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Tag Archives: Libraries
Imagine The People’s Library
Imagine a library stocked with books written by you, your family, your friends and neighbors. And each of those books handmade with recycled paper and book bindings. Well, The People’s Library project at the Richmond, Virginia Main Public Library is … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Libraries, Mark Strandquist, People's Library, Public library
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Who Will Save Our Books
I have never read any of his bestselling blockbusters, but I’m now a big fan of author James Patterson for this full-page ad that he placed in the New York Times Book Review. Patterson wants to know “Who will save … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Bookstores, James Patterson, Libraries
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Libraries of the Future
The infographic below was adapted from a keynote address for the State University of New York Librarians Association Annual conference by LibraryScienceList.
No Library Card Required
A cleverly converted Leyland Olympia double decker bus nicknamed Maggie has been recyled into the world’s first Bicycle Library. Located in London’s Hackney neighborhood, the innovative library offers seven types of bike for loan or sale, including a popular electric … Continue reading
You Asked For It
When I meet readers of Travel Between The Pages, they often comment on the numerous photographs of libraries and bookshops that appear on the blog. Comment in a positive way that is. So, here are some more “library porn” shots … Continue reading
Library Himmel
I can never resist a collection of great library photographs. So, I was thrilled to stumble across a wonderful series of photos of libraries from around Northern Europe. Professional photographer Christoph Seebach is based in Köln, Germany, where he is … Continue reading
Stand Up for Our Libraries
The American Library Association has released a massive infographic describing the myriad of problems facing American libraries since the Great Recession. Public libraries have been an essential force for democracy and public education in the U.S. for more than two centuries. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, ebooks, Libraries, Tech, USA
Tagged American Libraries, American Library Association, E-book, Libraries
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Occupy Libraries
In December, 2011 The Detroit Public Library Commission voted to close four branches of the city library. Some library-loving Detroit 4th graders decided to take matters into their own hands and fight back. The 4th grade class at Detroit’s Marcus … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, USA
Tagged Detroit, Detroit Public Library, Libraries, Melanie Manos, University of Michigan
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Library of Human Imagination
Jay Walker is an American entrepreneur and inventor (he founded priceline.com and holds more than 250 U.S. patents) who has used his massive wealth to create an astonishing private library in his Connecticut mansion. Walker’s Library of Human Imagination contains … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, Museums, USA
Tagged Connecticut, Jay Walker, Libraries, priceline.com
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Build A People’s Library
The Occupy Wall Street People’s Library blog has been encouraging Occupy sympathizers to create their very own “people’s libraries” in their own communities and neighborhoods. The OWS Library is suggesting that like-minded folks search-out “privately owned public spaces” in their … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries
Tagged Libraries, New York City, OWS Library
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