https://omeka.jmu.edu/bookstores/files/original/c9413d7117bb644129ef93610c1b73c5.MP3 d08d392d8879be1d246299aaee39a43d Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Date of Interview The date the interview was recorded. October 26, 2015 Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview David Sybers Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Brian Flota Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource An Interview with Dr. Brian Flota Subject The topic of the resource Powell's Books, Borders, Riverside, California book shop, Waldenbooks, Olsson's Books and Records, Tablets and e-readers, Barnes and Noble, Second Story Books Description An account of the resource This interview gives a brief summary of Dr. Brian Flota's experiences with bookstores and how he views the state of the industry today. Dr. Flota is an English Librarian at James Madison University, and he has been to many unique bookstores throughout the country. He discusses how much he loved to shop at Borders, and he also talks about other specific bookstores such as Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon. The final two points that Dr. Flota discusses are the effects of tablets and e-readers on the industry and the state of large retail bookstores such as Barnes and Noble. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource sound recording, mp3, ca 13 minutes