Boston Public Library

Throughout modern history, McKim, Mead, and White’s Boston Public Library has existed as a recognizable architectural landmark and therefore, as an integral part of the Boston cityscape. However, the library is just one of many buildings from the era in the area and is by no means the most significant to the nation’s history, forcing the question of why the building is so very iconic. The justification can be found when the structure is dissected into a handful of key spaces. Through its innate grandeur in these areas, the Boston Public library establishes itself as a magnificent Boston landmark. This trait exists as a motif implemented in everything from construction materials to the clearly defined circulation path. Analyzing the library…

of the Boston Public Library.” about the founding of the Boston Public Library. I thought the title was interesting because it discussed the contemporary issue of the time period where the public library was developed. The Boston area enjoyed great population and wealth due to its site and economy. The economy allowed of the state of Massachusetts allowed the commonwealth to issue a low that made it mandatory for an area that had 50 or more families to have schools. The economy also allowed…

the city had begun to grow more violent than usual. Before our big move there was a double homicide by the public library that I went to faithfully everyday of the week. That 's when I knew that our move was solidified and that it was time to accept the fact that I had no control over the situation at hand. The very next day my mother drove me to the library to drop off the books that I had begun to read but didn’t…

Public stigma Public stigma surrounding mental illness occurs when members of the greater community endorse negative stereotypes of individuals with mental illnesses, such as dangerousness, blameworthiness and incompetence (Jones, Farina, Hastorf, Markus, Miller, & Scott, 1984). While public stigma and self-stigma are interrelated, with public stigma causing individuals to internalise stereotypes and suffer from low self-esteem and low self-efficacy, self-stigma can be distinguished as it…

Although book banning happens all over the world, the most common challenges occur in school libraries. Most of these battles are fought at the school board level, but on occasions, some do make it to the supreme court. In one of the most famous court cases, in 1982, the Supreme Court ruled in the Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District v. Pico. The case however has been regarded as one of the most important decisions concerning the First Amendment rights and school…

Richard Rodriguez, a Stanford graduate, writer, and teacher, in his essay, “Aria”(1981) argues that the education of bilingual disadvantaged children separates their private and public life, which is detrimental because it delays their development, entrance into public life, and assimilation. Rodriguez utilizes the juxtaposition of the languages of English and Spanish to establish his idea of the public and private life of bilingual children. In addition, Rodriguez displays the feelings exerted…

The Mocking Of Jay “Is there any point in doing anything at all?” People think content like this should be removed from the shelves of schools. People also argue that this content should not be removed from school shelves. Kids have no say in this so they have to attempt to persuade an adult to argue on their side of the argument. By examining the violence, depression, and anti-ethnic, it’s clear that The Mockingjay should be banned. This book has a lot of violent content. Katniss plans and…

first experiences working in a library, and learned to value hard work, a willingness to learn from those higher up and even those lower than me, and a desire to work in a quiet environment. It was in my three years as a Student Assistant at Hill Memorial Library, first in Microfilming and then in Digital Services, that I first thought library work could be a possible career option. However, this thought wouldn’t become my definite goal until much later. As a Student Assistant, I got to do tasks…

Banned Books The Story Untold: Cujo Final Copy Have you ever read a banned book? The thing is, most people don’t know if a book is banned or not. The book I strongly suggest for adults and most teenagers is Cujo. This book is filled with gore and adultery from top to bottom. Cujo has been banned in multiple city and state schools all over the United States. Like I said earlier Cujo was banned for adultery, gore and adult language. Cujo is definitely the kind of book I would think would get…

Though Peter explained that there are archivists who approach collections with an organized strategy of attack, he admitted that he functioned more on a “whatever comes up” way. As with many archives, the CHM is belonged by a museum with a group of board members. Unfortunately, as with many public institutions, the board at the CHM calls the shots, and often does not understand the big picture. Additionally, funding often ends before a project can be finished, or the board decides to move…