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Category Archives: Library Programs
Did You Enjoy Black Friday?
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
Posted in Library in Community, Library Programs, Library Services, Promotion
Tagged BlackFriday, Holidays, Thanksgiving
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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
“Kids” These Days!
In case you haven’t heard about this recent Pew Report, let me do my part to make sure anyone who reads this blog is aware of it! (Because I think it’s important news for libraries!) A Pew Research Center report released June … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Literacy, eBooks, Library Programs, Library Services
Tagged E-book, Generation Y, Library, Pew Research Center, Research, Youth
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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
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
Digital Literacy and Libraries
I thought I’d start with a definition of digital literacy, so here’s one from Wikipedia: Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate and create information using a range of digital technologies. It requires one “to recognize … Continue reading
You Can’t Go Wrong With Chocolate!
So, today’s post isn’t really about chocolate, except tangentially. But maybe I grabbed your attention. Which is really what it is all about. The Illinois Libraries Matter post on Are you Talking to Yourself made me re-think what I’ve been … Continue reading
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