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Public Libraries Stand For Liberty, Tolerance And Acceptance

Dear Friends,

Like many of you, I have spent the last several days feeling conflicted: alternately saddened and outraged by the death of George Floyd. Buoyed by the peaceful demonstrations that ensued in the wake of his cruel death and frustrated by the acts of violence. Our country is torn and this current state is, sadly, not a new experience. As someone who was living in Arlington in 1968 and witnessed the burning of our nation’s capital, I can say, with regret, I’ve seen this movie, too.

Now what?

It is not enough to share a social media post describing racial injustice or to add an emoji.

It is not enough to wait for others to decide what to do to address structural racism.

It is not enough to remain silent because conversations about race in America are difficult.

It is enough to look within ourselves and take an action —any action — that says to oneself and others: the disparate treatment of black people, brown people, OTHER people must not stand.

Today, the public library inhabits a unique role in American society. It stands for liberty, tolerance and acceptance.

It says believe what you will, and your beliefs will not be judged. It says come as you are, and you will be embraced as you are. And it says that if you are comfortable and secure, or in need and uncertain, the library will be your refuge. A pretty tall order but one we signed onto when we entered this field — in my case, more than 40 years ago this week.

In this unprecedented time of crisis and chaos, we have a rare opportunity to revisit and reaffirm both our library and our personal values, beliefs and commitments to everyone in our community, especially those whom neither history nor prosperity has favored.

If not now, when? If not us, who?

Diane Kresh

Director, Arlington Public Library

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Today the Library is unveiling an updated logo and tagline, along with its extensive line-up of fall activities—ranging from world-class author talks, fun and creative ways to celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week, and thought-provoking Hispanic Heritage Month programs. The updated logo retains the familiar book graphic, as reading and information remain central to the Library’s mission. The addition of a bold “X” emphasizes the position of the Library as the public commons, an educational and cultural destination for tens of thousands of Arlington residents and Library patrons. “Contemporary public libraries are more than just books. They are meeting spaces, business incubators, places of refuge. They are inclusive and they enhance the quality of community life. ‘X’ marks the spot is a reminder of the Library’s role as both a community builder and a beloved gathering place,” says Library Director Diane Kresh. The visual identity was developed in-house by the Library’s communications team and integrates prior strategic planning and engagement efforts. The new tagline—Everyone Has A Story—highlights our commitment to inclusion and diverse points of view. “We are always looking for new ways to meet the needs of our growing community,” says Kresh. “The tagline mirrors our promise to be a wellspring of ideas and community conversation.” Arlington Public Library will use the tagline in its outreach and messaging and in conjunction with the it’s long-standing, community oral history program. Learn more at https://library.arlingtonva.us/our-promise

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Manual definitivo de la biblioteca digital

Manual definitivo de la biblioteca digital

The whole digital library handbook / edited by Diane Kresh for the Council on Library and Information Resources, 2007 Texto completo Datos esenciales, consejos, listas, documentos, directrices, conocimientos, ingenio y sabiduría: Junto con la diversión y la irreverencia, es lo que los lectores esperan de la serie Whole Library. Esta última entrega se centra en la vanguardia: la biblioteca…

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On April 12, the Library was honored to play host as 56 people - originating from 45 countries ranging from as far away as Afghanistan and Australia, to Peru and Vietnam - took the Oath of Allegiance and became American citizens. The moving ceremony, which took place in front of an audience packed with excited friends and family, included remarks by Library Director Diane Kresh and County Board Chair Katie Cristol, and featured the National Anthem sung by Washington-Lee High School student Mayari Loza. Congratulations to everyone who became an American citizen today - we're so glad that you are here! (at Arlington Public Library - Central Library)

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Library Director Diane Kresh, caught reading "Fun Home: a Tragicomic" by Allison Bechdel, for Banned Books Week 2017 (Sept. 24-30). Take your own photo with a challenged or banned book against this backdrop at Central Library, the Connection: Crystal City, Shirlington, or Westover, and share it with the hashtag #bannedbooksweek. #bannedbooksweek2017 (at Arlington VA Public Library)

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Library Director Diane Kresh, putting the i in Civic - a new public art exhibit currently at Central Library. #reimaginecivic #artatthelibrary #publicart

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