Amanda Oliver

Who are libraries for, how have they evolved, and why do they fill so many roles in our society today? Based on firsthand experiences from six years of professional work as a librarian in high-poverty neighbourhoods of Washington, DC, as well as interviews and research, Overdue begins with Oliver's first day at an 'unusual' branch: Northwest One. Using her experience...

Who are libraries for, how have they evolved, and why do they fill so many roles in our society today? Based on firsthand experiences from six years of professional work as a librarian in high-poverty neighbourhoods of Washington, DC, as well as interviews and research, Overdue begins with Oliver's first day at an 'unusual' branch: Northwest One. Using her experience...