This Is What a Librarian Looks Like

In 2014, author and photographer Kyle Cassidy published a photo essay on
 Slate.com called "This is What A Librarian Looks Like," a montage of 
portraits and a tribute to librarians. Since then, Cassidy has made it 
his mission to remind us of how essential librarians and libraries are 
to our communities. His subjects are men and women of all ages, 
backgrounds, and personal style-from pink hair and leather jackets to 
button-downs and blazers. In short, not necessarily what one 
thinks a librarian looks like. The nearly 220 librarians photographed 
also share their personal thoughts on what it means to be a librarian. This is What A Librarian Looks Like also
 includes original essay by some of our most beloved writers, 
journalists, and commentators including Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin,
 Nancy Pearl, Cory Doctorow, Paula Poundstone, Amanda Palmer, Peter 
Sagal, Jeff VanderMeer, John Scalzi, Sara Farizan, Amy Dickinson, and 
others. Cassidy also profiles a handful of especially influential librarians and libraries.Category:Best Related Work