#library

[eccentricsworld]

"There are times, dearest, when I am convinced I am unfit for any human relationship.

Franz Kafka, Letters to Felice

[germanpostwarmodern]

Municipal Library (1987-93) in Münster, Germany, by Bolles + Wilson. Photo by Waltraud Krase.

[walkingtall296]

[nkp1981]

Munich Municipal Law Library, Germany

[hallowgendered]

[wearelibrarian]

Hi! I'm seeing in the news that at least three US states are calling to cut ties with the American Library Association (for the usual racist, transphobic reasons). I'm just not clear on what that actually means. What happens to libraries and librarians in those states if their governments "cut ties" with the ALA?

Here's a news article on what this ask is referring to: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/conservative-book-ban-push-fuels-library-exodus-national-102923402

The ALA is a large organization that supports libraries and librarians across the United States. I'm personally a member of the ALA and one of its subgroups (ACRL - Association of College & Research Libraries). Anyone seeking a library science degree (MLS/MIS/MLIS/MSLIS/etc. - the name varies from program to program) should check the list of ALA-accredited programs, since jobs which require that degree almost always require that the degree come from an ALA-accredited program. The ALA's Code of Ethics is the backbone of librarianship, the core of what our profession is built around.

Libraries breaking away from the ALA like this isn't about losing benefits, or not being able to afford dues. It's a political statement, saying that censorship is more important than access to information.

[detroitlib]

View of the Staff Dining Room at Detroit Public Library, tables set for four in foreground, counter with dishes and coffee urn in background. Recorded in lantern slide ledger: "D/Public Library-Staff Dining room."

Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

[legendary-scholar]

The Kansas City Public Library, Missouri.

[statelibraryqueensland]

Rollerskating in Rockhampton Queensland, ca. 1915. From collection M946 Brett and Burley Family Records (LINK)

At the Library we love to look at seemingly innocuous photographs like this one and tease out some of those details - like the gentleman doing a showy turn on his skates, and the sign prohibiting fast skating in the rink!

[lifearts]

[demistudies]

19.09.2023 - I had a fruitful thesis session at the library today

[nicearchive]

Source : fanpop.com

[jo-icarus]

The deafening desire to run away and to make candle lit alleys your hideouts, to have secret society meetings in the library, to make your house feel like a home, favorite teabags in wooden cupboards. An entire shelf full with notebooks filled with poems and stories, all thought out in a moments of madness, the Moon being the only thing lighting up the room. Feeding the stray cats and eventually adopting one. Making soup for the elderly neighbors. Some for your friends on rainy days. A journey to self discovery without the crushing weight of shame and pride. Just love. Love love love.

[thoughtportal]

As the former host of Reading Rainbow, I spent over 20 years inspiring millions of people of all ages to discover their love of reading. Now I'm seeing the books we once celebrated being challenged, restricted, and banned.

Join me and 150+ celebrities including Judy Blume, Ariana Grande, Roxane Gay, Amanda Gorman, Billy Porter, Chelsea Handler, Jodi Picoult, Gabrielle Union, Sharon Stone and more as we come together with MoveOn to reject book bans and defend the freedom to read.

[mycupofstars]

The loveliest day

[shoosiopao]

10/100 days of productivity 🐣 9/18/23

the first day of class was a success! i worked for 2.5 hours in the morning and then went to class, where i met an old friend. i got a bit sidetracked after class, so i ended up chatting with my friends for a while instead of doing my homework when i intended to. i still got all of my homework done by the evening, but tomorrow, i will try to stay on schedule so i can be more productive!