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When the Dunster House library opened Sunday for the first time this year, every book was confined behind two silver metal bars—a development that drew criticism from residents and staff who say the bars will keep them from accessing the library’s books.
It is unclear how long the bars might remain in place, though according to Jost, the Porters informed tutors yesterday that small numbers of non-valuable books will be placed on open shelves over time. Other Dunster House administrators declined to comment yesterday on the issue.
If it's for the latter reason, allow us to raise another question: is a book really a book if it can't be read? So, if these "objects" are not books after all, then perhaps this room is not a library either. Just sayin'. (Off with the bars!)
A recent U.N. report estimates that 1,387 civilians lost their lives, and much of the Gaza Strip's infrastructure was destroyed, in Israel's January invasion. The government and aid groups have been unable to rebuild because of an Israeli blockade that bars the import of cement and other...
If it's for the latter reason, allow us to raise another question: is a book really a book if it can't be read? So, if these "objects" are not books after all, then perhaps this room is not a library either. Just sayin'. (Off with the bars!)