Romance of Libraries
Edited by Madeleine Lefebvre

In the halls of knowledge, amidst the towering stacks of books, more than just facts and fiction await. The Romance of Libraries is a collection of true accounts of emotional attachments formed in and with libraries and the library field. Madeleine J. Lefebvre has gathered personal narratives from around the world from people who work in or use libraries. From the very young to those in their nineties, these people share their tales of love. While most accounts are about romances that developed in a library setting, some are about romances with libraries themselves. Loosely arranged by context, the storiesÑhappy, sad, or bittersweetÑshare an over-arching theme of the transformative and emotive power of libraries in our lives. Lefebvre's underlying message is that the physical library can play a role in our affections that the virtual library never can.

The Knowledge Entrepreneur
Stan Skrzeszewski

The Knowledge EntrepreneurDo you have what it takes to become a knowledge entrepreneur? The knowledge economy needs creative people with ideas, information skills, experience and knowledge to join the ranks of the knowledge entrepreneurs (or "intrapreneurs"). The Knowledge Entrepreneur is the perfect resource to help aspiring intrapreneurs realize their entrepreneurial dreams. Whether you are an entrepreneur trying to develop a business concept, an employee looking to become an employer, or an aspiring entrepreneur involved in an information-related organization (libraries, information, technology or software business), this book will provide you with all the tips, principles, skills and knowledge you need to achieve your goal.