Category Archives: Thoughts About Libraries

The year was 1963. The place was St. Paul, Minnesota. The band was Dewey Decimal and the Librarians. The rest they say is history.  What we do know is that they “produced a sensation at Macalester College and throughout Minnesota … Continue reading →

Advice from Liz Roepke, Peer Research Advisor You may have noticed or even attended the Summer Research Symposia this last week, for the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences or for Math & Sciences. The first time I went to a … Continue reading →

I was reading this article on Huffington Post, and I thought you might be interested in reading it, too. – Jane Carlin, Library Director

Soon after Maryanne Wolf published “Proust and the Squid,” a history of the science and the development of the reading brain from antiquity to the twenty-first century, she began to receive letters from readers. Hundreds of them. While the backgrounds … Continue reading →

Have you noticed a cute miniature library like the one above pop up in your neighborhood recently? You may or may not know that these adorable Little Free Libraries are part of a larger social movement that got its start … Continue reading →

Ebooks and online growth are going strong!  Read more.

The story of a priceless collection of historic books and a theft that went undetected for decades until the death of the culprit. Read more!  

The Creative World of Book Arts April 18 – May 28 Opening Reception: April 18, 5-8pm What is a book? In the traditional sense a book is a bound collection of writings or illustrations used to share knowledge, ideas, or … Continue reading →

This blog is run by local artist and graphic designer Jennifer Kennard.  She focuses on  all aspects of letters, design and typography.  Her site has links to other resources and is always a feast for the eyes.  Check it out … Continue reading →

Interested in Librarianship? Read this article on the challenging and rewarding aspects of this career!