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x_librarian's review
3.0
While the book was interesting, I was familiar with a lot of what Johnson found fascinating (book cart drills, second life librarians, and librarians fighting the patriot actf). Furthermore, I was disappointed that Johnson focused so much on the technology of libraries, sometimes to the exclusion of actual librarians. Children's librarianship was only discussed peripherally. However, I loved hearing about the archiving of zines, reference librarians taking to the streets to offer up information to protesters, and librarians offering up odd bits from their archives to inspire artists. So I found a lot of stuff I liked and a lot of stuff that I thought was boring.
jerbil's review
2.0
The first half was interesting and gave some insight into the life of a librarian, but the second half was repetitive and seemed to lend to the modern stereotypes of the field. I was hoping for this to be much more informative than it was.
protoman21's review
4.0
As a librarian, it was almost required reading that I check this book out. (Pun intended) I enjoyed Johnson's look at the many different sides to an information professional. I can't say that there was anything particularly eyeopening for me, but she certainly covered a lot of ground. Cybrarians might have received a bit much coverage here than I think they deserved, but that could just be me not being able to see a future where their purpose is anything more than a tiny niche market. Still an interesting read and a positive look at my profession.
alidottie's review
3.0
3 and a half stars. There were parts of this book that I was so into and excited to read and others that for me were a snooze--otherwise I would have rated it higher. This is a fun book for anyone who works in, volunteers at or simply feels very attached to and invested in their library. Lots of interesting facts and insights into the future of libraries and librarians.
celtic_oracle's review against another edition
2.0
A love letter to librarians. Unfortunately, the book feels like it's more about the author than her subjects. I learned a couple of things I didn't know, like the order issued under the Patriot Act, but I honestly didn't care about the numerous pages on Second Life - that could have been dealt with much more succinctly.
Somehow I was expecting more from a book subtitled "How Librarians Will Save Us All."
Somehow I was expecting more from a book subtitled "How Librarians Will Save Us All."
lanica's review against another edition
4.0
It's a book that makes me proud to be a librarian...and makes me feel as though I'm a sloth running with a field of cheetahs. I thought I was obsessive and up to date, I'm just not that energetic.
laila4343's review
3.0
Although I totally skipped the chapter on Second Life (just don't care!) the rest of the book was interesting. I especially loved the chapter on the New York Public Library System. I love seeing what other systems are doing, the trials other systems have to deal with. I don't think this book has broad appeal, though - mainly librarians and people who really love them.
sparklethenpop's review
3.0
This book seems like it would be written for non-librarians to prove a library's worth and I think that was the author's intent and it is appreciated. The author clearly loves libraries and thinks they play a vital role in today's world. However, there were many parts that I wasn't sure if a non-librarian/not tech savvy person would get, and so while it was a fun read, it's not for everyone.