Author Archives: cbecker53

Keep Your Creativity

Posted on May 28, 2014 by cbecker53

Thought-provoking piece.  Kids do all kinds of crazy, inventive, creative things.  But as adults, at work, we may think we are no longer creative.  Think again. 8 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity and Find Innovative Ideas (The Fast Track.)  

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Libraries Are Alive!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by cbecker53

It’s no secret that I champion libraries.  It’s also no secret that some pundits say that libraries are dying.  So it is gratifying to come across the article Who Says Libraries are Going Extinct? in the Pacific Standard.  While acknowledging … Continue reading →

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Sure, I’d Like to be More Creative

Posted on May 19, 2014 by cbecker53

So, I’m not feeling particularly creative this week.  As a matter of fact, I’m feeling exhausted and wiped out.  But that’s because we sold our house and bought a condo and moved downtown about a week ago.  My life is … Continue reading →

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Decency is My Favorite Quality

Posted on May 7, 2014 by cbecker53

In the post 5 Key Qualities You Need On Your Team (from The Fast Track), my favorite quality is Decency.  What’s yours?

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Naming Rights

Posted on May 1, 2014 by cbecker53

If you are in the middle of a building project, or maybe if you are even contemplating one, you are no doubt looking at a wide variety of fundraising options.  One funding source that has been gaining in popularity is … Continue reading →

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iPads for Children in the Library!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by cbecker53

Here’s a GREAT post on how Rapid City Public Libraries installed iPads for use by 2-10 year-olds.  You will definitely learn from their experience, and want to try something like this in your library.  Let me know how it goes.

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Don’t Be Afraid to Fail

Posted on April 23, 2014 by cbecker53

I’ve known for a long time that you learn more from failing than from succeeding.  Based on that, I should be awfully smart, because I’ve failed a lot! The Leading Blog post Why Failing is the Key to Success is … Continue reading →

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Think Outside the Box!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by cbecker53

Just ran across what sounds like an awesome opportunity to get some funding and assistance for doing some creative public programming in your community.  The deadline is fast approaching, so if interested you need to act soon. Developed and funded … Continue reading →

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Projects that Succeed

Posted on April 9, 2014 by cbecker53

While I am off dealing with other stuff this week, please enjoy the post 5 Steps to Project Management Nirvana from the Fast Track.  If there’s one thing we have in libraries, it’s lots of projects! Add your own project … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Story?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by cbecker53

Oh dear.  I have heard the theme of the blog post Kicked Out of the Library (from Pam Librarian) before.  I have to say, I find it sad. I understand the need for quiet spaces in public libraries.  But I … Continue reading →

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