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Back to School Link Roundup (opens the original)
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A late-summer/early fall compilation of links and finds for you! We’ll be off in September this year, but will see you back here in October. This summer I came across this amazing digital restoration of The Naturalist’s Library, originally created by Sir William Jardine in collaboration with a team of naturalists and illustrators, and published 1833-1843. Nicholas Rougeux is the designer behind the digital restoration project. My Modern Met has a nice write-up abo
IArt Inspiration: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (opens the original)
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Today’s IArt Inspiration is the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, part of Ohio State University Libraries. Check out the Library & Museum’s About page to watch a video overview of the space and collections, and explore their collection highlights, which include materials such as Newspaper Comics, Gag Cartoons, and Underground Comix. OSU’s Art Database contains many digitized materials from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. An entertaining starting point is with the “
A Community Quilt at Prince William Public Libraries (opens the original)
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I love a public art project that brings together artwork from many different community members! A community quilt project provides both creative parameters and latitude, allowing makers to showcase their technique and style. As a bonus, the finished quilt serves as a beautiful visual reminder of the learning opportunities the library offers. Can you tell us a little bit about the impetus or inspiration for the community quilt project?Rachel Rivero, Librarian, Central Library: Before moving to Vi
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