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turn_down_for_smut's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing and inspiring read! I couldn't put it down. We as librarians wear so many different hats and this book truly shows that.
joeyhannah's review against another edition
5.0
It's always fun to spot a couple of familiar faces... 😁
And this book definitely made me feel proud of what I've chosen to do with my life. Even though being a public librarian is hard and the pay is terrible and the grad school debt is unbearable, what we do every day is meaningful and makes the world better for each person we help.
And this book definitely made me feel proud of what I've chosen to do with my life. Even though being a public librarian is hard and the pay is terrible and the grad school debt is unbearable, what we do every day is meaningful and makes the world better for each person we help.
crystalm17's review against another edition
3.0
As a librarian and book lover myself I was interested in a book which says it's a "celebration of libraries, communities, and access to information" but honestly this wasn't exactly a fun read through. With a title like "This Is What a Librarian Looks Like" I expected more diversity in the photographs. Sure there are men and women of various skin colors and with unique shirts, hair, and jewelry but all of the pictures are just more or less your basic school photo type picture. I think it would have been more interesting if the photographer had went to libraries and caught pictures of librarians in the act as opposed to just catching them at a conference and having them pose. That way people could have really seen the diversity in the jobs instead of hearing about it.
Another gripe, all of the statements from people and even little introspective pieces by authors were so similar. Perhaps we should have had everyone give more personal information instead of reading over and over again that libraries offer safe spaces, information, and services that towns/people might not otherwise get. How about you give us exact details on what you/your library offers? That's why some of the essays were far more interesting because they got into the unique details of different libraries.
All in all it's nice to see so many people loving and promoting libraries but I'm not sure it works in this format.
Another gripe, all of the statements from people and even little introspective pieces by authors were so similar. Perhaps we should have had everyone give more personal information instead of reading over and over again that libraries offer safe spaces, information, and services that towns/people might not otherwise get. How about you give us exact details on what you/your library offers? That's why some of the essays were far more interesting because they got into the unique details of different libraries.
All in all it's nice to see so many people loving and promoting libraries but I'm not sure it works in this format.
nairam1173's review against another edition
3.0
Repetitive, but interesting. I especially liked the short essays on the histories of various American libraries.
nilz321's review against another edition
4.0
I am so glad this book exists! I have really fond memories of all the time I've spent in libraries, from childhood to today, but I've really never given much thought to the men and women who actually work there. This book gave me a chance to glimpse the world of libraries and librarians in an entirely new light!
ginabelle's review against another edition
5.0
I would love to own this book! As an aspiring librarian, it was so amazing to hear all the praise of the field that I so ardently believe in, reflected back to me. It would be amazing to have a copy to refer back to when the road gets a little bumpy. It was fascinating and relevant and I loved it! Here’s to the road ahead! I’m ready!
librarydanielle's review against another edition
4.0
Note: this does not work as an ebook. Don't waste money on it. Get the actual book. It would make a fantastic coffee table book.
I was pre-approved on Net-Galley for this title and was pretty excited to check it out. The book does not disappoint, but the format did not work. Some of the text fades to SUPER light gray, almost matching the background of my kindle, and the layout just isn't made for ebook. Normally I'm super mean and would deduct stars for that, but I didn't this time, because with the upcoming administration this kind of message is very needed. It humanizes librarians all over and shares their stories, what's important to them, and their message. I do wish the photos were less "school photos" and more informal, but that's personal preference. I think it would have made the book more friendly and less like the scam "who's who" books. The ebook also didn't have an index so I couldn't quickly skim though to see if I knew anyone, or there was anyone from my state. I'm hoping that the finished version does have the index, because it would greatly benefit the book (there's a line that says index in the ebook, so I'm hopeful).
I definitely think this is a fun and useful book for libraries and schools to own, but it's very much a niche title and random people won't really purchase it.
I was pre-approved on Net-Galley for this title and was pretty excited to check it out. The book does not disappoint, but the format did not work. Some of the text fades to SUPER light gray, almost matching the background of my kindle, and the layout just isn't made for ebook. Normally I'm super mean and would deduct stars for that, but I didn't this time, because with the upcoming administration this kind of message is very needed. It humanizes librarians all over and shares their stories, what's important to them, and their message. I do wish the photos were less "school photos" and more informal, but that's personal preference. I think it would have made the book more friendly and less like the scam "who's who" books. The ebook also didn't have an index so I couldn't quickly skim though to see if I knew anyone, or there was anyone from my state. I'm hoping that the finished version does have the index, because it would greatly benefit the book (there's a line that says index in the ebook, so I'm hopeful).
I definitely think this is a fun and useful book for libraries and schools to own, but it's very much a niche title and random people won't really purchase it.
kristinaweber's review against another edition
5.0
Very sweet. So nice to read, especially these days when we seem to be increasingly on the chopping block.
junethebookworm's review against another edition
4.0
What a nice look at the career and the people who have chosen this line of work! I enjoyed seeing in visual form what I already knew: that librarians are an incredibly diverse bunch of people who happen to share a common love of learning. There ARE a lot of glasses and cardigans being sported here, but readers not very familiar with the profession might be surprised to see the tattoos, brightly-dyed hair, and hipster styling of many of these folks. (I wasn't, but then again I've been doing this for a long time.) We've come a long way from the bunned, shushing old matron of the classic stereotype!
Sprinkled throughout are short essays by famous writers on the role that the library has had in their life, and there are short pieces on the history of libraries, the interesting collections at various locations, etc. The quotes from the featured staff become pretty redundant after awhile, but it's nice to see a unified theme and enthusiasm (the bottom line of which is: libraries are important and awesome). The cynic in me wants to note that this a glowing portrait of the profession rather than a measured look at both the joys and challenges of this line of work, but that should be clear going in. I doubt that anyone is picking up this book to get an objective career overview. What it IS, then, is a lovely little promotional piece for libraries and the good that they do, and I would like to share it with people who are skeptics or perhaps just unaware of the many great things libraries are continuing to do in their communities. Recommended for the bookish set, who will see themselves reflected in these pages.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.
Sprinkled throughout are short essays by famous writers on the role that the library has had in their life, and there are short pieces on the history of libraries, the interesting collections at various locations, etc. The quotes from the featured staff become pretty redundant after awhile, but it's nice to see a unified theme and enthusiasm (the bottom line of which is: libraries are important and awesome). The cynic in me wants to note that this a glowing portrait of the profession rather than a measured look at both the joys and challenges of this line of work, but that should be clear going in. I doubt that anyone is picking up this book to get an objective career overview. What it IS, then, is a lovely little promotional piece for libraries and the good that they do, and I would like to share it with people who are skeptics or perhaps just unaware of the many great things libraries are continuing to do in their communities. Recommended for the bookish set, who will see themselves reflected in these pages.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.