Bibliotheca’s Post

Often, readers who come in to our space ask us about our Banned Books shelf. We typically have a good conversation around the titles that currently make their home there - often fond memories of favorite books and equally often statements of confusion and disappointment that so many titles can be found there. The other question that comes up is "why?" - everyone wants to know why certain titles are being challenged or removed. While we try to keep on top of the list, we also direct our readers with concerns to Annie's Foundation for their wonderful work. This is all to say that, even though we are new to Grimes, we want to be a space where everyone can find themselves represented, find topics that interest them and expand their worldview, and to simply exist without expectation. We proudly carry books that have been challenged or removed from Iowa libraries, and these are no exception. *The image below was created by Annie's Foundation. Please read their original post containing additional, crucial information.*

Today is Dewey Decimal Day! Dewey Decimal Day happens every year on December 10, which is the birthday of Melvil Dewey, the librarian who created the library classification system in 1876. It has since been revised 23 times, most recently in 2011, and is the organization system libraries still use today. This system was revolutionary because prior to its creation, books were added to shelves by the date of acquisition, which made it difficult for patrons to find what they wanted. The Dewey Decimal System allows new non-fiction books to be added to a library collection based on subject, making it easier for everyone to find what they're looking for. This is why (most) cookbooks live together at 641.5 and travel books are almost all at 910. So if you don't know the title you want but you know you want to read more about a subject, you can locate that call number and browse.

Curious about reading a book with your screen reader, but unsure where to start? Dive into this week's Tech Tip Tuesday, where we continue our series on the Bookshare Web Reader to show the steps of using your screen reader to read a book. To discover how, click the link below to watch! https://lnkd.in/esBDA5u6

When you intersect coffee table books art with technology companies you get daMaia. The first book is “Google - First 25 Years”. The story behind how Google became one of the mos important companies of our generation. If this looks interesting, you can snag your copy here: https://lnkd.in/d54dbmU3

With the rise in book challenges, it’s crucial for library staff and trustees to be well-prepared. Our latest blog offers useful strategies: https://hubs.ly/Q02-dJxy0

I just replied to someone who wrote to me: I'm into showing people what I've learned. It's about knowing yourself and being able to sift through the ambiguity and paradox of what we read and knowing what is right (for oneself) and wrong. This is what my books are about. More at https://lnkd.in/de4HkSd5 

Want to learn how to use our library catalog to find books and articles? Check out today's highlighted JH Library Tutorial where we explore Catalyst, our personal library search tool, at youtu.be/SUb0sAh9TS0!

Picture this: You're in a vast library, surrounded by books filled with wisdom and insight. But where do you begin? We are building your personal librarian, to guide you to the books that hold the answers you seek. It's there to help you explore the shelves of your mind and discover the stories that will shape your journey. With Spillmate, the library of your thoughts becomes an open book, ready for exploration and understanding. Experience Spillmate at https://app.spillmate.ai. It's not just an app!

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Interested in learning more about #DocumentationStudies? Don't miss this Q&A with Niels Windfeld Lund! He provides a basic introduction to Documentation Studies and explores how his new book addresses this broad topic 👇 https://lnkd.in/d_3RuVGe