I've not been tracking articles about economic systems lately, but have just read Maria Popova's Brain Pickings post 'How Libraries Save Lives' which complements an earlier post on the value of public libraries. Maria's post includes this video from the 'Storycorps' series based on the story of librarian Storm Reyes, who at eight years old "was already working full time with other migrant farm workers in the fields outside Tacoma, Washington. One day, a bookmobile arrived and brought her new worlds—and hope' (YouTube introduction to video). I'm always interested when participants in our literary and artistic communities feel moved to respond publicly to policy decisions impacting on the public/private balance in the cultural economy and perceptions of the public good.
Alan Bennett, writer of Lady in the Van; the History Boys and more, has written an extended and passionate reflection on the value of public libraries and his concerns that they are likely to become victims of budget cuts in the United Kingdom. The link to his excellent article 'Baffled at a Bookcase', published in the London review of books last week, is http://www.lrb.co.uk/v33/n15/alan-bennett/baffled-at-a-bookcase?utm_source=recap&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160305+recap&utm_content=ukrw_nonsubs&hq_e=el&hq_m=4213401&hq_l=16&hq_v=1644ef33b3 |
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