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"The Book at War: Libraries and Readers in an Age of Conflict" by Andrew Pettegree explores the role of print in shaping the course of war throughout history. The book examines how books, newspapers, scientific papers, maps, letters, diaries, and leaflets have been weaponized during times of conflict. Pettegree discusses the use of books for both good and evil purposes, highlighting instances of book plunder, destruction, and reconstruction. The author also emphasizes the strategic importance of books in warfare and their ability to provide relief and solace during times of war. The book concludes with a reflection on the continued importance of physical books in the face of digital advancements. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Nosotros, los bárbaros. Tres narradores mexicanos en el siglo XXI" by Mabel Morafia is a critical work that analyzes contemporary literature and classical reception. The author combines the study of literary works with theoretical and methodological speculations. Through her deep knowledge, Morafia highlights the virtues, excesses, and flaws of each literary project, guided by her experience as a reader and an extensive library. However, the constant presence of social networks and media dilutes the sense of professional criticism in the post-critical era. The article analyzes the book "Nosotros los bárbaros" by Mabel Morafia, which focuses on the critical reading of three authors of contemporary Mexican literature. The book examines the past, present, and future of literature, and offers a theory of contemporary literature in Mexico based on the relationship between social heterogeneity and writing. The analysis is carried out through movements of attention and extension, and the importance of each author's cartography and exploration of symbolic universes is highlighted. In addition, the influence of psychoanalyst Felix Guattari on Morafia's work is mentioned. The article analyzes the work of three Latin American authors: Herrera, Melchor, and Luiselli. Each author uses different procedures in their works to address existential and social themes. Herrera focuses on symbolism, Melchor on the fragmentation of the body, and Luiselli on ghosts. The article highlights the importance of these procedures in literary criticism and their ability to reveal truths about society. In addition, the hospitality and rigor of the work are mentioned in relation to other critics and the diversity of cultural artifacts addressed in the study. [Extracted from the article]

The author provides advice on collection development in libraries. The author addresses services for library patrons, such as integrated library systems and library security, the impact of digitization and digital collections on libraries, open information in and among libraries and patrons, library administration, and other topics.

The article reports on what U.S. library patrons, specifically those from the Baby Boom generation, want from libraries. The author notes that "Boomers" have a unique perspective on age and are poised to create social change. She discusses the relationship between Boomers and library fundraising, services, programs, volunteerism, and organizational partnerships. She explains the opportunities to attract seniors as they seek ways to keep active after retirement.

The article presents information on Washington D.C.'s District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL), as of May 2007. Since her arrival in July 2006, Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper has seen systemwide Wi-Fi added and downloadable audio offered, and she instituted Sunday hours in response to community concerns. The author explains challenges in replacing damaged branch library buildings and concerns over budgets, the library website, the intranet, and staff training.

The article presents the discussion on books.

The article focuses on social bookmarking and tagging tools, such as del.icio.us, which are designed to help libraries enhance their information services and their users' Internet experiences. The article discusses the benefits of social bookmarking and tagging services for libraries, the LibraryThing service, and the social bookmarking service LibMarks from Springshare.

The article presents information on Internet toolbars for library websites that allow users to search a library's catalog, find full-text articles, get news, and contract librarians. The author discusses topics such as customized toolbars in use at academic and public libraries as of July 2007, variations on the services available through toolbars, software for creating them, and security and privacy concerns. He includes a list of Internet resources for toolbar customization.

This article describes the increasing trend of scrapbooking in American households. Digital technology and computer software help scrapbookers develop their projects, and librarians should be ready to help patrons in their efforts. The article advises librarians on the matter of developing a scrapbooking collection and provides a list of recommended resources on the topic.