Programming Librarian: Brainstormer

Like the Bicentennial of the Nation’s founding in the 1970s, the anniversary of the Civil War is seized upon by politicians, state and local governments, teachers, historians, museums, historic sites, and chambers of commerce for a number of purposes: to teach history, to inspire patriotic remembrance, to build community spirit, to reflect on the meaning and legacy of historical events, to promote tourism, and, of course, to sell things.

StoryLines has been characterized as "a cross between 'Larry King Live' and college English class." The series' dynamic format combines author interviews and scholarly commentary with listener call-ins. Each program begins with the consideration of a featured book, its historical background and literary significance, using it as a lens to examine the experience of living in each area. Interviews with various guests follow, and then the phone lines are opened to allow listeners to participate in the live, on-air dialog. The discussions are lively and provocative.

StoryLines has been characterized as "a cross between 'Larry King Live' and college English class." The series' dynamic format combines author interviews and scholarly commentary with listener call-ins. Each program begins with the consideration of a featured book, its historical background and literary significance, using it as a lens to examine the experience of living in each area. Interviews with various guests follow, and then the phone lines are opened to allow listeners to participate in the live, on-air dialog. The discussions are lively and provocative.

StoryLines has been characterized as "a cross between 'Larry King Live' and college English class." The series' dynamic format combines author interviews and scholarly commentary with listener call-ins. Each program begins with the consideration of a featured book, its historical background and literary significance, using it as a lens to examine the experience of living in each area. Interviews with various guests follow, and then the phone lines are opened to allow listeners to participate in the live, on-air dialog. The discussions are lively and provocative.

Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature is a traveling exhibition that encourages audiences to examine the intent of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, and to discuss Shelley's and their own views about personal and societal responsibility as it relates to science and other areas of life.

Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature is a traveling exhibition that encourages audiences to examine the intent of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, and to discuss Shelley's and their own views about personal and societal responsibility as it relates to science and other areas of life.

Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature is a traveling exhibition that encourages audiences to examine the intent of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, and to discuss Shelley's and their own views about personal and societal responsibility as it relates to science and other areas of life.

Becoming American – New Immigration Stories is a project designed to provide libraries throughout the United States with a selection of excellent books on immigrant literature for adults and families. The reading lists and resources on this Web site have been developed to help librarians engage their communities in reading and discussing important texts containing rich and deep insights into our vibrant tradition of immigrant literature.

Becoming American – New Immigration Stories is a project designed to provide libraries throughout the United States with a selection of excellent books on immigrant literature for adults and families. The reading lists and resources on this Web site have been developed to help librarians engage their communities in reading and discussing important texts containing rich and deep insights into our vibrant tradition of immigrant literature.

Becoming American – New Immigration Stories is a project designed to provide libraries throughout the United States with a selection of excellent books on immigrant literature for adults and families. The reading lists and resources on this Web site have been developed to help librarians engage their communities in reading and discussing important texts containing rich and deep insights into our vibrant tradition of immigrant literature.