Author Archives: cbecker53

Here it Comes

Posted on September 21, 2016 by cbecker53

My favorite season will soon be upon us.

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We’re Here to Help

Posted on September 15, 2016 by cbecker53

The role of libraries and librarians keeps changing.  Libraries are free to define the roles they will fulfill, but these roles should always be in response to the needs of their communities.

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A Love in Libraries

Posted on September 12, 2016 by cbecker53

On Friday, my husband and I celebrated our 27th anniversary. Ours has been a love in (and of) libraries.

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Next Time!

Posted on September 9, 2016 by cbecker53

We all make mistakes. We are human.

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“This Won’t Hurt a Bit!”

Posted on September 6, 2016 by cbecker53

As a (mostly retired) librarian, it troubles me that an article about library anxiety among college students has been getting quite a bit of play lately (at least in the library-related blogs and sites I follow).

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Library Photo of the Month–September 2016

Posted on September 1, 2016 by cbecker53

This was my view while doing research at the UW Madison SLIS Library recently.

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What’s New?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by cbecker53

A LOT, as it turns out! Read all about what’s new and innovative at four libraries around the country.  

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Library of the Year: Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Posted on August 18, 2016 by cbecker53

Congratulations to Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (KS), 2016 Gale/LJ Library of the Year. “The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (TSCPL), KS, is engaged in every discussion in its community. In fact, it is usually leading them. The … Continue reading →

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You Can do This!

Posted on August 16, 2016 by cbecker53

If I had a nickel for every time I told myself “you can do this,” I’d be a rich woman.

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Don’t Bury Your Head in the Sand

Posted on August 11, 2016 by cbecker53

It’s not a good look! It’s not productive!

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