From the Bookshelf of McNeese State University LIBS 210: Technical Services in Libraries

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
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Fall 2015
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I chose this book because it tells of a librarians love of books and her bravery to protect those books i…more

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Sara
Apr 06, 2011 marked it as to-read
Shelves: libs-210
I chose this book because I enjoy reading non fiction and biographies. I think this book is different from the other books I've chosen for the LIBS 210 book shelf because it is not a "how-to" type book, it will tell a story. ...more
Yvette Ortego
Nov 27, 2013 rated it really liked it
Shelves: mcneese
This is a true story about a librarian who saves the library books during the invasion of Iraq. It shows how important libraries and books are to individuals and communities. This is something that I can relate to.
Monica Fontenot
Dec 07, 2011 marked it as to-read
The summary shows to what length one person can do to stand up for what they believe. This book came up in the search, biography of librarians. It's a true story from another country. ...more
Alex Flautt
May 07, 2012 marked it as to-read
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