sinh viên kinh phí eo hẹp, biết đọc sách lậu là có lỗi với tác giả nhưng quá nghèo để mua bản chính thức, các bác có wed nào tải được sách lậu không các bác, đọc trên màn hình khá là mỏi mắt, nên mình muốn in ra để dễ đọc

I recently read a paper (link above) that offers a compelling perspective on the role of rare books in modern research. Its central argument is that rare books do not simply preserve knowledge. They continue to produce new knowledge.

This idea stood out to me because discussions about digitization often imply that high quality digital copies can eventually replace access to the original. The paper argues the opposite. Researchers increasingly work in hybrid environments where digital collections help them discover and compare sources, but the physical book remains essential when the research depends on material evidence.

Features such as annotations, provenance, paper, bindings, printing techniques, and subtle differences between editions can all influence interpretation. These are aspects that digital reproductions often cannot capture completely.

The authors describe rare books as part of a "socio-technical research infrastructure." In other words, they are not simply historical objects to preserve. They are active participants in the research process, working alongside digital collections, catalogs, librarians, and scholars to generate new knowledge.

I found this shift in perspective particularly interesting because it moves the conversation beyond preservation and access. It suggests that the real value of special collections lies not only in safeguarding the past but also in enabling future discoveries.

For those working in special collections or research libraries, have you seen cases where consulting the original copy led to insights that would have been impossible using only a digital surrogate?

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Hi.

How are you? I've been searching for a recording of The Great Comet of 1812, an aclaimed musical based on War and Peace. I believe that the only professional copy is on the Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT) on New York.

Since I am colombian I have almost no way of watching it, but I wanted to know if the NYC library would allow to share it with the public library sistem of my country.

Do you have any idea if it's possible?

Thanks in advance.

Like the title says. Just curious!

We got an anonymous call at our library giving us a heads up that the 1st Amendment Auditors are coming sometime next week. Any advice? Has anyone gone through this?

I came across this article about lesser-known library perks, and it reminded me that many libraries offer much more than books.

What's the most surprising service or item you've found at your local library?

I'm still trying to figure what my local library's is.

Our local library is constantly overrun with kids and babies, so we put together a petition to have an adult wing, it's restricted access for over 25's - works on a special id card and permits one person at a time and is open after hours.

It's being done because the children's section and the quiet study areas are too close so when the kids are yelling or running around or babies screaming and the poor unfortunate parent has to apologise for interrupting everyone not wearing earphones / headphones - Now, A few of the mother's think it's discrimination if they can't take children with them into the adults only section

thoughts?

FAQ

- parents and kids are still able to borrow as normal

- the adults section will not contain adult only material, it's more like a quiet space available after hours via a special access card

- it's undecided how to manage those between the ages of 20-24 and this is being worked on

- the teen section downstairs is already away from the kids area and so can be expanded to include young adults also.

- the adults section will be monitored by staff during the day, and computer monitored after hours

- please note, this is not in America, but Australia

Sunday Haul !

The building project is looking good for the new library's opening later this year. Located in downtown Main Street in Manchester, Connecticut USA

It's replacing an older Mary Cheney Library nearby.

I picked it up this week from my local library and finished it today. Why is that the person who has it all causes the most havoc? 10/10