The Poison Book Project: The Mysterious History of Victorian-Era 'Poison Books' and Their Legacy Today

Are there really old books full of arsenic and other toxic heavy metals? How common are they? How dangerous are they? Why were they made at all? Melissa Tedone, co-founder of the Poison Book Project, will share the colorful history of Victorian bookbinding and its legacy on our bookshelves today.

Dr. Tedone is an Assistant Professor in the University of Delaware Department of Art Conservation and...

Patrons frequently turn to libraries for help navigating health information. Join the authors of The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions, alongside a public health expert and the director (a nurse) of an aging center, for a practical conversation about helping patrons find, evaluate, and use trustworthy health information. Through the combined perspectives of librarianship, public health, and aging services, participants will explore strategies, resources, and communication...