This Is What a Librarian Looks Like : A Celebration of Libraries, Communities, and Access to Information (Hardcover)

from bemislibrary

The Big Reveal The stereotype of the stern librarian shushing anyone who dares make a sound lives on. In the movies, the shy dull looking middle-aged librarian suddenly changes into a younger, attractive somewhat wild woman when the library closes and her hair is let down. Author Kyle Cassidy ope...

from Beth3511

Loved the photography and essays, by well-known people and by the photographer, about specific libraries or programs. The only thing that I didn't find very interesting was the quotes...they became repetitious. I would've rather read specific anecdotes from the library workers, or how they got in...

from ecataldi

I will admit that I am a little partial to this book because I'm one of the librarians featured in it, BUT that is not the only reason by a long shot! Kyle Cassidy has done an insanely impressive job compiling the essence and passion of librarianship into one beautiful coffee table book. Over 300...

from Karen59

Libraries saved me. I mean really saved me and it just doesn't feel right if I don't go to a library at least once a week. Books allowed me to imagine the way out and the necessary steps that I needed to take towards a future that I wanted. The librarians became trusted guides in books and all of...

from ecataldi

I will admit that I am a little partial to this book because I'm one of the librarians featured in it, BUT that is not the only reason by a long shot! Kyle Cassidy has done an insanely impressive job compiling the essence and passion of librarianship into one beautiful coffee table book. Over 300...