In a 1972 book – Man and the Computer – there is a chapter on “The Library of the Future.” The chapter ends with a word of caution. You can see the caution here.
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Alleged killer of Natomas librarian had history of threats toward librarians
Ronald Seay, the man accused in the deadly ambush shooting of a Natomas librarian last week, had been arrested multiple times for causing disturbances in libraries in the St. Louis area before moving to Sacramento this fall, Missouri officials told The Sacramento Bee.
Full article here.
The Art Of Sci-Fi Book Covers
Video from Nerdwriter showing and discussing the art of sci-fi book covers.
Competitive advantage of the library
Malcolm Gladwell asked about not liking Google and then discussing the competitive advantage of the library. The entire interview is 50 minutes but the link drops directly to the comments on Google and libraries and that discussion is around 1-2 minutes.
Library built over river
See a picture of the Renton Library (Washington) that is built over a river.
6 Books to Read in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death
Historians and biographers have spent much ink celebrating and interrogating the life and influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 50 years since his assassination on April 4, 1968. Readers interested to know more about the iconic civil rights hero can choose from a wide range of literary options — from shorter books that give an easily digestible overview of his life, to multi-volume tomes exploring his every action in great detail. While some books take a holistic approach toward the life of the man, others focus in on sub-topics of his legacy.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of his death, here are 6 books to read about Martin Luther King, Jr: Full article here
Code4Lib 2018 Keynote: Chris Bourg, Director of Libraries at MIT
Article with critical commentary on the Keynote – MIT librarian: Tech workplaces plastered with Star Trek posters, other geeky stuff is non-inclusive to women
‘Dancing Bears’ Offers A Look Into How Countries Adapted To Life After Communism
Polish journalist Witold Szablowski’s nonfiction book, Dancing Bears, introduces readers to people in formerly communist countries who have a hard time adapting to life after the being freed from oppressive regimes.
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