#torrent-freak #internet-archive #ia #freedom #liberty #library #libraries #ebook #ebooks #lawsuit #price-gouging #enshittification #library-freedom #book-publishers #lawsuit
My private URL for Z-Library no longer works. These were an innovation Z-Library started a year or two ago. You sent an email message to them, and they sent you back custom URLs just for you.
However, I found http://zlib24th6ptyb4ibzn3tj2cndqafs6rhm4ed4gruxztaaco35lka.b32.i2p/ This works just fine, and will be harder to block, but I2P doesn't make connections as easily as the Clearnet, and not even as easily as Onionland. Also, a lot of you don't run I2P.
For now, https://singlelogin.re/ is also working.
#zlibrary #z-library #books #copyright #site-blocking #open-culture #library #libraries #free-access #ebooks #downloads #ebook-downloads #book-downloads
https://mas.to/@mostaurelius/112269853208615850 mostaurelius@mas.to - A pack horse librarian delivering books in rural Kentucky in 1938. During the Great Depression, the Pack Horse Library Project was a Works Progress Administration (WPA) program in which the librarians, who were often called "book women" or "book ladies," delivered books to remote parts of Appalachia.
source: https://www.facebook.com/GoodwillLibrarian
#books #library #PublicWorks #WPA #reading #bookstodon @bookstodon
Major book publishers continue their legal crusade against Internet Archive's scan-and-lend library, hoping to shut it down for good. IA's appeal previously received support from authors and copyright scholars. The publishers, however, have some heavyweight backers too. New amicus briefs are signed by former U.S. politicians, former judges, and legal scholars. Industry groups such as the MPA and RIAA also rally behind the publishers.
#internet-archive #ia #copyright #copying #books #book-publishing #publishers #fair-use #library #libraries #intellectual-property #lawsuit
One day, these spaceborne knowledge repositories will not only preserve our past, but will also enrich, inspire and accompany #future generations who venture forth and make their homes amongst other worlds. They will carry the flame of our civilization, our #heritage and our #homeworld with them.
I would be surprised if our civilization survives the next 50 years and whether we will still have the ability to reach #space at all. Another danger is the destruction of #knowledge by #AI. If AI can tell us everything in the future, nobody will have to learn anything.
///National library of medicine///
La plus grande bibliothèque biomédicale au monde et une ressource pour les professionnels de la santé, les scientifiques et le public.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
#national #library #medicine #FOIA #études #consulter
I felt contractually obligated to visit this horrible place. To quote Leslie Knope:
“The library is the worst group of people ever assembled in history. They're mean, conniving, rude, and extremely well-read, which makes them dangerous.”
#library #CT #publiclibrary #read #books #parksandrecreation #humor
A new chapter for mental health
Leveraging libraries for community well-being
BEN MILLER
OCT 26, 2023
..."While the #library was a destination for me as a young reader, it’s now a destination for many in my #community looking for #shelter from the elements or assistance with complex social and #health related issues. We usually drive by the library a few minutes before it opens, and I always see a line of people waiting outside for the doors to open. After seeing this scene several times, I put two and two together and realized that these were not overzealous readers wanting to get in for the latest book release; no, these were individuals, mostly unhoused, waiting to come inside. Sadly, scenes like this are all too common throughout the country as libraries have evolved to be a front door for those in our community looking for respite or help.
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In the United States, public libraries have started prioritizing patrons' mental health and well-being, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. While some libraries offer mental health resources and training for their staff, few provide direct services, and research on the acceptability and efficacy of these services in libraries, particularly for adolescents, is still up and coming. The rise of public libraries as mental health resources raises questions about resource trustworthiness, the role of library workers, and integrating mental health initiatives into library settings. Said differently, it’s an amazingly novel platform for meeting people where they are at for those who are willing and able to embrace it but we still have some work to do.
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Libraries can also establish dedicated sections or resource centers with a comprehensive collection of materials related to mental health and addiction. This collection should be easy to access, including books, brochures, online resources, and information about local mental health services, support groups, and treatment facilities. This is one way to help ensure that individuals seeking help or information can easily find the valuable resources within the library.
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Libraries can work with other organizations to host informational sessions, workshops, or support groups within the library. They can also invite mental health professionals and counselors to hold office hours or provide consultations on-site. These partnerships ensure that individuals in need receive the necessary care and assistance they need for that moment."...
