The Irish writer was barred in 1895 after being convicted of gross indecency. On Thursday, the British Library will hand over a symbolic new card to his grandson.
Tag: Libraries and Librarians
Alberta Backs Off on School Library Book Ban
Alberta ordered schools to pull “inappropriate” books, but paused its plan after a large school district banned scores of books in an apparent effort to make a point.
Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost).
One town’s effort to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff seems to be catching on.
Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost)
One town’s effort to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff seems to be catching on.
A Haven for English in the Most French of North American Cities
For Quebec City’s tiny English-speaking community, a former jail turned library serves as an essential sanctuary in a metropolis where the domination of French is enshrined in law.
A Rare Copy of ‘The Hobbit’ Is Found on an Unassuming Shelf
Bidding for the Tolkien classic, which was discovered in a home in Bristol, England, has already exceeded $25,000.
A Rare Copy of ‘The Hobbit’ Is Found on an Unassuming Shelf
Bidding for the Tolkien classic, which was discovered in a home in Bristol, England, has already exceeded $25,000.
A Library on the Canada-U.S.Border Is Ensnared by Trump’s Foreign Policy
A wealthy widow built a library and opera house on the border between Quebec and Vermont, a symbol of binational friendship. Now U.S. officials are restricting access to Canadians.
Harvard Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta. Surprise! It’s an Original.
Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is one of seven originals dating from 1300.
Harvard Law Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta. Surprise! It’s an Original.
Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is one of seven originals dating from 1300.