserve ... Mon, 06 May 2013 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2066380-items-hemingways-cuba-to-jfk-library.html 2013-05-06T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2055398-hachette-book-group-expands-library-e-catalog.html NEW YORK (AP) — The standoff between publishers and libraries over e-books is rapidly easing. On Wednesday, Hachette Book Group became the fourth major publisher this year to announce it was expanding its digital offerings to libraries. Hachette, whose authors include Stephenie Meyer and Malcolm Gladwell, will offer its entire e-catalog to libraries after... Wed, 01 May 2013 16:19:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2055398-hachette-book-group-expands-library-e-catalog.html 2013-05-01T16:19:14Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2049694-f-scott-fitzgeralds-handwritten-ledger-online.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An intriguing peek into the daily scribbles and life of author F. Scott Fitzgerald is now available online, just weeks before the opening of the movie "The Great Gatsby." Researchers from the University of South Carolina's Thomas Cooper Library put a digital version of the famed author's handwritten financial ledger on their website ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2049694-f-scott-fitzgeralds-handwritten-ledger-online.html 2013-04-28T15:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043366-politics-hold-dedication-bush-library.html DALLAS (AP) — George W. Bush shed a sentimental tear. Barack Obama mused about the burdens of the office. Bill Clinton dished out wisecracks. Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush chimed in, too, on a rare day of harmony at the dedication of the younger Bush's presidential library that glossed over the hard edges and partisan divides of five presidencies spanning more than three... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:14:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043366-politics-hold-dedication-bush-library.html 2013-04-25T20:14:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2044402-obama-honors-predecessor-bush-library-ceremony.html DALLAS (AP) — President Barack Obama is honoring the presidency of George W. Bush, at the dedication of the Bush library in Dallas. On a day when politics was set aside, the president described his Republican predecessor as a "good man" and as a leader who demonstrated strength, resolve and compassion. Obama called the dedication of the George W. Bush Pre... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:09:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2044402-obama-honors-predecessor-bush-library-ceremony.html 2013-04-25T16:09:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043432-glance-george-w-bush-presidential-center.html DALLAS (AP) — The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which houses Bush's library and museum along with his policy institute, will be dedicated in a ceremony Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University. Here are some facts on the center: — The about 226,000-square-foot center is located on 23 acres. — The grounds include a 15-acre urban park t... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:11:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043432-glance-george-w-bush-presidential-center.html 2013-04-25T07:11:43Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042342-bush-clinton-speak-eve-library-dedication.html DALLAS (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush urged the nation to change its immigration and education systems to ensure a robust American economy in remarks Wednesday before the World Affairs Council in Dallas. A suburb away, former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered her first paid speech since leaving the helm of the State Department earlier this year. ... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:17:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042342-bush-clinton-speak-eve-library-dedication.html 2013-04-25T03:17:51Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2039586-laura-bush-helped-influence-texas-themed-library.html DALLAS (AP) — Laura Bush wanted to make sure her husband's presidential center reflected their Texas roots, and it does — right down to the building's limestone base from the Midland area, where they both grew up and lived after they were married. The former first lady led the design committee for the 226,000-square-foot George W. Bush Presidential Center... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:57:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2039586-laura-bush-helped-influence-texas-themed-library.html 2013-04-23T17:57:14Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2037068-bush-library-exhibits-911-war-katrina-recount.html DALLAS (AP) — A tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum begins in a bright area representing his early domestic agenda, but with one turn, visitors find themselves in a darkened room surrounded by chilling reminders of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. This contrast, symbolizing Bush's abrupt shift in priorities less than eight months int... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:51:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2037068-bush-library-exhibits-911-war-katrina-recount.html 2013-04-22T23:51:18Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2026442-library-congress-wins-special-grammy-award.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The music industry honored the Library of Congress with a special Grammy Award on Wednesday night for its work over the past decade to preserve historic audio recordings, along with honors for Jennifer Hudson. The Recording Academy presented its Grammys on the Hill Award to the library at an event in Washington, featuring appearances by ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:09:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2026442-library-congress-wins-special-grammy-award.html 2013-04-18T14:09:12Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2020672-simon-schuster-to-offer-e-books-to-libraries.html NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of Stephen King, Bob Woodward and other top-selling authors has changed its policy of withholding e-books from libraries. Simon & Schuster announced a 1-year pilot program Monday with three New York City library systems that cover the city's five boroughs. Simon & Schuster had been the last of the "Big Six" publishers to keep... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:40:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2020672-simon-schuster-to-offer-e-books-to-libraries.html 2013-04-15T16:40:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2019686-fifty-shades-to-to-blacklist.html NEW YORK (AP) — Here's a list "Fifty Shades of Grey" was destined to make: The books most likely to be removed from school and library shelves. On Monday, E L James' multimillion selling erotic trilogy placed No. 4 on the American Library Association's annual study of "challenged books," works subject to complaints from parents, educators and other member... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:26:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2019686-fifty-shades-to-to-blacklist.html 2013-04-15T04:26:24Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1998172-british-library-sets-to-archive-web.html LONDON (AP) — Capturing the unruly, ever-changing Internet is like trying to pin down a raging river. But the British Library is going to try. For centuries the library has kept a copy of every book, pamphlet, magazine and newspaper published in Britain. Starting Saturday, it will also be bound to record every British website, e-book, online newsletter an... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:05:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1998172-british-library-sets-to-archive-web.html 2013-04-04T23:05:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1983034-publisher-speeds-up-e-book-access-libraries.html NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of Khaled Hosseini, Harlan Coben and other popular authors has decided that it's comfortable with letting libraries offer e-book editions of brand new releases. Starting Tuesday, libraries can offer e-books from Penguin Group (USA) at the same time that the hardcover comes out, a switch from the previous policy of delaying do... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:52:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1983034-publisher-speeds-up-e-book-access-libraries.html 2013-03-27T20:52:43Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1969432-simon-garfunkel-album-25-to-preserved.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Simon & Garfunkel 's song "The Sound of Silence," written amid the turmoil following President John F. Kennedy's assassination, and Chubby Checker's 1960s dance hit "The Twist" are among 25 recordings selected for preservation at the Library of Congress. These are just a few sounds of the 20th century being added to the National Recordin... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:33:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1969432-simon-garfunkel-album-25-to-preserved.html 2013-03-21T21:33:46Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1968222-stephen-king-wife-pledge-3m-to-maine-library.html BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Stephen King and his wife have agreed to pay $3 million to overhaul their century-old hometown library in Maine, as long as $6 million is raised from other sources. Tabitha King, the author's wife, serves on the building committee of the Bangor Public Library, which is planning a $9 million modernization. She's also a former longtime ... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:23:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1968222-stephen-king-wife-pledge-3m-to-maine-library.html 2013-03-20T19:23:27Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1967476-oxford-librarian-sacked-harlem-shake-video.html LONDON (AP) — Oxford University students are rallying behind a librarian who they say was unfairly sacked after students filmed themselves performing the "Harlem Shake" in a college library. Laura O'Brien, president of the Middle Common Room at the university's St. Hilda's College, says students are investigating Calypso Nash's dismissal. The Middle Commo... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:20:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1967476-oxford-librarian-sacked-harlem-shake-video.html 2013-03-20T15:20:43Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1959162-campaign-obama-library-full-swing.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Where will President Barack Obama put his presidential library? Four years from the end of his presidency, Chicago and Honolulu are ramping up major campaigns to build the center that will house the records of America's 44th president. In Illinois and Hawaii, the two states Obama calls home, universities and community groups are drafting... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:49:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1959162-campaign-obama-library-full-swing.html 2013-03-16T07:49:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1948934-book-returned-to-estonian-library-69-years-late.html TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — An Estonian man has returned a library book 69 years late, partly blaming a World War II aerial bombing that damaged the library for the late return. Ivika Turkson of the Tallinn Central Library says that last week the man in his mid-80s returned the overdue book — which was checked out on March 7, 1944, while Estonia was occupied ... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:40:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1948934-book-returned-to-estonian-library-69-years-late.html 2013-03-12T15:40:59Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1933152-nyc-exhibit-showcases-mary-cassatt-printmaker.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Public Library's archive is so massive that some of the material has never been seen except on request. Beginning Friday, the library presents a selection of those hidden gems, a group of works showcasing the extraordinary printmaking skills of American impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. "Daring Methods: The Prints of Mary Cas... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:20:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1933152-nyc-exhibit-showcases-mary-cassatt-printmaker.html 2013-03-05T18:20:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1905758-victory-death-letter-returns-to-alamo.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A written plea for help in which the commander of the besieged rebel Texas forces at the Alamo vowed "Victory or Death" will return Friday to the old Spanish mission for the first time since it was penned in 1836. William Barret Travis' famous letter to "the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," will get a police escort from ... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:09:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1905758-victory-death-letter-returns-to-alamo.html 2013-02-21T23:09:44Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1894128-washingtons-presidential-library-taking-shape.html MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — George Washington's 1796 farewell address contained a stern warning to the nation about partisan politics, or the "dangers of faction" in the language of the founding fathers. So, when a bipartisan group of U.S. senators was looking last fall to reach agreement on a plan to address the country's budget and deficit woes, it seemed ... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:25:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1894128-washingtons-presidential-library-taking-shape.html 2013-02-15T11:25:57Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1891096-jfk-memorabilia-draws-hundreds-to-mass-town.html BOSTON (AP) — A preview of John F. Kennedy memorabilia including notes by his special assistant on the day the president was assassinated is drawing hundreds of people to the northern Massachusetts town of Amesbury. David Powers, who died in 1998, was Kennedy's assistant and close personal friend of his and his wife, Jackie. Powers also was the first cura... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:43:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1891096-jfk-memorabilia-draws-hundreds-to-mass-town.html 2013-02-14T12:43:50Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1889946-library-congress-plan-saving-recordings.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Library of Congress unveiled an extensive plan Wednesday to help libraries and archives nationwide preserve recorded sound to guard against losing historic recordings as has happened with those by George Gershwin, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. About 14,000 public and private institutions hold sound recordings, according to one surv... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:53:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1889946-library-congress-plan-saving-recordings.html 2013-02-13T20:53:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1889966-lbj-lady-bird-courtship-love-letters-released.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Days after the congressional aide met the University of Texas history and journalism graduate in Austin, he boldly proposed marriage. Claudia Alta Taylor, the 21-year-old rancher's daughter known to her friends as "Bird," was intrigued but thought Lyndon Johnson's proposal was much too impulsive. Her clearly smitten suitor, however, w... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:48:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1889966-lbj-lady-bird-courtship-love-letters-released.html 2013-02-13T20:48:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1871466-ny-library-book-returned-55-years-late-with-100.html NEW YORK (AP) — A long overdue book has finally been returned to the New York Public Library — 55 years late. The Daily News (http://nydn.us/UwbR9z ) says the biography of a 16th-century priest called "Fire of Francis Xavier" was checked out of the Fort Washington branch in upper Manhattan on April 10, 1958. Library manager Jennifer Zarr tells the newspap... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1871466-ny-library-book-returned-55-years-late-with-100.html 2013-02-06T03:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1868592-people-timbuktu-save-manuscripts-invaders.html TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — For eight days after the Islamists set fire to one of the world's most precious collections of ancient manuscripts, the alarm inside the building blared. It was an eerie, repetitive beeping, a cry from the innards of the injured library that echoed around the world. The al-Qaida-linked extremists who ransacked the institute wanted to... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1868592-people-timbuktu-save-manuscripts-invaders.html 2013-02-04T23:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1850898-library-solves-digital-age-puppy-potty-problem.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco's animal control agency is relying on donations to solve an unforeseen problem in the digital age — a shortage of newspapers needed for potty training puppies. It seems digital newspaper subscriptions and smartphones have cut the once abundant supplies of old newsprint. Animal Care & Control has been relying on public co... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1850898-library-solves-digital-age-puppy-potty-problem.html 2013-01-28T13:39:00Z