Darnton is speaking at the Library of Congress on October 15

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Harvard University Library Director to Make “The Case for Books”

Robert Darnton to Discuss and Sign His New Book

An intellectual pioneer in the field of the history of the book and director of Harvard University’s Library,Robert Darnton will discuss and sign his new work: "The Case for Books: Past, Present and Future" (Public Affairs, 2010) on Friday, Oct. 15, at noon in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.