[Publib] Breaking News, January 27 American Libraries Online

[Gordon Flagg]

Breaking News, January 27 American Libraries Online

<http://www.ala.org/alonline/> 

> Library Insists FBI Provide a Warrant before Seizing Computers 

> Perkins, Raschka Win 2006 Newbery, Caldecott Medals 

> San Antonio Meeting Spotlights Education for Librarianship 

> Dozens of British Libraries May Close 

> City Tells Memphis PL to Make Drastic Cuts 

> Former Ocmulgee Director Gets Four Years for Theft 

> Lolita Challenge Entangles Florida Prosecutor 
 

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