I know its not Friday, but I found a bunch of articles that I thought you guys might like. Here they are, in no particular order: new Clinton Library, author controversy, library closings, evolving libraries, Filters only a bandaid, and libraries as technology training centers.
I know its not Friday, but I found a bunch of articles that I thought you guys might like. Here they are, in no particular order: new Clinton Library, author controversy, library closings, evolving libraries, Filters only a bandaid, and libraries as technology training centers.
From Cnn
Old auto dealership in Little Rock converted for Clinton library
\”A former auto dealership\’s concrete floors, once grungy and oil-stained, now gleam in preparation for U.S. President Bill Clinton\’s collection of presidential memorabilia.
The first shipment of Clinton materials will arrive within a month or two at the old dealership, where researchers will sort and store the documents before sending them to the presidential library.
From Detroit News
Thriller author surprised by controversy over books
\”Critics of Christopher Wright\’s \”Michigan chillers\” books may be rushing to judge his books by their covers, the author says.
Some parents in Traverse City and other districts have expressed concern about the children\’s books, which have titles such as \”Mayhem on Mackinac Island,\” \”Poltergeists of Petoskey,\” \”Aliens Attack Alpena\” and \”Gargoyles of Gaylord.\”
From Pioneer planet
Library closing, but materials still available
\”Worried about where to get that great new release or the esoteric tome you need for your research project after the St. Paul Central Library closes for two years next week?
Don\’t fret. Most of the downtown library\’s popular collections will be available at other city libraries, and even some of the arcane materials can be plucked from storage if you need them.\”
From the News Observer
Libraries evolve with info age
\”Not so long ago, school libraries were relatively simple places. Basically, they were home to books and magazines, teachers and librarians say. Collections also may have included filmstrips, microfilm and a few other sources of information, but the printed word on paper was king.\”
From Michigan Live
Librarians: Filters only a Band-aid
\”Area libraries are working to comply with a new state law that requires public libraries to prevent minors from exposure to pornography, but librarians say even the best filters are at best a temporary fix.\”
From Civic.com
People can check out tech at libraries
\”The New York Public Library will use a private grant to create public technology training centers at several of their branches.
The library system also is launching a public/private effort, \”Click On @ the library,\” in which volunteers from 14 companies will provide hands-on computer training and other tutorials at 14 branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.\”
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