Author Archives: cbecker53

Cash in On Social Media

Posted on August 28, 2013 by cbecker53

So, OK, I do recommend that libraries have some social media presence, whether Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, whatever. . .  or a combination of any of them.  BUT, I don’t think you should have these just for the sake of having … Continue reading →

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Holistic Staff Training

Posted on August 21, 2013 by cbecker53

The post The Whole Library Approach (American Libraries, June 2013), focuses on the importance of all staff members, not just those in the Children’s Department, being able to serve children.  By extension, staff should be able to fill in for … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Potpourri

Posted on August 16, 2013 by cbecker53

I’m participating in an interviewing and hiring process this week, so interviews are much on my mind.  Here’s some of my favorite posts about interviews (some are helpful, some funny, but even the funny ones can be helpful, if only … Continue reading →

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Write it Down!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by cbecker53

Those of you who know me well know that I’m a big fan of documentation—of policies, of decisions, of processes, and more.  Sometimes I think that I take so many notes to compensate for my memory, which sometimes fails me. … Continue reading →

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Need Help?

Posted on August 9, 2013 by cbecker53

It is a little bit odd, I think, that although the library profession is all about helping others, sometimes those of us that work in libraries have trouble asking for help ourselves.  I confess that I sometimes have trouble admitting … Continue reading →

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Libraries and the Affordable Care Act

Posted on August 6, 2013 by cbecker53

I wrote about this awhile ago, but I want to update you because more information is becoming available to assist libraries in this task. WebJunction recently offered hosted a webinar to share information about plans to provide library staff with … Continue reading →

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Transforming Communities

Posted on August 2, 2013 by cbecker53

Yes, libraries can transform their communities!  And yes, libraries should be leaders in community engagement and innovation. Libraries Transforming Communities (from ALA)

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Help! No Electricity!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by cbecker53

Our electricity went out for over an hour on Sunday.  Luckily, it was neither 20° below, nor 100° above.  And as it happened, I just happened to be sitting outside with Afton when it happened. But as soon as I … Continue reading →

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Avoid the Traps!

Posted on July 25, 2013 by cbecker53

Meetings. Who looks forward to them?  Not me.  Who is relieved when one goes well?  Me!  Who is upset when one goes badly?  Isn’t everyone? So avoid these meeting traps.

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“Kids” These Days!

Posted on July 22, 2013 by cbecker53

In case you haven’t heard about this recent Pew Report, let me do my part to make sure anyone who reads this blog is aware of it!  (Because I think it’s important news for libraries!) A Pew Research Center report released June … Continue reading →

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