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CHICAGO–Many libraries are looking for alternatives to the Dewey Decimal Classification System to something that is a bit more patron-friendly and intuitive. If you’re looking or even just thinking ...

For many years, the Library of Congress categorized many of its books under a controversial subject heading: “Illegal aliens.” But then, on March 22, 2016, the library made a momentous decision, ...

An alphabetical listing of library acronyms including ALA unit, division, roundtable and committee acronyms; ALA unit publications known by acronyms; acronyms for other library and related ...