There is a sea-change in the works. Maybe?

Among the MacArthur Fellows announced today is Terry Belanger, cited for “making the world a more secure place for the irreplaceable legacy of the book.” This is the first MacArthur in librarianship and should bring visibility to the importance of preservation, books and libraries — a real cause for celebration — as well as richly deserved recognition of someone who has devoted his life to the cause.

Whether this is a precedent that will be followed, or a stray shot, we’ll have to wait to find out.

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