Download or read book So You Want To Be a Librarian written by Lauren Pressley and published by Library Juice Press, LLC. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides information about librarianship as a career, including types of libraries, types of jobs within libraries, professional issues, and educational requirements"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book This Is What a Librarian Looks Like written by Kyle Cassidy and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2014, author and photographer Kyle Cassidy published a photo essay on Slate.com called "This is What A Librarian Looks Like," a montage of portraits and a tribute to librarians. Since then, Cassidy has made it his mission to remind us of how essential librarians and libraries are to our communities. His subjects are men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and personal style-from pink hair and leather jackets to button-downs and blazers. In short, not necessarily what one thinks a librarian looks like. The nearly 220 librarians photographed also share their personal thoughts on what it means to be a librarian. This is What A Librarian Looks Like also includes original essay by some of our most beloved writers, journalists, and commentators including Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin, Nancy Pearl, Cory Doctorow, Paula Poundstone, Amanda Palmer, Peter Sagal, Jeff VanderMeer, John Scalzi, Sara Farizan, Amy Dickinson, and others. Cassidy also profiles a handful of especially influential librarians and libraries.
Download or read book The Library Book written by Susan Orlean and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Orlean’s bestseller and New York Times Notable Book is “a sheer delight…as rich in insight and as varied as the treasures contained on the shelves in any local library” (USA TODAY)—a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution and an investigation into one of its greatest mysteries. “Everybody who loves books should check out The Library Book” (The Washington Post). On the morning of April 28, 1986, a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public Library. The fire was disastrous: it reached two thousand degrees and burned for more than seven hours. By the time it was extinguished, it had consumed four hundred thousand books and damaged seven hundred thousand more. Investigators descended on the scene, but more than thirty years later, the mystery remains: Did someone purposefully set fire to the library—and if so, who? Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading into an investigation of the fire, award-winning New Yorker reporter and New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean delivers a “delightful…reflection on the past, present, and future of libraries in America” (New York magazine) that manages to tell the broader story of libraries and librarians in a way that has never been done before. In the “exquisitely written, consistently entertaining” (The New York Times) The Library Book, Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries; brings each department of the library to vivid life; studies arson and attempts to burn a copy of a book herself; and reexamines the case of Harry Peak, the blond-haired actor long suspected of setting fire to the LAPL more than thirty years ago. “A book lover’s dream…an ambitiously researched, elegantly written book that serves as a portal into a place of history, drama, culture, and stories” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis), Susan Orlean’s thrilling journey through the stacks reveals how these beloved institutions provide much more than just books—and why they remain an essential part of the heart, mind, and soul of our country.
Download or read book The Personal Librarian written by Marie Benedict and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! Named a Notable Book of the Year by the Washington Post! “Historical fiction at its best!”* A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
Download or read book Love in the Library written by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in an incarceration camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII and based on true events, this moving love story finds hope in heartbreak. To fall in love is already a gift. But to fall in love in a place like Minidoka, a place built to make people feel like they weren’t human—that was miraculous. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Tama is sent to live in a War Relocation Center in the desert. All Japanese Americans from the West Coast—elderly people, children, babies—now live in prison camps like Minodoka. To be who she is has become a crime, it seems, and Tama doesn’t know when or if she will ever leave. Trying not to think of the life she once had, she works in the camp’s tiny library, taking solace in pages bursting with color and light, love and fairness. And she isn’t the only one. George waits each morning by the door, his arms piled with books checked out the day before. As their friendship grows, Tama wonders: Can anyone possibly read so much? Is she the reason George comes to the library every day? Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s beautifully illustrated, elegant love story features a photo of the real Tama and George—the author’s grandparents—along with an afterword and other back matter for readers to learn more about a time in our history that continues to resonate.
Download or read book I Like to Be a Librarian written by Makram Haddad and published by World Heritage Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This Is What a Librarian Looks Like written by Kyle Cassidy and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2014, author and photographer Kyle Cassidy published a photo essay on Slate.com called "This is What A Librarian Looks Like," a montage of portraits and a tribute to librarians. Since then, Cassidy has made it his mission to remind us of how essential librarians and libraries are to our communities. His subjects are men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and personal style-from pink hair and leather jackets to button-downs and blazers. In short, not necessarily what one thinks a librarian looks like. The nearly 220 librarians photographed also share their personal thoughts on what it means to be a librarian. This is What A Librarian Looks Like also includes original essay by some of our most beloved writers, journalists, and commentators including Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin, Nancy Pearl, Cory Doctorow, Paula Poundstone, Amanda Palmer, Peter Sagal, Jeff VanderMeer, John Scalzi, Sara Farizan, Amy Dickinson, and others. Cassidy also profiles a handful of especially influential librarians and libraries.
Download or read book I Can Be a Librarian written by Anthony Ardely and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who love reading, the library is often a favorite place to spend time. For many young readers, working in a library might sound like the perfect job. In addition to learning about the hard work that goes into being a librarian, readers will learn about important concepts, such as borrowing. Bright photographs that are closely related to the text help create an accessible, engaging book for beginning readers. Those who already love libraries will come to respect the hard work their librarians do, while others may be inspired to take a trip to their local library.
Download or read book Do You Want to Learn to be a Librarian written by California State Library and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book I Want to be a Librarian written by Daniel Liebman and published by I Want to Be. This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and simple text describe the work done by librarians.
Download or read book Making the Most of Your Library Career written by Lois Stickell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-01-22 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Benefiting those fresh out of library school as well as experienced professionals, career librarians from every corner of the profession offer a personal, down-to-earth view of "what it's really like out there."
Download or read book How I Fell in Love with a Librarian written by Rhett Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with romance, mystery and adventure. Every chapter brings unexpected twists to keep the reader guessing to the end.
Download or read book Some Principles of Business like Conduct in Libraries written by Arthur Elmore Bostwick and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book I Want to be a Librarian written by Donna Baker and published by Children's Press. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a school and a public librarian help her with an assignment, Jana decides she would like to be a librarian herself.
Download or read book Librarians written by Emily Raij and published by Pebble. This book was released on 2020 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarians help people find the information they need. They work both in the public eye and behind the scenes. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a librarian. Readers will learn about different types of librarians, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.
Download or read book Book Bound written by Sarah Michaels and published by Ridiculously Simple Books. This book was released on with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the quiet yet captivating world of a young bibliophile whose life is transformed by the magic of a library. This enchanting tale invites you into the intricate universe of books, revealing their hidden treasures and teaching us that the love for reading is a timeless, priceless gift. Our young protagonist explores the hushed corners of the local library, unveiling a new realm of imagination with every turn of the page. The seasoned, compassionate librarian becomes the guide and mentor, kindling a passion for the world of books that transcends the boundaries of the library. Each chapter blossoms like a storybook, offering readers a friendly, conversational journey through the library's hidden mechanisms, the diverse roles of librarians, and the cherished bond between a book and its reader. This heartfelt tale also provides a gentle yet engaging exploration of digital libraries and the significant part they play in modern society. Delve into a narrative that celebrates curiosity, lifelong learning, and the magic of words. This tale is not only a tribute to librarians and book lovers but also an inspiration for those yet to discover the joy of reading. It subtly urges young minds to explore their interests, overcome challenges, and share their passions. A story that's as cozy as a reading nook and as enlightening as the books within, it is sure to inspire, educate, and warm the hearts of young readers.
Download or read book Busy People Librarian written by Lucy M. George and published by QED Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each story in the Busy People series focuses on a different character as they go about their work, facing the challenges that each day brings. Rita the librarian has surprises in store for the children who join in her librarys fifth birthday celebrations.
