Category Archives: Library in Community

Surprise!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by cbecker53

The Pew Research Center recently published 7 Surprises About Libraries in Our Surveys, in which they share “some surprising facts about what Americans think of libraries and the way they use them.” I think you’ll find the list interesting, and … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Talking About It!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by cbecker53

If you’ve read or heard anything about marketing, you probably know that experts say the most powerful tool is word of mouth marketing (WOMM).  This always troubles me, because I think that too many of us then think, why bother … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Dose of Information

Posted on June 3, 2014 by cbecker53

As a former medical librarian, public librarian, and public library system consultant, the provision of medical information to users is often on my mind.  The post Just What the Doctor Ordered: Medical Libraries and Public Libraries Reinforcing Community Health describes … Continue reading →

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Libraries Are Alive!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by cbecker53

It’s no secret that I champion libraries.  It’s also no secret that some pundits say that libraries are dying.  So it is gratifying to come across the article Who Says Libraries are Going Extinct? in the Pacific Standard.  While acknowledging … Continue reading →

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Think Outside the Box!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by cbecker53

Just ran across what sounds like an awesome opportunity to get some funding and assistance for doing some creative public programming in your community.  The deadline is fast approaching, so if interested you need to act soon. Developed and funded … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Story?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by cbecker53

Oh dear.  I have heard the theme of the blog post Kicked Out of the Library (from Pam Librarian) before.  I have to say, I find it sad. I understand the need for quiet spaces in public libraries.  But I … Continue reading →

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On the Edge of Greatness

Posted on March 18, 2014 by cbecker53

The Edge Initiative, developed by a national coalition of leading library and local government organizations, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and led by the Urban Libraries Council, sounds like a great resource to me.  Its goal is … Continue reading →

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Partnering for Good

Posted on February 27, 2014 by cbecker53

I’ve spoken about library partnerships before, and the possibilities are just about endless. Here is a wonderful example of a partnership that truly benefits the community—in particular, the community’s children. Detroit Public Library Provides Food to Fight Child Hunger Detroit … Continue reading →

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Holiday Cheer for Libraries!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by cbecker53

In the past week there have been several news items that spell good news for libraries—and these are like early Christmas presents for us: How Americans Value Public Libraries from Pew Internet and American Life Project.  (Answer: very highly!) Libraries … Continue reading →

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Did You Enjoy Black Friday?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by cbecker53

I know I’m getting old(ish)—so you don’t have to tell me.  I do remember a time when there was no such thing as Black Friday.  Well, I guess the stores were open, but they didn’t open at midnight on Thursday, … Continue reading →

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