Author Archives: cbecker53

Another “Fourth” Has Come and Gone

Posted on July 5, 2016 by cbecker53

And I feel the need to re-share this post from 2014: Look, I like fireworks as much as anybody (although I shouldn’t–they aren’t good for the environment), but I have to say I’m not very comfortable with the July 4 … Continue reading →

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Library Photo of the Month–July 2016

Posted on July 1, 2016 by cbecker53

This gallery contains 5 photos.

This month’s library is the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, MA.

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Dog Days

Posted on June 27, 2016 by cbecker53

It’s been what I call hot here in the Midwest (some folks call it “warm.”) I also call it the “dog days” of summer. (Although those apparently don’t technically begin until July.) Anyway, it’s been hot, I’ve been busy, and … Continue reading →

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Libraries Forever?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by cbecker53

You know how I feel about libraries. But I’m happy to say that the article Has the Library Outlived its Usefulness in the Age of the Internet? supports my view. You’ll want to read the whole article of course, but … Continue reading →

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by cbecker53

As the author of 10 Ways You Can Earn Respect comments, respect may be an old-fashioned idea, but it still matters.

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Cheers!

Posted on June 16, 2016 by cbecker53

Here’s a different kind of library! The John Wilkinson Family Wine Library at Cornell University (NY) “contains no books and offers no borrowing privileges.” 

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What Do They Think?

Posted on June 14, 2016 by cbecker53

Library leaders and staff members like to know what their users think of them. Fortunately, as it turns out, most Americans think local libraries are doing a pretty good job, particularly when it comes to serving the educational needs of … Continue reading →

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Someone to Celebrate

Posted on June 8, 2016 by cbecker53

Last week I was away from home, and busy helping my mom celebrate her 95th birthday. She rates mention because, well, she’s my mom. Also, because she’s 95 years old!  But, in keeping with one of the main themes of … Continue reading →

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Problems or Solutions?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by cbecker53

This is a tough one I think.  

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Library Photo of the Month–June 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by cbecker53

Not far from the booming metropolis of Madison you can find the quaint village of Cross Plains (population around 3,500),

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