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Category: Library Science

September 8, 2011

Drop Everything and Go Get a Library Card

New York Public Library Reading Room

Yesterday was, apparently, National Buy A Book Day.  Oh well, missed that.  But not to worry because the American Library Association (ALA) has declared September to be Library Card Sign-Up month.  So, if you don’t already have one go to your nearest library and apply for one.  They are free and give you access to myriads of books and other media.  And for all you parents out there:  Hands down, it’s the most important and inexpensive school supply you can get your children!

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Always wanted to be a librarian?

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When I was a child I liked order.  This need for the well-ordered extended to my books, especially my books.  I always harbored the need to catalog and organize my books.  I used to put “library” cards in my books and assign them numbers.  I had stamps with dates and would play library for hours.  And now, even as an adult, I secretly long to organize and catalog.  Lucky for me that I have located a site that will allow me to do just that!

I discovered LibraryThing by accident and found it to be exactly what I require to indulge my inner librarian.  I even have a librarian’s endorsement for the site!!  So go ahead and catalog and organize all those books cluttering up your shelves (and your closets, floors, bathroom, tables, hallways), I know I will.

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