The public library here in Salem has righted itself somewhat after having a head librarian who believed that the measure of a book is its popularity and how many times it is checked out. So she got rid of many books she should have kept and at bargain prices. I was a school librarian and my successor didn't know a damn thing about books and the place of the library, but he knew something about computers and wanted out of the classroom. The person who runs it now is not certified and is conservative, so I do wonder what happened to some of the books I included. Computers are part of our frail infrastructure, but the books will still be there, barring fire and natural disasters.
Libraries are indeed the last bastions of free thought and free access. Without public libraries, we may truly be lost. I cannot think of anything better fir you to spend your time on, Mike.
I fight for public libraries. :-)
Public Libraries, way out in the sticks of East Texas, gave birth to my presence on this board.
Well, maybe they are bad? :-)
Who knows.
But, I work to fund, support, build public libraries. And get people to go there.
The public library here in Salem has righted itself somewhat after having a head librarian who believed that the measure of a book is its popularity and how many times it is checked out. So she got rid of many books she should have kept and at bargain prices. I was a school librarian and my successor didn't know a damn thing about books and the place of the library, but he knew something about computers and wanted out of the classroom. The person who runs it now is not certified and is conservative, so I do wonder what happened to some of the books I included. Computers are part of our frail infrastructure, but the books will still be there, barring fire and natural disasters.
Libraries are indeed the last bastions of free thought and free access. Without public libraries, we may truly be lost. I cannot think of anything better fir you to spend your time on, Mike.