Category Archives: Library Partnerships

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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Libraries and the Affordable Care Act

Posted on August 6, 2013 by cbecker53

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 →

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Libraries Can Help!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by cbecker53

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 →

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When They Need Us Most

Posted on June 27, 2013 by cbecker53

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 →

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Yes, Libraries Change Lives!

Posted on June 13, 2013 by cbecker53

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 →

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Like Scrabble? Having Trouble With Eyesight?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by cbecker53

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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Why Didn’t I Know about World Book Night?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by cbecker53

Today a friend was giving me a tour of her very busy branch library. And then she told me about World Book Night.  What?  Something about World Book Encyclopedia?  A night somehow dedicated to the encyclopedia?  No, no, silly!! World … Continue reading →

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Connect2Compete: Check This Out!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by cbecker53

If you haven’t already, check out Connect2Compete, an initiative to “help Americans access technology through three exciting offers: free digital literacy training, discounted high-speed Internet, and low-cost computers. To promote the work, Connect2Compete will create a national outreach campaign focused … Continue reading →

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Now Tell me Libraries Aren’t Essential to their Communities!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by cbecker53

Here’s another great article on a service libraries can provide:  Libraries Help Homeowners Fight Foreclosure.  (American Libraries, Jan/Feb 2013) The article is primarily about Southern California and San Diego County, but also mentions housing clinics offered by the Las Vegas–Clark … Continue reading →

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Locally Grown at the Library!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by cbecker53

Here  (American Libraries, November-December 2012) is a great article on providing local music offerings at the public library. From the article: “People want locally grown food, locally made handicrafts, locally created products. Now is the best time for libraries to … Continue reading →

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