Library adds Encyclopedia of Journalism to collection!
Librarians go wild, students in awe
Manny Paiges, Library Beat
Boston, Mass. - Just ask your friendly librarian, and she'll tell you: not all encyclopedias are created equal.
Within the last few weeks, on an undisclosed date, the Iwasaki Library acquired the 2009 Encyclopedia of Journalism, a one-of-its-kind six-volume scholarly behemoth that experts say is the encyclopedia to end all encyclopedias. Several of the librarians there have been observed in recent days whispering and shaking their hands in presumed delight while using the new reference work.
"It's kind of a big deal," exclaimed an anonymous source within the library.
With over 360 signed entries in the first four volumes alone, this attractively designed book leaves little to the imagination. This reporter noticed that each of these entries featured "further readings," and each of the volumes also included an index for the entire set.
"We're very pleased, that's all I can say at this time," said another unnamed source within the library, as she trembled and embraced one of the six volumes.
One of the librarians was eager to point out that volume 5 contains key documents in the field, including laws, court cases, codes of ethics and standards, educational statements, and data on the profession. Volume 6 appears to have even more information in the form of appendices that list journalism awards, country ratings of journalism freedom from Freedom House, and a guide to recent literature.
One student interviewed was clearly pleased by the new set. Hugh Tabb Lloyd, a 3rd year journalism student, pored over one of the volumes, smiling widely. "This thing might just save my ass," he said.
