The impending doom of bookstores and libraries is a hot topic these days. For me, a bookseller, the issue is even hotter. Sometimes it feels as though I am surrounded by a modern-day Greek chorus lamenting the demise of my industry....
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Esther Casey's curator insight,
September 2, 2013 3:59 AM
Great to see this research being done closer to home and showing again the value of school libraries as a central hub of the school.
Jane Schmude's curator insight,
April 1, 2013 8:03 PM
This is a good resource for teachers, teacher librarians and teacher educators. |
Bibliomancienne's curator insight,
April 5, 2013 8:33 AM
"The differences between the book exchanges I have encountered are fascinating and illustrate my point. One locker room book exchange at a fancy country club golf course offered a wide selection of current bestsellers in mint condition. Another locker room exchange at a fitness club yielded row upon row of bodice rippers. That’s what’s so great about Little Free Libraries—they allow communities to express themselves and grow together while promoting literacy and self-education. Also, they really are adorable." |