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Librarians of the 21st Century: Worst Story Time Ever? (Or Best?)

Librarians of the 21st Century: Worst Story Time Ever? (Or Best?)

David Wright Gets to the Heart of What Libraries Do

By David Wright | March 14, 2017

The Life and Death of the Library of Alexandria

The Life and Death of the Library of Alexandria

One of the Great Centers of Human Knowledge, Ever

By James Crawford | March 13, 2017

Librarians in the 21st Century: Why Law Libraries Are More Important Than Ever

Librarians in the 21st Century: Why Law Libraries Are More Important Than Ever

In a Nation of Laws, the Right of Access is Fundamental

By D.M. Moehrle | February 22, 2017

When Farm-to-Table Fare Meets an Indie Bookstore

When Farm-to-Table Fare Meets an Indie Bookstore

Bird in Hand Might Just Be the Most Baltimore Thing Ever

By Nate Brown | February 10, 2017

Librarians in the 21st Century: The Power of Our Choices

Librarians in the 21st Century: The Power of Our Choices

Robin Bradford on the Fine Art of Collection Development

By Robin Bradford | February 9, 2017

The 5 Best Bookstores in Mexico City

The 5 Best Bookstores in Mexico City

Josh Barkan Proposes a Literary Tour Beyond the Southern Wall

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A Last Goodbye to BookCourt

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Bookselling in the 21st Century: The Perils of Shopping Local

Bookselling in the 21st Century: The Perils of Shopping Local

Elayna Trucker Examines the Very Real Limits to Voting with Your Wallet

By Elayna Trucker | December 15, 2016

The Harlem Bookstore Committed to Revolutionary Politics

The Harlem Bookstore Committed to Revolutionary Politics

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Bookselling in the 21st Century: Going <em>Way</em> Beyond the Call of Duty

Bookselling in the 21st Century: Going Way Beyond the Call of Duty

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The World’s Oldest Library: Founded by a Woman, Restored By a Woman

The World’s Oldest Library: Founded by a Woman, Restored By a Woman

On the Past and Future of Morocco's Al-Qarawiyyin Library

By Lorraine Boissoneault | November 28, 2016

In Search of the Radical Bookstores of Old San Franciso

In Search of the Radical Bookstores of Old San Franciso

Dwyer Murphy Follows in His Father's Footsteps

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Interview with a Bookstore: Blackwell's Bookshop

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