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In Praise of Traditional Libraries

The online Christian Science Monitor has an interesting story singing the praises of small traditional libraries, "The Charms of a Small Town Library". 

Weekly Poll

Be sure to check out our weekly poll below, or on our home page.

You can also view results from previous weekly polls.

100 Must-Read Books for Men

Having trouble recommending good books to men?  The quirky website, The Art of Manliness, has put together a list:  The 100 Must-Read Books: The Essential Man's Library, complete with book jackets and short blurbs.  Check it out.  What do you think?

Sixth International Conference on the Book

The Sixth International Conference on the Book will be held at the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, October 25-27, 2008.  The Conference has an impressive line-up of international main speakers and will also include numerous paper, workshop, and colloquium presentations by practitioners, teachers ,and researchers.  Responses to the Conference Call-for-Papers are sought.  Full details of the Conference, including an online proposal submission form, can be found at http://www.Book-Conference.com.

OCLC Workshops

Following are OCLC workshops offered by the Illinois State Library during May.  Go to http://www.islcleo.org to sign up.

Volunteers Needed for Wages of War Oral History Recording

Illinois veterans from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Iraq conflict will discuss their sometimes difficult experiences adjusting from combat to civilian life at "The Wages of War," a 90-minute panel discussion, on Thursday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Illinois State Library.  From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 22, all Illinois veterans are encouraged to visit the State Library to have their oral history of service recorded, and volunteers are needed to assist with interviewing.