"Arthur Bostwick is a well-known librarian who created a collection of essays called The Librarian's Shelf: Essays on a Variety of Topics. In his book, the author shares his thoughts on various topics related to librarianship, literature, and culture. He explores the role of the library in depth in the modern world, examines the history of books and reading, and analyzes the impact of information technology on the modern librarianship.Each of Bostwick's essays is interesting, insightful, and insightful, and The Librarian's Shelf is an essential book for all, who is interested in book culture and library art."