Author Archives: cbecker53

Time for Reflection

Posted on October 4, 2013 by cbecker53

So, it turns out I’m turning 60 on Saturday.  Seems like a good time for some self-reflection, and as part of that, I’m looking back at my work on this blog.  Here’s a few stats: I started “A Life in … Continue reading →

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No Such Thing as Library Leadership?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by cbecker53

Did I get your attention?  Let me explain. I just finished reading the post There’s No Such Thing As Library Leadership (Library Journal, September 25, 2013). Though I don’t think I’ve ever thought of it exactly that way, I guess … Continue reading →

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What Do You Expect?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by cbecker53

First of all, for anyone who reads my blog who doesn’t know a lot about what library directors and library staff do—Let me make one thing perfectly clear:  We work hard.  People who work in libraries do not sit and … Continue reading →

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Keep Perspective

Posted on September 23, 2013 by cbecker53

This is the beautiful city where I live, as seen from the lake. As I said, it’s a beautiful city.  The neighborhoods are beautiful, the campus is beautiful, the downtown is beautiful, the lakes are beautiful.  But the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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Just to Be Clear. . .

Posted on September 19, 2013 by cbecker53

Yes, I know I’ve written about communication before.  Perhaps you think I write about it too much.  So sue me; I think it’s important! Yup, that’s a lead-in to another post about communication.  Well, actually to a few links about … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins

Posted on September 16, 2013 by cbecker53

Today is the first day of the 12-week online public library director certification course I am teaching.  While not my first foray into online teaching,  it is my first certification course, and my first 12-week course.  I’m not nervous.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Sure, I’ve Read That!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by cbecker53

This is a loosely-themed library blog after all!  So I have to share this article from Huffington Post:  10 Books People Pretend They’ve Read.  Here’s the list:   1. “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell 2. “War and Peace” by Leo … Continue reading →

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Celebrate!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by cbecker53

Saturday evening was the gala event “Foreward” at the newly renovated Madison Public Library, and I was there.  A good time was had by all.

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Preaching Beyond the Choir

Posted on September 6, 2013 by cbecker53

In libraries, it is important for us to communicate with, and listen to, the people who use our libraries every day.  Of course it is.  We send them newsletters, we tweet and Facebook with them, we give them bookmarks and … Continue reading →

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Stop the Clock!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by cbecker53

  It seems I’ve been having a little trouble getting blog posts written and posted lately.  Time management has never been my best skill, but I have always managed to meet deadlines, and usually ahead of time.  Perhaps the problem … Continue reading →

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