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Enough With the “Sexy Librarian” Thing, Already

Can I vent for a second? I am not big on pearl-clutching. I am not typically prudish. I TRY not ...

Fight for Libraries, Prevent Book Deserts

Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal cuts funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and could create 'book deserts' across the U.S.

Enviable Bookmobile Fashions

I’ve spent the past seven years researching bookmobiles. I’ve learned a lot in the process—facts, figures, stories, interpretations—but one thing ...

How to Read in the Library of Congress: A Step-By-Step Guide

We’ve already established why a book nerd would want to take advantage of the Library of Congress. Today, I’m going ...

Introducing Dogebrarian

Libraries and library people are usually associated with cats more than dogs. Sure, therapy dogs are being used in libraries ...

Kids Describe a World Without Libraries

While we at the Riot take some time off to rest and catch up on our reading, we’re re-running some of ...

Finding Libraries in Unexpected Places

While we at the Riot take some time off to rest and catch up on our reading, we’re re-running some of ...

Celebrity “READ” Posters Of The 80s and 90s

Those of us who work in libraries or have spent many hours in them can tell you one of the ...

For Sale: The Luxury Home Libraries of Your Dreams

These four incredible luxury home libraries are all currently on the market. Which one would you save your pennies for?

Dear Book Nerd: "I Have an Arrest Record. Can I Get a Librarian Job?"

Helloooo, Book Nerders! Today’s topic is both intriguing and informative (or at least that’s my hope), so let’s get right ...