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July 26, 2021
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.
Scott Sherman
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September 28, 2017
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.
Scott Sherman
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Autobiography and MemoirMay 19, 2016
Benedict Anderson’s View of Nationalism
The child of late empire, who transformed the field of area studies, lived a life beyond boundaries.
Scott Sherman
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CitiesMay 14, 2014
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.
Scott Sherman
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Language ArtsMay 7, 2014
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.
Scott Sherman
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EducationMay 6, 2014
University Presses Under Fire
How the Internet and slashed budgets have endangered one of higher education’s most important institutions.
Scott Sherman
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CitiesJanuary 15, 2014
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.
Scott Sherman
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CultureAugust 28, 2013
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?
Scott Sherman
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ArchitectureApril 17, 2013
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.
Scott Sherman
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ActivismFebruary 20, 2013
University Presidents—Speak Out!
Where are their voices on the major issues of the day?
Scott Sherman