The media trope negates the work done by archivists, who are often well-aware of the existence of ‘long-lost’ letters, journals and stories.
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If schools and policy-makers want to boost children’s literacy, they should invest in teacher librarians.
While many jobs are being replaced by technology, those that participate in the making of (good) social experiences for people are bucking the trend.
South Africa has a history of burning books. The ashes of burnt books tell of the barbarism to which a society can descend.
Essays On Air: Why libraries can and must change
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The much heralded 'death of the book' has nothing to do with the death of reading or writing. It's about a radical transformation in reading practices, as explained in this episode of Essays On Air.
A new website allows you to see what other people search for in the State Library of NSW’s vast collection of artefacts – and discover things you’d never think to look up in the first place.
The research libraries attached to Australia’s art galleries are one of the nation’s great cultural assets. But the National Gallery of Australia’s library is losing crucial staff as ‘efficiency dividends’ hit home.
While legal precedent makes banning books difficult, it still happens.
When only six people showed up for a panel designed to raise awareness of banned books, the pot needed to be stirred a bit.
Traditionally, libraries provided a quiet space to read. Today’s libraries are taking on new roles and helping young people gain 21st-century skills.
The number of libraries is dropping drastically across almost all states. Will a revised No Child Left Behind law make a difference?
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Adjunct Senior Industry Fellow, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
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Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Baker Endowed Chair and Professor of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
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Professor of Information Science, University of South Carolina
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Affiliate Faculty, Antioch University Seattle, School of Education, School Library Endorsement Program, Antioch University
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Professeur des universités, Université Côte d’Azur
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California, Irvine
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Joanna Mendelssohn is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Director of Library and Information Resources, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Monash University
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Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Professor of Law, University of Dayton
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Librarian and Associate Professor, Boise State University
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Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication, University of Florida
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Professor in Politics and Journalism, University of Notre Dame Australia