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A review by reflectiverambling_nalana
This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All by Marilyn Johnson
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
It was slightly bizarre to be reading a book concerned with the role of libraries in determining the future and integrating with the needs of the present when at this point it has become a part of history. And yet there are still echoes of the transitions and missions in our current system a decade and a half later. Most of this read I spent really wishing for an updated edition.
However, I found several aspects of this still fascinating. I had somehow missed that there was a library charged fight against the patriot act. The case was before I had started seriously looking at legal matters. I also had no idea how extensive that second life had been used. the example of archiving the work of someone who was not seen as 'notable' also intrigued me.
Overall a fun read for those who love books and the institutions that provide and promote knowledge. But it certainly has aged in some regards as any book involving technology and a moment will.
However, I found several aspects of this still fascinating. I had somehow missed that there was a library charged fight against the patriot act. The case was before I had started seriously looking at legal matters. I also had no idea how extensive that second life had been used. the example of archiving the work of someone who was not seen as 'notable' also intrigued me.
Overall a fun read for those who love books and the institutions that provide and promote knowledge. But it certainly has aged in some regards as any book involving technology and a moment will.