Libraries

Libraries Are 31337 Libraries Are 31337- Commentary and discussion on a technology news website about the technical prowess of libraries. [Slashdot] Librarians in Comics Librarians in Comics- List of sources compiled by Steven M. Bergson. Librarians and Tigers Librarians and Tigers- Story by Paul Ford about the portrayal of librarians. Libraries in Science Fiction Libraries in Science Fiction- Essay exploring the role of libraries in science fiction. Fighting Librarians Fighting Librarians- Column on librarians, who are "relentless when it comes to ensuring that as much information as possible gets into people's hands." The Librarian Stereotype and the Movies The Librarian Stereotype and the Movies- Article from The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship about Hollywood's treatment of librarians. Stereotypes of Librarians Stereotypes of Librarians- Discussion questions about the "bun lady" and related images. Image and the Librarian Image and the Librarian- Exploration into the stereotypes surrounding the image and status of librarians and the library profession. Why are Librarians So Sexy? Why are Librarians So Sexy?- Professor David Austin explains quotes from various sources. Library Cartoons Library Cartoons- An annotated bibliography of cartoons dealing with aspects of librarianship. Interstitial Library Interstitial Library- An infinite collection of books–obscure, lost, or not yet written–that belong in the spaces between the books on a library shelf. Frequently asked questions,… The Driving Insane The Driving Insane- This weblog provides a glimpse into the alternate, semi-psychotic universe of the local public library (with some forays into the outside world.) Library Humor Library Humor- Humorous stories and cartoons about libraries, librarians, and related topics. Library Cartoons Library Cartoons- An annotated bibliography of cartoons dealing with aspects of librarianship. Library Humor Library Humor- Original comedy pieces, including "Top Ten Job Ad Mistakes" and "Nancy Drew in Library School." Library Humour Library Humour- IFLA collection of library humour. Includes such categories as Library Laws (with apologies to Murphy), Lightbulb Jokes, and Perfect Excuses. Librarian Avengers Librarian Avengers- Commentary on libraries and librarians including why one should fall to his knees and worship librarians. I am the Very Model of Computerized Librarian I am the Very Model of Computerized Librarian- Gilbert and Sullivan parody, lyrics by Diane M. O’Keefe, MSLS, and Janet T. O’Keefe, MLS. Conan the Librarian Conan the Librarian- Conan inhabits the mythical Information Age, where he is a typical reference librarian. His world nevertheless bears some strange similarities to our own. Fro… The Laughing Librarian The Laughing Librarian- Huge collection of links, Zen koans, bookmarks and signs, sig file quotes. Unshelved Unshelved- Daily comic strip set in a public library. Digital Library of Information Science and Technology (DLIST) Digital Library of Information Science and Technology (DLIST)- Developed by the School of Information Resources and Library Science and the Arizona Health Sciences Library at the … The Informed Librarian The Informed Librarian- E-mail newsletter service providing tables of contents from over 180 titles. Librarians Heroes in War to Save Freedom Librarians Heroes in War to Save Freedom- Commentary on "a battle to preserve Americans' freedoms." [Seattle Post-Intelligencer] ALA - USA Patriot Act Analyses ALA - USA Patriot Act Analyses- LibGuide for the effect of the Patriot Act on library use regarding intellectual freedom, freedom of speech, privacy and the freedom to read. From … Defending the Right Right to Read Defending the Right Right to Read- Bookstores and libraries are taking steps to protect their clients from what they say is a dangerously snooping government. [ABC News] No, YOU Check THIS Out: Librarians Respond To The USA PATRIOT Act No, YOU Check THIS Out: Librarians Respond To The USA PATRIOT Act- Summary essay by Jessamyn West on librarians' response to the act. Why the Patriot Act Worries Booksellers Why the Patriot Act Worries Booksellers- Opinion piece by the owner of the Harvard Book Store. [The Boston Globe] Subversive Reading Subversive Reading- Comments a face-off between the American Library Association and Attorney General John Ashcroft. [New York Times Magazine] Librarians are on Front Lines Against Easier Access to Records Librarians are on Front Lines Against Easier Access to Records- "The public library in Boulder, the home of the University of Colorado, has adopted one of the country's most aggre… PATRIOTS, ACT PATRIOTS, ACT- Information article by Jessamyn West on the Patriot Act. Librarians Use Shredder to Show Opposition to New F.B.I. Powers Librarians Use Shredder to Show Opposition to New F.B.I. Powers- Libraries destroy patron records to preserve privacy. [NY Times] EPIC USA PATRIOT Act Page EPIC USA PATRIOT Act Page- Information overview and news updates from the Electronic Privacy Information Center. The Readers' Rights Project The Readers' Rights Project- Information and resources on the Patriot Act and library surveillance. From the Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics. Library Restrictions Borrow from Colonial-Era Abuses Library Restrictions Borrow from Colonial-Era Abuses- Editorial comparing the colonial British suppression of media with the FBI's current powers to spy on readers. [USA Today] Librarians Receive Advice on Law and Reader Privacy Librarians Receive Advice on Law and Reader Privacy- Report on a library teleconference about dealing with new legislation. [NY Times] FBI's Reading List Worries Librarians FBI's Reading List Worries Librarians- "At New York City's Queens Borough Public Library, director Gary Strong is an uneasy draftee on the front line of the war on terrorism." [US… Effects of the Patriot Act on Librarians Effects of the Patriot Act on Librarians- Slashdot article and discussion about the gag orders for FBI library investigations. Five Technically Legal Signs for Your Library Five Technically Legal Signs for Your Library- PATRIOT Act awareness materials from librarian.net. Filtering the Internet in American Public Libraries: Sliding Down the Slippery Slope Filtering the Internet in American Public Libraries: Sliding Down the Slippery Slope- Essay by Jeannette Allis Bastian. "The use of filters to block those Internet sites that some… Banning Books from the Classroom: How To Handle Cries for Censorship Banning Books from the Classroom: How To Handle Cries for Censorship- This informative article from education World is mainly aimed at teachers, but it is useful for anyone concer… Free Expression Policy Project Free Expression Policy Project- A think tank on artistic and intellectual freedom that provides empirical research and policy development on tough censorship issues. Censored: Wielding the Red Pen Censored: Wielding the Red Pen- This exhibition from the University of Virginia Libraries includes numerous cover images of censored books, plus thoughtful and informative comment… Banned Books Quiz Banned Books Quiz- Test your knowledge of banned books with this quiz. ALA: Banned Books Week ALA: Banned Books Week- Information and resources on this year's Banned Books Week, from the American Library Association. Includes an overview of the topic of banned and burned b… Look Out, Harry Potter: Book Banning Heats Up Look Out, Harry Potter: Book Banning Heats Up- This article from Education World explores the issue of book banning with a special focus on the Rowling's Harry Potter books, and i… Most Frequently Challenged Books in the US in the early 1990s Most Frequently Challenged Books in the US in the early 1990s- A list of the 50 most frequently challenged titles in schools and public libraries between 1990 and 1992, based on H… United Students Against Book Banning United Students Against Book Banning- A collective of Canadian students fighting censorship. Parents Against Bad Books In Schools Parents Against Bad Books In Schools- Information and resources for challenging controversial books in K-12 schools. Censorship and Book Burning Censorship and Book Burning- Modest collection of sayings and viewpoints of book burning.