by mlcsupport | Jan 29, 2024 | Stacks and Facts
American copyright is a strange beast. The law can be a bit complex, but to sum it up, a creator (or the creator’s estate) can hold exclusive copyright to a work for 70 years after the author’s death or 95 years after publication. After that time, the works are...
by mlcsupport | Jan 22, 2024 | Stacks and Facts
Braille: it’s the bumpy bits that Blind people use to read, right? Invented by Frenchman Louis Braille (1809-1852) in 1824, this writing system is known worldwide as an aid for those without vision. It can be found nearly everywhere, from elevators to the tops...
by mlcsupport | Jan 15, 2024 | Stacks and Facts
Dr. Martin Luther King was a lasting inspiration for our country. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, his leadership helped millions of Americans achieve civil rights and changed the country for the better. His name has become synonymous with the idea of...
by mlcsupport | Jan 8, 2024 | Stacks and Facts
Talking Book Services (TBS) is one of the best-kept secrets in Mississippi, and, truth be told, in the entire nation. Thing is, TBS is something everyone should know about. It provides thousands upon thousands of books and magazines directly to people who want to read...
by mlcsupport | Jan 1, 2024 | Read with MLC
Happy New Year! There’s something about clearing out the holiday decorations and putting up a new calendar that makes anything and everything seem possible. Start exercising? You got this. Eat healthier? You can do it. Learn a new language? Research your roots?...
