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Bookselling in the 21st Century: The Deep Pain of Returning Books

Bookselling in the 21st Century: The Deep Pain of Returning Books

John Gibbs Making the Tough Decision to Get Rid of a Book

By John Gibbs | June 6, 2017

Bookselling in the 21st Century: When Your Store is a Photo Op

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Katie Orphan on the Problems of Having a Beautiful Bookstore

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Librarians in the 21st Century: It Is Becoming Impossible to Remain Neutral

Stacie Williams on How to Confront Microaggressions in the Library

By Stacie Williams | May 4, 2017

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David Wright Gets to the Heart of What Libraries Do

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In a Nation of Laws, the Right of Access is Fundamental

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