“Comic Book Readers,” by Ruth Orkin, New York City c.1947
Three girls. One boy.
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![A book mark would be better! (LOC) (by The Library of Congress)
Gregg, Arlington„ artist.
A book mark would be better!
Chicago : Made by Illinois W.P.A. Art Project, [between 1936 and 1940]
1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color.
Notes:Title from item.WPA poster shows a boy ironing down the page of a book.
Subjects:Books—1930-1940.Conservation & restoration—1930-1940.
Format: Posters—1930-1940.Screen prints—Color—1930-1940.
Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.
Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA,hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
More information about the WPA Posters is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.wpapos
Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.31264
Call Number: POS - WPA - ILL .G75, no. 8](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxjt9yKAY11qzxatno1_500.jpg)
A book mark would be better! (LOC) (by The Library of Congress)
Gregg, Arlington„ artist.
A book mark would be better!
Chicago : Made by Illinois W.P.A. Art Project, [between 1936 and 1940]
1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color.
Notes:
Title from item.
WPA poster shows a boy ironing down the page of a book.
Subjects:
Books—1930-1940.
Conservation & restoration—1930-1940.
Format: Posters—1930-1940.
Screen prints—Color—1930-1940.
Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.
Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA,hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
More information about the WPA Posters is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.wpapos
Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.31264
Call Number: POS - WPA - ILL .G75, no. 8
Always reblog.
Fiction Alcove, Main Library (by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County)
I hadn’t thought much of how my library use has changed until recently. I wanted some books. Instead of going to the library, I visited the library’s web site, and placed a hold on all the books. Once I got my email they were ready, I went and picked them up.
Gone are the days when I’d wake up and create a list of topics I wanted to look up and learn more about. I miss the days of cross-referencing the micro-fiche and card catalog. I had become something of a Dewey Decimal Dork. I loved that I could look at a number and know exactly where in the library I was to head.
Now, it’s too easy to just get books; too easy to find information. I’m almost positive this is why people seem to lack basic research skills. Now, it’s just too easy to miss out on some gems because they land on the 3rd page of a web site and I’m too lazy to click through.
Image via www.loc.gov
