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Category Archives: Library in Community
More Proof that Libraries are Essential
I’ve told you before, and I’ll tell you again: Libraries are essential! Here’s another article to add to that list: Libraries are Essential After Disasters. It is important that you be able to demonstrate to your elected officials how libraries … Continue reading
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Preaching Beyond the Choir
In libraries, it is important for us to communicate with, and listen to, the people who use our libraries every day. Of course it is. We send them newsletters, we tweet and Facebook with them, we give them bookmarks and … Continue reading
Cash in On Social Media
So, OK, I do recommend that libraries have some social media presence, whether Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, whatever. . . or a combination of any of them. BUT, I don’t think you should have these just for the sake of having … Continue reading
Libraries and the Affordable Care Act
I wrote about this awhile ago, but I want to update you because more information is becoming available to assist libraries in this task. WebJunction recently offered hosted a webinar to share information about plans to provide library staff with … Continue reading
Transforming Communities
Yes, libraries can transform their communities! And yes, libraries should be leaders in community engagement and innovation. Libraries Transforming Communities (from ALA)
Remembering the Dust
One of the saddest episodes in our country’s history is the Dust Bowl. And like so many sad episodes, it was man-made. There is much more I have to learn about it, but I have learned a lot in recent … Continue reading
Libraries Can Help!
Here’s another great way for public libraries to be involved in their communities, and be an essential service to their users. The new health care overhaul (called ObamaCare by some) is taking place very soon. No matter what or where … Continue reading
When They Need Us Most
End-of-life decisions are not something any of us like to think about, much less talk about. When the time comes to make such decisions about a loved one, people are understandably emotional and perhaps not thinking clearly. And yet, while … Continue reading
Yes, Libraries Change Lives!
Libraries change lives. You hear it every day. But you must be able to point to concrete examples of how YOUR library changes lives. Helped someone with their resumé, which helped them find a better job? Found information on an … Continue reading
Like Scrabble? Having Trouble With Eyesight?
I’ve just returned from vacation, and am trying to catch up on email and other projects, so today’s post is simply to tell you about a cool article: Scout Creates Giant Scrabble Set for Highland Library: Poor eyesight can no … Continue reading
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