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LIBRARY POLITICS Library hero backs bookish politicians
Moore's latest documentary will have its Australian release launched by the Australian Green Party politician Bob Brown. To date, Mr Brown hasn't issued any statements on libraries, books, reading or literacy. It should be noted that the Green party does not promote vegetables, but environmental protection and the tree-hugging sort of stuff that was popular back in the 60's. Nor is it in anyway associated with Kermit, Sesame Street, or any related products. Or excessive partying, except in the political sense. Earlier front-runner for the Australian prime ministerial position, Mark Latham, is currently weathering a storm of negative publicity regarding his private life. His earlier proposal of "books for kids" - whereby every baby would receive three book vouchers at their birth - has been overshadowed by the current administration's cash gift of A$3,000. Which could buy a lot of books. Although the media reports that sales of large-screen T.V. are soaring ... ...No more to read here >> STEREOTYPES The claws are out
A spokesperson for the International Clowder of Library Cats spoke on behalf of the membership. "The widdle bittie kitties are gone. They're sick of being used to promote libraries as family friendly places to dump children whose parents don't want to be bothered at home with pet hair and litter trays and trips to the vet for shots and cleaning up puddles and poops; let alone being constantly nagged for a second or third pet with all those false promises of how the children will do all the work, but never do; and then there's the family grief counselling when pets fall off the perch as it were, not to mention the problems of burial when you live in an apartment or ... ...No more to read here >> CINEMA WATCH"Day After" provokes librarian
However, an unidentified librarian from the Fairfax County Public Library was prompted to write to the Washington Post. It was reported that the person "was pleased to see librarians depicted less geekily than usual in the new movie, "The Day After Tomorrow." How can we get more filmmakers to let go of the bun-wearing, bifocaled librarian stereotype?" Desson Thomson, Washington Post Film Critic, responded with "What would we do without cliches? We'd be forced to look at life with originality. The republic would crumble. Very dangerous suggestion." Thomson is obviously unaware of the Donnybrook Films production currently being shot, which features a cannibalistic mutant librarian with dirty fingernails ... ...No more to read here >> FASHION FEATURESites for sore eyes
Unfortunately, Marr concluded her piece with a recommendation for a supplier of optical chains "in leather and silver that don't resemble your local librarian's in the least", which doesn't help much if you ARE the local librarian ... ...No more to read here >> SENIOR READERSBooks fall short of expectations
The WLW Senior Readers consultant stated that when she was " ... a young'n, we didn't have any of those fancy comic books, nor color pictures an' glossy pages an' no specially trained fancy-pants children's liberrians with their smilin' and jokin' ways. No sir-ee Bob. We just got into that there liberry and grabbed somethin' quick smart, other'n'wize you had to take out trash or clean somethin'. But geez, these days, you get into a liberry and there's all'n them books, but we'z read 'em all. All the good 'uns, that is. Folks like us don't really want to read about homeless people 'n' wars, and books with all that cussin' and carry-on. That's all what's on T.V. these days ..." ...There was a lot more, but trust us, this is enough >>
The secret is in vertical stacking; that way only the top book gets a layer of dust, and then only on the front cover. None of that tacky stuff across the tops of the books. Of course, it also helps if the books don't get used. Nothing is more damaging that people turning pages backwards and forwards, picking the books up and moving them around ... If you are going to let people use the books in your library, then you're going to have to spend money to replace the worn-out, frequently borrowed ones. Your call ... ... No more to read here >>
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Research has shown that the average librarian will take 10 to 15 minutes to read this web page. Anecdotal evidence is suggesting that many librarians fear they do not have enough time to investigate the humor links. The majority of the 90+ original library humor items (all written by Biblia, and not available anywhere else on the 'net) in the Humor Index are designed to take less than 2 minutes to read. However, if you choose to hang around there for hours reading them all, then re-reading them, then WLW cannot take any responsibility. You now have the choice of using the genetically unmodified Alphabetical Index or the dolphin-safe Dewey Version. Caffeine-free version has been temporarily canned, pending an FDA investigation ... MOST POPULAR BIBLIA PAGES TO DATE:
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International Cookware-on-Head Library Day; August 2, 2004. Send your photographs to WLW for a chance to win an autographed poster.
[Of the third Harry Potter movie] not only has Harry grown up since the first movie, hes moved from Sydney Grammar type of student with very proper behavior, to the shirt-hanging-out, farting-around behavior more typical of Blacktown High School Actor Russell Cheek on Sunday Review, A(ustralian).B.C. TV
The information provided by Libraries: How They Stack Up could be used to inform the uninformed, educate the ignorant, update the aware, or convert the naysayers by demonstrating the economic importance of libraries ... There is no more >>
Hello, lucky accident finding you. I'm Paul Miller, (pmiller883[at]aol.com). I'm the sole survivor of the Great, "LAURIATES' Bookstore Chain founded in BOSTON by Charles E. Lauriat,; in 1852! His vision & accomplishment was to take ship to England & Purchase the Great English tomes of the day well as purchasing the great works of Europe, French, Spanish, German & Russian-That were translated into English by the great British & Scottish publishing houses. While Americans were struggling to find Harriet Beecher Stowe, Charles Lauriat was sailing back to Boston...with Dickens & Cervante's. We grew to 18 locations in5 n.e. states & would have made our 150th Birthday. But Barnes & not-so Noble TARGETED us, not to take over but to destroy. Opening locations sometimes 1 block away. & get this, they would buy the book stolen from us for a % IN CASH without a receipt, sometimes while our staff was chasing them into the store! When we objected, they invited us to sue.(informing us-which may not be true, that B&N was owned (before they went public) by one of the 5-"families" of NY). And so I was retired before my time. I only wish I had more Charles E. Laureates 1st editions (for America) Thanks for the opportunity to vent my spleen, & inform or remind you of the great debt we all owe Charles E. Lauriat of Boston. I am currently reading: (in fits) "THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE"the classic 10-volumes by: Edward GIBBON, " A secret Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina," (light reading) By the ineffable RICHARD BURTON. I have just started David C. Douglas's "William the Conqueror" & am looking forward to "The Habsburgs." Anyone can e-mail me : (except those on the adjoining "whores network") and soon perhaps 'voicemail.' Thank You. (Published here as posted, and with permission) There is no more >>
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Leader of the Librarians Mutual Admiration Society, film-maker Michael Moore, has added to his list of politicians who he wants removed from office. In addition to his well-publicised dislike of the G.W. Bush administration, Moore has now indicated that Australian Prime Minister John Howard does not have his support.
An ugly side of librarianship is becoming apparent, as bibliotectic felines show indications of objecting to the cutesy image imposed on them by public perception.
Unlike other recently released movies, "The Day After" acknowledged the vital role that libraries play in the survival of modern society. Admittedly not from the knowledge management nor literature value perspective, but from the viewpoint of a refuge shelter alternative.
Some great advice was provided by Madeline Marr of Knight Ridder Newspapers on eyeware/spectacles/glasses as a fashion accessory. In addition to finding the shape of your face by drawing with lipstick on a mirror, Marr also suggests what shape of frame might best suit you.
With the continuing rise in popularity of graphic novels, and the increase in the number of awards for children's books, it seems that older readers of the non-young adult variety are being neglected.
Many WLW readers must be wondering how the WLW Corporate Library has achieved such great success in book preservation. Probably the same people that wonder where belly-button fluff comes from and whether the Flying Dutchman would win a race against the Marie Celeste.
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