Do not try to look up “Internet Censorship” or “SOPA” or “PIPA” on Wikipedia, the giant online encyclopedia, on Wednesday. SOPA and PIPA are two bills in Congress meant to stop the illegal copying and sharing of movies and music on the Internet, but major Internet companies say the bills would put them in the impossible position of policing the online world.
Millenials Withdrawal – Wikipedia to go dark
January 17th, 2012North Logan – RaeAnne Thayne Tonight
January 17th, 2012Cache Valley writer RaeAnne Thayne will discuss her transition from journalist to national award-winning fiction writer Tuesday at the annual meeting of Friends of the North Logan Library starting at 7 p.m.
Murray Library – Provides Mexican Food In Exchange For Reviews
January 5th, 2012Murray Library wants to give you a taco. Or a burrito. Or whatever entices you on Chipotle’s menu. And all you’ve got to do is write a review about something on the library’s shelves.
Highland Library Receives State Certification
December 30th, 2011Highland has the state’s newest certified public library — and that status means more services for residents.
Provo Library Beefs Up E-Book Collection
December 30th, 2011Provo’s decision is part of a growing trend among local libraries to supplement the state’s offerings with e-copies of their own, said Craig Neilson of Utah’s Pioneer Online Library.
Libraries Confront Online Revolution
December 28th, 2011The growing popularity of the state of Utah’s free online library has important implications for Utah Valley.
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Salt Lake County – Herriman Branch Supports Refugees
December 12th, 2011“My family was one of the first Vietnamese families that arrived in Utah, right after the Vietnam War ended,” [Salt Lake County Librarian Phuong] Vu explained. “My family had fled Vietnam. They were in California in one of the camps, then Catholic Community Services placed us in Utah. I was born here. There was a family that was willing to help support us and help us transition.”
Weber County – Near Miss For Ogden Branch
December 12th, 2011A close brush with a potentially devastating fire at the Weber County Library’s main branch during last week’s windstorm underscores the need for a comprehensive plan to upgrade the 44-year-old facility, library officials say.
USU Signs on to Open Access
November 30th, 2011n early October, Utah State University joined an elite group of universities in the United States to actively endorse a commitment to make scholarly work widely available.
Libraries Evolve in Utah County
November 29th, 2011“I’ve often used the term that the library of today is turning into the living room for the community,” said Gene Nelson, Provo City Library director. “They’ve seen their role change the last 20, 25 years as an area that they can provide opportunities for people to get together.”