Dorothy Lazard - Behind the Desk at Main

From a celebrated librarian and public historian, a memoir about the promise of public libraries as vital hubs for knowledge, connection, and civic life. In her latest book, Lazard offers an insider’s look at the modern American Library, demystifying the work of librarians through personal accounts and decades of experience.

A librarian since 1983, Dorothy Lazard was the head of the Oakland Public Library’s History Center from 2009 - 2021, and is celebrated for encouraging people of all ages, cultures, and educational levels to explore local history.

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