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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.
- 2Blogger 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.
- 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.