[Publib] Breaking News, July 21 American Libraries Online

[Gordon Flagg]

Breaking News, July 21 American Libraries Online
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> New WorldCat Search Site Offers Public Access

> Firings Precede New DCPL Director's Arrival

> Union Supporters Disrupt Indianapolis Library Budget Hearing

> City Agrees to Consultant's Plan to Keep Providence Branches Open

> Community Mourns Murder of Seattle School Librarian

> Texas State Library Sues for Return of Documents


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