Tag Archives: Librarians

The secret life of a librarian: What do you find in books? Bacon and condoms | Anonymous | Opinion | The Guardian

“I set out determined to change the world of public libraries. Nearly 40 years on, I’ve only made the smallest dent. But I’ve met some amazing borrowers along the way”

Source: The secret life of a librarian: What do you find in books? Bacon and condoms | Anonymous | Opinion | The Guardian

Medical librarians help students, professionals keep abreast of latest research, information | Las Vegas Review-Journal

June Simms is an assistant professor at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and library director of the medical school’s Jay Sexter Library. As library director, she helps keep physicians, staff and the school’s doctors-in-training up to date on the latest medical research and teaches them research skills they’ll use throughout their careers.

Source: Medical librarians help students, professionals keep abreast of latest research, information | Las Vegas Review-Journal

In Age of Google, Librarians Get Shelved – WSJ

“The next time you visit a public library and see an older person at the information desk, someone near retirement age, take a good look. You may be seeing the last of a dying breed, the professional librarian.”

Source: In Age of Google, Librarians Get Shelved – WSJ