[Publib] Breaking News, April 27 American Libraries Online

[Gordon Flagg]

Breaking News, April 27 American Libraries Online

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

> Library Security Threats Follow Virginia Tech Shootings 

> New York Public Library Acquires Gay Rights Archive 

> Providence Okays 60 Pink Slips, Just in Case 
 

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