This blog began in 2003 as Mrs. Rabbitt's Bookbag and continued as From the Library Director from 2005-2010. You can read my newspaper columns at FromtheLibraryColumn published Thursdays in the Norwood Transcript and Bulletin.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009


I came across the Shanachie Tour - A Library Road Trip Across America 
a "unique book with its accompanying DVD documentary follows three Dutch library employees on a coast-to-coast U.S. road trip to discover how American libraries are engaging their communities and preparing for the future. In the spirit of roving Scots-Irish storytellers from a bygone era, the Shanachies Erik Boekesteijn, Jaap van de Geer, and Geert van den Boogaard traveled to libraries both large and small in 2007, meeting with librarians to encourage, record, and share their stories. The book includes original blog entries from the trip, insights from library professionals, and vivid color photographs of libraries, their staffs, patrons, and environs. An entertaining one-hour road movie on DVD brings the trip to life, featuring conversations with innovative librarians and educators from east to west. With its infectiously upbeat outsider s view of American libraries and the many challenges they face, this book and video set is sure to galvanize librarians of all stripes. ShanachieTour is a heartfelt love letter to American libraries: informative, inspirational and a whole lot of fun!" Amazon.com Review
It looks interesting and something that library-lovers will enjoy.