Librarians of the world, how did you choose your profession? Your stories of origin are requested.

Boston may not cotton to the idea of a citywide reading program, but they've given at least four libraries a stay of execution until the end of the year. Small mercies and all that.

It's summer, and that means it's time for summer reading lists! Rebecca Blood has compiled a list of lists.

Historians and archaeologists are thrilled; the oldest known icons of Peter and Paul have been unearthed in Rome.

Links from others tomorrow, to celebrate Friday!