Information Literacy

I wish I could be as articulate as so many of my fellow librarians. Instead I simply forward on the best articles I read like this one on Information Literacy by Andy Burkhardt. In particular, I agreed with the idea that we are not trying to create super researchers but simply trying to help people become 'sophisticated consumers and creators of information'.

FBI Files

This could make for some interesting reading.
1. The CIA's Role in the Study of UFO's, 1947-1990
2. Watergate: the Nixon Grand Jury Records
3. Bay of Pigs: Military Evaluation of the CIA Para-Military Plan, Cuba
4. Iraq Weapons of Mass Destruction: Senate Report 109-331
5. John Nash letters to NSA

The End of an Era

"After 244 years, Encyclopaedia Britannica stops the presses" This announcement made me sad. I understand that people are turning less and less to the print version of reference books than ever before, but I really love the idea of being able to visualize all of that knowledge in one place. It just made the grand scheme of life a lot less overwhelming.

A New Crush?

Jon Hamm isn't really my type but that may change after reading this! I love what he has to say about useless celebrities and female ideals. A shout out goes to Daniel Craig (who is exactly my type) and Jonah Hill as well....

Beautiful!

A beautiful silent but powerful film for anyone who loves reading and books! I actually welled up at the end. It is a truly lovely story. I hope you enjoy.