Chess hooligans cause chess games to be banned from Minneapolis library . Looks likes someone doesn't know the profession too well, or hasn't met me at least. Aliteracy vs. illiteracy versus just plain lazy. These people want to be in bed with publishers, let them. Cincinnati, home to one of the better public library systems is looking at devastating budget cuts which may keep them from opening new branches.
Some librarians love their old newspapers .
I saw Bookwars last night at the local indie film joint. If you haven't heard of it, it's a great documentary about the world of street booksellers in Manhattan made by someone who was in the biz for several years. It's a must see for anyone who loves books. He said he hadn't been selling many copies to libraries. In case you have missed this title for some reason, here is a link where you could buy it, if you were so inclined.