The laughing librarian, a history of American library humor, Jeanette C. Smith ; forewords by Will Manley and Norman D. Stevens
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The laughing librarian, a history of American library humor, Jeanette C. Smith ; forewords by Will Manley and Norman D. Stevens
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 219) and index
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illustrations
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index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The laughing librarian
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bibliography
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761369349
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Jeanette C. Smith ; forewords by Will Manley and Norman D. Stevens
Sub title
a history of American library humor
Summary
"This examination of American library humor over the past 200 years covers a wide range of topics and spans the continuum between light and dark, from silly parodies to portrayals of libraries and their staffs as objects of fear. By highlighting the humor in this seemingly serious occupation, this study provides insights into many aspects of the profession"--Provided by publisher
Table of contents
Humors and blunders -- Batgirl was a librarian : library superheroes -- Librarian types and stereotypes : she's a keeper! -- Library staff : they also serve -- Shhh! the unforgivable sin -- Parodies : with apologies to -- -- Edmund Lester Pearson : the main guy -- Norman D. Stevens and the Molesworth Institute -- Will Manley : the bad boy -- Technology : the Internet's a drunk librarian -- Mad magazine : it's a mad, mad, mad, mad library -- The New Yorker : the smart set just loves to read -- The fear factor -- For sex, see the librarian -- Joyfully subversive
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