Some people find the shushing action figure hilarious. Check out this shushing scarecrow at the North Scituate Public Library.
Author: jessamyn
disability visibility
This week is Make a Noise in Libraries Week in the UK. Does your library have materials for your print disabled patrons? I’ll be heading down to the State of Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired to learn about their adaptive technologies. [thanks owen]
islamic collection development
In the months after 9/11 and continuing today, libraries have tried to get more books on Islam for their patrons. The Council on American-Islamic Relations helped libraries fill their collection gaps with book and information donations. Now some are saying CAIR is running a PR campaign in America’s libraries for a kinder gentler, and inaccurate, view of Islam. [thanks taylor]
hi
Hi. The anti-PATRIOT Act bumpersticker sold for $22, with all proceeds going to the charity of the buyer’s choice. Thanks all who bid. I may have a second one for sale sometime soon.
libraries are brothels for the mind
The Guardian has a “how to” section about how to use a library. Required reading for bibliophiles or just the book-curious.
In most libraries, there is a section of large-print books. The print is so large, in fact, that most of the text has to be removed. For example, in 100 Years Of Solitude, you’ll be lucky to get 40 Years Of Moderate Loneliness.