After years spent editing American Libraries and the many editions of The Whole Library Handbook, George Eberhart has collected a raft of arcane librariana and amusing trivia for this endlessly browsable volume. Equally suitable for the reference shelf and the staff lounge, the dozens of wide-ranging lists in this book include: 12 ways libraries are good for the country, How to say ""Where is the library?"" in 30 different languages, 10 intriguing paper defects, 5 library-related birdsongs, Top 10 silly reasons to ban a book. The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift.
| ISBN: | 9780838910634 |
| Publication date: | 30th May 2010 |
| Author: | George M Eberhart |
| Publisher: | American Library Association |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 118 pages |
| Genres: |
Library and information sciences / Museology |