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.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Window To My World: An Amish Christmas - REVIEWED

Here's a review of a seasonally appropriate title which might interest anyone who enjoys learning about the Amish lifestyle. Some things to think about in terms of selection might be - would the Amish themselves enjoy these books? Is this an accurate depiction of their lifestyle? Is the author Amish, or on what credentials does she base her knowledge?

Window To My World: An Amish Christmas - REVIEWED
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