Category Archives: public libraries
Is it true that there are not many public libraries in Eire?
From the first two posts it sounds like it is not true. NO ! that is completely false. There are at least 6 libraries within 5 miles of where in live in North Dublin. In addition because my nearest library … Continue reading
Why are lions the in front of libraries eg the New York Public library?
ON EACH SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE TO MANY OLD LIBRARIES ARE STONE LIONS. The use of stone lions to guard buildings began in China. Since they’re considered the "king" of the animals, lions are used to ward off enemies, evil, … Continue reading
How many libraries are in the United States and what percentage of them are public libraries?
There are about 117,467 libraries in the US. About 9,207 are public libraries About 3,653 are academic libraries About 93,861 are School Libraries (76,807 in Public Schools) About 9,247 are "Special Libraries" (e.g., corporate, law, etc) About 306 are Armed … Continue reading
Do public libraries have to pay a licence for their books?
When you take a book out form the library and read it, you get to read the book for free so you would not need to buy a copy. That would mean that the author would lose money as you … Continue reading
Do rent boys hang around outside public libraries?
I know it’s an odd question!But there is a distinctly motley crew hanging around,and some even odder older men seem to know these young men! only the clever ones
why should innappropriate and unnecessary books be banned from public libraries?
i have to do a paper on that question above and i cant think of any reasons…help? They shouldn’t be! That’s probably your problem.
Do public libraries still have newspaper archives on reel?
I see it all the time in movies, but I think I remember someone saying that it was false. They should. Or most or lot of them. I’ve used it.
is it possible to borrow a copy of the Book of the Dead from public libraries?
the book of the dead is the ancient egyptian funerary text, by the way. just in case you didn’t know. Depends where you are. Many might not carry it due to its eccentricity. Many may not carry it because of … Continue reading
Should controversial books be taken out of public libraries?
I’m doing a report on censorship for my english class and I was wondering how the community really felt about it. When I say controversial I mean books that contain material on the occult, homosexuality, and eastern religions. These books … Continue reading
Are there any really good public libraries in Australia?
I lived in Australia for 3 years. I’d say their libraries are functioning on the level of American libraries. Here’s a study comparing American and Australian library quality. http://conferences.alia.org.au/ebl2005/Hiller.pdf#search=’Australian%20libraries%20%20quality’