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Category Archives: Collections
Come What May
None of us really knows what will happen next. We should always be prepared. But we’re not. Not always.
Posted in Collections, Library in Community, Policies, Privacy, Public Libraries
Tagged Disaster Preparedness, Public libraries
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Library of the Year: Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
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
Lifelong Learners
According to an April report from the Pew Research Center: “Most Americans believe libraries do a decent job of serving the education and learning needs of their communities and their own families.”
What Do They Think?
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
Why not?
“Search, click and you have your book in hand in a day or two.”
Heart and Soul
“We’d hit the newspaper offices, the chamber of commerce, city hall, and Main Street for an introduction to the economics, politics, and stresses of a town. The visit to the public library revealed its heart and soul.”
Alive and Making a Difference!
There are those who say libraries are dying.
The Future of Libraries
I attended a webcast on March 12 on the “Future of Libraries.” Speakers were from a variety of settings: public library, academic library, public library consortium, and an independent library web developer. When we talk about the future of libraries, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Collections, Customer Service, eBooks, Equal Access, Internet, Library in Community, Library Programs, Library Services, Library spaces, Public Libraries, Services
Tagged Academic Libraries, Content, Future, Libraries, Library Collections, Library Content, Library Services, Public libraries, Technology
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Praise is Not Enough
There is an article, In Praise of Libraries (The Rotarian Magazine, March 2015), that is getting a lot of buzz in library circles. Even if you aren’t in the library world, you should read it. It’s a hymn of praise, … Continue reading
Diversity and Collection Development
Selection is Privilege (The Show Me Librarian) is an excellent blog post getting some attention in library circles this week, and I would be remiss if I didn’t draw your attention to it. If you don’t do selection at your … Continue reading
A Life in Libraries 