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Internet Archive forced to remove 500k books from digital library

The image depicts a stylized representation of a classical building, similar to a library or museum, overlaid with a document featuring a tear and a large red prohibition sign, symbolizing restricted access or censorship of information. Internet Archive forced to remove 500,000 books from digital library

Internet Archive faces major setback as court rules in favour of publishers, impacting access to 500,000 books.

Libraries Change Lives Week on integral role in UK

Three joyful students from diverse backgrounds lean on a stack of books in a library, smiling warmly at the camera. Libraries Change Lives Week on integral role in UK

Explore how UK’s Libraries Change Lives Week highlights the crucial impact of libraries in communities amid financial challenges.

Fossil Free Books faces backlash, corporations evade scrutiny – opinion

Fossil Free Books faces backlash, corporations evade scrutiny. The image depicts a surreal cityscape with towering skyscrapers, each topped with giant theatrical masks showing various expressions. In the foreground, a diverse group of people, linked by a heavy chain, are depicted as moving energetically from left to right, suggesting a protest or march. The masks seem to watch over the city and the people, symbolizing the pervasive influence of corporate or societal facades on public behavior and emotions.

Recent scrutiny of Fossil Free Books and corporations pulling sponsorship exposes deep-seated biases within the literary community.

Juneteenth books: 8 powerful reads on emancipation

A collage image featuring the Juneteenth flag prominently in the centre, surrounded by book covers related to African American history and emancipation. The book titles include "The Black History of the White House" by Clarence Lusane, "The Story of the Last 'Black Cargo'" edited by Deborah G. Plant, "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson, "On Juneteenth" by Annette Gordon-Reed, "Four Hundred Souls" edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, "The 1619 Project" by Nikole Hannah-Jones, and "Life and Times of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass. The Juneteenth flag features a bursting star in the middle, symbolising a new freedom and a new people. Juneteenth books: 8 powerful reads on emancipation

The freedom of enslaved African Americans is important in history and Juneteenth marks this event – hence here are some books on the topic.

Refugee Week books: 15 reads that show migrant experience

Explore our recommended books for Refugee Week as the National Literacy Trusts showcases events and resources to promote understanding.

Elsevier report shows slow progress toward gender equality in research

Elsevier’s report reveals slow gender equality progress in research, underscoring need for accelerated action.

Indian authorities set to prosecute Arundhati Roy over Kashmir comments

The image features Indian author Arundhati Roy, with a split background displaying the flags of India and Kashmir, symbolising the contentious issue of Kashmir. Indian authorities set to prosecute Arundhati Roy over Kashmir comments

Indian author Arundhati Roy, celebrated for her literary contributions, faces prosecution for comments she made about Kashmir nearly 14 years ago, stating that the disputed region is not an “integral” part of India. These remarks, made during a panel discussion in 2010, have now led to charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), […]

Author: Suswati Basu