Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Libros
A few weeks ago I was in Buenos Aires, and what people say is true, it is a city of books, they were even selected as the World’s Book...
Leer Es Como Besar
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“Reading is like kissing: for those who do not do so frequently, it is noticeable in the tongue.” Photograph by / Foto por José Antonio Velasco.
Thirty-five portraits of circus animal trainers
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Schlesinger Library houses a fascinating collection of Women in American History. Here’s just a tiny example of the wonders they have, Thirty-five portraits of circus animal trainers, primarily lions, other...
Library of Congress’ Reading Room
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Twice a year the Library of Congress open the doors of the Main Reading Room to the public. I was there last weekend and loved it. In addition to seeing...
Books; That is exactly how they work
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Libros, exactamente cómo funcionan
Google’s Political Trends Spotting
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The official elections may be over a year away, but it’s never too early to start paying attention to the process and looking at the trends. Yesterday Google announced another...
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Visiting the Law Library of Congress
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Last week I had a great visit at the Law Library of Congress. My visit began with an introduction by David Mao, Deputy Law Librarians of Congress, who gave share...
SALALM Scholarship
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SALALM is receiving application for the SALALM Scholarship! If you are in library or archives school and are interested in Latin America and the Caribbean, this is your golden chance!...
Men of the Stacks
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Men of the Stacks, finally a male librarian calendar done right! Los hombres de la Estantería, por fin un calendario de hombres bibliotecarios bien hecho! Order your here; all proceed will be donated to...