February 2012
39 posts
Adel Zakout: Top 10 Public Libraries of the New... →
Beyond books: what it takes to be a 21st century... →
libraryjawn:
If we stopped the next person walking by on the street and asked them what our jobs as librarians involve, we’d be willing to bet that their first answer would be stamping books. This is because many people’s experience of librarians is of the frontline, customer service staff. Have you ever considered how the books get on to the shelves and ready for you to borrow? Behind the scenes...
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thehappybox:
pop up library + reading room at selfridges, london
Open Cover Letters →
thecardiganlibrarian:
Quite a cool blog, where (hired!) librarians submit the cover letters that helped them land the job. A great learning tool.
Forest Park Reads: Great Library Scenes in Movies →
forestparklibrary:
The Breakfast Club
A mixed group of stereotyped teens spend a Saturday in the high school library for detention, where they make fun of each other’s lunches and crack jokes about their privates. And eventually progress to the pressures of impending adulthood and dysfunctional families….
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Faerie Speak: It's hard being the anti-Christ of... →
What you say:
I’m sorry, that book is checked out until March, but you can place a hold request on it and be the next in line to check it out.
What they must hear:
HAIL SATAN!
What you say:
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to check these books out to you; there’s a block on your library account for overdue fines. You can fill out an appeal if you feel there’s been a mistake, or you can...
“The Great Gatsby was last updated in 1924. You don’t need it to be refreshed, do...”
– Jonathan Frazen in defense of the printed book — “Jonathan Franzen: e-books are damaging society.” (via oliveryeh)
January 2012
47 posts
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Watchbrain-food:
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor.
Please, set aside 15 minutes of your time to watch this amazingly brilliant short animation. I can’t even describe how...
“Libraries are a pillar of any society. I believe our lack of attention to...”
– John Jakes (Homeland)
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bellsoffreedom91:
I could live here…
…and never…
… NEVER…
… go out…
…SERIOUSLY!