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Allie has a monster problem. A monster is preventing her from
sleeping, terrorizing her with his scary "Blah Blah Blahs" that
sound like the incomprehensible things that adults say (often
recognizable to parents). Her mom helps to solve her problem with a
magic book that causes the monster to shrink and go away. But
Allie's problems are not over yet. No longer bothering her, the
monster seems to be threatening her parents in their bedroom. Allie
takes care of the monster herself this time, in a surprise ending.
(Hint: it has to do with the TV.)
Andr Cossette's Humanism and Libraries is a concise but rigorous
investigation into the foundations of librarianship-its definition
and its aims. Philosophical and logical in its approach, it is
intended to provide solid ground and unity for professional
practice. Though the work was originally published in French in
1976 in Quebec by ASTED, Library Juice Press has found it to have
enduring relevance and value, and has therefore made this English
translation. The book includes a preface that makes the case for
reading a work from the 1970s on library philosophy, and a set of
"questions for reflection" following the text.
Speaking of Information: The Library Juice Quotation Book is a
compilation of quotations originally collected for the Quotes of
the Week section of Library Juice, an e-zine published by Rory
Litwin between 1998 and 2005 that dealt with philosophical and
political dimensions of librarianship. Persons quoted include
famous, not-so-famous, and infamous figures from classical to
contemporary periods. Librarians are quoted, as well as
intellectuals, politicians, novelists, scientists, celebrities, and
other commentators. Some quotes are about libraries and librarians,
others are about intellectual freedom, and others are about the
information society from a philosophical perspective. A central
thread tying these quotations together is the idea of the library
as servant and protector of the public sphere. A rich collection
easily dipped in and out of.
Library Daylight is an eclectic collection of 36 articles about
libraries and librarianship published between 1874 and 1922. These
items, most of which will be new even to those most well-versed in
American library history, cover topics that are hotly discussed
today: library education, women's issues, library technology, the
image of librarians, copyright, the tension between libraries as
educational institutions and libraries as popular centers, the
nature of library service, the public sphere, library PR,
librarians and political activism, and visions of the future. The
sources of these articles include early ALA conference proceedings,
early issues of Library Journal and other library periodicals,
daily newspapers, and popular magazines. Authors range from
still-well-known leaders in the field to anonymous journalists.
This will be rewarding reading for anyone interested in how our
present-day issues are connected to the library past.
Finally, a Pig-Latin translation of Psalms and Proverbs. Rejoice,
good people of Pig Latinia! Allelujiahay!
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