I know we’re focused on all this “Library 2.0″ stuff (or are we already on to 3.0?), but I saw this article in the NYT and had to share. It definitely made me think about how cushy my job is (in a heated or air-conditioned building and without those pesky paramilitary groups interfering) and how this guy gives a whole new definition to the idea of “outreach”.

And… isn’t it still completely optimistic and naive – and accurate - to realize the power that reading a book can have? Maybe there’s hope for the world yet. (Oh, and check out the accompanying slideshow, too.)