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Surfin’ National Library Australia

The National Library of Australia has an annual Christmas party in its public foyer where the unexpected talents of librarians, archivists, stacks staff, communication experts, digital specialists, and IT boffins are displayed. Enjoy the video (2:19) of the “Surfing NLA” team, which won first prize at the December 14 party after they waxed down their bookcarts.

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Bookcarts Pimped, Prizes Awarded

The folks at Unshelved have chosen a winner from the 129 entries to their second annual “Pimp My Bookcart” contest, for which libraries decorate a bookcart in the extravagant fashion of their choice. First prize this year went to Timberland High School in Wentzville, Missouri, and their UPS-inspired cart, but the runners-up—including Machesney Park, Illinois, Harlem High School’s “Mystery Machine,” are no less impressive….

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