Double Fold

I recently read Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper, by Nicholson Baker for my LIS 2000 class.

I found the publication very entertaining. Baker tells his story for the quest to preserve newspaper print in its original format with such passion that at times you find yourself questioning the library and preservation communities that he criticizes for disposing newspapers. Even though newspapers are generally preserved with microfilm technology, Baker views this technology as limiting the wealth of information contained in print and denying individuals of their viewing and reading experience.

As a future librarian, this book made me realize the library profession is also prone to criticism from the general public, and we must continue to educate the public and our patrons on several issues. Including, what we do? How we do it? Why we do it? Other wise, individuals like Baker can convince the general public that librarians are destroying our national and local resources without rhyme or reason.