An Interview with Steve Roggenbuck
In Brief: An interview with poet and blogger Steve Roggenbuck about publishing, social media, writing, and, of course, libraries. by Erin Dorney Introduction How many... Read More
Call for Articles
In Brief: In the past, In the Library with the Lead Pipe has asked our readers what topics they would like to see covered. Today... Read More
Adventures in Rhetoric: The Traditional Library
In Brief: Librarians make frequent reference to “the traditional library” yet there is no accepted definition of the term. Responding to a debate that began... Read More
What I Wish I’d Known About Building Teen Services From Scratch
In brief: During my first professional position I found myself building a teen services program from scratch at a public library in a small town.... Read More
Becoming a Writer-Librarian
In Brief: This article offers a reflection on my pursuit to become a writer-librarian. In addition to participating in a professional writing program at my institution,... Read More
The Digital Public Library of America: Details, the Librarian Response and the Future.
In brief: The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) launched last week. This article attempts to tease out the librarian response to DPLA and explore... Read More
Editorial: DIY Library Culture and the Academy
In Brief: In this editorial, In the Library with the Lead Pipe Editorial Board members Erin Dorney, Emily Ford, Kim Leeder, and Micah Vandegrift discuss... Read More
Building a Community of Readers: Social Reading and an Aggregated eBook Reading App for Libraries
In Brief: Library ebooks are currently read in different, unconnected reading platforms. Because all library ebook vendors use the same Adobe ADEPT system to circulate... Read More
Making it Work: Surviving as a Librarian Employed in Another Field
In Brief: On average, it takes approximately five months for LIS graduates to find a library job, according to Library Journal’s 2012 Placements and Salaries... Read More
Aaron Swartz
In Brief:This article discusses Aaron Swartz’s life and legacy, especially his contributions to libraries. Via video, narrative, and archived email discussions, it conveys a sense... Read More