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More than ten million hits per hour stymied the Europeana site, which won't be back up until mid-December.
Book News: Abrams Launching ComicArts Line in Spring
Imprint features comic histories and graphic novels.
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Was the first African American professional librarian to work in Montgomery, AL.
CA State Librarian Hildreth To Head Seattle Public Library
Has reputation as excellent and fair leader.
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Book News: Random House Adding 6000+ Downloadable Ebooks
Week in Review: Library and Book News Roundup
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Collection Development Wyatt’s World: Books of a Feather Wyatt’s World: Rereading the Beats ALA/ARL Issues Guide to Google Settlement MORE	Funding San Diego Mayor Wants To Proceed with Library Closings; Budget Analyst Urges Review Indiana Governor Seeks Library Consolidation; Most Libraries Resist Trenton Branches To Remain Open for Another Year MORE

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