libraries /tags/libraries libraries en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT Publishers and authors say library books are not ‘government speech’ /law-justice/2024-12-27/publishers-and-authors-say-library-books-are-not-government-speech Attorneys for several publishing companies, authors and other plaintiffs filed a document that, in part, disputed a state position that selection of school library books is “government speech†and, as a result, is not subject to the First Amendment. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-12-27/publishers-and-authors-say-library-books-are-not-government-speech Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida School librarians from across the nation speak about mounting pressures /education/2023-10-25/school-librarians-from-across-the-nation-speak-about-mounting-pressures The American Association of School Librarians held its biannual conference in Tampa. Some painted a stark picture of the profession in a polarized political climate. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:35:00 GMT /education/2023-10-25/school-librarians-from-across-the-nation-speak-about-mounting-pressures Nancy Guan 'I Am Jazz' — by trans activist from South Florida — among nation's most banned kids' books /education/2023-02-20/i-am-jazz-by-trans-activist-from-south-florida-among-nations-most-banned-kids-books A picture book written by a South Florida transgender activist is among the most banned kids' books in the U.S., according to the advocacy group PEN America. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:29:28 GMT /education/2023-02-20/i-am-jazz-by-trans-activist-from-south-florida-among-nations-most-banned-kids-books Kate Payne Florida education officials clarify library guidelines as teachers shield books from students /education/2023-01-26/manatee-officials-get-clarification-on-library-guidelines-as-teachers-shield-books-from-students It comes as photos emerged of teachers covering bookcases with blankets to prevent getting in trouble. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT /education/2023-01-26/manatee-officials-get-clarification-on-library-guidelines-as-teachers-shield-books-from-students Sky Lebron Florida education officials approve school librarian training to increase scrutiny of books /education/2023-01-19/florida-education-officials-approve-school-librarian-training-to-increase-scrutiny-of-books Top education officials approved a rule to carry out a new state law requiring school-library employees to complete training sessions to increase scrutiny of materials. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT /education/2023-01-19/florida-education-officials-approve-school-librarian-training-to-increase-scrutiny-of-books Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida Educators: Are the books in your library being challenged or restricted? /education/2022-05-24/educators-are-the-books-in-your-library-being-challenged-or-restricted There have been more than 200 book bans across Florida in the past year, according to a report by the advocacy group PEN America. Many of the targeted books are centered around people of color and LGBTQ characters. Tue, 24 May 2022 14:14:06 GMT /education/2022-05-24/educators-are-the-books-in-your-library-being-challenged-or-restricted Kate Payne, Katie Lepri Cohen DeSantis signs bill intensifying scrutiny of school libraries /news/2022-03-25/desantis-signs-bill-intensifying-scrutiny-of-school-libraries The bill requires school districts to allow parents to have input in selecting library books and other instructional materials. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:32:51 GMT /news/2022-03-25/desantis-signs-bill-intensifying-scrutiny-of-school-libraries Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida Attention young scientists, Broward County Library's Science Fair Fest comes back this week /news/2021-10-04/attention-young-scientists-broward-county-librarys-science-fair-fest-comes-back-this-week The Broward County Library system is bringing back the fest for the science buffs — whether that's a student or their guardian. Science Fair Fest 2021 takes place virtually Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:43:08 GMT /news/2021-10-04/attention-young-scientists-broward-county-librarys-science-fair-fest-comes-back-this-week Caitie Muñoz During Banned Books Week, Readers Explore What It Means To Challenge Texts /2021-09-30/during-banned-books-week-readers-explore-what-it-means-to-challenge-texts Libraries, schools, authors and readers are celebrating Banned Books Week. Among the Top 10 most challenged books in the U.S. are The Hate U Give and To Kill A Mockingbird. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:26:17 GMT /2021-09-30/during-banned-books-week-readers-explore-what-it-means-to-challenge-texts Elizabeth Blair Keys Build First Library With 21st Century Technology Incorporated (Literally) From The Ground Up /news/2021-07-07/keys-build-first-library-with-21st-century-technology-incorporated-literally-from-the-ground-up Monroe County just opened its first new library in decades. And this new library isn't just for a new century — it's for a different world. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:02:03 GMT /news/2021-07-07/keys-build-first-library-with-21st-century-technology-incorporated-literally-from-the-ground-up Nancy Klingener