Category Archives: Library Programs

Exploring My “Neighborhood”

Posted on March 11, 2015 by cbecker53

Today’s assignment in the Blogging 101 course I’m taking is to “be a good neighbor” by exploring some other blogs in the WordPress Reader, and to comment on some blogs I haven’t commented on before. During my exploring earlier this … Continue reading →

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Praise is Not Enough

Posted on March 5, 2015 by cbecker53

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 →

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And the Winner is. . .

Posted on January 27, 2015 by cbecker53

This time of year typically finds me trying to see as many of the Academy Awards nominated movies as I can (at least those that I think I’ll like). I’ve always thought that the Oscars would provide good fodder for … Continue reading →

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Makerspaces

Posted on November 17, 2014 by cbecker53

OK, I’m stepping outside my comfort zone.  I don’t know a lot or understand a lot about the makerspace movement.  You probably know a lot more about it than I do.  But basically, a makerspace is just a place where … Continue reading →

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Avant Garde

Posted on October 23, 2014 by cbecker53

Today I’m looking at a site called The Daily Post from WordPress, and discovered that every day they publish a new “daily prompt” for bloggers to use when they’re having trouble blogging that day.  The daily prompt pushes them to … Continue reading →

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This is NOT Good Service

Posted on October 3, 2014 by cbecker53

So, I’m apparently a little late to this party.  Yes, I knew some folks, and some “states” don’t like the Affordable Care Act (abbreviated ACA, and also sometimes called Obamacare).  My own state refused federal money to expand healthcare coverage … Continue reading →

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The Arts in Libraries

Posted on September 26, 2014 by cbecker53

To me, libraries, perhaps especially public libraries, are natural spaces for the arts, and it is natural for libraries to partner with artists, whether performing or visual artists. This article (Huffington Post) showcases 5 ways libraries cultivate community art.  Perhaps … 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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Customer Service is Job One. . .

Posted on March 11, 2014 by cbecker53

. . . isn’t it?  I mean, if not for our library users, why are we here? Fostering a culture of extreme customer service is one of the most important long-term investments a library can make, and costs almost nothing. … 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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