Author Archives: biblioposts
The Huntington Library
The Huntington Library in San Marino, California is, like the Newberry, a research library founded by a wealthy businessman, in the Huntington’s case Henry E. Huntington in 1919. Unlike the Newberry, most of the Huntington’s extensive collection of over 6 … Continue reading
The Newberry
Established in 1887, the Newberry is a free research library in Chicago that offers a non-circulating collection of books, manuscripts, maps, music, and images, with a focus on the humanities and social sciences. The Newberry’s first librarian was William Frederick … Continue reading
MOMA Library tumblr
A social media form that I have been curious about but have never used is tumblr. A friend recently suggested that I look into it. The basic format of a tumblr feed looks intriguingly simple and eye-catching. “Tumblr makes blogging … Continue reading
The Morgan Library
Pierpont Morgan was a legendary American banker who once bought out Andrew Carnegie to establish one of the world’s earliest mega-conglomerates in 1901. But that’s not what he is known for. He is more generally known for building a financial … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries
I have yet to visit Surrey’s new City Centre Library, formerly Whalley PL, a branch of Surrey Libraries that re-opened last September, but I will very soon. From what I’ve seen in photos, the new building most definitely falls into … Continue reading
Seattle Public Library
One of my favorite libraries is Seattle Public Library. Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, the building is stunning from both outside and inside; it is a memorable space to experience. Seattle Public Library’s blog, Shelf Talk, while not exactly … Continue reading