[Publib] Breaking News, August 18 American Libraries Onlin

[Gordon Flagg]

Breaking News, August 18 American Libraries Online
<http://www.ala.org/alonline/>

> NYPL's Reading Room No Longer in a Class by Itself

> D.C. Residents Protest Branch-Upgrade Delays

> ALA Wins Freedom of Speech Award

> Digital Transition Brings Changes to LC's Workforce

> Osama bin Laden's Messages Maintained


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