Scott Sherman

Scott Sherman is a contributing writer to The Nation and the author of Patience and Fortitude: Power, Real Estate, and the Fight to Save a Public Library (Melville House, 2015).

The Rescue of the New York Public Library

The Rescue of the New York Public Library The Rescue of the New York Public Library

Activists—and The Nation—thwarted NYPL trustees’ harebrained plans and restored democracy to this vital public institution.

Jul 26, 2021 / Editorial / Scott Sherman

How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library

How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library

Grassroots activists thwarted a costly and destructive renovation scheme—but the NYPL still lacks effective governance.

Sep 28, 2017 / Feature / Scott Sherman

Benedict Anderson’s View of Nationalism

Benedict Anderson’s View of Nationalism Benedict Anderson’s View of Nationalism

The child of late empire, who transformed the field of area studies, lived a life beyond boundaries.

May 19, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman

The Battle of 42nd Street

The Battle of 42nd Street The Battle of 42nd Street

The demise of the New York Public Library’s Central Library Plan is the end of a Bloomberg-era castle in the sky.

May 14, 2014 / Editorial / Scott Sherman

NYPL Shelves Plan to Gut Central Library

NYPL Shelves Plan to Gut Central Library NYPL Shelves Plan to Gut Central Library

After public outcry, the library’s $300 million project to demolish stacks and sell off branch libraries has collapsed.

May 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman

University Presses Under Fire

University Presses Under Fire University Presses Under Fire

How the Internet and slashed budgets have endangered one of higher education’s most important institutions.

May 6, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman

Time Is Running Out for Mayor Bill de Blasio to Halt the New York Public Library’s Disastrous Renovation Plan Time Is Running Out for Mayor Bill de Blasio to Halt the New York Public Library’s Disastrous Renovation Plan

In mid-December, the Main Library’s celebrated stacks were booked for demolition.

Jan 15, 2014 / Editorial / Scott Sherman

The Hidden History of New York City’s Central Library Plan

The Hidden History of New York City’s Central Library Plan The Hidden History of New York City’s Central Library Plan

Why did one of the world’s greatest libraries adopt a $300 million transformation without any real public debate?

Aug 28, 2013 / Feature / Scott Sherman

Save the New York Public Library! Save the New York Public Library!

The current renovation plan is too costly and will ruin the landmark 42nd Street building. A reasonable compromise is still on the table.

Apr 17, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman

University Presidents—Speak Out!

University Presidents—Speak Out! University Presidents—Speak Out!

Where are their voices on the major issues of the day?

Feb 20, 2013 / Feature / Scott Sherman

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