Why art in libraries?
In my rural public library and in libraries nationwide, the arts are alive for teens, adults, and children. Librarians are fostering engagement through creation, offering the resources for people to...
View ArticleImagining America
Very cool conference coming up: Imagining America: What Sustains Us? Macalester College and the University of Minnesota September 22-24, 2011 I think I’ll be going. Some of the excellent sounding...
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Hear Me is a fabulous website with kids stories and art about stuff important to them (and us) A couple of my favorites: One kid loves the library One kid loves being creative One kid speaks about the...
View Articlecivic engagement in the context of public libraries
I’ve spent most of my graduate school time thinking about civic engagement and libraries. Nearly all of my papers, including my thesis, have revolved around the concept of civic engagement. I’m not...
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