Author Archives: cbecker53

Snow!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by cbecker53

The season’s first snowfall has had an interesting effect on me.  It has caused me to make lists and set priorities.     List of Top Things To Do Now:   Finish teaching two online courses Work on my volunteer … Continue reading →

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Simply Stated

Posted on November 12, 2013 by cbecker53

I am not really a writer.  It is not my best skill.  Most of what I post in this blog is “borrowed” from others.  They have great thoughts and ideas, and usually, they are great writers. One of my faults … Continue reading →

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Social Media to Your Rescue!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by cbecker53

I heard a great presentation by two young librarians, Anna Haase Krueger (Ramsey County, MN) and Sara Bryce (LaCrosse, WI), recently. It was not about using social media to connect with your customers or promote your library, but about how … Continue reading →

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Trust Me!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by cbecker53

Much of what we do in libraries is done as a team.  Good teamwork is an essential element if you’re going to have a successful library.   And trust is an essential element if you’re going to have a successful … Continue reading →

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Developing “Selfless” Leaders

Posted on October 30, 2013 by cbecker53

I think this post from The Six Element covers this better than I ever could. Hope you enjoy.

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Killer Marketing Messages

Posted on October 23, 2013 by cbecker53

Here’s a great way to get your message about libraries in general, or your library in particular (using your library specifically is better, I think) out in a memorable way. Helped XXX children learn to read (number of children’s library … Continue reading →

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You are Never Too Old to Change

Posted on October 17, 2013 by cbecker53

Here’s a great post on What Brain Science Can Teach Us About Leadership.   Studies in brain science have revealed that our prefrontal cortex provides thinking processes that allow us to override the primitive instincts that no longer serve us. … Continue reading →

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Sure, I Can Manage That Project!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by cbecker53

Projects.  We have LOTS of projects in libraries.  Sometimes you’ll be working on a project with people you supervise.  Sometimes you’ll be working with colleagues in your library.  Other times you’ll be working on projects with people in other parts … Continue reading →

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If you Build it, They May Not Come

Posted on October 11, 2013 by cbecker53

“If you build it, they will come.” Well, that’s what they said in the 1989 movie, Field of Dreams.  But in libraries, just “building” your great library, collections, programs, and services isn’t enough.  They won’t just come.  “Libraries must reach … Continue reading →

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What Was I Saying?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by cbecker53

Wait a minute. . . what was I saying?. . . where was I going?. . . what was I doing? . . .  Did I ever finish X?. . . I didn’t? Really? I meant to. . . Wait … Continue reading →

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