Author Jorge Luis Borges once wrote, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Librarian historian Wayne Wiegand’s new book, “Part of Our Lives: A People’s History of the American Public Library,” explores the library’s importance as a civil and social space. We’ll discuss his book and why libraries are still flourishing in the Internet age.
Why America's Public Library System Will Survive
Author Jorge Luis Borges once wrote, "I have always imaginedthat Paradise will be a kind of library." Librarian historianWayne Wiegand's new book, "Part of Our Lives: A People'sHistory of the American Public Library," explores the library'simportance as a civil and social space. We'll discuss his bookand why libraries are still flourishing in the Internet age.
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Guests:
Wayne A. Wiegand, professor emeritus of library and information studies, Florida State University; author, "Part of Our Lives: A People's History of the American Public Library."