Speaking of S.R. Ranganathan...

Natalie's info about S.R. Ranganathan reminded me that I recently bought a T-shirt that states: "What Would Dewey Do?" You can imagine how appalled I was when most people who saw my T-shirt asked me who or what was/is Dewey?

While I know you all know all about Dewey, just in case you need a memory refresher:

Melvil Dewey published the Dewey Decimal classification system in 1876 the same year he organized the first conference for librarians in Philadelphia which became the ALA! Of course, he has other claims to fame but these two struck me as the highlights.

This looks like a great blog! More people just have to get used to it.

Boston's Free Public Library

Just returned from a trip to Boston for Content Server Training at Inmagic.

Visiting Boston is like visiting the roots of democracy. I toured Paul Revere's house of 4 rooms plus an attic where he somehow had 16 children! Gives you a whole new appreciation for making the most of the space you have!

I was pleased to see so much positive PR for Boston Public Library emphasizing the library as the first free public library in America and the societal benefits of public libraries in democratic society.

From Boston Library's website: Established in 1848, the BPL was the first publicly supported municipal library in America, the first public library to lend a book, the first to have a branch library and the first to have a children’s room. Today, the BPL boasts 27 neighborhood branches, free Internet access, two unique restaurants, an award-winning website and an online store featuring reproductions of the BPL’s priceless photographs and artwork. What are you waiting for? Check it out!