Dear all, You may find the following library related stories/news interesting. Happy reading You are welcome to send your feedback if any to hrmohan@gmail.com With regards HR Mohan Editor, IEEE MAS LINK & IEEE ICNL Life Member -- MALA, SIS, SALIS Former AVP(Systems), The Hindu http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 +91 9841432179 “The librarian’s voice should be heard, as much as any teacher’s” -- Graeme Boyd, Head Librarian at IB World School St Francis College, in Brazil, explains how the profession can step forward and play a fundamental role in schools. http://blogs.ibo.org/blog/2017/05/25/the-librarians-voice-should-be-heard-as... The loudest library in Hyderabad where ‘human books’ talk to you and challenge your prejudices -- Books at this library are people who have been exposed to social stigma, stereotypes, and prejudices, sharing their stories through conversations. https://yourstory.com/2017/05/human-library-hyderabad/ Searching for Free eBooks http://www.envisionthepast.com/searching-books/ Obama Presidential Library concept design unveiled in Chicago https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/03/obama-presidential-library-concept-design-... 5 Apps You Didn’t Know You Needed https://ischool.syr.edu/infospace/2017/03/29/5-apps-didnt-know-needed/ In Oregon, A Struggling County Just Shut Down Its Last Public Library http://www.vocativ.com/434974/douglas-county-oregon-last-library/ 10 Of The Biggest Libraries In The World To Add To Your Vacation Bucket List. https://www.bustle.com/p/10-of-the-biggest-libraries-in-the-world-to-add-to-... Why Kids Need Data Literacy, and How You Can Teach It http://www.slj.com/2017/06/technology/why-kids-need-data-literacy-and-how-yo... The Library of Congress released a fascinating history of card catalogs. Wait, come back! https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/21/15357984/card-catalog-library-of-congr... Campus Libraries Write a Tech-Savvy New Chapter https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2016/10/campus-libraries-write-new... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.