First it was Wal-Mart, now libraries in Mississippi are banning America: The Book. Same reason as Wal-Mart too, naked Supreme Court justices. Wal-Mart can sell whatever they want, that’s their right. But libraries shouldn’t ban an entire book because of one page. And that’s exactly what Robert Willits, director of the Jackson-George Regional Library System … Read more
This comic ran Saturday, October 16, 2004 at unshelved.com What makes the comic ever better is the fact that you can buy the jacket and hat that Dewey is wearing. I got a print of the comic and a jacket for a friend of mine, and he thought it was great. So did a lot … Read more
Well, I still feel like a sleepy wet noodle, but the noodle experiment should be over today once I go to therapy. I can barely move and I can fall asleep at the drop of a hat, so I’m definitely taking too much Baclofen. But I did it so that my therapist can see what … Read more
I posted this CNN story to LISNews a few minutes ago, I thought I would add my own comments here. It seems that West Virginia Wesleyan College had a good idea but bad implementation. The shotgun approach of throw tech everywhere and see where it sticks, is a huge waste of money. But there were … Read more
Just in case you wanted to know, here is how manuscripts were illuminated. From this article I found out that libraries and librarians have three patron saints; Catherine of Alexandria, Jerome, and Lawrence.
I’ve been following the saga of the proposed new library, but it’s been a while since I wrote about it. Back in March a new library seemed certain. But by the end of last month, the library was in limbo. The proposed site was shifting, and even how to pay for was in question. These … Read more
Wired is reporting that the American Library Association will be providing educational materials for school libraries to teach students about copyright. The idea is to provide balance to the hardline copyright stance of the Business Software Alliance, the Motion Picture Association of America, and others, to the detriment of fair use. Always lively discussion can … Read more
The BBC is reporting that the Library of Alexandria has been found. Thirteen huge lecture halls have been uncovered that could have housed a total of 5,000 people.
I like libraries. I also like cats. So how is it that I had no idea that library cats existed? I wonder how many reference questions they answer?
The Metro Pulse, Knoxville’s alternative newspaper, has a nice article / editorial on Knoxville’s proposed new library. The library appears to have widespread public support and numerous building sites to choose from. Added to this is the desire to have a library on par will the Nashville Public Library, a lofty goal indeed. Much planning … Read more
