I’m one of those librarians who is organized. I’m sure there are many who aren’t. I also work in a lot of different places, so it’s useful for me to have a “go bag” that I can just grab and I’l know it has the things I need in it. This is what is in my bag. Also, while I’m talking about me, I should note that I’ve updated the About Page and the FAQ to this site somewhat. If you see anything major I’m missing in the FAQ please let me know.
Author: jessamyn
how mdoneil got his cessna
Reason number seventeen to not mess with your librarian: They know the law and they do not tolerate any guff
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guidelines for donating books, computers and money to Louisiana’s libraries
the illiterate libraran, a community library in an impoverished Brazilian neighborhood
The Community Library, 18th Street. A labor of love library in Sao Goncalo, Brazil.
The house has been christened, as the big, hand-painted sign on the roof proudly announces, the Community Library, 18th Street. On busy afternoons, it’s standing room only. Patrons vie for one of the mismatched chairs, which scrape along a floor lined with discarded tiles that Leite and his friends scrounged….
Brazilians are handicapped by lack of access. Government officials say that nearly 1,000 of the country’s 5,500 municipalities have no public library. Buying a book is even less of an option….
A study in 2001 estimated that 16% of the population owns nearly 75% of all the books in Brazil — hardly surprising considering that a standard paperback routinely sells for about $15, or one-eighth of the minimum monthly salary.
Moreover, illiteracy remains high; 16 million Brazilians older than 15 cannot read or write.
[thanks jesse]