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Qoppa Software, a leading provider of PDF solutions, releases new jWordConvert™ 2.0 of their Microsoft® Word® to PDF document conversion software, which supports converting MS Word 2007-10 files (.docx) and MS Word 97-2003 files (.doc) to PDFs.

Do you keep "everything" in fear of tossing something "valuable"? Do you know the best formats for digital items? What do you want people to remember about you? A new book will help you ponder this to create & maintain your personal family archive.

Washington, Pa. Law Firm-Sponsored Benefit Raises Funds to Support Area Libraries

Qoppa Software's latest release of Java PDF components and libraries adds a loupe tool in visual components and gives developers better access to interface customization.

Qoppa Software exhibits 100% Java PDF solutions and offers executive meetings at JavaOne 2011.

London Borough of Merton joins London Libraries Consortium; shared library service now available to 3.6m Londoners

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of WorldCat, the world’s most comprehensive database of resources held in libraries around the globe

OCLC today named five librarians chosen to participate in the Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for 2012

An heirloom, dated 1864, ties a prominent Baltimore family to both sides of Civil War. JENKINS: Confederate Blockade Runner serves as inspiration for one of this season's most highly praised Civil War novels. Available to libraries through Ingram.

Through the month of August Hertz Furniture will be offering special deals on Library furniture including an exceptional mobile book display manufactured by Russwood.

Self-Published Debut Novel Picked Up by Library Systems. Emily Hill, IndieAuthor of 'Jenkins: Confederate Blockade Runner' discusses the journey of getting a self-published novel into the nation's library systems.

Emily Hill, IndieAuthor, discovers, during her summer vacation, that her debut novel has been included in the collection of one of Vermont's most charming small town libraries.

Fair Haven hosts Emily Hill, novelist, as she discovers family history and one of New England's most beautiful homes, The Marble Mansion.

This recently published witty and very interesting book of Askin Ozcan will bring you gorgeous profits. ISBN 8172343736 ( Prakash Books) contact : sales@prakashbooks.com

The University of New Brunswick Libraries is the first Canadian library to sign up for OCLC Web-scale Management Services

Agreement between Goodreads and EBSCO Publishing Brings Social Networking Elements into NoveList Products

Surrey Libraries is saving £230k/year in a new IT and services contract with Axiell

A production version of mobile-optimized WorldCat Local is now available to libraries

The 10 millionth record was added to OCLC WorldCat via the WorldCat Digital Collection Gateway by staff at InTech, an open access publisher located in Rijeka, Croatia.

Since OCLC announced it was making its cloud-based library management services available to early adopters just 10 months ago, 32 libraries have committed to using OCLC Web-scale Management Services.

OCLC has been named among the Best Employers in Ohio for the third consecutive year.

Aaron Silverman, Founding President of SCB Distributors confirms that effective immediately, they will become the exclusive distributer for Bettie Youngs Book (BYB) Publishers.

An innovative online fundraising program for libraries and schools designed by Mackin Educational Resources, is gaining recognition as a successful tool for promoting literacy and helping schools get much needed funding.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has started a new special collection rare in academic libraries: a collection of games for study.

International students know that the high standards of Canadian colleges and universities and their stellar reputation among global employers will open many doors in a highly competitive job market.

OCLC and ImagineEasy Solutions are collaborating to create a customizable library version of the EasyBib.com service, the most popular online citation site on the Web. EasyBib Library Edition will be rolled out in a beta testing phase in libraries.

Junior library guild’s selections win newbery medals 10 times in 11 years

OCLC and Amigos Library Services have entered into a new partnership to provide libraries with expanded implementation, training and education services for OCLC’s new Web-scale Management Services.

New product will free university libraries to create budgets that reflect patron needs

The use of DNA testing for genetics allows one to trace ancestry back 25,000 or more years. The Elbert library (Colorado) will host a presentation about using DNA for genealogical research on Janurary 8, 2011.

PBS Television Station KETC in St. Louis, Missouri will broadcast the GLOW episode on the Missouri Botanical Garden Library on January 2 and repeat on January 5, 2011.

Elbert County (Colorado) Libraries Foundation appoints Ken Slyziuk and Ann Lamb to board bringing total board members to six. More board members planned.

With unemployment hovering at 9% statewide, libraries are increasingly serving as job search centers in their communities. To help meet this demand, North Carolina’s public and academic libraries will provide access to the Job & Career Accelerator.

Following a review, Enfield Library Service is saving £30k pa on reference resources and now has 7,500 – 12,000 users a month of its online resources, a massive increase from just 2,500/month a year ago.

New Library Location in NW Elbert County; Library District Announces Grand Opening of Singing Hills Service Outlet Providing Service to Nearby Residents

DevExpress, the Award-winning ASP.NET Vendor is set to release over 30 MVC Extensions as part of its upcoming release of DXperience

Qoppa Software's latest Java libraries include measurement calibration, callout annotation, and digital signature enhancements across all major operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Askin Ozcan 's recently published six books in different genres, are a "Must" for the public libraries.

Two London Boroughs, both members of the London Libraries Consortium, are sharing stock management services across the two boroughs

Elbert County libraries Awarded $33,177 in federal grants to enhance library operations. One grant, for $22,721, is for a mobile computer lab in Simla. The second for $10,456 is for a library outlet in an underserved area of NW Elbert County.

Enhanced accessibility is the goal as the Northwest Regional Libraries in Greenbush, Hallock, Roseau, Red Lake Falls, Thief River Falls, Warroad and Warren launch their Facebook Fan Page, Twitter account and YouTube videos.

Classic Revenge by Mitzi Kelly, the first book in the new mystery series, A Silver Sleuths Mystery published by Avalon Books, has been released.

Ron Vermillion of Elizabeth, Colo. recently appointed to Elbert County Library District (Colo) board of trustees. Vermillion is a financial adviser with EdwardJones in Parker, Colo.

New Jersey Association of School Librarians Announces Annual Fall Conference “School Libraries for Student Success” held on December 3rd and 4th, 2010--a learning and networking event for librarians working for student success.

London Libraries Consortium uses RFID to enhance customer services and improve operations

Report generation and access never got easier

The "Save Our Seeker" campaign continues in full effect with fans around the world donating 250 'Legend of the Seeker' Season 1 DVDs to Public Libraries in the U.S., a bus shelter ad in Burbank, CA, and a couple of touching fan videos.

Optimized and High Performance Silverlight Controls for Visual Studio .NET

Libraries across the USA provide summer reading programs that enhance reading skills and have long-term value for the life of each participant.

New - Optimized and Elegant Presentation Control Libraries for WPF - Visual Studio 2010