What If Einstein Could Afford a Library Card?

The clever video, What if Einstein Could Afford a Library Card? was created by Heather Teysko, who adds this commentary: "[California] Governor Brown's budget proposes to end all statewide funding for libraries. That means no more reciprocal borrowing. Libraries will have to charge out-of-area patrons. Information will no longer be freely available to everyone. What would the world have looked like if people like Einstein didn't have free access to a library?"

In difficult times, some really counterproductive and misinformed decisions are made.  It is important to speak up and make visible the implications of ideas and potential decisions that are being made. Access to books and online resources are key to American democracy and innovation.  Why isn't this obvious?  Speak up!  Thank you, Teysko!

Like Father, Like Son : Habits are Learned. Visit the Library.

The Finnish Library Association celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010. In honor of the anniversary, it promoted the important role of the libraries in transmitting cultural upbringing to the next generations.
Script: Markku Rönkkö; Production: Otto Tuotanto Oy; Director: Jappe Päivinen. September 2010

Read. Know. Grow. -- Note Cards that Say it All!

Sending a note card makes more of an impact with legislators and their staff than an e-mail or stack of letters.  In order to focus on youth, reading, and technology, I created a graphic with Adobe Illustrator and uploaded it to CafePress for others who might want to use the "Read. Know. Grow." message on a note card.  

This is good timing for Library Day in the District visits with legislators, Library Lovers' Month (February), PTA thank-yous and requests for donations, student recognition and much more.