Author Archives: cbecker53

The Ever-Changing Library

Posted on March 2, 2016 by cbecker53

Libraries, especially public libraries, must respond to the needs of the community. Oh, you’ve heard me say that before? Yes, you have.

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I Think I Can. . .

Posted on February 25, 2016 by cbecker53
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Heart and Soul

Posted on February 23, 2016 by cbecker53

“We’d hit the newspaper offices, the chamber of commerce, city hall, and Main Street for an introduction to the economics, politics, and stresses of a town. The visit to the public library revealed its heart and soul.”

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Share, Listen, and Respect

Posted on February 17, 2016 by cbecker53

Let’s talk a minute about sharing our ideas. Are you a “veteran” librarian who has been around the block a few (okay, many) times and you just know when something isn’t going to work?

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Love

Posted on February 14, 2016 by cbecker53

Happy Valentine’s Day to all my followers. I love you all.  We need more love (and less hate, bitterness, prejudice, violence, and war) in the world and in our lives. I thought today was a good day to remember this. … Continue reading →

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Word Choice

Posted on February 10, 2016 by cbecker53

I almost forgot to write any posts for the week. Luckily I keep a file of things I’ve read that I want to share with you.

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Friends Indeed

Posted on February 4, 2016 by cbecker53

Many public libraries, as well as some academic libraries have what we call “Friends of the Library” groups. (Other types of libraries may have them too!) These Friends can lend a library a helping hand in many ways.     … Continue reading →

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Library Photo of the Month–February 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by cbecker53

This month it is the Middleton (WI) Public Library.

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The Nation’s Libraries in Photos

Posted on January 27, 2016 by cbecker53

I delighted in the beautiful book The Public Library, A Photographic Essay, put together by talented photographer Robert Dawson.  

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Helicopter Bosses?

Posted on January 22, 2016 by cbecker53

I’ve heard of helicopter parents, who “hover” over their children, doing things children can (and should) do for themselves, but I had never heard of helicopter bosses.

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