School librarians are the main line of defense in the battle for literacy in this country. They are the ones who find the books that will peak the interest of even the most reluctant reader. They are the ones who stock the shelves with all of the wonders that kids want to explore: the stars, […]
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“With no money to feed the body, how could they feed the mind?”- Eleanor Roosevelt Wanted: Librarians The search for dedicated women to serve as librarians began with the impetus of Eleanor Roosevelt as she cooperated with the WPA, Work Project Administration. The WPA was created by her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as a […]
Bookmobiles, Literacy, and Hope By Cleo Lampos Looking around the Oak Lawn Public Library last Saturday, the wealth of books, music, and videos on shelves filled me with awe at the availability we have for literacy. The rows of computers to reach beyond the walls of the building added to the amazement. A library is […]