Member: OWSLibrary

Thanks for checking in with us! We still have the indoor space that houses the library, and I actually have a backup in case we have to move. Most of my work now involves shipping books to political prisoners, most notably the NATO 5, but we also just started an Occupy Freedom School which is giving our books a new chance to circulate.

Rachel
Occupy Chicago People's Librarian

posted by OChiLibrary at 8:05 am (EST) on Nov 1, 2012

Some news coverage of the ows librarians. Worth a read.
http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/inside-scoop/librarians-occupy-wall-street?...

posted by psybre at 6:05 pm (EST) on Jan 23, 2012

A Walker in the City, by Alfred Kazin, I picked up at Zucotti Park was pretty good. I've got more than a few I could contribute to the cause. And where would that be now?

posted by copyedit52 at 11:47 am (EST) on Dec 7, 2011

Sent a bunch of books your way a couple days ago--via media mail. And there are more where they come from.

posted by lriley at 8:19 pm (EST) on Nov 24, 2011

Have sent in my poem 'Little Beggars' via email ( video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuqTEE2O378 ). And I will be sending my book 'Whispers From Within' to you as well.

Yours sincerely, in solidarity

John Harrison.

posted by John-Harrison at 1:44 pm (EST) on Nov 17, 2011

and here it is:
Ron Hogan
@RonHogan Ron Hogan
Good news from the @OWSLibrary crew: "The People's Library is open. #OWSLibrary is mobile, and on the streets!" #N17 #OWS

posted by psybre at 10:45 am (EST) on Nov 17, 2011

Long live the OWS Library. I'm looking forward to seeing the first sprout of its regeneration.

posted by psybre at 11:06 am (EST) on Nov 16, 2011

It is tragic to think of all these books consigned to the dumpster. Please keep this account up as a reminder that once upon a time there was a library at OWS, and as a testimony to the value the Occupiers placed on the knowledge found in a book.

Solidarity to Occupiers everywhere.

posted by Eschwa at 8:54 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2011

I mourned the library today. Long live the OWS Library. Long live the occupation. !Viva la revolution!

posted by metamariposa at 8:34 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2011

Hoping you managed to save most of your books? The story at the poetry foundation is chilling and upsetting! In solidarity from Portland, OR

posted by anna_in_pdx at 1:51 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2011

Is the OWS LIbrary truly gone! Horrified to hear it was tossed in the dumpster!!

MGP

posted by NineTiger at 9:06 am (EST) on Nov 15, 2011

I noticed that you didn't have a venue in LT Local so I created one.
You can find it here.

Feel free to edit any of the info and to "claim" the venue. Click on the "do you work here?" link to find out how.

posted by eromsted at 7:23 pm (EST) on Nov 4, 2011

Keep it up. You have my unmitigated respect and admiration.

posted by artturnerjr at 9:53 pm (EST) on Oct 29, 2011

Keep up the good work! Any archivists involved?

posted by NineTiger at 9:10 am (EST) on Oct 29, 2011

Power to the people! Please know how grateful those of us who can't sleep out nights are to those of you who are. You're really accomplishing something exciting & profound.

posted by susanbooks at 7:30 pm (EST) on Oct 26, 2011

Occupy Maine's catalog is online here! I cataloged it with @librarythingtim and @jbd1

http://www.librarything.com/profile/OccupyMaine

posted by JustinTheLibrarian at 4:15 pm (EST) on Oct 24, 2011

How wonderful to find you here. OccupySacramento came up a few books ago too. Three cheers for the 99%!

posted by jisabellam at 4:48 pm (EST) on Oct 23, 2011

Recommending:

Politics of Nonviolent Action, Part Two: The Methods of Nonviolent Action by Gene Sharp

Power and Struggle (Politics of Nonviolent Action, Part 1) by Gene Sharp
There is another version of this work in Your books; 92 other members; Tags: Non-violent direct action

Dynamics of Nonviolent Action (Politics of Nonviolent Action, Part 3) by Gene Sharp
Tags: Non-violent direct action

The politics of nonviolent action (Extending horizons books) by Gene Sharp

posted by Clare5 at 10:59 am (EST) on Oct 22, 2011

By the way if you want some donations I could send a few.

posted by lriley at 4:15 am (EST) on Oct 20, 2011

Holy smokes. We share 70 though some seem to be doubles. Anyway best of luck.

posted by lriley at 4:14 am (EST) on Oct 20, 2011

Excellent!!

posted by varielle at 11:54 am (EST) on Oct 19, 2011

Wonderful! Gonna catalog the Occupy Maine library tomorrow on LT!

posted by JustinTheLibrarian at 5:47 pm (EST) on Oct 14, 2011

Umberto Eco's novel, The Prague Cemetery, describes how it all happened before in Europe. How do you think it ended? Release date November 8, 2011.

posted by Gary237 at 5:03 pm (EST) on Oct 12, 2011

I just had to drop in and leave a note of support for the movement. Thanks to everyone who has given up their time to take part!

The People's Libray is an awesome idea, too!

posted by bookwoman247 at 11:53 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2011

What a good library!

posted by enaid at 12:14 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2011

Would love to see you start a group on here with the topic what are you reading while you Occupy Wall Street.

posted by mkboylan at 5:23 pm (EST) on Oct 11, 2011