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Libraries and the Future: It was
never just about the
books!
There will be prizes! A little Library Trivia
1. What library is the World’s Largest Library?(according to the Guinness Book of World Records)
2. Which is greater – the number of McDonalds or the number of
Public Libraries in the United States?
The Library of Congress which houses 34.5 million books, plus maps, photos, recording and other special collections on 838 miles of shelving in 3 buildings.
Libraries – there are 16,604 Public Libraries and library branches in the US and only 14,000 McDonalds. By the way, it is estimated that there are 122,101 libraries in the US including college, schools, government, etc.
Library Trivia3. Which of these people did not work in a library?
J Edgar Hoover Laura Bush Pope Pius XI Giacomo CasanovaBenjamin Franklin
Trick question – they all worked in a library as some point in their lives.
I wonder if overdue fines are a federal
offense?
Library Trivia 4. What was the highest price ever paid for a book?
The Codex Leicester is a collection of largely scientific
writings by Leonardo da Vinci.
The codex is named after Thomas Coke, later created
Earl of Leicester, who purchased it in 1717. Of Leonardo's 30 scientific journals, the Codex may be
the most famous of all.
$30.8 Million Dollars
Library Trivia 5. Which of the following actors and/or actresses did not play a librarian during their career?
Rene RussoDonna ReedNoah WyleJo Anne WorleyKatharine HepburnShirley Jones
5. Which of the following actors and/or actresses did not play a librarian during their career?
Rene Russo
Donna Reed
Noah Wyle
Jo Anne Worley
Katharine Hepburn
Shirley Jones
Library Trivia
Libraries Are Dead
My Library Science Graduating Class My Library Science Graduating Class
The Original Tablet
1970’s
1980’s
1990’s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cwsrgMOcLA&feature=plcp
1 in 3 people in the US do not have internet access in their home.
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Andrea BerstlerDirectorWicomico Public Library
Wicomico Public Library / Pittsville Branch
Centre Branch / Bivalve Station / Bookmobile
Supporting Education, Enriching Lives,
Building Community
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