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al13ex's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed reading a book about books and librarians, and it inspired me to visit the library more. There are things in common among the librarians, which is not unusual at all. I enjoyed the short essays throughout the book, because they enriched the content and developed certain ideas. It was a good book and I do believe that librarians have a certain kind of power that has the potential to change the world, so it should be used wisely and with caution! I would go as far as to say it's a calling.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
sarahannkateri's review against another edition
3.0
A feel-good celebration for librarians and the folks that love them.
mnsperkins's review against another edition
4.0
"The library is a safe place filled with thousands of potential life-changing friends who couldn't talk to you, but would tell you a story nonetheless. It is the place that has become the genesis of many conversations, the field from which grew shared experiences with people I've yet to meet." -Page 7
"Collecting books is not necessarily helpful. What changes a collection of books into something useful is a librarian: a curator, an indexer, a manager, a gardener who knows what to cut back, what to add, what to highlight, and, most of all, what the community around them needs to grow as a society." - page 7
"Impassioned librarians are a force to be reckoned with. We have the curiosity of a scientist, the work ethic of a teacher, the creativity of an artist, and the ferocity of a prize fighter. We are so much more than Google." -Alea Perez, page 10
"Libraries are centers of discovery and a safe place to go where one is encouraged and supported in finding information that is empowering and transformative. That process is what inspires me to be a part of librarianship. " -Jessie Nachem, page 20
"Librarians are warrior princes and princesses wielding book love like swords! We are ever vigilant, curious, intelligent, and kind. Libraries are the banners that we carry proudly into the fray! Forward, ever forward!"-Susan K. McClelland, page 21
"Librarians empower users in their pursuit of knowledge, learning, and in discovery and research across all disciplinary fields, transcending race, color, and creed. By far the most valuable to the public, for free. I love working here, empowering others."- Taina Evans, page 36
"There are so many different kinds of libraries and librarians! What unites us all is our role as sense-makers of complicated information environments. We renew our relevance every day through our work, by maintaining the trust of our patrons, and by advocating for libraries and library workers in our communities and institutions. " - Aliqae Geraci, page 42
"Not all libraries work with books. I work with medical journals. My colleagues work with data. We teach and help medical students, doctors, and researchers how to do research better. Sure, we still have books, but that's not what our job centers on. At the center of our profession is giving direction to curiosity."- Molly Higgins, page 80
"I want them to know that there's a place where they can be themselves. Libraries don't grade you or judge you or care that you have the right Uggs or whatever. Just be yoursr. We are here for you."- Jaina Lewis, page 110
"Libraries aren't about books, the Internet, programs, or even the critical services we provide. They are about the people we serve. Without people all the books, computers, and programs mean nothing. People should be at the center of everything we do and say. If you get caught up in metrics, surveys, and goals we can potentially miss what we are here for...people." -Ingrid Ruffin, page 118
"Libraries are one of society's best protectors of freedom, equality, and access for all. Librarians use their passion to continue reinventing libraries into vibrant community spaces- and our drive to serve is tenacious!" -Steven Yates, page 143
"Libraries are very much like oysters; common, abundant, and seemingly ordinary. That is, until you find the endless beauty held within."- Majed Khader, page 165
"Storytime Underground states it best: "Librarianship is not a neutral profession, and libraries are not neutral soace." We have a responsibility to the most vulnerable members of our community; to attempt neutrality makes us complicit in their continued oppression. Instead, a library should remove hurdles to services and seek to be a safe and inclusive space for people of color, the homeless, LGBTQIA individuals, and any socially, racially, or culturally oppressed group." -John Pappas, page 194
"Collecting books is not necessarily helpful. What changes a collection of books into something useful is a librarian: a curator, an indexer, a manager, a gardener who knows what to cut back, what to add, what to highlight, and, most of all, what the community around them needs to grow as a society." - page 7
"Impassioned librarians are a force to be reckoned with. We have the curiosity of a scientist, the work ethic of a teacher, the creativity of an artist, and the ferocity of a prize fighter. We are so much more than Google." -Alea Perez, page 10
"Libraries are centers of discovery and a safe place to go where one is encouraged and supported in finding information that is empowering and transformative. That process is what inspires me to be a part of librarianship. " -Jessie Nachem, page 20
"Librarians are warrior princes and princesses wielding book love like swords! We are ever vigilant, curious, intelligent, and kind. Libraries are the banners that we carry proudly into the fray! Forward, ever forward!"-Susan K. McClelland, page 21
"Librarians empower users in their pursuit of knowledge, learning, and in discovery and research across all disciplinary fields, transcending race, color, and creed. By far the most valuable to the public, for free. I love working here, empowering others."- Taina Evans, page 36
"There are so many different kinds of libraries and librarians! What unites us all is our role as sense-makers of complicated information environments. We renew our relevance every day through our work, by maintaining the trust of our patrons, and by advocating for libraries and library workers in our communities and institutions. " - Aliqae Geraci, page 42
"Not all libraries work with books. I work with medical journals. My colleagues work with data. We teach and help medical students, doctors, and researchers how to do research better. Sure, we still have books, but that's not what our job centers on. At the center of our profession is giving direction to curiosity."- Molly Higgins, page 80
"I want them to know that there's a place where they can be themselves. Libraries don't grade you or judge you or care that you have the right Uggs or whatever. Just be yoursr. We are here for you."- Jaina Lewis, page 110
"Libraries aren't about books, the Internet, programs, or even the critical services we provide. They are about the people we serve. Without people all the books, computers, and programs mean nothing. People should be at the center of everything we do and say. If you get caught up in metrics, surveys, and goals we can potentially miss what we are here for...people." -Ingrid Ruffin, page 118
"Libraries are one of society's best protectors of freedom, equality, and access for all. Librarians use their passion to continue reinventing libraries into vibrant community spaces- and our drive to serve is tenacious!" -Steven Yates, page 143
"Libraries are very much like oysters; common, abundant, and seemingly ordinary. That is, until you find the endless beauty held within."- Majed Khader, page 165
"Storytime Underground states it best: "Librarianship is not a neutral profession, and libraries are not neutral soace." We have a responsibility to the most vulnerable members of our community; to attempt neutrality makes us complicit in their continued oppression. Instead, a library should remove hurdles to services and seek to be a safe and inclusive space for people of color, the homeless, LGBTQIA individuals, and any socially, racially, or culturally oppressed group." -John Pappas, page 194
lilliangretsinger's review against another edition
2.0
It was okay. It highlighted the different kinds of libraries and librarians out there and how important they are. I likes the essays from famous authors though. I think there are people that will read this book (librarians) and the people that need to read this book (the general public). However, it won't make it into the hands of the people that should be reading it, those that think libraries and librarians are irrelevant.
sarahfett's review against another edition
4.0
Librarians often don't look like the stereotype... and neither do libraries! This book is a great look into the evolving role of libraries and librarians in today's world.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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I recently started going to grad school to get my MLIS. I have a psychology background and am fascinated with representations of people and stereotypes and how they can hinder performance and such. One of my professors suggested this book.
This is a book of quotes and photos along with profiles and essays from various authors and library lovers including [a:Neil Gaiman|1221698|Neil Gaiman|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1234150163p2/1221698.jpg], [a:George R. R. Martin|19741654|George R. R. Martin|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], and [a:Cory Doctorow|12581|Cory Doctorow|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1361468756p2/12581.jpg]. I think this book is wonderful for those who love libraries, those who want to learn a bit more about what librarians do, and those who want to be or are working toward becoming a librarian.
Various topics are brought up such as the relevancy of libraries, how they incorporate technology, different views of librarians, and various issues that librarians face. I especially liked the sections that dealt with non-traditional circulation items such as canoes and American Girl dolls.
Because the majority of this is a book of photographs and quotes, it's not sometime that you necessarily read cover to cover in a few days. It took me over a month to read because I found it best to read a few pages of quotes at a time. It was a good way to really digest the ideas presented. Many of these ideas understandably overlapped, so reading large chunks at a time could get repetitive. It's a great book to flip through and peruse at various times.
I loved the idea of this book in breaking the stereotype of who a librarians is (a cranky old white woman who shushes people). We rationally know that there is various librarians, but many still have that stereotype at the front of their minds.
Those who have been librarians for a while or who have worked in libraries will probably already be familiar with most of the things brought up in the book (tech issues, funding), but they may also read things that resonate with them or that they can relate to.
Overall, I thought this was a good read that gave perspectives on libraries and librarians and helped change the narrative on what makes a librarian. Wonderful photographs, interesting quotes, and fascinating sections on various topics like tablet archives, library origins, and bookmobiles. This book is all things library and it is exciting to see how they have evolved and changed over time and place to meet patron needs.
I recently started going to grad school to get my MLIS. I have a psychology background and am fascinated with representations of people and stereotypes and how they can hinder performance and such. One of my professors suggested this book.
This is a book of quotes and photos along with profiles and essays from various authors and library lovers including [a:Neil Gaiman|1221698|Neil Gaiman|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1234150163p2/1221698.jpg], [a:George R. R. Martin|19741654|George R. R. Martin|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], and [a:Cory Doctorow|12581|Cory Doctorow|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1361468756p2/12581.jpg]. I think this book is wonderful for those who love libraries, those who want to learn a bit more about what librarians do, and those who want to be or are working toward becoming a librarian.
Various topics are brought up such as the relevancy of libraries, how they incorporate technology, different views of librarians, and various issues that librarians face. I especially liked the sections that dealt with non-traditional circulation items such as canoes and American Girl dolls.
Because the majority of this is a book of photographs and quotes, it's not sometime that you necessarily read cover to cover in a few days. It took me over a month to read because I found it best to read a few pages of quotes at a time. It was a good way to really digest the ideas presented. Many of these ideas understandably overlapped, so reading large chunks at a time could get repetitive. It's a great book to flip through and peruse at various times.
I loved the idea of this book in breaking the stereotype of who a librarians is (a cranky old white woman who shushes people). We rationally know that there is various librarians, but many still have that stereotype at the front of their minds.
Those who have been librarians for a while or who have worked in libraries will probably already be familiar with most of the things brought up in the book (tech issues, funding), but they may also read things that resonate with them or that they can relate to.
Overall, I thought this was a good read that gave perspectives on libraries and librarians and helped change the narrative on what makes a librarian. Wonderful photographs, interesting quotes, and fascinating sections on various topics like tablet archives, library origins, and bookmobiles. This book is all things library and it is exciting to see how they have evolved and changed over time and place to meet patron needs.
in2reading's review against another edition
4.0
The many libraries and librarians featured in this book made me especially proud to be a member of this amazing profession! Libraries are conduits to connection, learning, training, entertainment, answers and much more. They serve everyone. Whether or not you choose to use them, they provide tangible benefits to our society by giving all a chance to widen their horizons.