The History of Traveling Libraries

The history of traveling libraries is one of the most fascinating stories in library outreach. Long before digital collections and online library catalogs, librarians found creative ways to bring books to people in remote and underserved communities. In places where a traditional library building was too far away, traveling libraries helped close the gap. From … Continue reading The History of Traveling Libraries →

The Personal Librarian

As a banking leader in America, John Pierpont Morgan exuded much control over the economy and the way business was handled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He began as the son of a financier and expected his son to carry on after him. But his legacy is so much more than his … Continue reading The Personal Librarian →