Monthly Archives: November 2014

Why the Public Library Beats Amazon—for Now

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jmkyoung

A growing stack of companies would like you to pay a monthly fee to read e-books, just like you subscribe to Netflix to binge on movies and TV shows. Don’t bother. Go sign up for a public library card instead. … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Cool Japanese Wood-block Art!

Posted on November 6, 2014 by jmkyoung

We take a hiatus from our general “odd thing we stumbled across in the archives’ photos” this week to give you “odd thing we stumbled across in the Shelmidine Room”. While hunting for art for this year’s Christmas card, I … Continue reading →

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Digitizing old manuscripts at The Morgan Library in New York

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

Google has digitized millions of print books already, but some old manuscripts, like The Gutenberg Bible, need a very special treatment. The 700-year manuscript is not only the most precious cultural heritage. It’s also a fragile volume only a limited … Continue reading →

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NEW Humor in the Popular Collection: “Food: A Love Story”

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

From the Bestselling Author of Dad is Fat Jim Gaffigan’s long-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Dad is Fat, is now available for your enjoyment in the Popular Collection. Food: A Love Story is a delectable ode to … Continue reading →

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20 modern libraries from around the world

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

Libraries are doing well in digital times. Here are most awesome examples. Many people, when asked about libraries, imagine old buildings with dimmed light and endless rows of heavy wooden bookshelves. Libraries are our heritage. They contain all knowledge human kind has … Continue reading →

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Music in the library – Flute Ensemble: Friday, November 7, 2014, at 3:15 p.m.

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

Music in the Library: Flute Ensemble Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 3:15-3:35 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room Performance by: Flute trio (Whitney Reveyrand, Megan Reich, Barbara Cotton) and Flute quartet (Colin Babcock, Victoria Chase, Bianca Lim, Adam Hayashigawa)

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