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- 1Library of Congress Opens Nominations for Federal Library Awards●Library of Congress Opens Award Nominations for Outstanding Federal Libraries, Librarians and Library Technicians
The Library of Congress has opened nominations for awards honoring outstanding federal libraries, librarians and library technicians. The program recognizes excellence across US federal library services, and nominations are being accepted through the Library's announcement. Federal library staff and institutions are eligible, with details available from the Library of Congress.
- 2Swiss libraries put 140 million pages of books online●RE: https:// rbfirehose.com/2026/09/27/univ ersity-of-basel-140-million-pages-of-knowledge-history-accessible-online-fou
Four Swiss libraries, led by the University of Basel, have launched a platform called Books as Data, making roughly 140 million pages of digitised historical texts freely accessible online. The database, available in English at books-as-data.ch, opens centuries of printed knowledge to researchers and the public as machine-readable data.
- 3Oregon library book challenges rise 20%▼Oregon library book challenges rise 20% with focus on protected groups
Challenges to books in Oregon libraries have increased by 20%, with objections increasingly targeting material about protected groups such as racial minorities and LGBTQ people. The trend mirrors a broader national pattern of organized efforts to remove titles from library shelves, prompting concern among librarians and free-expression advocates who say the challenges restrict access to diverse perspectives.
- 4Blogger shares new list of books to read●New on my # blog : "Items about books I want to read 106" https:// itinerantlibrarian.wordpress.c om/2026/09/30/items-ab
A librarian and blogger has published the latest entry in an ongoing series tracking books they want to read, along with where they first learned about each title. The post, labeled as entry 106 in the series, covers the author's to-be-read pile and is aimed at fellow readers looking for book recommendations and reading inspiration.
- 5'The Librarians' Screening Marks Banned Book Week▼‘The Librarians’ Screening Celebrates Banned Book Week
A screening of the film 'The Librarians' was held to celebrate Banned Book Week, an annual event highlighting efforts to challenge and remove books from libraries and schools. The event drew attention to debates over censorship and the role of librarians in defending access to books, a topic generating ongoing discussion in communities across the country.
- 6Global children's books previewed for Fall 2026 and beyond▼In Other Wor(l)ds: Children’s Books from Around the Globe, for Fall 2026 and Beyond
Publishers Weekly has released a preview of international children's books slated for publication in Fall 2026 and beyond. The roundup, titled 'In Other Wor(l)ds: Children's Books from Around the Globe,' highlights upcoming titles from authors and illustrators worldwide. It offers publishers, librarians and booksellers an early look at translated and international works heading to young readers.
- 716 Middle Grade and YA Novels Center Mental Health Stories▼16 Resonant Middle Grade and YA Novels That Center Mental Health Stories
School Library Journal has published a roundup of 16 middle grade and young adult novels that put mental health at the center of their stories. The list highlights how children's and teen publishing continues to expand honest portrayals of anxiety, depression, grief and other struggles, offering young readers books that reflect their experiences and give educators and librarians starting points for conversations.
- 8A librarian's first weeks afloat: bumps, batteries and nerves●Boat Life #1: Bilge Bumps and Batteries Uncharted Waters I started my new job this week. Being that we are four weeks in
A newly employed librarian has written about starting a new job while living on a boat, describing the challenges of managing bilge bumps and batteries while adjusting to unfamiliar waters. The writer notes they are four weeks into the school term, have never worked as a librarian before, and have never worked in the UK before, admitting to a healthy level of nerves alongside the excitement of uncharted waters both literally and professionally.
- 9Reading Builds Empathy, Advocacy Group Argues Amid Book Bans●Reading is not just fundamental to learning; it helps us become better people. How so? One word: empathy. https:// actio
EveryLibrary, a library advocacy organisation, is arguing that reading does more than support learning: it makes people more empathetic. Citing the idea that readers show less hate, the group links the claim to ongoing efforts to ban books, suggesting bans may target reading's empathetic effects. The message has resonated with librarians and readers discussing literacy, censorship and the social value of books.
- 10Suburban Chicago libraries push back against book banning●Orland Park, Tinley Park libraries decry book banning, want people to ‘read what they want’
Libraries in Orland Park and Tinley Park, Illinois, are speaking out against book banning efforts and encouraging patrons to 'read what they want'. The statement comes amid a wider national debate over attempts to remove books from library and school shelves, with librarians emphasizing free access to information and the right of readers to choose materials for themselves.