Barely Untamed

Episode 66: Save the librarians!

Veronica Chou & Sarah Phillips Episode 66

In this episode, we share our childhood memories of libraries and discuss what libraries are like now, why libraries (and librarians!) are so important for communities, the crisis that libraries are currently facing, and how we can help.


Resources:

How to support your local library

https://www.libbylife.com/2024-02-12-love-the-library-here-s-how-you-can-support-your-local-branch-


Libraries in the U.S.

https://www.statista.com/topics/1469/libraries/#topicOverview


The Quiet Crisis Facing U.S. Public Libraries

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/95383-the-quiet-crisis-facing-u-s-public-libraries.html


Does the Library of Congress have every book?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYtEpUlFVY


Libraries

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library


Library of Alexandria

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria


Library of Congress

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress



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