Author Archives: cbecker53

Libraries Care About Privacy

Posted on January 19, 2016 by cbecker53

Libraries care about your privacy. They really do. It’s one of our core values. It always has been, long before this crazy thing called the internet came along, and long before companies knew just about everything about you, and hackers … Continue reading →

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Let’s Collaborate

Posted on January 13, 2016 by cbecker53

Though I extol the virtues of collaboration all the time, it’s clear I still have a lot to learn.   I’ll be spending time with Jesse Lyn Stoner’s What is Collaboration and Where Does it Begin? soon. I always learn … Continue reading →

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A Life in Libraries in 2015

Posted on January 7, 2016 by cbecker53

Yet another “end of year” post. It was fun to see A Life in Libraries “annual report.”

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Library Photo of the Month–January 2016

Posted on January 4, 2016 by cbecker53

So, Happy New Year, and all that stuff. I am trying to get used to writing “2016” instead of “2015.” This month I am using another one of my friend Ben’s photos.

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2015 in Library-land

Posted on December 31, 2015 by cbecker53

Here and here are two of the stories floating around about the top 10 library stories in 2015 (and not surprisingly, there’s some overlap).  Cheers! See you in 2016.

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It Was a Very Good Year

Posted on December 29, 2015 by cbecker53

Inspired by Bluechickenninja, who was inspired by Perpetual Page-Turner, here’s my list of books read in 2015. I couldn’t begin to take Page-Turner’s survey: it is way too hard, and would take me way too long! But I will say … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2015 by cbecker53
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Be a Star! (‘Cause it’s Like Acting)

Posted on December 22, 2015 by cbecker53

Have you ever thought that interviewing for a job is like playing an acting role?   When we interview for jobs (in many, but certainly not all!) library settings, we may be asked to give a presentation. I’ve given many, … Continue reading →

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Even Prisons Deserve Libraries

Posted on December 16, 2015 by cbecker53

If you read my blog, you probably notice I have several blogs I quote and use a lot here. One is Ask A Manager. I just think Alison Green is very smart and astute, and gives great management advice. She … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 9, 2015 by cbecker53

I’m traveling this week, and busy with a new work project, so instead of an original post I’ll just say, “Happy Holidays.” Whatever holidays you celebrate this time of year, or whether you celebrate any or not, I wish you … Continue reading →

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