The link below is to an article that looks at the future of books and the written word. In short its about books.
For more visit:
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/06/the-incredible-resilience-of-books/258677/
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Article: Winston Churchill’s Books to be Published as Ebooks
In perhaps a sign of the times, the various books written by Winston Churchill are to be published as ebooks for the first time.
Article: Canada Book Burning
The link below is to a sad story because some 30 tonnes of books could soon be burnt in Canada.
For more visit:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2012/06/30-ton-book-collection-canada-burning.html
Article: Your Ebooks at Death – What Will Become of Them?
Living in the digital age it is now important to consider all things digital in regards to inheritance. Have you asked the question of yourself – what will happen to everything digital that belongs to you? What will become of your ebooks upon death?
For more visit:
http://www.npr.org/2012/06/21/155360197/will-your-children-inherit-your-e-books
Article: Libraries in Asia
The link below is to an article that looks at 8 amazing libraries in Asia (includes photos).
For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/130804
Article: Being A Librarian
The link below is to an article that looks at what it is like to be a librarian. The reality may sound a bit different to your perception.
For more visit:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedshift/career-confidential-a-librarian-deals-with-creeps
Article: Building a Library with Diigo
The link below is to an article, which though old, will still be a useful introduction to the bookmarking service Diigo. The service is so much more than a bookmarking service though, being a very useful service for research and online library building.
Diigo V5: Collect and Highlight, Then Remember! from diigobuzz on Vimeo.
For more visit:
http://www.knowthenetwork.com/2010/01/turning-links-into-a-library-with-diigo/
Article: Text Art – Portraits Made from Thousands of Words
The link below is to an article featuring examples of text art (Textportraits) by Ralph Ueltzhoefer.
For more visit:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ralph-ueltzhoeffer-textportraits
Article: The Little Free Library
The link below is to an article reporting on the ‘Little Free Library.’
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/russell-c-smith/little-free-library_b_1610026.html
Article: Hanging Book Rack
The link below is to an article about a ‘bookshelf’ of sorts. It’s really a hanging book rack. Not something I would use for my books, but perhaps others would.
For more visit:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/95128603/custom-made-wooden-book-rack-in-wenge#
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