Category Archives: Libraries

Library Trip

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

This award-winning animated short by Norwegian students Tord Torpe and Magnus Nyquist is a psychedelic celebration of the library at the Bergen Academy of Art and Design.

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Reality Simulator

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

This wonderful short film explains why literature matters and what books do for us. The animation is by Marcus Armitage and Ignatz Johnson Higham with voice over by Alain de Botton, who wrote the script.

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No More Boring Rides

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

The Moscow Metro now is offering riders access to a virtual library of hundreds of classic novels. The free downloads are accessible via QR codes from station platforms without prior registration. The entire library is also available on buses and trams … Continue reading →

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Every Airport Needs One

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Last week the San Antonio International Airpo  unveiled two Digital Library kiosks that will allow travelers to check out digital media to take on trips.The kiosks were funded by the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library at a cost … Continue reading →

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Kids Love Books

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Ethiopia Reads builds schools, libraries, trains teachers and supports mentoring programs throughout Ethiopia, but one of their coolest projects is the Donkey Mobile Libraries. Since 2005, Ethiopia Reads’ five donkeymobiles have brought books to more than 120,000 children in rural … Continue reading →

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Tumblr this is not

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Love old books? Check-out the terrific new website Quill from book historian Erik Kwakkel.

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Words Count

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Brian D. Butler
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Books vs Burgers

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Brian D. Butler
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Time to read

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

     

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Celebrate the Freedom to Read

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Banned Books Week is coming up again next week. The American Booksellers Foundation For Free Expression is encouraging readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, teachers and publishers to get involved in local activities. The theme of this year’s BBW is censorship of … Continue reading →

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