Author Archives: cbecker53

Feedback, not Criticism

Posted on November 4, 2016 by cbecker53

In a workplace, whether it’s a library or some other organization, we need rules for employees, and we need to get along and work together. Really, it’s the same as in a home and family. We need to meet certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptable Behavior, Communication, Employees, Management, Performance Reviews, Supervision | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Library Photo of the Month–November 2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by cbecker53

Today’s library of the month takes us to Lodi, Wisconsin.

Posted in Library spaces, Public Libraries | Tagged | Leave a comment

Learning to Teach

Posted on October 26, 2016 by cbecker53

You probably don’t think of librarians as teachers, but many of us are. I first taught what we then called “BI” (bibliographic instruction) as an academic librarian. Nowadays we call it “information literacy.”

Posted in Information Services, Presentation Skills, Training | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Librarians are the Original Fact Checkers

Posted on October 20, 2016 by cbecker53

Needing some facts checked in the current election?

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

More Meetings

Posted on October 18, 2016 by cbecker53

You’ve heard me say it before: one thing we have in libraries is meetings. Sometimes lots and lots of meetings.  

Posted in Meetings | Leave a comment

A Family Place!

Posted on October 13, 2016 by cbecker53

Who uses public libraries? Children, adults, teens, senior citizens, and . . . families.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Falling Leaves Drift By the Window. . .

Posted on October 11, 2016 by cbecker53

As you know, I love this time of year.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Don’t be (or Create) an Accidental Manager

Posted on October 5, 2016 by cbecker53

An accidental manager is someone who falls into a supervisory role without the least qualifications to oversee the work of others.”

Posted in Employees, Leadership, Management, Supervision | Leave a comment

Library Photo of the Month–October 2016

Posted on October 1, 2016 by cbecker53

This gallery contains 13 photos.

This month we go to River City, I mean Mason City, Iowa. Enjoy!

More Galleries | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happily Bustling? or Noisy?

Posted on September 28, 2016 by cbecker53

Libraries of all types and sizes struggle with this question. It is hard to be all things to all people. Hard to be the quiet space some crave, while also being the busy bustling place filled with happy people of … Continue reading →

Posted in Library Building, Library in Community, Library Programs, Library Services, Library spaces, Policies, Public Libraries | Tagged | Leave a comment