Author Archives: cbecker53

Good Idea!

Posted on February 22, 2017 by cbecker53

This story comes from my “what a great idea!” file. The Chicago Public Library is partnering with CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) to offer free content to CTA train and bus riders. (The CTA offers free 4G wireless connectivity.) What a … Continue reading →

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Library Love

Posted on February 14, 2017 by cbecker53

Some library love for today: I Love Libraries (from ALA) Top 10 Love Stories in Libraries (from OCLC) Real Library Love Stories (from ALA) Love in the Library (Jimmy Buffett/video)

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Libraries are for Everyone. Really.

Posted on February 8, 2017 by cbecker53

I tell you that all the time. Recently, of course, the phrase has come to have new meaning.

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Library Photo of the Month–February 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by cbecker53

Not far northwest of Madison lies the community of Sauk City, “where eagles soar” (more about those eagles in a minute.)

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Get Outside Your Bubble

Posted on January 25, 2017 by cbecker53

We all live in our bubbles, I think. But now, more than ever, it’s important to get push your boundaries, and get outside your bubble. The Library Bubble: Why It’s Important and Why We Need to Burst It by Jennifer … Continue reading →

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I Will Follow You

Posted on January 19, 2017 by cbecker53

If you are, or want to be, a leader, you need to have followers. People who are willing to follow you.        

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Come What May

Posted on January 9, 2017 by cbecker53

None of us really knows what will happen next. We should always be prepared. But we’re not. Not always.

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Library Photo of the Month–January 2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by cbecker53

Today’s photos come from Sharon, Massachusetts, courtesy of my friend Kari.  

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That’s a Wrap!

Posted on December 31, 2016 by cbecker53

    No matter how you see the old year out, and the new one in, I wish you well. Here’s a look back at the books I read in 2016.

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Happy Solstice!

Posted on December 22, 2016 by cbecker53

This gallery contains 13 photos.

Here is how a group of librarians (and spouses) do Solstice. I hope yours was happy. The days are now getting longer. 🙂

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