A Humble Background on Library Service to the Amish

Articles discussing library service to the Amish are few and far between. It is clearly an under-examined topic in the study of rural libraries. Part of the difficulty is due to the fact that the Amish lead such private, isolated lives. It can be difficult for outsiders from "the English world" to understand their needs if they aren't articulated. Therefore this blog draws on many different sources Amish -- journal articles, news items, personal experiences, etc. -- to present as detailed a picture as possible of their lifestyle, in the hopes that through a better understanding of them as a people, library services to them can be improved.

Monday, December 7, 2009

New Scientist Environment Blog: Amish are surprise champions of solar technology - New Scientist

The Amish are often cited as examples of how to live more simply, more frugally, and now, more than ever, more "green". Books on eco-friendly technology might be a good collection to provide for them.


New Scientist Environment Blog: Amish are surprise champions of solar technology - New Scientist

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