"This Book is Overdue"

I just read the following review from Publishers Weekly and placed a hold on "This Book is Over due ~ How Librarians and Cybrarians Can SAVE US ALL" by Marilyn Johnson.

"In an information age full of Google-powered searches, free-by-Bittorrent media downloads and Wiki-powered knowledge databases, the librarian may seem like an antiquated concept. Author and editor Johnson ( who also wrote "The Dead Beat") is here to reverse that notion with a topical, witty study of the vital ways modern librarians uphold their traditional roles as educators, archivists, and curators of a community legacy. Illuminating the state of the modern librarian with humor and authority, Johnson showcases librarians working on the cutting edge of virtual reality simulations, guarding the Constitution and redefining information services—as well as working hard to serve and satisfy readers. Johnson also makes the important case for libraries—the brick-and-mortar kind—as an irreplaceable bridge crossing economic community divides. Johnson’s wry report is a must-read for anyone who’s used a library in the past quarter century." (Feb.) Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

Not only did this prompt me to visit our online catalog and place a hold, the idea of a collection of stories about librarians (mostly public librarians) doing all sorts of wild and crazy... and important things, reminded me of our librarians at Missoula Public Library. The image on the cover is of an old-time style Wonder Woman leaping into action to save the day... holding a digital device. (doesn't this picture remind you of our very own Word Woman?)

Since February is "Library Lovers Month", this sounds like a convivial read for everyone who visits the Library. Wouldn't it be fun if we all read it and met back here (comments) or on our our Facebook page and "book-talked" it?