Dominican SOIS

As of 2017, there were 194,000 librarians, 40,000 library technicians, and 96,000 library assistants working in the United States. #Didyouknow #whadayaknowwednesday

There are four positions open for C.T. Vivian Diversity Scholars at Western Illinois Libraries. Positions Available: Area Studies and Reference Librarian (3) Coordinator, Bachelor in General Studies & Reference Librarian (1) For more information/to apply: ow.ly/v1rC50IQgfU

Attended the inspiring @SOISDom @butchilitcen lecture with @aishacs tonight. Favorite quote of the evening, about her school library as a student: “All those years in that library saved my life.” ❤️

I want to thank my wonderful students @SOISDom for nominating me for the Excellence in Teaching award for part-time faculty and the department for the support. I am humbled and honored by their kindness, engagement, and motivation. So happy to learn with them! #teachingislearning

Stephanie Kitchen, MLIS '04 has purchased the recently shuttered City Lit Books, provoking a sigh of relief from lovers of independent bookstores throughout Chicago. ow.ly/Zzfr50IEA8l

"...it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities #FinishTheQuoteFriday

"...it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity..." #FinishTheQuoteFriday

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." #FinishtheQuoteFriday

Sure, a puppy in a boot is cute, @LBJLibrary But a toddler looking at five puppies in a basket? Even cuter!👶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🧺 📸catalog.archives.gov/id/6801629 #NationalPuppyDay #doggo

According to Guinness World Records, ‘Remembrance of Things Past’ is the longest book in the world. It has 9,609,000 characters, including spaces. It was written by Marcel Proust who was from France, in 1912. #DidYouknowWednesday

...the library says, “you can, you can, you can.” And I did.” Patricia McKissack #FinishtheQuoteFriday

“The library was a doorway to freedom, to free thought. When you’re being taught, “you can’t, you can’t, you can’t” … #FinishtheQuoteFriday

"...And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library." Henri Frederic Amiel (1821-1881. Swiss moral philosopher, poet, and critic)

"Everything you need for better future and success has already been written..." #finishthequotefriday

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House sits directly on the border between the United States and Canada. You can walk in from Stanstead, Quebec, and walk out into Derby Line, Vermont. #DidyouKNowWednesday

The Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra in Portugal has a number of bats in residency, but no one is calling for an exterminator as the bats prey on insects that could damage book pages. #DidYouKnowWednesday

"...a librarian can bring you back the right one.” - Neil Gaiman #FinishtheQuoteFriday

“Google can bring you back 100,000 answers..." #FinishtheQuoteFriday

The only danger of a dirty book is to the book itself, as dust can trap moisture that can damage pages. That’s why the Boston Public Library has a machine dubbed the Depulvera that acts like a miniature car wash for books, using a conveyor system to blast dirt from volumes.

"...They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library." —Peter Golkin #FinishtheQuoteFriday

"My two favorite things in life are libraries and bicycles..." #FinishtheQuoteFriday