“Diantha Dow Schull brings much needed attention to the innovative programming taking place in public library archives and special collections around the country. From tried-and-true exhibitions to experimental digital projects with teenagers, these 117 profiles provide a rich sampling of the imaginative ways that public libraries facilitate the use of unique archival materials by their diverse publics. Archives Alive is a required resource for library stakeholders seeking to inspire staff and audiences and to foster appreciation for public library resource.”