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The article is a book review of "French Connections: Cultural Mobility in North America and the Atlantic World, 1600–1875" edited by Robert Englebert and Andrew N. Wegmann. The book explores the fluid and diverse nature of French colonial societies in the Americas and the mechanisms underlying this cultural mobility. The collection of essays examines the mobility of individuals, the links between different parts of the French Atlantic, and the consequences for societies, government, and cultures. While not specifically focused on maritime history, the book highlights the significance of the Atlantic as a space for the circulation of people, goods, and ideas. [Extracted from the article]

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The article describes the service model for libraries in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Community library thinking has been put into practice in libraries around Aberdeenshire. Known as Network Librarians, professional librarians are based in academy libraries and have responsibility for the cluster of public libraries within feeder primary schools. Under the model, each network librarian is tasked to develop a community profile and draft an annual plan, which includes joint school and community targets. Examples of libraries that implement such a model are mentioned.