The power of the NLS

Sometime this year, I want to go to the National Library of Scotland and request a Gutenberg Bible, the last letter of Mary Queen of Scots, and maybe some of Charles Darwin’s handwritten research.
The feeble librarian will carry it over to me with shaky hands and after putting it down in front of me, I [...]

Am I a threat to your country, Mr. Librarian?

Today I encountered a very peculiar man for the second time: the head librarian at the Edinburgh Public Library.
During my first week in Edinburgh, I went into the library to apply for my library card; However, he informed me that I needed a letter bearing my Edinburgh address.
fade to public library
Me: Hi, I would like [...]