Category Archives: Library Services

What’s New?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by cbecker53

A LOT, as it turns out! Read all about what’s new and innovative at four libraries around the country.  

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Lifelong Learners

Posted on August 9, 2016 by cbecker53

According to an April report from the Pew Research Center: “Most Americans believe libraries do a decent job of serving the education and learning needs of their communities and their own families.”

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Elections, Olympics, and Libraries

Posted on August 5, 2016 by cbecker53

Two big items in the news right now: 2016 Summer Olympics, and 2016 Election (and other state and local elections).

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What Can We Do?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by cbecker53

My heart is heavy.

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Libraries Forever?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by cbecker53

You know how I feel about libraries. But I’m happy to say that the article Has the Library Outlived its Usefulness in the Age of the Internet? supports my view. You’ll want to read the whole article of course, but … Continue reading →

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Boy, Can She Think on Her Feet!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by cbecker53

Librarians are really smart people, and reference librarians are some of the smartest. 🙂 But sometimes, they have to be not only smart, but quick. As in witty. As you’ll see in this chat reference transcript of a question asked … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Either/Or

Posted on May 12, 2016 by cbecker53

Libraries don’t have to (and shouldn’t) choose between being a library or a “makerspace.” They are both!

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Why not?

Posted on April 26, 2016 by cbecker53

“Search, click and you have your book in hand in a day or two.”

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The Ever-Changing Library

Posted on March 2, 2016 by cbecker53

Libraries, especially public libraries, must respond to the needs of the community. Oh, you’ve heard me say that before? Yes, you have.

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Heart and Soul

Posted on February 23, 2016 by cbecker53

“We’d hit the newspaper offices, the chamber of commerce, city hall, and Main Street for an introduction to the economics, politics, and stresses of a town. The visit to the public library revealed its heart and soul.”

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